Boston, MA
CDC Documents Apostille in Boston, MA
How Boston residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in Boston actually have a Massachusetts state record, which goes to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 business days).
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- County
- Suffolk County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- State apostille office
- Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
- Our nearest office
- Boston
Massachusetts immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or Massachusetts’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.
Boston: the local details
Boston is in Suffolk County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Massachusetts state documents are apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
Getting it done from Boston
Our Boston office handles Boston orders by phone and online. It’s a processing office and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Official sources: CDC — Vaccination Records · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Massachusetts state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Commissions Section · One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, MA 02108 · 617-727-2836 · state fee $6. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
How long does the CDC Documents apostille take from Boston?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in ($399 non-Hague) |
What does it cost in Boston?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
CDC Documents in Boston — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Boston for a CDC Documents?
State-issued versions go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Boston?
No. Our Boston office isn’t open to the public — Boston clients order online or by phone, send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Boston?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Boston?
Boston is in Suffolk County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Related: All documents in Boston · CDC Documents in Massachusetts · CDC Documents — full guide
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