Trusted Notary & Apostille Services in Boston – Colon Constable Services Leads the Way

When it comes to accurate, professional, and fast apostille and notary services in Boston, Massachusetts, Colon Constable Services is the name that professionals, families, students, and businesses trust. With decades of experience assisting clients locally and internationally, we specialize in handling everything from notarizations and apostilles to court document retrieval and mobile notary services throughout Greater Boston.

What Is an Apostille and Why Might You Need One?

An apostille is a certification that verifies the authenticity of a public document for use in another country that is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961. The apostille ensures that your document will be legally recognized in any participating country.

You may need an apostille if:
You’re moving or studying abroad
You’re getting married internationally
You need to submit corporate or legal documents overseas
You’re adopting a child from another country
You're dealing with foreign embassies or consulates
At Colon Constable Services, we streamline this process and ensure your documents meet the legal and governmental requirements both in the U.S. and abroad.
Apostille vs. Embassy Legalization: What's the Difference?

While an apostille is used for countries in the Hague Convention, many others require embassy or consulate authentication, also known as legalization.
Hague Convention Countries:
Only need an apostille (e.g., France, Italy, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Argentina)
Non-Hague Countries:
Require document authentication by the Massachusetts Secretary of State, followed by certification at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, and finally legalization at the foreign embassy (e.g., China, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Cuba)
We handle both types of services and will walk you through the entire process—saving you time, avoiding errors, and ensuring your documents are processed correctly the first time.
Why Boston Chooses Colon Constable Services

We’ve built our business around trust, speed, discretion, and results. Here's what sets us apart:
Fully Mobile Notary Public Service: We travel across Boston and all of Massachusetts to notarize documents at your home, office, hospital, courthouse, or jail.
Same-Day Apostille Options: We offer expedited apostille services in Boston and can often handle documents the same day or within 24 hours.
In-Person Vital Record Retrieval: No time to visit the Registry? We retrieve Massachusetts birth, marriage, and death certificates in person for you.
Law Firm and Corporate Solutions: Bulk notarization and apostille services for attorneys, real estate companies, immigration firms, and global employers.
Multilingual Document Support: We regularly apostille documents in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Arabic, among others.
Real Client Scenarios

International Student at Northeastern University
Sara needed her diploma and transcript apostilled for a teaching job in Spain. Within 48 hours, we retrieved her documents, notarized them, and completed the apostille process.
Family in Back Bay Adopting from Colombia
The Smiths needed over a dozen notarized and apostilled documents for international adoption. We coordinated everything—including notarizing home-study paperwork, retrieving birth certificates, and finalizing the apostilles.
Cambridge Tech Company Expanding to Mexico
This company needed corporate bylaws, certificates of incorporation, and signed contracts apostilled for legal operations in Mexico. We handled all the logistics from start to finish.
Local Areas We Serve in and Around Boston

We’re proud to serve clients across:
Boston (Back Bay, South End, Seaport, Downtown Crossing, Fenway)
Cambridge
Brookline
Somerville
Chelsea & Revere
Quincy & Milton
Dedham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown
Medford, Everett, Malden, Melrose
Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Dorchester
Anywhere in Massachusetts by appointment or mail

We’ve notarized documents inside Boston’s busiest hospitals (MGH, Brigham and Women’s, Boston Children’s), universities (Harvard, BU, MIT, Suffolk), courthouses, and even on Boston Harbor cruises.
What Documents Can Be Apostilled?

We handle all major document types for both individuals and corporations:

Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
FBI Background Checks (PDF accepted)
Power of Attorney & Affidavits
School Transcripts & Diplomas
Real Estate Documents
Corporate Bylaws & Certificates of Incorporation
Medical Records (with HIPAA release)
Passport & ID Copies (with proper authorization)
Adoption Dossiers & Immigration Papers
Apostille Services for Massachusetts Colleges & Universities

We provide expedited notary and apostille services for documents issued by:

Harvard University
Boston University
MIT
Northeastern University
UMass Amherst & UMass Boston
Lesley University
Boston College
Tufts University
Emerson College
Berklee College of Music

International students and alumni count on us to notarize and apostille diplomas, transcripts, and certificates of enrollment quickly and efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can you apostille a scanned document?
A: Some documents, like FBI background checks, can be emailed to us. Others must be original or certified copies. We’ll guide you.
Q: How fast can you get an apostille in Massachusetts?
A: Standard processing is 3–5 business days. Rush and same-day service is available in most cases.
Q: What if I’m not in Boston?
A: You can mail your documents to us! We accept apostille requests from all over Massachusetts and even out-of-state.
Q: Can you retrieve my birth certificate for me?
A: Yes! We can visit the Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records in person and obtain your certificate for use in the apostille process.
Q: Are your services confidential?
A: Absolutely. All transactions are handled with complete privacy and professionalism.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you need one document notarized or a stack of papers authenticated for international use, Colon Constable Services is here to help.
Contact Us Today:
Phone: 617-586-5482
Email: [email protected]
Website & Order Form: https://colonconstableservices.com

We accept appointments 7 days a week and offer mobile services to Boston and statewide. You can also mail in your documents, and we’ll return them with tracking once the apostille or legalization is complete.
Colon Constable Services – Boston’s Trusted Partner for Notary and Apostille Services

When your documents matter, trust the experts. We bring decades of experience, deep local knowledge, and a commitment to excellence to every client we serve. Call us now and let us take the stress out of the notary and apostille process for you.