RUSH SERVICE
Rush Apostille Service in Boston
Deadline coming up? Tell us when you need your documents and where they're going. We'll tell you honestly what's possible and give you the fastest route.
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FASTEST OPTIONS
Plan backward from your deadline
We'll give you a realistic timeline.
- Rush Massachusetts apostilles
- Same-day mobile notarization when available
- Expedited federal processing
- Overnight and international shipping
What affects how fast you can get it
| Document type | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts documents (vital records, notarized documents, school records) | Often the fastest. Rush options may allow same-day or next-business-day processing once the document is ready. |
| Documents from other states | Depends on that state's processing times. Some offer expedited service. |
| FBI checks and federal documents | Take longer, because they go to the U.S. Department of State. Plan ahead. |
| Embassy legalization | Depends on the embassy. Some take several weeks. |
Every rush request is quoted individually. We'll confirm a realistic timeline before you commit, and we never promise government processing times we don't control.
How to save time
Have the right version ready
A certified copy for vital records, an unsigned original for documents to be notarized.
Tell us your deadline up front
The date the documents must arrive, not just the date of your appointment.
Send us the requirements
The consulate's or recipient's instructions help us avoid a second round.
Choose fast shipping
Overnight domestic or express international delivery with tracking.
How we handle a rush
What makes a rush possible
- A Massachusetts document that's ready to file. Notarized documents and certified vital records from Massachusetts are usually the fastest.
- Same-day notarization. We can often come to you the same day, so the apostille step can start immediately.
- The right version from the start. A certified copy, not a photocopy, and an unsigned original for anything that needs notarizing.
- Clear instructions from the recipient. The consulate's or employer's checklist helps us avoid a second round.
- Fast shipping. Overnight domestic or express international delivery with tracking.
Mistakes that turn a rush into a delay
- Signing the document before the notary arrives. It may need to be signed again.
- Sending a federal document to the state. FBI checks and other federal records go to the U.S. Department of State, which takes longer. See Federal Documents.
- Assuming every country takes an apostille. Non-Hague countries need embassy legalization, which adds time. See Embassy Legalization.
- Ordering a vital record too late. If you don't have a certified copy yet, retrieval comes first. See Vital Records Retrieval.
- Forgetting translation. If the country needs a translation, build it into the timeline. See Certified Translation.
Common rush situations
A visa appointment next week
Background checks, birth certificates and diplomas for a consulate appointment.
A wedding abroad
Single status affidavits and birth certificates. See Single Status Affidavit.
A closing or deal abroad
Powers of attorney and corporate documents. See Powers of Attorney.
A family emergency
Documents for a relative's care, estate or travel abroad.
A new job start date
Degrees and transcripts for a work permit. See Universities.
A regulatory deadline
Corporate and export documents for a filing. See Businesses.
What to send us right away
- The document, or a clear photo of it
- The destination country and who will receive it
- The date it must arrive, not just the appointment date
- Any checklist or instructions from the recipient
- Where it should be shipped
The sooner we see the document, the more options you have.
Rush service for businesses and law firms
Official sources
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth: apostille and certification information
- Hague Conference: list of Apostille Convention countries
Requirements change, and the receiving office always has the final word. We link to official sources so you can check the current rules yourself.
What clients say
Incredibly professional, responsive and FAST. I needed to get my diploma apostilled and sent abroad to meet a graduate school deadline in a rush and it was done within about 24 hours. The process for my school & the notarization was complicated but she was there to troubleshoot and quickly figured out what needed to happen and confirming everything with my school officials in Boston herself. Highly recommend this service!
We needed notary and apostille services urgently, and Boston Mobile Notary & Apostille was fantastic. She were responsive, communicative, and came right to us, handling everything quickly and professionally. Super nice as well — highly recommend!
Boston Mobile Notary … provided excellent services that met our scheduling needs on short notice, all for a good price. The agent was very knowledgeable and provided great guidance in meeting our particular needs
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get a same-day apostille?
Sometimes, for Massachusetts documents that are ready to submit. Tell us your deadline and we'll tell you what's realistic.
Can you rush an FBI background check apostille?
Federal apostilles take longer than state ones. We'll tell you current options when you request a quote. See Federal & FBI Apostille.
Do you charge more for rush service?
Rush requests are quoted individually based on what's needed. See How Our Pricing Works.
Can you come to me today to notarize?
Often, yes. Call 617-203-8755.
Do you work weekends for rush orders?
We can often notarize on evenings and weekends. Government offices keep their own hours, so we plan the filing around them.
Can you ship directly to the consulate or recipient abroad?
Yes, with tracking, wherever the documents need to go.
What if my deadline is impossible?
We'll tell you honestly and suggest the fastest alternative, such as asking the recipient for an extension or accepting a scan first.
Up against a deadline?
Call 617-203-8755 or request a quote, and tell us when you need it.