Apostille Depot News & Press Room
Company news, service expansions, and independent press coverage from Apostille Depot, a licensed U.S. apostille and document authentication service in the Boston area since 2012. This is where you can verify who we are, follow what we are building, and start your own apostille with confidence.
Real news, real company, real results
A newsroom is more than a list of announcements. For a company that handles your most sensitive documents, your birth certificate, your FBI background check, your marriage record, it is proof that you are dealing with a real, accountable business and not an anonymous website. Everything on this page is verifiable, from our press coverage on independent newswires to our physical office and published phone number.
Apostille Depot has authenticated documents for more than 2,200 clients since 2012 from our office in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, just north of Boston. We are a licensed and insured apostille service serving all 50 states. Below you will find our latest press releases, the substance behind each expansion, the milestones that built our track record, and quick links into our most useful guides. When you are ready, you can start an order or ask for a free document review.
Use this page the way a careful client would. Read the press coverage to confirm we are established and accountable, scan the milestones to see the track record, then follow the guides to the exact document and country you care about. If anything is unclear, a real person answers the phone at (978) 424-4629.
Apostille Depot press releases
Our announcements are published on independent press distribution networks. Read them in full to verify our story in third-party sources.
Expansion across Massachusetts & New Hampshire
PRLog · September 9, 2024
Announcing comprehensive apostille and document legalization across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, including FBI background check apostille and specialized service for academic institutions.
Faster authentication for vital records
IssueWire · October 25, 2024
Expanded, faster apostille service for birth, marriage and death certificates, with an online application, dedicated support, and full order tracking for U.S. and international clients.
FBI background report authentication
PRLog · 2024
Launch of a dedicated FBI background report authentication service, handling the federal apostille route through the U.S. Department of State for clients seeking work or residency abroad.
These announcements are independently hosted, so you can confirm our claims outside our own website. For journalists and partners, see media inquiries below.
From our announcements
Our press releases are not abstract corporate statements; they describe how we actually work. A line from our Massachusetts and New Hampshire expansion captures the goal we hold ourselves to on every order.
— Hanson Bechat, Founder, Apostille Depot
— From our vital-records announcement
These commitments are easy to write and hard to keep, which is why we put them in independent press and then back them with published pricing, a free review, and a real office you can call. The standard we set in public is the standard we hold in private.
Comprehensive apostille across Massachusetts and New Hampshire
In September 2024 we announced a major expansion of our services across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The headline was simple: one provider for the full spectrum of certification, whether your destination is a Hague Convention country that accepts an apostille or a non-member country that needs authentication and embassy legalization.
The expansion added FBI background check apostille handled through Washington, DC, and specialized apostille support for Massachusetts colleges and universities, helping students and professionals authenticate diplomas and transcripts for study and work overseas. We work directly with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, the U.S. Department of State, and foreign embassies to keep the process moving.
For clients on a deadline, this is also where our local presence matters. Because we file in person, we offer a same-day apostille service for apostille-ready documents issued in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. See our dedicated Massachusetts apostille and New Hampshire apostille pages for the state-by-state details.
Faster authentication for birth, marriage and death certificates
In October 2024 we expanded our apostille service for vital records, the documents people need most and stress about most. Birth, marriage and death certificates sit at the center of dual citizenship files, overseas weddings, spousal visas, inheritance claims and estate matters, and each has its own preparation rules.
The announcement emphasized speed and certainty: a streamlined online application, a dedicated support team, and an order tracker so you always know where your documents are. The goal is to authenticate your records correctly the first time, so a visa or immigration timeline is never derailed by a paperwork error.
Each vital record now has its own in-depth guide: the birth certificate apostille, the marriage certificate apostille, and the death certificate apostille. Marrying overseas usually pairs a birth certificate with a single status affidavit, and we prepare the full set together so nothing is missing at the registry.
Vital records also carry recency rules that trip people up. Many consulates and registries want a certificate issued within the last three to six months, even though the apostille itself never expires. Our guide on whether apostilles expire explains this, and our review step confirms your record is recent enough for your specific destination before you pay.
A dedicated FBI background report authentication service
We also announced a dedicated FBI background report authentication service, built around the reality that a federal document follows a different path than a state record. An FBI Identity History Summary is federal, so it is apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State, never by a state office. A state apostille on an FBI report is the single most common reason these files are rejected abroad.
This service matters most for clients pursuing work or residency overseas, where a clean background check is a core requirement. The Portuguese D7 and Golden Visa routes, Spain's residency visas, and teaching and work visas across Asia all require an apostilled FBI report, often within a tight ninety-day window.
Read the full breakdown on our FBI report apostille page, and see how long an apostille takes to plan around the federal timeline. If you are unsure whether your destination needs an apostille or full legalization, our guide on apostille vs authentication vs legalization explains the difference in plain terms.
Because the federal office serves the entire country from one location, the FBI route runs about four to six weeks, and the report is often valid for only ninety days. That combination is unforgiving, so the value of a provider that sequences the order correctly, and starts the slow federal piece first, is highest here. For non-Hague destinations such as the UAE, we extend the same document into full embassy legalization.
Milestones that built our reputation
A newsroom is also a record of consistency. These are the facts behind the headlines.
Founded in 2012
More than a decade authenticating documents for individuals and businesses, as a Neighborhood Parcel company.
2,200+ clients
Thousands of vital records, FBI reports and corporate documents certified for use abroad.
All 50 states
Nationwide service with documents returned worldwide, most handled entirely by mail and email.
A real office
1215 Main St, Unit 115, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with phone support at (978) 424-4629.
Meet the people behind the work on our about us page, read verified client experiences on our testimonials page, or browse the range of documents we handle in our portfolio.
A short history of Apostille Depot
Apostille Depot began with a simple observation: ordinary people were losing time and money to a confusing, bureaucratic process that no one explained clearly. Founded in 2012 as a Neighborhood Parcel company in the Boston suburbs, we set out to make document authentication understandable, fast and honest, with published prices and real human support.
In the early years the work was mostly local: Massachusetts vital records and notarized documents headed to a handful of countries. As word spread and clients moved further afield, the service grew into a nationwide operation handling every U.S. state and the full range of documents, from FBI background checks to corporate records to academic credentials.
The 2024 expansions covered in this newsroom marked the next chapter: deeper Massachusetts and New Hampshire coverage, faster vital-records authentication, and a dedicated FBI background report service. Through all of it, the office, the phone number and the people have stayed the same, which is exactly the kind of continuity you want from a company handling your most important documents. Read more on our about us page.
Why our news matters to your documents
Company news can feel abstract, so here is the practical translation. Every expansion we announce is really about removing a point of failure from your file. Expanding across Massachusetts and New Hampshire means faster in-person filing and a same-day option. Expanding vital-records service means your birth, marriage or death certificate is prepared the way the destination expects. Launching the FBI authentication service means your federal documents go to the right office the first time.
The result for you is fewer rejections, fewer wasted weeks, and a single team accountable for the whole job. Whether you are an American expat, a couple marrying abroad, a business expanding overseas, or a student studying abroad, the goal is the same: a complete, correctly ordered file your destination accepts.
That is also why we publish clear pricing. Our service starts at $149.95 with the government fee included, with Express and same-day options for tight deadlines. See the full breakdown on our how it works page.
There is a quieter benefit to following our news: you learn what is changing in the wider system, not just at our company. The Hague Convention itself keeps growing, with China joining in 2023 and Canada in 2024, which changes the route for whole categories of documents. We track those shifts so your file always uses the current process, never an outdated one.
Following along also means you hear about faster options before you need them. Our Express handling and same-day Massachusetts and New Hampshire service exist for the moments when a date abroad will not move, and knowing they exist can save a trip that feels impossible at the last minute.
Latest guides and resources
New to apostilles, or planning a specific move? Start with these.
Document guides
Birth, marriage, death, FBI report, diplomas, power of attorney, corporate, Social Security letter, divorce decree, single status.
Country guides
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Mexico, Germany, plus our full Hague country list and the non-Hague legalization guide.
Who we help
Guides for expats, Golden Visa applicants, couples marrying abroad, businesses, and students.
Apostille basics
Apostille vs authentication vs legalization, do apostilles expire, and how long an apostille takes.
By state
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Florida, Texas, and California apostille services.
Get started
See all apostille services, review pricing and process, or start your application now.
Verifiable credentials, not marketing claims
Trust in this industry should be checkable. Here is how to verify ours. Our press releases are hosted on independent networks, linked above, so they do not depend on our own word. Our office is a real address you can find on a map, and our phone number reaches real people. We are licensed and insured, and we have operated continuously since 2012.
We also keep our facts consistent. The same business name, address and phone appear here, in our press coverage, and across our profiles. We do not use anonymous stock personas or invented experts. The team that handles your documents is named and described on our about us page, and our process, from notarization to apostille to worldwide return, is documented on our how it works page.
Most importantly, we put the riskiest part of the process up front and free: a document review before you pay. Send us your document and destination, and we will confirm exactly what it needs. That single step prevents the rejections that cost other people weeks. Request your free review.
We also stand behind the work after it leaves our hands. Every finished apostille is checked by our quality-control team against the destination country requirements before it ships, and you can follow each stage in our online tracker. If a receiving office ever raises a question, you have one accountable provider to call, not a chain of vendors pointing at each other.
How we protect your documents
Authenticating a document means trusting a company with originals of your most sensitive records. We treat that responsibility seriously. Documents are handled by a small, accountable team, tracked at every stage, and returned by the secure courier you choose. We never ask you to email us the company inbox for sensitive matters; instead we use secure intake and a private application portal.
Accuracy is the other half of the promise. Because a single mistake can mean a rejected visa or a missed wedding, we review every document before filing, confirm the correct authority, and check the finished apostille against your destination's rules. Our published pricing, starting at $149.95 with the government fee included, means no surprises, and our free review means you never pay to find out whether your document is even eligible.
This is the difference between a faceless website and a real service. You can verify our address, call our phone, read our press coverage, and meet our team. When you are ready, start your order or request a free review.
We are also deliberate about honesty in our marketing. We do not invent experts, borrow stock testimonials, or promise timelines we cannot control. When a government office is slow, we tell you. When a document is not eligible, we say so before you pay. That candor is part of the trust this page exists to establish.
Media and press inquiries
Members of the press and prospective partners are welcome to reach out. We can provide company background, founder and team information, service details, and high-resolution brand assets for stories about apostille services, document authentication, and international relocation paperwork.
For any media inquiry, call (978) 424-4629 or use our contact page, and note that your message is a press inquiry so we route it to the right person. Our office is at 1215 Main St, Unit 115, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and we are part of the Neighborhood Parcel family of services.
Newsroom FAQs
Is Apostille Depot a real, established company?
Yes. Apostille Depot is a licensed, insured document authentication service based at 1215 Main St, Unit 115, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, operating since 2012 and serving all 50 states. Our expansions and services have been covered in independent press releases on PRLog and IssueWire, which you can read in the newsroom above.
Where can I read Apostille Depot press releases?
Our press coverage is published on third-party newswires including PRLog and IssueWire. This page links directly to each announcement, covering our Massachusetts and New Hampshire expansion, our vital-records authentication service, and our FBI background report apostille service.
Who founded Apostille Depot?
Apostille Depot was founded by Hanson Bechat and operates as a Neighborhood Parcel company. You can read more about the team on our about us page.
What services has Apostille Depot recently expanded?
Recent announcements cover expanded apostille and legalization across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, faster authentication of birth, marriage and death certificates, and a dedicated FBI background report authentication service for clients needing federal documents abroad.
Does Apostille Depot serve clients outside Massachusetts?
Yes. While our office is in the Boston area, we serve all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and we return finished documents to clients worldwide. Most clients work with us entirely by mail and email.
How do I contact Apostille Depot for a media or press inquiry?
Call (978) 424-4629 or use our contact page. We are happy to provide company background, quotes and high-resolution assets for journalists and partners.
How do I start an apostille order after reading the news?
Start your order online through our application form, or request a free document review through our contact page. We confirm the right route and cost before you pay anything.
Is my information safe with Apostille Depot?
Yes. We handle sensitive vital records and background checks with strict confidentiality, secure document handling, and an online tracker so you always know where your documents are.
Are your prices really all-inclusive?
Our published prices include the government filing fee, a free document review, and an online tracker. Certified translation, court or county certifications, and non-Hague embassy legalization are quoted separately, and only when your specific document and destination actually require them.
Ready to authenticate your documents?
You have seen who we are and what we do. The next step is simple. Send us your document for a free review, or start your order now, and we will handle the rest from notarization to apostille to worldwide delivery.