Divorce Document Authentication Process

Summary

If you are a US citizen in Massachusetts seeking a divorce and need to authenticate documents, you may be required to visit the Egyptian Consulate in New York. This is because the consulate in New York has jurisdiction over Massachusetts residents. The need to notify the Egyptian government and have documents notarized or authenticated by the consulate is likely due to your marriage in Egypt. The consulate can provide specific requirements and confirm if in-person attendance is necessary.

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i am us citizen getting a divorce. living in MA. Why would i have to go to NYC embassy to get divorce documents. husband and i are both Egyptian but ys citizens
The requirement to go to the NYC embassy might be due to:
- Need to notify the Egyptian government of the divorce.
- The divorce documents may have to be notarized or authenticated by the Egyptian consulate.
Could you please confirm if you got married in Egypt or in the US?
fors it have to be in person in ny instead of boston
Yes, it's likely. The Egyptian Consulate in New York is responsible for MA residents. They may require you to attend in person for document notarization or authentication.
married in egypt
Since you were married in Egypt, you may need to handle some matters related to your divorce through the Egyptian authorities. This might be why you've been directed to the Egyptian Consulate in New York. The consulate can confirm the requirements for you.
thank you so much
You're welcome, Amira! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your situation.