German consulate in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to the consulate general itself, in Copley Place. It is one of only nine places in the country where every German consular service is available.
Which German office covers Massachusetts
The mission responsible for Massachusetts is the Consulate General in Boston. Its district takes in 5 territories in total.
Cities in Massachusetts and how far the consulate is
| City | Consulate | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton | Boston | 29 mi · 42 min |
| Cambridge | Boston | 4 mi · 7 min |
| Lowell | Boston | 28 mi · 45 min |
| Springfield | Boston | 88 mi · 1 h 47 min |
The times come from a routing engine that ignores traffic. Add to them before planning an appointment.
What you can settle without travelling
Some of the most searched German procedures never reach a consulate.
- Order copies of German civil records for a citizenship file: those come from German municipalities by post, and they are the slowest part of any descent case
- Order a German birth, marriage or death certificate: the registry office of the German town where it happened issues it, and most of them take an online or postal request
- Get a certificate of conduct: the Federal Office of Justice handles it; any US notary public can notarize your signature on the form
Everything here runs on appointments, including for people who live down the street. Passport and ID card need two separate bookings, not one.
This is an independent directory of German consular offices in the United States. It is not operated by the Federal Foreign Office or by any German mission. Fees, opening hours and requirements change: always confirm them with the office before you travel.