Florida apostille services.
Get Florida documents apostilled for use abroad — birth certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, and corporate records — with each routed to the right authority: the Florida Department of State for state records, or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones like FBI background checks. In person at our two San Diego offices, or by secure, tracked mail from anywhere in Florida.
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Apostille in Florida, handled end to end.
An apostille authenticates the seal and signature on a Florida document so it's accepted abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention. In Florida, apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State's Division of Corporations in Tallahassee.
Florida sends a large volume of documents overseas — birth certificates, powers of attorney, diplomas, and corporate records, along with immigration-related paperwork. Florida's rules are specific: vital records must carry the State Registrar's signature, and there's no expedited service, so preparing a filing correctly the first time is what keeps it from being sent back.
We prepare, submit, and track your Florida apostille from start to finish — obtaining the right certified copy and routing it correctly — in person at our two San Diego offices or by secure, tracked mail from anywhere in Florida.
One partner for every Florida document
State or federal, we route each document to the right authority the first time — and handle the county certification, notarization, or translation it needs along the way.
Florida requirements
What Florida documents need first.
Every document type has its own rule in Florida. Getting it right the first time is what avoids a rejection and a second wait.
Vital records need the State Registrar's signature
A Florida birth, death, or marriage certificate must be a certified copy issued by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, signed by the State Registrar. A copy signed only by a local or county registrar — or a notarized photocopy — will be rejected. We obtain the correct State-Registrar copy for you.
Court documents take an extra certification
A document certified by a Florida Clerk of the Court needs an additional certification of the clerk or judge's authority before it can be apostilled. We confirm the right path for your specific document before anything moves.
Notarized documents
A power of attorney or affidavit notarized by a Florida notary goes straight to the Department of State — no county step. It must carry the full notarial wording plus the notary's original signature, stamp, and seal. We can notarize it for you in person, by mobile notary, or online.
Documents we apostille in Florida
From vital records to corporate filings — routed to the correct authority. Don't see yours? We almost certainly handle it.
Related: Certified translation · Certificate of Good Standing · Mobile notary · FBI apostille
From anywhere in Florida to done.
Walk in at either San Diego office, or use our secure mail-in service from anywhere in Florida.
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Tell us your Florida document
Share the document and its destination country. We confirm whether it needs the Florida Department of State or the U.S. Department of State, and give you a flat price.
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Send it or let us obtain it
Mail your Florida document with our prepaid, tracked label — or we obtain the certified copy from the issuing agency for you.
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We authenticate it
We submit it to the correct authority — the Florida Department of State for state documents, or the U.S. Department of State for federal ones — and track it through.
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Delivered ready to use
Your apostilled Florida document returns by tracked, insured mail, with a digital scan for your records.
Serving all of Florida
Use our secure, tracked mail-in service from anywhere in Florida — with a free prepaid FedEx label, both ways.
Or walk in — two San Diego offices
Florida apostille questions, answered.
How much does an apostille cost in Florida?+
It depends on the document and how fast you need it. In Florida, a notarized document goes straight to the Department of State, while a birth certificate comes from the Department of Health first — each a separate input. You get a flat, all-in quote before any work begins, with no hidden fees.
How long does a Florida apostille take?+
Florida asks for at least five business days by mail and offers no expedited service; in person at the Tallahassee office most requests are completed same-day. We route your document the fastest way and track it through.
Do Florida birth and marriage certificates need anything special?+
Yes. A Florida vital record must be a certified copy from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville bearing the State Registrar's signature — a copy signed only by a county registrar, or a notarized photocopy, will be rejected. We obtain the correct State-Registrar copy for you.
Where does Florida issue apostilles?+
The Florida Department of State's Division of Corporations issues apostilles from a single office in Tallahassee. We prepare, submit, and track the request for you — by mail or in person — so you don't have to travel to Tallahassee.
Is my FBI background check apostilled in Florida?+
No. FBI background checks are federal, so they're apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC — not the Florida Department of State — even if you live in Florida. We handle that federal route too.
Can I get a Florida apostille from San Diego?+
Yes. We serve all of Florida — Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and beyond — by secure, tracked mail, and you're welcome at either of our two San Diego walk-in offices.
Apostille in other states
We handle apostilles from all 50 states and D.C. — here are our in-depth state guides.
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Tell us your document and destination country — a specialist replies within one business day with a flat quote and a realistic timeline.