Online Florida Apostille provides fast, reliable apostille certification for Florida documents intended for international use. Our in-person agents are stationed in Tallahassee and submit directly to the Florida Department of State, bypassing the standard 25-35 day mail-in backlog. We have served over 2,250 clients across Florida and nationwide with a near-zero rejection rate.
What Is a Florida Apostille?
An apostille is an official certificate issued by the Florida Department of State that verifies the authenticity of a Florida document for use in countries participating in the 1961 Hague Convention. Over 125 countries accept apostilles, including Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and many more.
You may need a Florida apostille for relocating abroad, applying for dual citizenship, international business transactions, overseas academic enrollment, marriage in a foreign country, foreign real estate transactions, or employment abroad.
Why Choose Online Florida Apostille?
The standard mail-in process for a Florida apostille takes 4 to 6 weeks due to the state processing backlog. Our service bypasses that backlog entirely with in-person submission in Tallahassee.
- In-person submission — our Tallahassee agents walk your documents directly into the Florida Department of State Apostille Division
- Three service levels — Standard (6 business days), FedEx Overnight (4 business days), or RON Apostille (3 business days)
- Trusted track record — 2,250+ clients served with a near-zero state rejection rate
- 15+ years of experience — NNA certified, E&O insured, Florida-commissioned notary
- Florida RON available — Remote Online Notarization eliminates the initial shipping step for fastest turnaround
- Nationwide service — we accept document shipments from anywhere in the United States and ship internationally
Important Policy Update for 2026
The Florida Secretary of State has changed its policy for third-party apostille services. All third-party companies must now drop off documents one day and pick them up the next business day. Same-day pickup by third parties is no longer permitted. This rule applies to every apostille company in Florida.
We are transparent about this change because we believe our clients deserve accurate information. Our service timelines below reflect this updated policy. If another company is still advertising same-day apostille pickup, they are not being honest about how the process currently works.
Service Levels and Timelines
| Service | Client Receives | First Document | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (USPS Express) | 6th business day | $199 | $75 each |
| FedEx Overnight | 4th business day | $199 + shipping | $75 each |
| RON Apostille (Fastest) | 3rd business day | $299 all-inclusive | $75 each |
All prices include the Florida state apostille fee. Volume discounts and corporate pricing are available. See our complete pricing guide for details.
Documents We Apostille in Florida
- Birth certificates — Florida Department of Health or county vital records
- Marriage certificates — issued by the Florida county clerk
- Divorce decrees and court orders
- Powers of attorney — notarized by a Florida notary
- School transcripts and diplomas
- Vehicle titles — issued by Florida DMV
- Business documents — articles of incorporation, LLC certificates, certificates of status, board resolutions
- Death certificates, adoption records, criminal background checks
Important: Florida can only apostille Florida-issued or Florida-notarized documents. Documents from other states must be apostilled by that state’s Secretary of State.
How Our Florida Apostille Service Works
- Contact us — call 954-999-4933, or email [email protected]. We confirm your document qualifies and provide an exact quote.
- Ship your documents — send via FedEx or UPS to our Tallahassee office. (For RON service, skip this step — your document is notarized online.)
- We submit in person — our agent delivers directly to the Florida Department of State Apostille Division.
- Next-business-day pickup — per current Florida policy, our agent picks up your apostilled documents the next business day.
- Immediate shipping — the moment we pick up, we ship via your chosen carrier (USPS Express or FedEx Overnight) to any U.S. or international address.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Florida apostille take with your service?
Standard service: client receives on the 6th business day. FedEx Overnight: 4th business day. RON Apostille: 3rd business day. Mailing directly to the state takes 25-35 business days plus shipping both ways.
What is the fastest way to get a Florida apostille?
Our RON Apostille service delivers in 3 business days. Your document is notarized via secure online video session, eliminating the initial shipping step. We submit to the Department of State the same day and ship overnight upon pickup.
Do I need to come to Tallahassee?
No. Ship your documents to our Tallahassee office and we handle everything. We return apostilled documents via USPS Express or FedEx Overnight to any address.
Which countries accept a Florida apostille?
All 125+ member countries of the 1961 Hague Convention. Countries not in the Hague Convention require separate embassy legalization.
Can I get a Florida birth certificate apostilled?
Yes. Florida-issued birth certificates from any Florida county Department of Health (or the central Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville) are apostille-eligible. The original certified copy must bear a current Registrar’s signature dated within the past two years and have a raised seal. We hand-walk Florida birth certificates to the Department of State on Bronough Street and FedEx the apostilled document back to you with tracking. The same process applies to marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates issued by Florida counties.
How much does a Florida apostille cost?
Our service starts at $199 for the first Florida document and $75 for each additional document in the same order, up to five documents. FedEx return shipping is quoted live at checkout based on your destination — domestic Priority Overnight, International Priority, and International Economy options are all available. The state of Florida charges no separate apostille fee; the $199 covers our hand-walked submission, three-business-day turnaround, and FedEx tracking. See our complete Florida apostille cost guide for the full breakdown.
What’s the difference between an apostille and notarization?
Notarization and apostille are two separate steps. A notary public verifies the identity of the person signing a document and witnesses the signature — that’s the notarization step. An apostille is a separate certificate issued by the Florida Department of State that authenticates the notary’s commission for international recognition under the Hague Convention of 1961. Notarization happens first (at a bank, law firm, or with a Florida Remote Online Notary), then the notarized document is sent to us for the apostille step. Online Florida Apostille authenticates Florida-notarized documents; we do not provide notary services ourselves.
Can I get a same-day Florida apostille?
Same-day Florida apostilles are possible for Tallahassee-area clients who can drop documents at our office in the morning. For everyone else, our standard turnaround is three business days from the moment we receive your documents to the moment FedEx delivers them back. The Florida Department of State no longer offers a paid expedited apostille service as of 2024, so the fastest path is having an in-person submission agent like our team hand-walk the documents the same day they arrive. See our express Florida apostille service page for speed options.
Can I get a Florida apostille if I live in another state?
Yes — as long as your document was issued or notarized in Florida. The state where you currently live doesn’t matter for apostille eligibility; what matters is that the document originates from Florida (a Florida-issued vital record, a Florida court order, a Florida-licensed notary’s signature, an FDLE background check, etc.). We serve clients in all 50 US states and ship apostilled documents internationally. Mail your Florida-originated document to our Tallahassee office and we handle the rest — no need to travel to Florida.
What documents cannot be apostilled in Florida?
The Florida Department of State only authenticates Florida-issued or Florida-notarized documents. We cannot apostille FBI background checks (federal — these require US Department of State authentication), US passports, IRS documents, US Department of Education-issued records, or documents issued or notarized in other states. If your document falls into one of those categories, the US Department of State in Washington DC or the relevant state’s Secretary of State office is the correct authority.
Florida Apostille Service by City
We hand-walk documents to the Florida Department of State for clients across the state. Below are dedicated city pages with neighborhood-specific examples, county-specific document notes, and common use cases for residents in each area:
Miami apostille · Tampa apostille · Orlando apostille · Jacksonville apostille · Fort Lauderdale apostille · St. Petersburg apostille · Tallahassee apostille · Hialeah apostille · Port St. Lucie apostille · Cape Coral apostille · Pembroke Pines apostille · Hollywood apostille · Miramar apostille · Gainesville apostille · Coral Springs apostille · Boca Raton apostille · Naples apostille · Key Largo apostille · Port Charlotte apostille · Vero Beach apostille
Get Your Florida Apostille
Call or text 954-999-4933 Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
Email: [email protected]