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.
Florida Apostille — Quick Answers
How do I get an apostille in Florida?
Ship your Florida-issued or Florida-notarized document to our Tallahassee office, or notarize it online with us via Remote Online Notarization. Our agent hand-walks it into the Florida Department of State in person — you never visit Florida yourself. We FedEx it back: 6 business days standard, 4 with Priority Overnight, or 3 with RON.
Can a notary do an apostille?
No. A notary and an apostille are different steps done by different authorities. A notary witnesses your signature — that is the notarization. Only the Florida Department of State issues the apostille, authenticating that notary’s commission for international use. If your document is not notarized yet, we can notarize it online via RON and apostille it in the same order.
How much does it cost to get an apostille in Florida?
Our service starts at $199 for the first Florida document and $75 for each additional document in the same order. That includes the state’s $10-per-document fee, our in-person filing in Tallahassee, and FedEx 2-Day return shipping — about 6 business days, or as fast as 3 with our RON service.
Can I walk in to get an apostille in Florida?
Yes — the Florida Department of State counter accepts walk-in submissions. The catch: you must be in Tallahassee during business hours with a document that is already in acceptable form, and you will likely need to return to collect it. We hand-walk documents for clients nationwide so you never have to make that trip.
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.
A Florida apostille is used when the destination country participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. The Florida Department of State issues it to authenticate a Florida public official’s signature or seal for international use. A notarial certification is generally used when the destination is not a Hague Convention country and may require further embassy or consular legalization.
| Document certification | When it applies | Issuing authority |
|---|---|---|
| Apostille | Use in a Hague Convention member country | Florida Department of State |
| Notarization | When a private document needs a Florida notary to witness a signature first | Florida notary public |
| Notarial certification / legalization path | Use in a non-Hague country, subject to that country’s requirements | Florida Department of State, then potentially a consulate or embassy |
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 by our Tallahassee apostille service.
- 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 Priority 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 officially offers same-day walk-in apostille service. In current practice, though, apostille requests filed at the state counter take about two business days from drop-off to completion — the realistic timeline we plan around. This two-business-day reality applies to every apostille service in Florida, since none control the state’s counter.
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 (FedEx 2 Day) | 6th business day | $199 | $75 each |
| FedEx Priority 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. Additional documents are $75 each for all service levels. 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. Before submitting any document, review our Florida Apostille Document Requirements page to avoid common rejection issues.
Document preparation depends on the type of Florida record. Government-issued records usually need a proper certified copy, while many private documents must be notarized by a Florida notary before the state can authenticate the notary’s commission.
| Document type | Typical preparation before apostille submission |
|---|---|
| Birth, death, or marriage certificate | Use a certified Florida vital-record copy issued by the appropriate county office or Florida Department of Health source. |
| Divorce decree or court order | Use a certified copy from the Florida court that issued the record. |
| Power of attorney or private affidavit | Sign before a Florida notary when notarization is required for the document’s intended use. |
| Diploma or transcript | Confirm whether the receiving institution requires an original record, a certified school record, or a notarized registrar signature. |
| Corporate document | Use the applicable Florida-issued corporate record or a properly notarized company document, depending on the document being submitted. |
Common reasons Florida apostille requests are delayed or rejected include submitting an out-of-state or federal document, sending an uncertified copy when a certified record is required, or submitting a private document without the necessary Florida notarization. Check the issuing authority, signature or seal, certification status, and destination-country requirement before shipping your documents.
- Confirm the document was issued in Florida or notarized by a Florida notary.
- Use a certified court or vital-record copy where the issuing authority requires one.
- Do not substitute a standard photocopy for an official certified record.
- Confirm whether the receiving country is a Hague Convention member before requesting an apostille.
- Review names, dates, seals, and notarial wording for completeness before submission.
How Our Florida Apostille Service Works
- Contact us — call 954-999-4933, or email OnlineFloridaApostille@gmail.com. We confirm your document qualifies and provide an exact quote.
- We email you a prepaid shipping label — as soon as you order, you receive the Florida apostille request form and a prepaid 2 Day FedEx label addressed to our Tallahassee office. Getting your document to us costs you nothing extra. (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.
- Pickup — our agent collects your apostilled documents in person as soon as the state releases them, typically the next business day.
- Immediate shipping — the moment we pick up, we ship via your chosen carrier (FedEx 2 Day or FedEx Priority Overnight) to any U.S. or international address.
You do not have to visit Tallahassee to use Online Florida Apostille, but the State of Florida also provides its own submission process for people who choose to file directly. Direct state submissions generally require the appropriate request materials, payment, and a return envelope or prepaid airbill. The Florida Department of State authentication office is located at 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
When using our service, we provide the order-specific request form and prepaid inbound shipping label, submit qualifying documents in person, and return completed documents by the selected shipping method. For current direct-submission instructions, review the Florida Department of State procedure for notarial or apostille certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Florida apostille take with your service?
Standard service: client receives on the 6th business day. FedEx Priority Overnight: 4th business day. RON Apostille: 3rd business day. Mailing directly to the state takes 25-35 business days plus shipping both ways.
How do I get an apostille in Florida?
Ship your Florida-issued or Florida-notarized document to our Tallahassee office, or notarize it online with us first through Remote Online Notarization. Either way, our agent hand-walks it into the Florida Department of State Apostille Division in person, you never have to visit Florida yourself. We ship your apostilled document back by FedEx: 6 business days on our standard service, 4 with Priority Overnight, or 3 with RON.
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 FedEx 2 Day or FedEx Priority Overnight to any address.
Which countries accept a Florida apostille?
A Florida apostille is accepted in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, all 125+ member countries. If the country where you will use the document is not a Hague Convention member, an apostille alone may not be sufficient, the document may need a notarial certification and additional embassy or consular legalization. Confirm the receiving country’s current requirements before submitting your document. See our complete list of accepted countries for country-specific guidance.
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 North Monroe 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. That $199 includes the state’s $10-per-document apostille fee, our hand-walked submission at the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee, and FedEx 2 Day shipping in both directions anywhere in the lower 48 states — your document is back in your hands on the 6th business day, counted from the day you ship it to us. FedEx Priority Overnight (4th business day) and international delivery are available and quoted at cost, confirmed before we process anything. See our complete Florida apostille cost guide for the full breakdown.
Can a notary do an apostille?
No. A notary and an apostille are two different things done by two different authorities. A notary public witnesses your signature and verifies your identity, that is the notarization. Only the Florida Department of State can then issue the apostille, which authenticates that notary’s commission for use abroad. If your document isn’t notarized yet, we can notarize it online via RON and apostille it in the same order.
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?
Sometimes, but we will not promise it. The state does offer same-day service, and our agent often gets it. When demand at the window is heavy, though, the state tells us to come back the next day — and no apostille service in Florida can override that. We would rather quote you six business days and beat it than promise same-day and miss. Tallahassee-area clients who drop documents at our office skip the inbound shipping leg and finish fastest. For everyone else, with FedEx 2 Day return shipping your document is back with you on the 6th business day from the day you ship it to us, or the 4th with Priority Overnight. 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 federal documents such as 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 954-999-4933 or text 850-900-2203 Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
Email: OnlineFloridaApostille@gmail.com
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