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Florida Apostille Accepted Countries — Complete 2026 Hague Convention Guide

A Florida apostille is accepted in every country that is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention — the Convention is currently in force in 129 countries, according to the Hague Conference’s official status table (last updated June 30, 2026). If your destination country is on this list, a Florida apostille is all you need to authenticate your document for international use. If your country is not on the list, a different authentication process called “legalization” or “notarial certification” applies. Call Online Florida Apostille at 954-999-4933 to confirm your specific country’s requirements before submitting.

What Is the Hague Apostille Convention?

The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, signed in 1961 and commonly called the Hague Apostille Convention, created a simplified system for authenticating documents between member countries. A document apostilled by the competent authority of one member country — in Florida’s case, the Florida Department of State — is automatically recognized by all other member countries without any further authentication.

Complete List of Countries That Accept a Florida Apostille

Americas

Europe

Asia and Pacific

Africa and Middle East

Countries That Do NOT Accept an Apostille (Legalization Required)

The following major countries are NOT members of the Hague Apostille Convention and require a different authentication process called “legalization” or “consular authentication.” An apostille alone is not sufficient for these countries:

If your destination country is not a Hague member, call us at 954-999-4933. We can guide you through the correct authentication process for your specific country.

Country-Specific Notes for Common Destinations

Italy

Italy is a Hague member and accepts Florida apostilles. Italian consulates and civil registries commonly require apostilled birth certificates, marriage certificates, and powers of attorney. Italy has specific requirements for the translation of apostilled documents — Italian authorities typically require a certified Italian translation in addition to the apostilled original.

Spain

Spain accepts Florida apostilles for all document types. Spanish civil registries and consulates frequently request apostilled birth certificates for citizenship applications and apostilled marriage certificates for international marriages. Spain may require a sworn translation by a translator certified by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for some purposes.

Mexico

Mexico accepts Florida apostilles. Mexican consulates and civil registries commonly require apostilled documents for marriage, immigration, and property transactions. Birth certificates and marriage certificates are the most commonly requested.

Brazil

Brazil accepts Florida apostilles and uses the apostille system extensively for immigration and civil registration. Brazilian authorities often require both the apostilled document and a certified Portuguese translation.

Philippines

The Philippines joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2019. Florida apostilles are now accepted for all document types used in the Philippines for immigration, property, and civil registration purposes.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom accepts Florida apostilles.

Confirm Your Country Before Submitting

Country-specific apostille requirements change. Membership changes too: the Hague Conference’s official status table is the authoritative, current list. Some countries have additional requirements beyond the apostille itself — such as certified translation, consular authentication, or specific document preparation standards. Before submitting your documents for apostille, call Online Florida Apostille at 954-999-4933 Monday through Saturday 7AM to 5PM Eastern to confirm that a Florida apostille is the correct and sufficient authentication for your specific destination country and purpose.

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