How to Get a Fast Florida apostille in 2026 — Step-by-Step Guide
Need a Florida apostille fast? The standard mail-in process takes 25 to 35 business days. Online Florida Apostille bypasses the backlog with in-person submission at the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee — delivering your apostilled documents in as fast as 3 business days.
This guide explains exactly how the process works in 2026, including an important policy change that affects every apostille company in Florida.
Important: Florida’s 2026 Apostille Policy Change
The Florida Secretary of State has changed its rules for third-party apostille services. Previously, companies could drop off and pick up documents the same day. Under the new policy, all third-party services must drop off documents one day and pick them up the next business day.
This means no apostille company in Florida can truthfully offer same-day service anymore. If you see a competitor advertising same-day Florida apostilles, they are not being transparent about current state policy.
Online Florida Apostille has updated all service timelines to reflect this change because we believe our clients deserve accurate information.
Current Florida Apostille Timelines
| Service Level | Client Receives | Price (First Doc) | Return Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 6th business day | $199 | FedEx 2 Day (included) |
| FedEx Priority Overnight | 4th business day | $199 + shipping | FedEx Priority Overnight |
| RON Apostille | 3rd business day | $299 (all-inclusive) | FedEx Priority Overnight (included) |
Additional documents are $75 each for all service levels. Volume discounts and corporate pricing available.
Step 1: Confirm Your Document Qualifies
Florida can only apostille documents that are either issued by a Florida authority or notarized by a Florida notary public. Qualifying documents include:
Florida birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees and court orders, powers of attorney notarized by a Florida notary, school transcripts and diplomas from Florida institutions, Florida vehicle titles, and corporate documents such as articles of incorporation and LLC certificates.
Documents from other states must be apostilled through that state’s Secretary of State. Federal documents require authentication through the U.S. Department of State.
Not sure if your document qualifies? Call (954) 999-4933 — we review documents at no charge before you commit.
Step 2: Choose Your Service Level
Standard Service (6 business days): Best for clients who need their apostille faster than the 25-35 day mail-in process but are not on a tight deadline. You ship documents to our Tallahassee office, we submit in person, pick up the next business day, and return via FedEx 2 Day.
FedEx Priority Overnight Service (4 business days): Same in-person process, but return shipping upgrades to FedEx Priority Overnight, cutting 2 days from delivery.
RON Apostille (3 business days — fastest): Eliminates the initial shipping step entirely. Your document is notarized via a secure online video session with a Florida-commissioned notary, then submitted to the Department of State the same day. We pick up the apostille the next business day and ship overnight via FedEx. This is the fastest Florida apostille option available in 2026.
Step 3: Submit Your Documents
For Standard and FedEx service: Ship your original documents to our Tallahassee office using FedEx or UPS overnight shipping. Keep your tracking number — we confirm receipt when documents arrive.
For RON Apostille: No shipping needed. Schedule a Remote Online Notarization session. You join a secure video call, verify your identity, and your document is notarized electronically. Requirements: valid U.S. driver’s license and U.S. SSN with established credit history for Knowledge-Based Authentication.
Step 4: In-Person Submission at the Florida Department of State
This is where our service differs fundamentally from the mail-in process. Our Tallahassee agent personally walks your documents into the Florida Department of State Apostille Division. Mail-in requests sit in a 25-35 business day queue. Our in-person submissions are processed under the state’s next-business-day pickup policy for third-party services.
Step 5: Receive Your Apostilled Documents
The moment we pick up your apostilled documents from the Department of State, we ship them immediately via your chosen carrier. Standard service uses FedEx 2 Day (approximately 3-day delivery to most U.S. addresses). FedEx Priority Overnight and RON orders are shipped overnight for next-morning delivery.
Why RON Apostille Is the Fastest Option
The RON (Remote Online Notarization) apostille eliminates the biggest time cost in the process: initial document shipping. Instead of waiting 1-2 days for your documents to arrive at our office, the notarization happens instantly via video call. This means we can submit to the Department of State the same day you notarize, rather than waiting for physical delivery.
Learn more about the RON process on our dedicated Florida RON Apostille page.
Get Started Today
Call (954) 999-4933 — Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.
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Online Florida Apostille has served over 2,250 clients with 15+ years of experience and a near-zero document rejection rate. View our full Florida Apostille services.