Online Florida Apostille provides expedited apostille certification for Florida marriage certificates for international use. Our Tallahassee-based agents submit your marriage certificate directly to the Florida Department of State for in-person processing — eliminating the 4–6 week state backlog and returning your authenticated document by FedEx in about 6 business days.
Need a different document apostilled? We handle birth certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, and all Florida documents.
When You Need a Florida Marriage Certificate Apostille
- Applying for a spousal visa or residency permit abroad
- Registering your marriage in a foreign country
- Changing your name officially in another country
- Handling inheritance or estate matters internationally
- Opening joint bank accounts or purchasing property abroad
- Dual citizenship applications requiring proof of marriage
- Immigration petitions in Hague Convention member countries
Requirements for a Florida Marriage Certificate Apostille
- Official certified copy — issued by the Florida county clerk or Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Copies from wedding officiants or churches are not accepted.
- Official seal — the certificate must bear the county clerk raised embossed seal and signature.
- Florida-issued only — the Florida Department of State can only apostille certificates for marriages that took place in Florida.
Not sure if your document qualifies? Call us at 954-999-4933 and we will verify it before you ship — at no charge.
How to Apostille Your Florida Marriage Certificate
Our streamlined process gets your marriage certificate apostilled and back in your hands in about 6 business days:
- Obtain a certified copy from the county clerk where you were married or from the Florida Department of Health.
- Call 954-999-4933 or text 850-900-2203 — we confirm your document qualifies and provide shipping instructions.
- Ship your certified marriage certificate via FedEx or UPS overnight to our Tallahassee office.
- We deliver in person to the Florida Department of State Apostille Division for in-person processing.
- Shipped straight back — your apostilled certificate returns via FedEx 2-Day, included, or Priority Overnight if you upgrade.
Why Choose Online Florida Apostille for Your Marriage Certificate?
- In-person Tallahassee submission — we hand-deliver to the Department of State. No mail delays, no lost documents.
- Filed the day it arrives — our Tallahassee ground team walks your certificate into the Department of State the day we receive it.
- Return shipping included — FedEx 2-Day within the lower 48, with a Priority Overnight upgrade available.
- Document verification included — we check your certificate meets all requirements before submission, saving you time and rejected applications.
- Serving all 67 Florida counties — whether your marriage took place in Miami-Dade, Broward, Orange, or any other Florida county.
Which Countries Accept a Florida Apostilled Marriage Certificate?
A Florida apostille is accepted in all 125+ countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, including Mexico, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, France, Greece, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, India, and many others.
If your destination country is not a Hague member, you may need embassy legalization instead of an apostille. Call us at 954-999-4933 and we can advise you on the correct process.
Common Mistakes That Delay Your Marriage Certificate Apostille
- Submitting a photocopy — the Florida Department of State requires an official certified copy with a raised seal. A photocopy or scan will be rejected.
- Using an out-of-state certificate — Florida can only apostille documents issued by Florida authorities. If you were married in another state, contact that state’s Secretary of State.
- Ordering from the wrong source — certificates from churches, officiants, or wedding venues are not valid. Order from the county clerk or the Florida Department of Health.
- Mailing directly to Tallahassee yourself — the state processes mail-in apostille requests in 4–6 weeks. Our in-person service has it back to you in about 6 business days.
Why Clients Choose Us for Marriage Certificate Apostilles
We regularly apostille Florida marriage certificates for spousal visas, foreign residency, and dual-citizenship applications worldwide — with in-person Tallahassee submission and FedEx return. Already abroad? Ask for a PDF scan and we email your apostilled certificate the day it comes back from the state, so a client in Colombia can start her spousal-visa paperwork while the original is still on the FedEx truck.
We verify your certificate before you ship, then hand-deliver it to the Florida Department of State — a common path for clients relocating to Germany and across the EU.
Moved out of Florida? As long as the marriage took place in Florida, we can apostille a current certified copy — we serve clients nationwide and explain each step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apostille my Florida marriage certificate if I no longer live in Florida?
Yes. You can ship your certified marriage certificate to us from anywhere in the United States. Only the marriage itself must have taken place in Florida. We serve clients nationwide.
My marriage certificate is from another state. Can Florida apostille it?
No. Florida can only apostille documents issued by Florida authorities. A marriage certificate from another state must be apostilled through that state’s Secretary of State office.
How long does a Florida marriage certificate apostille take?
About 6 business days from the day you ship, including FedEx 2-Day both ways. Upgrade to FedEx Priority Overnight return and it is about 4. Our Tallahassee ground team walks it into the Florida Department of State the day it arrives; the state usually releases it the next business day.
How much does it cost to apostille a marriage certificate in Florida?
$199 for the first document, all-inclusive — the Florida state fee, in-person filing, document verification, and FedEx 2-Day shipping both ways within the lower 48. Additional documents are $75 each.
Do I need to translate my apostilled marriage certificate?
The apostille itself is formatted in both English and French per the Hague Convention standard, so most countries accept it as-is. However, some countries require a certified translation of the underlying marriage certificate. Check with the receiving country’s consulate or embassy.
Can I apostille a marriage certificate for a marriage that happened decades ago?
Yes. There is no time limit. As long as the marriage took place in Florida and you can obtain a current certified copy from the county clerk or Florida Department of Health, we can apostille it.
Start Your Marriage Certificate Apostille Today
Ready to get your Florida marriage certificate apostilled? Call 954-999-4933 or text 850-900-2203 Monday–Saturday, 7 AM–5 PM Eastern Time. We will verify your document qualifies, provide shipping instructions, and have your apostilled marriage certificate back in your hands in about 6 business days, or about 4 with our FedEx Priority Overnight upgrade.
Get Started — Call 954-999-4933
Learn more: Read our complete Florida Marriage Certificate Apostille Guide for detailed step-by-step instructions, or explore our full range of apostille services. Serving all of Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.