Miami-Dade County

Miami Apostille Service

Same-day Florida apostille for Miami residents and businesses. In-person submission at the Florida Department of State — no 4–6 week backlog. Overnight FedEx return to any address in the U.S.

🛡 Florida-Based & Operated
⏱ Same-Day Processing Available
🚚 Overnight FedEx Return
🌎 125+ Countries Served
✓ 2,250+ Clients Served

Miami Apostille Needs

Why Miami Residents Need Apostille Services

Miami is one of the most internationally connected cities in the United States. With deep ties to Latin America, a thriving international business community, and one of the largest immigrant populations in the country, Miami residents regularly need documents authenticated for use abroad.

The Latin America Connection

Miami is home to the largest Cuban-American population in the U.S. and major communities from Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and across Latin America. Residents maintaining ties abroad — managing property, handling inheritance, applying for foreign residency, or registering births in their home countries — routinely require Florida apostilles on documents like birth certificates, powers of attorney, and marriage certificates.

Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and most other Latin American nations are members of the 1961 Hague Convention. A Florida apostille is the correct and accepted form of authentication for documents bound for these countries.

International Business in Miami

Brickell — Miami’s financial district — is home to the Latin American headquarters of hundreds of international companies, banks, and investment firms. Miami International Airport is the second-busiest U.S. airport for international cargo. PortMiami handles billions of dollars in trade annually. Businesses incorporating abroad, executing international contracts, or establishing foreign subsidiaries regularly need apostilles on Florida-issued corporate documents.

Dual Citizenship & Immigration

Miami has one of the highest rates of dual citizenship applications in the country. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German ancestry applications — which require apostilles on multiple generations of documents — are particularly common. Immigration attorneys, consulates, and applicants throughout Miami-Dade County rely on fast, accurate apostille services to meet application deadlines.

Document Types

Documents We Apostille for Miami Residents

Online Florida Apostille processes all Florida-issued and Florida-notarized documents. The document must have been issued by a Florida authority or notarized by a Florida-commissioned notary public.

Birth Certificates

Florida Department of Health certified birth certificates. Required for dual citizenship, foreign residency, and international marriage applications. Must be official state-issued copies — hospital copies are not accepted.

Marriage Certificates

Certified copies from the Miami-Dade County Clerk or Florida Department of Health. Needed for spousal visa applications, name changes abroad, and property ownership in foreign countries.

Powers of Attorney

Notarized by a Florida notary public. Widely used by Miami residents for real estate transactions, banking, and legal matters in Latin American countries. Most commonly apostilled document for international use.

Corporate Documents

Florida articles of incorporation, LLC certificates of organization, certificates of status, and corporate resolutions. Required for businesses registering subsidiaries or executing contracts internationally.

Court & Divorce Decrees

Miami-Dade Circuit Court certified orders and final judgments. Divorce decrees are frequently needed for remarriage abroad or foreign government records. Must bear the court clerk’s official seal.

Educational Documents

University of Miami, Florida International University (FIU), and Miami Dade College diplomas and transcripts. Required for employment verification, professional licensing, and academic enrollment abroad.

Death Certificates

Florida Department of Health certified death certificates. Needed for estate and inheritance proceedings in foreign countries, especially for Miami-Dade residents with property or family abroad.

Vehicle & Property Titles

Florida DMV vehicle titles authenticated for international use. Commonly needed when exporting vehicles to Latin American countries or resolving international property matters.

Our Process

How Our Miami Apostille Service Works

Five simple steps from wherever you are in Miami to a completed Florida apostille — no trips to Tallahassee required.

1

Contact Us

Call 954-999-4933 or email us. We confirm your document qualifies and explain exactly what to ship.

Takes 5 Minutes
2

Ship Your Document

Drop your document at any FedEx or UPS location in Miami-Dade County. Ship overnight to our Tallahassee office — must arrive before 10 AM ET for same-day processing.

FedEx & UPS Accepted
3

In-Person Submission

Our Tallahassee agent delivers your document directly to the Florida Department of State Apostille Division — no mail queue, no waiting weeks.

Same-Day Submission
4

Apostille Issued

The Florida Department of State certifies and attaches the apostille to your document the same business day our agent submits it.

Same-Day Certification
5

Overnight Return

Your apostilled document is dropped at FedEx or UPS the same afternoon and delivered to your Miami address the next business morning.

Next-Morning Delivery

Miami-Dade Coverage

Serving All Miami-Dade County Communities

We serve clients from every neighborhood and municipality in Miami-Dade County — from Brickell and Downtown Miami to Doral, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Miami Gardens, and beyond.

Miami-Dade Communities We Serve

Downtown Miami
Brickell
Coral Gables
Coconut Grove
Little Havana
Doral
Hialeah
Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
Kendall
Homestead
Key Biscayne
Aventura
North Miami
Sweetwater

Countries Frequently Requested by Miami Clients

  • Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina
  • Peru, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Mexico
  • Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany
  • France, Greece, United Kingdom
  • Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador
  • Israel, UAE, China, South Korea
Note on Cuba: Cuba is not a member of the Hague Convention. Documents for use in Cuba require consular legalization, not an apostille. Call us at 954-999-4933 for guidance.

FAQ

Miami Apostille — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an apostille for a document in Miami?
Call Online Florida Apostille at 954-999-4933. We confirm your document qualifies, send shipping instructions, and you FedEx or UPS your document overnight to our Tallahassee office. Our agent submits in-person to the Florida Department of State. Your apostilled document is shipped back overnight. Same-day processing is available for documents received before 10 AM Eastern Time.
How long does an apostille take for Miami residents?
With our same-day service, Miami residents receive their apostilled documents in approximately 2 business days: ship overnight on day 1, apostille issued same day, returned overnight so you receive it the next morning. The Florida Department of State’s standard mail-in process takes 4–6 weeks. Our service eliminates that backlog entirely through in-person submission.
Does Miami-Dade County issue apostilles?
No. Only the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee issues Florida apostilles. Miami-Dade County clerks and courts can certify documents — adding the official seal and signature required for apostille eligibility — but the actual apostille is issued exclusively by the state. Online Florida Apostille coordinates this entire process so Miami residents don’t have to deal with Tallahassee directly.
Can I apostille documents for Colombia, Venezuela, or Brazil?
Yes. Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil are all Hague Convention members, and Florida apostilles are accepted in all three countries. This is one of the most common requests from Miami’s Latin American communities. We process birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, and corporate documents for use in these and other Latin American nations.
I need apostilles for an Italian citizenship application. Where do I start?
Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) requires apostilles on every generation’s vital records in your ancestral chain — typically birth, marriage, and death certificates. If those records were issued in Florida, Online Florida Apostille can apostille them with same-day service. Many Miami residents have Italian ancestry and we process these requests regularly. Call 954-999-4933 to get a checklist for your specific lineage.
What if my document is from another state or country?
Florida can only apostille documents issued by Florida authorities or notarized by a Florida-commissioned notary. If your document is from another U.S. state, it must be apostilled through that state’s Secretary of State office. If your document is from another country, it requires apostille from that country’s competent authority — not the Florida Department of State. Call us and we can advise the correct path for your situation.
Do you serve businesses in Brickell and the Miami financial district?
Yes. We regularly serve international businesses in Brickell, Coral Gables, and Downtown Miami. Corporate apostille needs — including articles of incorporation, certificates of status, corporate resolutions, and powers of attorney — are common in Miami’s international business community. We can process multiple documents in a single order. Call 954-999-4933 or email us for volume pricing.
Can I get an apostille without mailing my original document?
Yes, through our Florida RON (Remote Online Notarization) service. If your document needs to be notarized before apostille — such as a power of attorney — you can complete the notarization via secure video call from anywhere in Miami or the world. We handle the apostille submission immediately after notarization. This eliminates the need to mail original documents for documents that require notarization. Visit our RON Apostille page or call 954-999-4933.

Ready to Get Your Miami Apostille?

Call or text us now. Same-day processing available for documents received before 10 AM ET. Serving all Miami-Dade County residents and businesses.

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