Florida apostille services start at $150 for one document and include one notarization, authentication, the apostille request form, mailing labels, state fees, and our service fee. Each additional document is $75. Online notarization adds $25 for the platform fee, and mobile service starts at an additional $100 within 10 miles of 33130.

Yes, in most cases. Unless it is a vital record issued by the state (like a birth or death certificate) or a court-certified document, it must be properly notarized by a commissioned Florida notary public before it can receive an apostille. Our Apostille service includes one notarziation if required.

Absolutely. However, the apostille is attached directly to a certified copy issued by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or the county health department. If your copy is too old or damaged, you may need to order a new certified copy before authentication.

A Power of Attorney must first be signed and properly notarized with a standard jurat or acknowledgment before it is eligible for an apostille. Once notarized, we submit the original document to the Florida Secretary of State, where the notary's signature and commission are verified and the apostille certificate is attached.

Apostilles are accepted by over 120 countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, including Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, and Colombia. If your destination country is not a member, the document will require a different, more complex legalization process through the U.S. Department of State and the destination country's embassy or consulate. See complete list here: https://www.gsccca.org/notary-and-apostilles/apostilles/hague-apostille-country-list

An apostille is an official certificate issued by a state government that verifies the authenticity of a public document for use in foreign countries. It is required by all nations that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention. This specialized authentication ensures that documents like birth certificates, powers of attorney, and corporate records are legally recognized outside the United States without needing further embassy legalization.

Yes. Florida birth certificates can be apostilled for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Apostilles are commonly requested for dual citizenship applications, international marriage, immigration matters, and foreign residency requirements. We can help verify that your birth certificate meets Florida apostille requirements before submission.

Apostilled documents is back approximately 4–7 business days for a Florida State Apostille and approximately 7–15 business days for Federal Apostille/Authentication. Processing times can vary depending on the document and authentication required.

Yes. Translation services are available for documents requiring translation as part of the authentication process. When booking add Translation.