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How to Apostille a Document in Florida

Apostille Services in Florida

Apostillea offers a comprehensive apostille in Florida service designed to simplify the process of authenticating your important documents. We manage every step on your behalf — from preparing your documents to submitting them to the Florida Department of State and returning them to you, ready for international use.

Our experienced team ensures your documents meet all state requirements, making your apostille process fast, hassle-free, and reliable.

Why Apostille Your Document?

An apostille certifies the authenticity of public documents for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. If you need to use documents like birth certificates, diplomas, or powers of attorney abroad, an apostille from Florida is often required.

Apostilling your document:

  • Verifies its legitimacy to foreign authorities
  • Prevents delays and complications with international legal or business processes.
  • Is necessary for a variety of personal, academic, or professional transactions overseas

With Apostillea, you don’t have to navigate the government offices alone. We handle the entire process smoothly for you.

What Documents Can Be Apostilled in Florida

The Florida Secretary of State can apostille a wide range of public documents, including but not limited to:

  • Birth, marriage, and death certificates issued by Florida Vital Statistics
  • Court documents, such as affidavits or judgments
  • Educational diplomas and transcripts from Florida institutions
  • Powers of attorney, notary certificates, and business documents
  • Any other documents bearing an official Florida government seal or signature

If you’re unsure whether your document qualifies for an apostille in Florida, Apostillea’s experts can assist you every step of the way.

Apostille vs. Certificate of Authentication in Florida

It’s important to distinguish between an apostille and a certificate of authentication in Florida:

  • Apostille: Issued under the Hague Apostille Convention for documents intended for countries that recognize this treaty.
  • Certificate of Authentication: Used for countries not part of the Hague Convention. It provides official validation of a document’s origin within Florida but follows a different authentication process.

Apostillea guides you in selecting the correct certification type based on your destination country and document needs.

Why Choose Our Apostille Service in Florida

Choosing Apostillea means choosing convenience and confidence. We offer:

  • Complete handling of your apostille documents SC or Florida, so you avoid the hassle of in-person visits
  • Accurate preparation and submission compliant with Florida’s Secretary of State requirements
  • Secure, tracked processing ensuring your documents are safe and returned promptly
  • Expert advice tailored to your unique document and international use case

We make apostilling your Florida documents straightforward and stress-free.

Service Areas in Florida

Our Florida apostille service covers all counties and cities, including but not limited to:

  • Miami-Dade
  • Broward
  • Palm Beach
  • Orange County (Orlando)
  • Hillsborough (Tampa)
  • Duval (Jacksonville)
  • Pinellas (St. Petersburg)
  • And the entire state of Florida

Wherever you are in Florida, Apostillea is ready to assist with your apostille needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apostille in Florida

What is the Florida apostille process?
Apostillea collects your documents, verifies their eligibility, submits them to the Florida Department of State, and returns them to you with the apostille attached.

Can Apostillea apostille documents issued outside Florida?
Apostillea specializes in documents issued within Florida. For documents from other states, different state authorities handle apostilles.

Do all documents require notarization before apostille?
Some documents, such as affidavits or powers of attorney, must be notarized prior to apostille. Apostillea will advise you on any required notarizations.

What countries accept Florida apostilles?
Countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention recognize Florida apostilles.

Does Apostillea provide legal advice?
Apostillea provides professional apostille services but is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice.

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