Florida Apostille & Authentication Assistance
End-to-end processing with the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee for international legal recognition.
Service Overview
We manage the apostille or authentication process with the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee so your U.S. documents are legally recognized in Hague Convention countries. Birth, marriage, and death certificates; powers of attorney; corporate documents; and FBI background checks — with standard and expedited courier options.
- Florida Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
- Power of Attorney for use abroad (Latin America, Europe)
- Corporate Articles, Certificates of Status & Bylaws
- FBI Background Checks & Federal Authentications
- Expedited courier submission and return options
Required Documents Checklist
Bring or upload these so we can start without delay. Your portal tracks what's received and what's still missing.
- The original or certified document to be apostilled (copies are not accepted by the state)
- For notarized documents: must be properly notarized first
- Destination country (to confirm Hague Convention vs. authentication)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my document need to be notarized before the apostille?
Some documents do. Florida vital records (birth/marriage/death) are certified by the county and do not need notarization. Private documents — powers of attorney, affidavits, corporate copies — must be notarized by a Florida notary before the state will apostille them.
How long does an apostille take?
Standard processing through Tallahassee is typically 7–10 business days; expedited courier service can shorten that. FBI authentications take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeline at intake.