A Florida apostille makes your Florida documents legally valid for international use in more than 125 countries. Floridians need them for citizenship, property sales, university enrollment, and international relocation, making Florida one of the busiest apostille states in the US.

Every document type has different requirements, and a single error sends your application back and restarts the entire process. This is where Globeia's Florida apostille service makes the difference.

Our team identifies the correct certification, notarization, and state fee required for your specific document - before anything is submitted. We handle the full process with the Florida Division of Corporations and deliver your apostilled documents anywhere in the US or internationally.

Over 10,000 Florida documents processed. Near-zero rejection rate. Starts at $195, state fee included.

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Turnaround Time*

Normal: 4-6 weeks(mail)

Globeia’s Affordable Prices**

Pricing From $195 USD per document (state fee included)**

* Turnaround times are estimates and may vary in cases of high workload or backlogs. The mentioned duration reflects processing time only.
** Apostille pricing applies only to Hague Convention countries and to the Apostille service itself. Other processes may have different or higher fees, as requirements vary.

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Trusted Florida Apostille and Authentication Services - Processed Through the Florida Secretary of State

The Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, is the only authority in Florida authorized to issue apostille certifications. No county clerk, city office, notary, or private company can issue one - it must come directly from the Division of Corporations in Tallahassee.

Globeia works directly with that office on your behalf. Before your documents go anywhere near Tallahassee, our team reviews them against Florida's document-specific requirements. We prepare the request form, coordinate submission, and manage return delivery.

Globeia provides apostille services in Florida for all document types - from vital records and diplomas to business filings and notarized documents - handled correctly from the first review to final delivery.

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Turnaround Time*

Normal: 4-6 weeks(mail)
For Expedited and Rush Services, Contact Globeia*

Globeia’s Affordable Prices**

Pricing From $195 USD per document (state fee included)**

Apostille Authority

The Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, Tallahassee

*Standard mail processing by the Florida Division of Corporations currently takes 25–35 business days. Globeia's expedited and rush services use in-person submission in Tallahassee to bypass the mail queue. Turnaround times are estimates and may vary based on document volume at the state office.
**Pricing covers Hague Convention countries. Documents for non-Hague countries (UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya) require authentication and legalization - a different process with separate pricing. Expedited and rush services come at an additional cost.

How to Prepare Your Florida Documents Before Submission

Florida's apostille requirements vary by document type. Submitting the wrong certified copy is the most common reason applications are returned. Here is what each document needs before it can be apostilled.

Certified copy of birth or death certificates must come directly from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville with the State Registrar's signature. Hospital records and photocopies are not accepted. No notarization required.

Marriage certificates must be a certified copy from the County Clerk of Circuit Court with a raised seal or stamp. Recent marriages may take up to 60 days before a certified copy is available.

Divorce decrees must be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court that issued the divorce, with the Clerk's seal and signature visible. No notarization needed once clerk-certified.

Florida diplomas and transcripts must carry the school registrar's original signature, notarized at the time of issuance. Documents notarized after the fact by a separate individual are not eligible for a Florida apostille.

Powers of attorney and notarized documents must be notarized by a Florida-commissioned notary public. Remote Online Notarization is accepted under Florida Statute §117.265. The notarial statement must be in English.

Business and corporate documents must bear the Florida Secretary of State's signature - articles of incorporation and certificates of status from the Division of Corporations qualify without additional notarization.

Every Florida apostille submission must include a cover letter naming the destination country. The Division of Corporations uses this to confirm whether an apostille or notarial certificate is required. Missing this is one of the most common Florida apostille rejection triggers.

Florida Documents That Qualify for an Apostille - Full Eligibility List

Vital Records

Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees are apostilled without notarization.

Business Records

Articles of incorporation, certificates of status, business licenses, and corporate contracts bearing the Florida Secretary of State's signature qualify.

Educational Records

University diplomas, academic transcripts, and graduation certificates qualify only if the school registrar's signature was notarized at the time of issuance.

Notarized and Other Records

Powers of attorney, affidavits, sworn statements, consent letters, and legal declarations notarized by a Florida-commissioned notary qualify.

How to Get Your Florida Documents Apostilled with Globeia - 5 Simple Steps

Using Globeia’s apostille services in Florida is best when you have no time. Here is the process from start to finish.

Step 1: Submit Your Application Online: Start your application through the Globeia portal. Enter your document type, destination country, personal information, and mailing address. This tells our team which process applies - apostille for Hague countries, authentication and legalization for non-Hague destinations.

Step 2: Upload Documents for Expert Review: Upload a scan or photo of your Florida documents. Globeia's team reviews them for eligibility before you send anything by mail - confirming the certification type, issuing authority signature, and whether notarization is correct for your specific document.

Step 3: Pay and Mail Your Original Documents: Complete payment through the portal. Then mail your original certified documents to Globeia's processing office. Vital records ordered through VitalChek can be shipped directly to our office, saving one mailing step.

Step 4: Track Your Florida Apostille Status: Monitor the progress of your application in real time through your Globeia client portal. You receive updates at each stage - from document review through state submission to return delivery.

Step 5: Receive Your Apostilled Florida Documents: Your apostilled Florida documents are returned by mail or courier to any US or international address. Digital scans are available on expedited and rush orders. Additional charges apply for mailing and international shipping.

Note: If you order vital records from VitalChek or any relevant authority, you can send them directly to our office via mail.

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Steps to Get Your Florida Documents Apostilled with Globeia

Submit Your Application Online

Upload Documents for Expert Review

Pay and Mail Your Original Documents

Track Your Florida Apostille Status

Receive Your Apostilled Florida Documents

How to Get a Florida Apostille from Abroad for International Use

Florida documents do not stop being useful once you leave the country. Citizenship applications in Italy and Spain, property transactions in Mexico and Brazil, university enrollment in Europe, and immigration paperwork worldwide - all regularly require apostilled Florida documents from people who no longer live in the state.

You do not need to return to Florida to get it done. Globeia manages the entire process remotely. Upload your documents through our portal from anywhere in the world. Our team reviews them against Florida's exact requirements, prepares the correct submission, and handles everything directly with the Florida Division of Corporations on your behalf.

If you choose the standard mail-in route with the Florida Department of State from overseas, this can take two months or more once international postage, state processing, and return delivery are all factored in. With Globeia, you skip the back-and-forth entirely. We submit in Tallahassee, track every stage through the portal, and return your apostilled documents by international courier straight to your door - whether that is London, Dubai, Mexico City, or anywhere else.

If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Convention - the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Libya, among others - a Florida apostille alone is not accepted. These countries require additional authentication and legalization through the US Department of Stateand the destination country's embassy. Globeia handles both processes through the same portal, so you never need to find a separate service for a different destination.

How Long Does a Florida Apostille Take?

The Florida Division of Corporations processes every apostille request in the order it is received. As of now, in 2026, standard mail-in processing takes approximately 25–35 business days from the date your documents arrive in Tallahassee - not from the date you post them. Postal transit time adds to this on both ends.

The Division of Corporations publishes live processing dates at dos.fl.gov. Walk-in service is available at the Tallahassee office Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Most in-person requests are completed the same day. This is the only way to get a Florida apostille without waiting in the mail queue - but it requires you to be physically present at their Tallahassee office during business hours. Most walk-in requests are completed the same day, though high-volume periods may extend the wait.

For everyone else, the timeline depends entirely on how the documents are submitted and whether they go in correctly the first time. A rejected submission does not pause the clock - it resets it. Documents are returned by mail, corrections must be made, and the process starts over from the beginning.

Globeia submits documents directly to the Tallahassee office on your behalf, bypassing the standard mail queue. Every document is reviewed before submission to make sure it goes in right the first time. You track the status in real time through your Globeia SmartPortal.

How to Verify a Florida Apostille Certificate

Every Florida apostille is printed on security paper. If photocopied, the word "VOID" appears across the document - the first check that a certificate is genuine.

Each apostille carries a unique identification number on the back of the certificate in the lower-left corner. This number is tied to the issuance record held by the Division of Corporations.

To formally verify a Florida apostille, send a copy of the certificate and a written request to the Florida Department of State, Apostille/Certification Section, Tallahassee, FL. The office will confirm whether the certificate is authentic. If a foreign institution questions the validity of your apostille, direct them to this verification process.

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Florida Divorce Decrees and Death Certificates Apostille with Globeia

Divorce decrees and death certificates are two of the most requested Florida documents for apostille, and both have specific requirements that differ from other document types.

A Florida divorce decree must be certified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court that issued it, with the Clerk's raised seal on the document. Commonly needed for remarriage abroad, property transfers in Mexico and Brazil, and immigration applications requiring proof of previous marital status.

A Florida death certificate must be a certified copy from the Bureau of Vital Statistics bearing the State Registrar's signature. Used for property inheritance across borders, estate administration in another country, and insurance or pension claims held internationally.

Whether your document was issued in Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere else in Florida, the apostille is always issued by the same Division of Corporations office in Tallahassee. Your location does not affect the process or timeline.

Globeia handles both document types from start to finish. Submit through our portal, and our team reviews your document, coordinates with Tallahassee, and delivers your apostilled certificate to you.

Why Florida Residents Choose Globeia for Apostille Services

Apostille requests submitted to the Florida Division of Corporations are processed in the order received. Even a small mistake can lead to rejection and weeks of delay.

Globeia reviews every document before submission to ensure it meets Florida apostille requirements. From birth certificates and marriage certificates to diplomas and notarized documents, we verify everything upfront to help avoid costly errors.

Thousands of Florida residents rely on Globeia's apostille services in Florida every year - and a near-zero rejection rate across 10,000+ documents is the reason they come back.

Apply through Globeia's portal today and get apostille services in Florida handled from document review to delivery - no government office visits, no rejected submissions.

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Beyond Apostille - Full Document Authentication Services for Florida Residents

FBI Apostille Services – Processing for FBI background checks and other federal documents.

Authentication & Legalization – For UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, and other non-Hague countries.

Notarization Services – For documents requiring notarization before apostille.

Mobile Fingerprinting – For FBI background checks and international applications.

Certified Translations – For personal, academic, and legal documents

Benefits of Choosing Globeia

Fast Process

Choosing Globeia benefits you by completing your apostille quickly.

Without Error

Globeia's apostille services are highly rated in the USA, with 100% client satisfaction results.

Expert Partners

Globeia has associates in the state who will help in processing the documents quickly.

Highly Rated

With Globeia, you can experience 100% accurate results and avoid rejections due to mistakes.

Most Affordable

Globeia offers the cheapest prices for apostille documents in all 50 states of the USA compared to others.

Frequently
Asked Questions

Who has the authority to issue a Florida apostille?

The Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations, is the sole authority in Florida authorized to issue apostilles. No notary, county clerk, city office, or private company can issue one. Globeia coordinates directly with the Division of Corporations in Tallahassee on your behalf - handling submission, tracking, and return delivery from start to finish.

What signature does a Florida birth or death certificate need for apostille?

Florida birth and death certificates must carry the signature of the current State Registrar, issued through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. County health department records, hospital copies, and photocopies are rejected without exception. Notarization is not required - the State Registrar's signature on a certified copy is sufficient.

Can a Florida notary public issue an apostille?

No. Florida notaries witness and certify signatures - they cannot issue apostilles. The Florida apostille is issued exclusively by the Secretary of State, Division of Corporations. If your document needs notarization before it qualifies for apostille submission, Globeia connects you with a Florida-commissioned notary public.

Which Florida documents qualify for apostille certification?

Eligible Florida apostille documents include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, academic diplomas, transcripts, powers of attorney, affidavits, articles of incorporation, and certificates of status. FBI background checks and all federally issued documents cannot be apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State - they require a federal apostille from the US Department of State in Washington, DC. Globeia handles both through the same portal.

What is the Florida apostille processing time in 2026?

Standard mail-in Florida apostille processing currently takes 25–35 business days from the date the Division of Corporations receives your documents - postal transit time is additional. Walk-in service at the Tallahassee office is completed the same day for most requests. Globeia uses in-person submission at the Tallahassee office to bypass Florida's standard mail queue, significantly reducing turnaround time.

How do I apostille a Florida birth certificate?

Order a certified copy from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek - the state's only authorized online vendor. The copy must carry the State Registrar's signature. Hospital records and photocopies are not accepted. Submit to the Division of Corporations with the apostille request form, $10 state fee, a cover letter naming your destination country, and a prepaid return envelope. Globeia manages the entire Florida birth certificate apostille process starting at $195.

How does apostilling a Florida marriage certificate work?

A Florida marriage certificate apostille requires a certified copy from the County Clerk of Circuit Court where the marriage was recorded, bearing the Clerk's raised seal. Submit to the Division of Corporations with the request form and $20 fee - which covers both the apostille and the mandatory Certificate of Incumbency. Recently issued marriage certificates may take up to 60 days to become available after the ceremony. Globeia handles the full Florida marriage certificate apostille process on your behalf.

What must be included in a Florida apostille submission?

Every Florida apostille submission requires the original certified document, the completed apostille request form, the correct state fee by check or money order payable to the Florida Department of State, a cover letter naming the destination country, and a prepaid self-addressed return envelope. Missing a single item resets the entire processing window. Globeia verifies and prepares every element before anything reaches Tallahassee.

Is there a way to track a Florida apostille application in real time?

Direct mail submissions to the Division of Corporations have no real-time tracking. Current Florida apostille processing dates are published at dos.fl.gov - this shows exactly which submission date the Division is actively working on. Globeia clients track live application status through their Globeia portal and receive direct notifications at every stage from submission through return delivery.

What does Globeia do when a Florida apostille document has an error?

Globeia does not submit documents that fail our pre-submission review. If our pre-submission review identifies a problem - an ineligible certified copy, an incomplete notarial statement, an outdated Clerk of Court seal, or an incorrect state fee - we stop and contact you immediately. Clear instructions on exactly what to correct or reorder are provided before anything goes to Tallahassee. Your Florida apostille documents are submitted once, correctly, not returned and restarted over weeks.

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