Florida Apostille Services

We review your Florida documents, file them with the Florida Department of State, and send them back to you by tracked shipping. Order online from anywhere in the U.S. No office visit needed.

From $355 per document · Florida state fee included

Book Florida apostille Call or text (914) 639-6280

Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company, not a government agency. The apostille is issued by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Apostille Section).

Issuing office: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Apostille Section)Official page
Government fee: $10 per documentIncluded in our price
Hague Convention countries: Apostille
Non-Hague countries: Notarial Certification
The state accepts requests by: mail and walk-in
Published processing time: No timeframe stated; requests are handled in the order received. Walk-in: most requests may be completed while you wait.As listed by the office on October 29, 2026

Documents Florida can apostille

Florida state agency or official documents
Florida birth and death certificates
Florida marriage and divorce certificates
Circuit court and county clerk documents
Florida school transcripts
Florida vehicle titles
Documents notarized by a Florida notary public
Florida criminal background checks (FDLE and local law enforcement)
Florida Secretary of State certified copies and certificates of status

The issuing state is what matters, not where you live now. A document issued or notarized in another state goes to that state's office, and documents from federal agencies go to the U.S. Department of State through our federal apostille service.

Florida requirements to check before you book

Birth and death certificates must be issued by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or a County Health Department and signed by the State Registrar.Source
Notarized documents need a full notarial statement in English with the notary's original signature and seal.Source
Public school transcripts must be signed by the school registrar or official before a notary; private school transcripts are notarized copies signed by the student or custodian.Source
Vehicle titles must be certified by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.Source
Submit the Apostille and Notarial Certificate Request Form, the original or certified document (no photocopies), payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid air bill.Source

Good to know

Clerk of Court-certified documents need a Certificate of Incumbency plus the apostille ($20 total per document).
Florida birth records issued before 2004 contain limited information; confirm acceptability with the destination consulate.
Birth, death, and marriage certificates and court-filed or recorded documents cannot be attested as copies by a Florida notary.
The translator cannot be the notary who notarizes the translation.

About our Florida apostille service

Florida apostille and authentication authenticates Florida-issued documents for use abroad. We handle birth and death certificates, marriage licenses for foreign residency, real estate powers of attorney, and corporate records for business filings in Latin America and Europe. Trilogy Notary Services LLC prepares the submission to the Florida Department of State and offers mobile notary, remote online notarization, and nationwide mail-in service.

How it works

Book onlineChoose the option that matches your document and destination, then tell us the document type, the country where it will be used, and your deadline.
We review your document firstBefore anything is filed, we check it against the Florida requirements on this page. If a step is missing, such as a notarization or a certified copy, we tell you what's needed before we file.
Send your original or meet a notaryWe send mailing instructions after you book. If your document still needs to be signed and notarized, one of our mobile notaries can meet you, or you can use remote online notarization where it's accepted.
We file and track itWe submit your request to the Florida Department of State with the government fee and follow it until the office releases it.
We ship it backYour documents come back by tracked shipping. If your destination also needs embassy legalization or a certified translation, we can handle that next.

Pricing

$355 per document.

Prices include the Florida state fee, courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax is added at checkout where it applies, and any deposit is shown before you pay. If you have more than one document, tell us the count when you book and we'll confirm your total.

Government processing times are set by the issuing office and change during the year. We don't promise a delivery date that depends on a government office, and we'll tell you the current timing when we review your order.

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Common questions

How much does a Florida apostille cost through Trilogy?

Our Florida apostille service starts at $355 per document. That price includes the Florida government fee of $10 per document, plus courier filing, return shipping, and handling. Sales tax, if it applies, and any deposit are shown at checkout before you pay.

Who issues apostilles in Florida?

The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Apostille Section). Trilogy Notary Services is a private document services company: we prepare and submit your request and track it, but the apostille itself is issued by the state office.

What does Florida require before it will apostille a document?

Birth and death certificates must be issued by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or a County Health Department and signed by the State Registrar. Notarized documents need a full notarial statement in English with the notary's original signature and seal. We check for these before anything is filed.

Can Florida apostille an FBI background check or another federal document?

No. Documents issued and signed by a federal agency, such as an FBI background check, are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not by the Florida Department of State. We handle those through our federal apostille service.

What if my destination country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention?

For non-Hague countries, Florida issues this instead of a standard apostille: Notarial Certification. Many non-Hague countries then require embassy or consulate legalization, which we handle through our embassy legalization service. Tell us the destination country when you book.

How long does a Florida apostille take?

As published by the state when we checked on October 29, 2026: No timeframe stated; requests are handled in the order received. Walk-in: most requests may be completed while you wait. Add time for document preparation and shipping both ways. Government processing times change and are outside our control, so we don't promise a delivery date.

Working with Trilogy

Nationwide, by appointmentBased in Westchester County, NY, we serve clients in all 50 states and U.S. territories through a network of commissioned, insured notaries. We don't have a walk-in office.

Ask before you payNot sure your document qualifies? Call or text (914) 639-6280 or email [email protected]. We're available Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM ET.

Privacy and termsQuestions about how we handle your documents and personal information? See our privacy policy and terms and conditions.

Related services

Federal apostillePassports, naturalization records, IRS, SSA, VA, DD-214 and other federal documents.FBI background check apostilleIdentity History Summary for visas, jobs, and residency abroad.Embassy legalizationFor countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.Certified translationWhen the receiving country needs your document in another language.

Document issued in a different state?

Sources

The Florida requirements, fees, and processing times on this page come from these official sources, checked on October 29, 2026. Rules change, so we confirm current requirements when we review your order. Spot something out of date? Email [email protected].