Short answer. The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Section issues apostilles here for $10 per document, by mail and in person. Allow at least five working days for processing.
Rather not deal with the office yourself? MCC Solutions handles apostilles for documents from Florida and every other state: we check the document, take care of any county step, submit it and ship it back to you, and we quote the price before any work starts. Request an apostille.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Section Official page
- Fee
- $10 per document; $20 per document certified by a Florida county clerk of court.
- How to submit
- Mail the application, documents and payment to the Apostille Section, or come in person and wait (no appointment necessary).
- Processing time
- Allow at least five working days for processing.
- Request form
- Apostille and Notarial Certificate Request Form
- Mailing address
- USPS: Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Certification, P.O. Box 6800, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6800. Courier: Clifton Building, Apostille Section, 2661 Executive Center Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32301
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- A birth or death certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics or a county health department, signed by the State Registrar. Marriage and dissolution certificates signed by the State Registrar or the clerk of the county court.
- Notarized documents
- A full notarial statement, in English.
- Court records
- Documents filed in a court or recorded by the clerk need the clerk of court's certified copy, not a notarized copy.
- School records
- Public school or university: a transcript signed by the registrar or an issuing official and notarized. Private school: a notarized printed transcript attested as a copy by the student or custodian.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
Worth knowing
A Florida notary can't attest a copy of a public record (birth, death or marriage certificate, court or clerk-recorded document), so those must be certified copies from the issuing office. The apostille fee and the fee for the certified copy are paid with two separate checks or money orders.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Authentications (Apostilles & Notarial Certifications), Florida Department of State (checked November 2026)
- Accepted Types of Documents, Florida Department of State (checked November 2026)
- Procedure for Notarial or Apostille Certification, Florida Department of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in Florida?
The Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Section. $10 per document; $20 per document certified by a Florida county clerk of court.
How do I apostille a Florida birth or marriage certificate?
A birth or death certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics or a county health department, signed by the State Registrar. Marriage and dissolution certificates signed by the State Registrar or the clerk of the county court.
Can a notarized document from Florida be apostilled directly?
A full notarial statement, in English.
How long does an apostille take in Florida?
Allow at least five working days for processing. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a Florida apostille in person or online?
Mail the application, documents and payment to the Apostille Section, or come in person and wait (no appointment necessary).
What about a Florida court record?
Documents filed in a court or recorded by the clerk need the clerk of court's certified copy, not a notarized copy.
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