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Florida Apostille Service
Get Your Florida Document Accepted Abroad
PDX Fingerprinting prepares your Florida document, submits it to the Florida Department of State, and returns it with the apostille attached, ready for use in Hague Convention countries. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide.
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What Is a Florida Apostille?
A Florida apostille is a certificate issued by the Florida Department of State that confirms the signature, official capacity, and seal on a Florida public document. Countries that belong to the Hague Apostille Convention accept the document without further embassy legalization. An apostille is valid only for use outside the United States.
What a Florida Apostille Looks Like
This sample is a Florida apostille on a Vital Statistics record signed by the State Registrar. The Florida Department of State issues it in Tallahassee on security paper with the Great Seal of the State of Florida and a true watermark. The paper itself says a black and white copy is not official, so keep the original. Click the sample to enlarge.
Documents We Apostille for Florida
- Birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates
- Notarized documents such as powers of attorney, affidavits, and consent letters
- Business and corporate documents
- Court-certified documents
Requirements differ by document type. Call (503) 212-0678 and we will confirm what your document needs.
What to Know About Florida Apostilles
- Florida vital records need the State Registrar for Vital Statistics signature before they can be apostilled.
- The Florida apostille is printed on security paper. A black and white copy is not official.
- Apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
How Our Florida Apostille Service Works
- Contact us with your document and the country where it will be used.
- Send us the original by mail or bring it to our Portland office.
- We check it against Florida requirements before anything is submitted.
- We submit it to the Florida Department of State.
- We return your apostilled document to you.
Before You Send Your Document
- Send the original certified document. Photocopies generally cannot be apostilled.
- The document must carry the signature of an official the state recognizes, such as a registrar, clerk, or notary.
- An apostille certifies the signature and seal only, not the content of the document.
- Some countries also require a certified translation. Check the destination country’s rules first.
Which Countries Accept an Apostille?
An apostille is accepted by member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. If your destination is not a member, the document may need embassy or consular legalization instead. You can check the current member list in the Hague Conference status table, or tell us the country and we will confirm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Florida apostille?
It is a certificate from the Florida Department of State that confirms the signature and seal on a Florida public document so Hague Convention countries will accept it.
How long does it take?
Some apostilles finish in about 5 business days. Others take longer depending on the processing time at the Florida office. Call (503) 212-0678 for the current estimate.
How much does it cost?
Our fee is (503) 212-067895 per document. Call (503) 212-0678 to confirm your total.
Do I need to be in Oregon to use your service?
No. We work from Portland, Oregon and serve clients nationwide. You can mail us your original document.
Can I use a Florida apostille in the United States?
No. An apostille is valid only for use outside the United States and its territories.
Which countries accept it?
Member countries of the Hague Apostille Convention. If your country is not a member, the document may need embassy legalization.
Start Your Florida Apostille
Call (503) 212-0678 or book online. Tell us the document and where it is going, and we will confirm what is needed.
