Do you need a Hague apostille for a document issued in Florida? Florida apostille is a seal that will make your FL document valid outside the United States. Hague apostilles can be applied to many kinds of documents, e.g. birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce records, documents notarized by a Florida notary public, etc. However, to be eligible for a Florida State apostille, your document must originate from the State of Florida.
We provide FAST and RELIABLE apostille services in Florida for all kinds of documents originating from this state, both personal and corporate. We can also obtain many kinds of documents from FL state agencies, including certified copies of vital records, court judgments, corporate documents, etc. Please contact us.
Florida apostille guidelines:
The following documents qualify for Florida apostilles:
documents notarized or certified as true copies by a FL Notary Public birth and death certificate signed by the State Registrar, who is currently Ken Jones, obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, Florida (IMPORTANT! Certified copies signed by the Deputy State Registrar ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE!) Read more about Florida birth certificates acceptable for apostilles and legalization, and see images of eligible birth certificates. Vehicle Titles certified by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles corporation documents bearing the signature of Florida Secretary of State Documents certified by a Clerk of Circuit Court from a county within Florida, such as a marriage license or a divorce judgment bearing the stamp and seal of the Clerk.
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FL apostille: price, processing time, order form:
Apostille Order Form (PDF file)
More Florida apostille tips:
School transcripts from FLORIDA public schools and universities that have had the SIGNATURE OF THE SCHOOL REGISTRAR or ISSUING OFFICIAL NOTARIZED AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE. These documents MAY NOT BE printed and notarized by an individual. However, if you are not able to get a notarized copy from your school, please check our 24-hour apostille service.
Your document may be in a foreign language. But the notarial statement must be in English.The apostille requirements for notarized documents are strict in the State of Florida. A proper notarial statement is an absolute must. If is not sufficient if a notary just signs and stamps the document. See correct Florida notarization sample certificates here.
