Fort Lauderdale, FL
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Fort Lauderdale, FL
How Fort Lauderdale residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most federal marriage record holders in Fort Lauderdale actually have a Florida state record, which goes to the Florida Department of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Broward County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- State apostille office
- Florida Department of State, Tallahassee
- Our nearest office
- Miami
Married in Florida? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a Florida county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.
Send us a photo before ordering and we’ll tell you which route yours takes.
Fort Lauderdale: the local details
Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Florida state documents are apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
Getting it done from Fort Lauderdale
We don’t have an office in Fort Lauderdale — and you don’t need one. Fort Lauderdale clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Miami.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Federal Marriage Record in Fort Lauderdale — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Fort Lauderdale for a Federal Marriage Record?
State-issued versions go to the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Fort Lauderdale?
No. Fort Lauderdale clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Fort Lauderdale?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Related: All documents in Fort Lauderdale · Federal Marriage Record in Florida · Federal Marriage Record — full guide
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