Miami, FL
DD-214 Military Records Apostille in Miami, FL
How Miami residents get their DD-214 Military Records authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Miami. Federal documents like your DD-214 Military Records are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
- County
- Miami-Dade 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
Why living in Florida doesn’t change the route
This document is issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center, a federal authority. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee has no authority over them, and a state apostille on a federal document will be rejected abroad.
So the process for Florida residents is the same as for anyone else in the country: get the document to us, we hand-deliver it in Washington, and it comes back ready to use.
Miami: the local details
Miami is in Miami-Dade 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 DD-214 Military Records
How to apostille a DD-214 or military service record for use abroad.
Getting it done from Miami
Our Miami office serves Miami directly, and most clients still send documents by mail.
| 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 |
DD-214 Military Records in Miami — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Miami for a DD-214 Military Records?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Miami clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Miami?
No. Miami clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Miami?
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 Miami?
Miami is in Miami-Dade County, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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