Miami, FL
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Miami, FL
How Miami residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in Florida, it’s apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee, not in Washington.
- 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
Notarized in Florida: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in Florida, the apostille is issued by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
- Hague Convention destination: the Florida apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the Florida-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
For documents notarized in Florida, we handle the whole chain for you.
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
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 U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
U.S. Passport Copy in Miami — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Miami for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in Florida is apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
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?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Miami?
Miami is in Miami-Dade County, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Related: All documents in Miami · U.S. Passport Copy in Florida · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
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