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Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Orlando, FL

How Orlando 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 Orlando 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
Orange County
Federal court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
State apostille office
Florida Department of State, Tallahassee
Our nearest office
Miami, West Palm Beach

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.

Orlando: the local details

Orlando is in Orange County, within the U.S. District Court for the Middle 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.

Check who issued it first. Most U.S. marriage certificates are state documents from a county clerk, which authenticate through that state — not federally. Sending one to the Department of State gets it returned.

Getting it done from Orlando

We don’t have an office in Orlando — and you don’t need one. Orlando clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Miami and West Palm Beach.

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Federal Marriage Record in Orlando — FAQ

Is there an apostille office in Orlando 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 Orlando?

No. Orlando clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Orlando?

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 Orlando?

Orlando is in Orange County, within the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Related: All documents in Orlando · Federal Marriage Record in Florida · Federal Marriage Record — full guide

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