Tampa, FL
Green Card Copy Apostille in Tampa, FL
How Tampa residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Florida, it’s apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee, not in Washington.
- County
- Hillsborough 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
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.
Tampa: the local details
Tampa is in Hillsborough 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 Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
Getting it done from Tampa
We don’t have an office in Tampa — and you don’t need one. Tampa clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Miami and West Palm Beach.
| 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 |
Green Card Copy in Tampa — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Tampa for a Green Card Copy?
A document notarized in Florida is apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
Do I need to visit an office in Tampa?
No. Tampa clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Tampa?
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 Tampa?
Tampa is in Hillsborough County, within the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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