State guide
Federal Apostille Services in Florida
How Florida residents get federal documents apostilled — and how that differs from Florida state documents handled by the Florida Department of State.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille counter in Florida — or anywhere outside Washington, D.C. Federal documents from Florida residents are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State. Florida state documents go to the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
- State apostille office
- Florida Department of State
- Located in
- Tallahassee
- Federal court districts
- 3
- Our office
- Miami, West Palm Beach
Federal or Florida document?
| Document | Apostille from |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State |
| Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) check | Florida Department of State |
| Naturalization / citizenship certificate | U.S. Department of State |
| Florida birth, death or marriage certificate | Florida Department of State |
| Document notarized in Florida | Florida Department of State |
| Federal court record | U.S. Department of State |
| Florida state court record | Florida Department of State |
Federal courts in Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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How we serve Florida
We have an office in Florida: Miami and West Palm Beach. Most clients still send documents by mail — it’s the fastest route to Washington. We cover Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach and every other part of Florida.
Pricing is flat: $299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Documents for Florida residents
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Florida — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Florida?
No. Every U.S. federal document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The Florida Department of State handles only Florida state documents.
Who issues apostilles for Florida state documents?
The Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
Which federal courts are in Florida?
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Do I need to visit an office in Florida?
No. We work with Florida clients by mail and handle the Washington submission for you.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague Convention countries and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, with government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.