Florida
Federal Court Documents Apostille in Florida
How Florida residents get their Federal Court Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Florida Department of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
There is no federal apostille office in Florida. Federal documents like your Federal Court Documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — the Florida Department of State can’t apostille them. We handle the Washington submission; you send the document by mail.
- Authenticated by
- U.S. Department of State
- Florida apostille office
- Florida Department of State, Tallahassee
- Our nearest office
- Miami, West Palm Beach
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Federal courts in Florida
Federal court records from Florida come from the following courts (bankruptcy courts sit within the same districts):
- 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
Request a certified copy from the clerk of the district that issued your judgment, order or filing — a PACER printout won’t be accepted. The certified copy is then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not the Florida Department of State. Records from Florida state courts are different: those go to the Florida Department of State.
About the Federal Court Documents
How to apostille federal court documents — judgments, orders, and clerk-certified filings from U.S.
What the Florida Department of State can do
The Florida Department of State in Tallahassee issues apostilles for documents signed by Florida officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from Florida registrars, Florida state-court records, and documents notarized by Florida notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from 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.
| 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 |
Serving Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach and everywhere else in Florida.
Federal Court Documents in Florida — FAQ
Can the Florida Department of State apostille my Federal Court Documents?
No. This is a federal document, so only the U.S. Department of State can authenticate it. A state apostille on it would be rejected abroad.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from Florida?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most Florida clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Florida?
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 my Florida case?
Florida is covered by: 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. Request the certified copy from the clerk of the district that issued it.
Related: Federal Court Documents — full guide · All documents in Florida · Federal vs. state apostille
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