Florida
Green Card Copy Apostille in Florida
How Florida residents get their Green Card Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the Florida Department of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Green Card Copy was notarized in Florida, its apostille comes from the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee — not from Washington.
- Authenticated by
- Florida Department of State
- Florida apostille office
- Florida Department of State, Tallahassee
- Our nearest office
- Miami, West Palm Beach
- Price
- Quoted
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.
About the Green Card Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) for foreign banking and residency.
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 | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Serving Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach and everywhere else in Florida.
Green Card Copy in Florida — FAQ
Can the Florida Department of State apostille my Green Card Copy?
Yes, if it was notarized in Florida — a notarized Green Card Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized.
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?
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.
Related: Green Card Copy — full guide · All documents in Florida · Federal vs. state apostille
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