Florida Apostille by
Document Type
Step-by-step apostille instructions for every common document — birth certificates, diplomas, powers of attorney, marriage certificates, and more.
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Document Types Covered
24h
Rush Processing Available
120+
Hague Convention Countries
100%
State-Certified Process
No Notarization Needed
Certified copies issued directly by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics do NOT require additional notarization — they can go straight to the FL Secretary of State for apostille.
Processing
Standard 4–6 days · Rush 1–2 days
Starting At
$75
Common Use Cases
- Dual citizenship applications
- Foreign marriage registration
- International school enrollment
- Immigration and visa applications
- Foreign adoption proceedings
Florida Birth Certificate Apostille
A Florida birth certificate apostille is required when you need to use your U.S. birth certificate abroad — for immigration, citizenship applications, marriage registration, school enrollment, or employment visas.
What You Need to Prepare
- Certified copy of your Florida birth certificate (not a photocopy)
- Original must have a raised or color-coded state seal
- Name on document must match your current legal name exactly
- Complete apostille request form (we handle this)
Commonly Requested For These Countries
Obtain a Certified Copy
Before You VisitOrder a certified copy from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or your county health department. You must have the raised state seal — photocopies are not accepted.
Verify the Document
We Handle ThisOur team reviews your certificate to confirm it qualifies for apostille — checking the issuing authority, seal type, and signature of the registrar.
Submit to FL Secretary of State
We Handle ThisWe courier your document to the Florida Secretary of State's Apostille Division in Tallahassee, along with the official $10 state fee and our courier paperwork.
Apostille Attached
State OfficeThe state authenticates the registrar's signature and attaches the official apostille certificate to your birth certificate.
Delivery to You
We Handle ThisWe retrieve your apostilled birth certificate and ship it to you via your chosen delivery method — local pickup, USPS, FedEx, or international courier.
Ready to apostille your Birth Certificate?
Same-day courier · Rush processing available · $75 starting price
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Rush Service
24–48 hour processing for urgent apostille requests.
Mobile Notary Included
Need notarization first? We come to you — home, office, or hospital.
International Delivery
Secure courier to your destination country via FedEx International.
We Handle Every Step.
You Just Send the Document.
From notarization to Secretary of State submission to secure delivery — Notary Nexus manages the entire Florida apostille process so you don't have to navigate government offices, processing windows, or courier logistics on your own.
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