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
Court documents certified directly by the court clerk with an official court seal do NOT require additional notarization. The court clerk's certification is what the FL Secretary of State authenticates when issuing the apostille.
Processing
Standard 4–6 days · Rush 1–2 days
Starting At
$75
Common Use Cases
- International divorce recognition
- Foreign adoption finalization
- Cross-border custody enforcement
- Overseas estate & inheritance proceedings
- Foreign immigration documentation
Florida Court Documents Apostille
Court-issued documents such as divorce decrees, adoption papers, and custody agreements require authentication by the court clerk before they are eligible for an apostille. We guide you through every step — from obtaining the certified copy to final delivery of your apostilled document.
What You Need to Prepare
- Certified copy from the clerk of the court where the case was filed
- Must bear the court clerk's original signature and official court seal
- Document must not be altered, expired, or a photocopy
- For adoption orders: final decree signed by the judge is required
Commonly Requested For These Countries
Obtain a Certified Copy from the Court Clerk
Before You VisitContact the clerk of the circuit court in the Florida county where your case was heard. Request a certified copy — it must have the clerk's original signature and the official court seal. Photocopies are not accepted.
Verify Clerk Certification
We Handle ThisOur team reviews the document to confirm the court clerk's certification is valid and meets Florida Secretary of State requirements — checking the seal type, signature, and document completeness.
Submit to FL Secretary of State
We Handle ThisWe courier your certified court document to the Florida Secretary of State's Apostille Division in Tallahassee, along with the $10 state fee and our courier documentation.
Apostille Attached
State OfficeThe FL Secretary of State authenticates the court clerk's signature and seal, then attaches the official Hague apostille certificate to your document.
Secure Return & Delivery
We Handle ThisYour apostilled court document is returned via your chosen delivery method — office pickup, USPS, FedEx, or international courier. We provide a digital copy immediately upon completion.
Ready to apostille your Court Documents?
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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