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
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Rush Processing Available
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Hague Convention Countries
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State-Certified Process
Notarization Required First
School-issued diplomas and transcripts must first be notarized by a Florida notary before they can receive an apostille. We offer complete notarization + apostille service in one visit.
Processing
Standard 5–7 days (incl. notarization) · Rush 2–3 days
Starting At
$85
Common Use Cases
- International job applications
- Foreign professional licensing
- Graduate school abroad applications
- Teaching credential verification overseas
- Immigration points-based systems
Florida Diploma & Transcripts Apostille
Educational apostilles are required when foreign employers, universities, or licensing boards need to verify your U.S. diploma, degree, or official transcripts. This is one of the most common requests we process for professionals seeking work abroad.
What You Need to Prepare
- Original diploma or certified official transcripts
- Must be signed by a school official (registrar, dean)
- Notarized copy required BEFORE apostille submission
- For university degrees: confirmation letter from registrar recommended
Commonly Requested For These Countries
Notarize the Document
Notary Required FirstYour diploma or transcript must be notarized by a Florida notary public. The school official's signature on the document is verified by the notary. We handle this in-office or at your location.
Prepare Notarized Package
We Handle ThisThe notarized diploma/transcript, along with a cover letter identifying the issuing institution, is packaged for submission to the FL Secretary of State.
Submit to Secretary of State
We Handle ThisThe notarized educational document is submitted to the Apostille Division. The state authenticates the notary's commission and signature.
Apostille Attached to Notarized Copy
State OfficeThe apostille is attached to the notarized version of your document. This combined package is what foreign institutions will accept.
Secure Return
We Handle ThisYour notarized + apostilled diploma package is returned. We recommend keeping the original and using the apostilled notarized copy abroad.
Ready to apostille your Diploma & Transcripts?
Same-day courier · Rush processing available · $85 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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