As of March 31, 2025, the Florida Department of State’s apostille/notarial certification section remains the sole authority for issuing these certifications in the state. For general guidance, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications website (travel.state.gov) and the Florida Department of State website offer information and resources. The Florida Secretary of State issues the certificates, not the U.S. Department of State for Florida-specific documents. Documents that obtain apostilles include: It applies to Florida-issued documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other legal documents. The document you submit must be an original or a certified copy with a true copy certification. For more detailed guidance and clarification, visit the Florida Department of State’s website. You can also contact the Vital Stats Office of the Florida Department of Health for vital record certificates.
Florida Notary Public, LLC provides apostille services for those unsure of how to determine what is needed for their individual circumstances, and specializes in knowing how to correctly submit documents to avoid rejections for apostille requests. We can provide a must faster processing turnaround time than if you submit documents yourself. Please call the office for more information.
