Florida Keys Apostille Services

Certain private documents can begin fully online using Florida Remote Online Notarization (RON):

• Powers of attorney
• Affidavits & sworn statements
• Authorizations & consent forms
• Private contracts
• Certain legally permitted copy certifications of non-public documents

You complete notarization online.
We handle physical submission to the Florida Department of State and return delivery once issued.

Florida apostilles are issued only on paper by the Florida Department of State.

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How Apostilles Work

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Hague Countries

If the destination country is part of the Hague Convention:

✔ A single Florida apostille is sufficient
✔ No embassy legalization required
✔ Issued by Florida Department of State

This applies to properly notarized Florida documents or certified Florida public records.

An apostille is issued by the Florida Department of State.

It verifies: A Florida public official’s signature and it is used for documents going to countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention (1961).

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Non-Hague Countries

If the country is not a Hague member:

• State certification may still be required
• U.S. Department of State authentication is required
• Final legalization is typically required by the foreign embassy

This is called authentication & legalization, not apostille.

Federal Documents

Some documents must go through federal authentication in Washington, D.C.:

• FBI background checks
• Federal court records
• Immigration documents
• Documents issued by U.S. federal agencies

These cannot be apostilled at the Florida state level.

We confirm:

Correct routing (Hague, Non-Hague, or Federal)
Destination country requirements • Proper notarization or certification

This prevents rejection and delay.

Documents That Require Certified Copies First

These cannot begin online and must first be obtained from the issuing authority:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Death certificates
• Court records
• Recorded deeds

A notary cannot certify copies of public records.
Certified originals must be obtained before apostille.

Eligibility review
Proper notarization if required
Overnight shipping to Tallahassee
Next-business-day submission to the Florida Department of State via trusted courier
Expedited return shipping

Estimated completion:
Typically 2–5 business days depending on state processing volume.

Processing times are controlled by the Florida Department of State.

Mail submission to the Florida Department of State.

Estimated completion:
5–15+ business days depending on state volume and mailing time.