My Florida Apostille
Statewide Service
Any document notarized by a Florida-commissioned notary can be apostilled by the Florida Department of State — that's the whole purpose of the apostille system. The most common notarized documents we apostille are powers of attorney (for foreign real estate closings, foreign legal matters, foreign banking), affidavits and sworn declarations (for foreign court proceedings, immigration cases, custody matters), single-status letters (for foreign marriage), corporate resolutions (for opening foreign subsidiaries or bank accounts), and translation affidavits (for certified translations submitted abroad).
For a notarized document, the only Florida signature on the page is the notary's, so that's what the apostille certifies. The notary must hold an active Florida commission, and the notarial certificate must be complete and in English: State of Florida and county, the type of act (sworn or acknowledged), the physical-presence or online box, the date, the signer's name, how they were identified, and the notary's original signature and seal. A stamp and signature with no wording isn't a notarization.
No notary handy? Add online notarization to your order — $40 for the first document ($10 notary fee + $30 platform fee), $20 each additional — and sign by video from anywhere. The notary prints and certifies the paper copy, and that's what we file. You can also sign in person at an appointment at one of our five appointment offices. What a Florida notarial certificate must contain →
1. Use the right notarial certificate. A jurat for affidavits and sworn statements; an individual acknowledgment for powers of attorney and consent letters; a representative acknowledgment for documents signed for a company or trust.
2. Sign before a Florida notary. In person, or online with a Florida online notary. The body of the document can be in any language; the notarial certificate must be in English.
3. Check the certificate. Venue, type of act, presence box, date, names, ID, signature and seal — all complete. Copies of vital records and public records can't be notarized into apostille-ready documents; order certified copies instead.
4. Send it to us. We verify the notary's commission, file it in person and return it in 5–7 business days.
| Do it yourself | My Florida Apostille | |
|---|---|---|
| State apostille fee | $10, by check | Included |
| Filing | By mail to Tallahassee | In person at the counter |
| Notary commission & certificate check | None — a defect means a rejection | Checked before filing |
| Turnaround | About 5–7 weeks by mail | 5–7 business days |
| Notarization | Find a notary yourself | Online add-on, $40 first document |
These are the most common notarized documents our customers apostille for use abroad.
Buying property in Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Brazil, Italy, Portugal, or Spain? Closings require an apostilled, notarized power of attorney naming a local attorney to sign at the foreign closing.
Handling an estate, lawsuit, divorce, or other legal matter in another country? A Florida-notarized, apostilled POA authorizes a foreign attorney to act on your behalf.
Sworn affidavits and declarations submitted to foreign courts (custody disputes, civil litigation, immigration proceedings) must be apostilled to be admitted as evidence.
Most foreign governments require a notarized affidavit affirming you're unmarried (or divorced) and free to marry. We notarize and apostille these regularly for Florida couples planning destination weddings.
Florida corporations and LLCs opening foreign subsidiaries, foreign bank accounts, or qualifying to do business abroad need apostilled notarized resolutions authorizing the foreign activity.
Sworn translator affidavits (used when a translated document accompanies the original) are often notarized in Florida and apostilled for foreign court or agency submission. Call about translation + apostille →
The same procedure for every order — whichever option you choose.
Choose in-person appointments or online — whichever fits your week. Pay $220 per document up front (online) or at the appointment.
Hand them to us at your appointment, or drop your FedEx envelope. Same destination either way.
Our Tallahassee back-office team walks your documents in person to the Florida Department of State counter.
We return the finished apostille the same way you sent it. 5–7 business days, every order.
We serve customers across Florida. Tap your city for a dedicated notarized document & power of attorney apostille guide for your area.
Order online from anywhere, or meet us in person by appointment in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa or Clearwater. 5–7 business days. State filing fee and shipping included.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
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When you place an order, we collect: your name, email address, phone number, return shipping address, the type and number of documents you're ordering, the destination country, and any notes you include with your order. We also receive payment information indirectly through Stripe, our payment processor — we never see or store your full card number.
When you visit our website, we collect standard analytics data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is used to improve the site and is not tied to your personal identity.
We share your information only with the third-party service providers necessary to fulfill your order:
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with marketers or advertisers.
You ship physical documents to our office for processing. We treat your original documents as confidential and store them securely until they are filed with the Florida Department of State. We do not retain copies of your documents after the apostille is returned to you.
We retain order records (name, email, order details) for seven years to comply with tax and business record requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing orders@myfloridaapostille.com, subject to our legal retention obligations.
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Last updated: May 12, 2026
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My Florida Apostille is an independent document service that facilitates apostille processing through the Florida Department of State on behalf of customers. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Florida Department of State, the U.S. Department of State, or any government agency. We are a private business providing convenience services.
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Our standard turnaround is five to seven business days from the moment we receive your documents at our office. This timeline depends on third-party factors outside our control, including FedEx transit times and the Florida Department of State's processing schedule. We are not liable for delays caused by carriers, state offices, weather, holidays, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
If the Florida Department of State rejects your document, we will contact you within one business day to discuss options. Some rejections can be resolved same-day at the counter; others require new documents from the issuing agency. Rejections do not entitle you to a refund of the state filing fee or our service fee, because both the fee and the labor have been performed.
Documents shipped via FedEx are insured up to $100 by default. For irreplaceable documents, you may purchase additional FedEx Declared Value coverage when you hand your envelope to FedEx. We are not liable for loss or damage during transit beyond FedEx's published insurance coverage.
Payment is due at the time of order placement and is processed by Stripe. Refunds are governed by our separate Refund Policy.
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To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim related to our services is limited to the amount you paid us for the order in question. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost opportunities, missed deadlines, or visa application denials.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Leon County, Florida.
We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
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Last updated: May 12, 2026
We want every customer to be satisfied. Because our service involves third-party fees and irreversible work performed on your behalf, refunds depend on when you cancel.
To request a refund, contact us by:
Include your order number (from your confirmation email) and a brief explanation. We will respond within one business day.
Approved refunds are processed within 5–10 business days to the original payment method. Your bank or card issuer may take additional time to display the refund.
If your documents are damaged or lost in transit by FedEx, FedEx insurance applies (default $100, or up to the Declared Value coverage you purchased). We will work with you to file a FedEx claim. Our service fee is non-refundable in these cases because the loss occurred outside our control.
If you have questions about our refund policy before placing an order, please contact us — we'd rather answer questions upfront than handle refunds later.
