Florida Apostille
Florida apostilles are issued by the Department of State, Division of Corporations. This page covers document-specific requirements, filing paths, and official sources for current Florida apostille processing.
Start With Your Document Type
Choose your exact document to avoid rejection from wrong signature path or unsupported copy type.
Vital Records
Business and Notarized Documents
Florida Submission Snapshot
- Office: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
- Mail: Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostilles Section, P.O. Box 6800, Tallahassee, FL 32314.
- Payment: Check or money order payable to Florida Department of State.
- Return Shipping: Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or prepaid airbill.
- Phone: 850-245-6945 (Division of Corporations).
Apostille Services by City
City pages help with county and local document-prep context before filing at the state level.
Common Questions
Does Florida require county clerk authentication for every notarized document?▼
Not for every case. Florida publishes accepted document types and specific fee paths, including a Clerk-certified route for some records. Use the document-specific guide above to match the correct path.
Can I get expedited apostille processing by mail?▼
Florida states that expedited mail apostille service is not available. Requests are processed in received order. Walk-in service is available in Tallahassee.
Will Florida apostille out-of-state or federal documents?▼
No. Out-of-state documents must be apostilled by the issuing state, and federal documents follow the U.S. Department of State authentication path.
Official Sources Used For This Page
Below are the official sources used to verify Florida requirements on this page.