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    Florida Apostille Services · Personal, Business & Academic Documents

    Florida Apostille Services for documents used abroad.

    APVI helps individuals, families, law firms, companies, and organizations prepare Florida documents for international use through the correct apostille or authentication path.

    Questions? Speak with an apostille specialist: (800) 766-0452

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    Florida Personal Records
    24 Hours · $599
    For eligible Florida-issued personal / vital records.
    Florida Personal Records
    5 Days · $399
    For eligible Florida-issued personal / vital records.
    Florida Personal Records
    10 Days · $299
    For eligible Florida-issued personal / vital records.
    Standard Documents
    From $149/document where applicable
    For eligible business, academic, professional, and standard documents.
    FBI Reports
    Use FBI Apostille page
    FBI Background Checks follow the federal process, not a Florida state apostille path.

    Florida Documents · Personal Records · Business Documents · Specialist Review

    What type of Florida document do you need apostilled?

    Start with the document category. We confirm the path.

    Florida apostille pricing and processing depend on the type of document, issuing authority, and destination country. Choose the closest match and APVI will help confirm the correct path.

    Florida Personal / Vital Records

    For Florida-issued personal records that must follow the issuing-state apostille process.

    • Birth certificates
    • Death certificates
    • Marriage certificates
    • Divorce decrees
    • Adoption documents
    • Legal name-change documents
    24 Hours: $599 · 5 Days: $399 · 10 Days: $299 per document
    Currently three processing options for eligible Florida personal / vital records.
    Apostille My Florida Personal Document

    Florida Business, Academic & Professional Documents

    For eligible business, corporate, academic, professional, and standard documents connected to Florida.

    • Powers of attorney
    • Corporate records
    • Academic records
    • Diplomas and transcripts
    • Employment letters
    • Authorization letters
    • Commercial documents
    • Professional records
    From $149/document where applicable
    Timing varies by document type and required path.
    Apostille My Florida Document

    FBI Background Check Apostille

    FBI Background Checks are federal documents and do not go through the Florida apostille process.

    • FBI Background Check
    • FBI Identity History Summary
    Priced on the FBI Apostille page
    10 Business Days
    Go to FBI Apostille

    Not Sure Which Path Applies?

    Tell APVI your document type, issuing authority, and destination country. An apostille specialist can help confirm whether Florida apostille, federal apostille, another state, or embassy legalization applies.

    Talk to a Specialist · (800) 766-0452

    Not every country accepts apostilles. If your Florida document is for a non-Hague country, APVI can help confirm whether authentication or embassy legalization is required.

    Is Florida the correct state?

    For personal records, the issuing state usually controls the apostille.

    If your birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption, or name-change document was issued in Florida, this page is the right place to start. If it was issued by another state, APVI can help route it correctly.

    Use this page if:

    • Your personal record was issued in Florida
    • Your business or academic document is connected to Florida
    • Your document needs the Florida apostille path
    • You need help confirming whether Florida is the right state
    Start Florida Apostille

    Use another path if:

    • Your personal record was issued by another state
    • You have an FBI Background Check
    • The destination country does not accept apostilles
    • Your document needs embassy legalization instead
    View Apostille Services

    Still unsure?

    • Upload or describe your document
    • Tell APVI where it was issued
    • Tell APVI the destination country
    • We help confirm the correct path
    Talk to a Specialist · (800) 766-0452
    Pricing & processing

    Florida apostille pricing depends on the document category.

    Personal records, business documents, academic records, and federal documents do not all follow the same apostille path. APVI helps confirm the correct category before your order moves forward.

    Florida Personal / Vital Records — Fastest

    For eligible Florida-issued birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, and name-change records.

    24 Hours
    $599/document

    Florida Personal / Vital Records — Rush

    For eligible Florida-issued birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, and name-change records.

    5 Days
    $399/document

    Florida Personal / Vital Records — Standard

    For eligible Florida-issued birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, and name-change records.

    10 Days
    $299/document

    Florida Standard / Business Documents

    For eligible powers of attorney, corporate records, school records, employment letters, professional documents, and business-use documents.

    Timing varies by document type and required path
    From $149/document where applicable

    FBI Background Check Apostille

    FBI Background Checks follow the federal apostille process and should not be priced through this Florida page.

    10 Business Days
    Use FBI Apostille page

    Embassy Legalization

    For documents going to countries that do not accept apostilles or require embassy legalization.

    Timeline varies by embassy
    Quote based on destination and document type

    Government, state, federal, embassy, consular, shipping, and third-party fees may vary by document type, issuing authority, destination country, and processing timeline.

    Florida documents APVI can help with

    Personal, business, academic, legal, and professional documents.

    APVI supports many Florida document types for international use. Requirements vary by document type, issuing authority, and destination country.

    Personal / Vital Records

    • Birth certificates
    • Marriage certificates
    • Death certificates
    • Divorce decrees
    • Adoption documents
    • Legal name-change documents

    Usually processed through the state that issued the record.

    Business & Corporate Documents

    • Articles of incorporation
    • Certificates of good standing
    • Board resolutions
    • Powers of attorney
    • Commercial documents
    • Company letters

    Requirements vary by document type and destination country.

    Academic Documents

    • Diplomas
    • Transcripts
    • Enrollment letters
    • Academic records
    • Teaching credentials

    May require verification from the issuing school or registrar first.

    Professional Documents

    • Employment letters
    • Authorization letters
    • Professional licenses
    • Experience letters
    • Work-related supporting documents

    APVI confirms the document category before submission.

    Court & Legal Documents

    • Court orders
    • Divorce decrees
    • Adoption decrees
    • Name-change orders
    • Legal declarations

    May require court certification or state-specific handling.

    Other Florida Documents

    • Other eligible documents connected to Florida
    • Documents APVI reviews before confirming the path

    Send a copy for specialist review if your document is not listed.

    Florida-specific notes

    What to know before sending a Florida document.

    Florida has its own apostille workflow, document rules, and processing options. APVI helps confirm the correct path before you send originals or certified copies.

    Florida personal / vital records have three processing options: 24 Hours for $599/document, 5 Days for $399/document, and 10 Days for $299/document.
    Florida personal / vital records include birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption, and legal name-change documents issued in Florida.
    Florida personal / vital records follow state-specific pricing and should not be grouped under the $149 standard apostille price.
    Florida business, academic, professional, and standard documents may follow the standard apostille pricing where applicable.
    FBI Background Checks follow the federal apostille process and should not be processed through the Florida state apostille page.
    APVI will confirm whether the Florida document is a personal record, business document, academic record, professional document, court record, or another eligible Florida document before submission.
    APVI will also confirm whether the destination country accepts apostilles or requires authentication or embassy legalization instead.
    How Florida apostille works

    A guided apostille process for Florida documents.

    APVI helps confirm your document type, issuing authority, destination country, and required Florida apostille path before you send originals or certified copies.

    01

    Start your Florida apostille order

    Tell APVI what type of Florida document you need apostilled and where it will be used.

    02

    Choose the document category

    Select whether your document is a personal record, business document, academic record, professional document, or another eligible Florida document.

    03

    Upload for specialist review

    Securely upload a copy so APVI can review the likely apostille path before you ship originals or certified copies.

    04

    Ship required documents

    APVI confirms what must be sent and provides shipping instructions or a prepaid FedEx label where applicable.

    05

    APVI handles the apostille path

    APVI coordinates the required Florida apostille process and helps return your completed documents using the selected delivery method.

    Not sure what to send?

    An apostille specialist can confirm the likely path for your Florida document and destination country.

    (800) 766-0452
    Common Florida apostille mistakes

    Most apostille delays start with the wrong path.

    APVI helps customers avoid common document-routing mistakes before originals or certified copies are sent.

    Using the wrong state

    Personal records usually need to be apostilled through the state that issued the document.

    Treating personal records like standard documents

    Birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption, and name-change records often follow different pricing and state-specific handling.

    Sending FBI reports through Florida

    FBI Background Checks follow the federal apostille process, not the Florida state apostille path.

    Skipping destination review

    Some countries need embassy legalization instead of apostille.

    Sending the wrong copy

    Some records may require a certified copy or specific issuing authority version.

    Shipping before review

    APVI helps confirm what must be sent before you ship original or certified documents.

    Apostille vs. embassy legalization

    The destination country determines the final path.

    Some countries accept apostilles. Others may require a longer authentication or embassy legalization process.

    Apostille

    • Used when the destination country accepts apostilles for the document type involved
    • Florida personal, business, academic, legal, and professional documents for Hague Apostille Convention countries

    Embassy Legalization

    • Used when the destination country requires a different authentication chain for the document
    • Documents for non-Hague countries or country-specific consular requirements

    Not sure which applies? Call (800) 766-0452.

    Why APVI

    Florida apostille services work best when the document path is clear.

    APVI is a private passport, visa, apostille, and document authentication company serving travelers, businesses, law firms, and organizations since 2003.

    Florida apostille specialist review before submission, to reduce preventable apostille errors
    Document-category routing before pricing
    Personal record guidance by issuing state
    Standard, business, and academic document support
    FBI Background Check routing to the federal process
    Destination-country review to confirm apostille or legalization
    Experience with state-level apostille workflows across all 50 states
    Secure document upload and FedEx shipping guidance
    Status updates from start to finish
    Support for individuals, families, law firms, companies, universities, and organizations
    BBB A+ Accredited, with Trustpilot and Google review proof
    Trusted since 2003
    By the numbers

    The experience behind every Florida apostille.

    Since 2003
    Serving travelers, businesses, law firms, and organizations
    24h · 5d · 10d
    Processing options for eligible Florida personal / vital records
    BBB A+
    Accredited, with Trustpilot and Google review proof
    DIY vs. APVI

    Florida apostille can look simple — until the document path is unclear.

    Correct state routing, personal record vs standard document, FBI report routing, destination-country review, certified copy requirements, document-category pricing, shipping and return delivery, status updates, and human specialist support.

    Without APVI

    The DIY path

    • You determine the service path yourself
    • You may send a document through the wrong state
    • You may apply standard pricing assumptions to personal records
    • You may route an FBI report incorrectly
    • You may not know whether the destination country accepts apostilles
    • You manage shipping, status, and state requirements yourself
    With APVI

    The APVI path

    • APVI helps confirm the correct document category
    • APVI helps route personal records by issuing state
    • APVI directs FBI reports to the federal process
    • APVI reviews the destination-country path
    • APVI provides shipping guidance and status updates
    • Real human support is available
    Business, legal & academic support

    Florida apostille support for individuals and organizations.

    APVI supports individuals, families, law firms, HR teams, universities, companies, and organizations that need Florida documents prepared for international use.

    Individuals & Families

    Support for personal records used for marriage abroad, residency, school, family matters, name updates, and legal needs.

    Law Firms

    Support for client documents, court records, powers of attorney, and international legal matters.

    Companies & HR Teams

    Support for corporate records, employment documents, authorization letters, and global mobility needs.

    Schools & Universities

    Support for academic records, diplomas, transcripts, enrollment letters, and education-related documents.

    Secure document handling

    Sensitive documents deserve organized handling.

    Apostille work often requires original documents, certified copies, personal records, business documents, or academic records. APVI combines secure uploads, shipping guidance, specialist review, and status updates.

    Secure upload
    256-bit SSL encrypted document upload
    Specialist review
    Reviewed before submission
    FedEx shipping guidance
    Clear instructions for originals
    Status updates
    From intake to return delivery
    Original / certified document handling
    Tracked and organized
    Human support
    Reach a specialist by phone
    Customer stories

    Florida documents prepared for international use.

    APVI customers rely on specialist guidance when apostille, authentication, and legalization requirements become confusing or time-sensitive.

    "Florida birth certificate apostille for a Spanish marriage license — done in 3 days. Painless."
    Carla M.
    Trustpilot review · 5 stars
    "APVI provides exceptional services. Amazing support to process my documents for two countries now. Ibtihal is supportive and kind, making the process an exceptional experience."
    Michael Noel
    Trustpilot review · 5 stars
    "Fast, professional and completely on top of the paperwork. They told me exactly what to send and everything came back ahead of schedule."
    Jim Brigman
    Trustpilot review · 5 stars
    Frequently asked

    Florida apostille questions, answered.

    Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.

    A Florida apostille is used to authenticate certain Florida documents for use in countries that accept apostilles. The correct process depends on the document type, issuing authority, and destination country.
    If the birth, marriage, death, divorce, adoption, or name-change record was issued in Florida, it usually follows the Florida apostille process.
    For personal records, the issuing jurisdiction usually matters more than where you currently live. If your record was issued in Florida, APVI can help route it through the Florida process.
    APVI offers three processing options for eligible Florida personal / vital records: $599 for 24 Hours, $399 for 5 Days and $299 for 10 Days per document, plus the $10 State Fees.
    No. The standard apostille price applies to eligible standard, business, academic, or professional documents where applicable. Florida personal and vital records follow separate state-specific pricing: $599 for 24 Hours, $399 for 5 Days and $299 for 10 Days per document.
    Yes, APVI can assist with many Florida-issued personal records where eligible. Requirements vary by issuing authority and destination country.
    Yes, APVI can assist with many eligible business, academic, professional, and standard Florida documents.
    No. FBI Background Checks are federal documents and follow the federal apostille process, not the Florida apostille process.
    For eligible Florida personal / vital records, APVI offers three processing options: 24 Hours, 5 Days and 10 Days. Other Florida document types may vary by document category, issuing authority, shipping, and destination requirements.
    If the destination country does not accept apostilles, the document may require authentication or embassy legalization instead. APVI can help confirm the correct path.
    Some apostille services require originals or certified copies. APVI will confirm what must be sent after reviewing your document type and destination.
    No. APVI is a private passport, visa, apostille, and document authentication company.
    No. Final acceptance is determined by the receiving foreign authority, embassy, consulate, or organization. APVI helps reduce preventable errors by confirming the required apostille or authentication path before submission.
    Yes. Call APVI at (800) 766-0452.
    Get started today

    Start your Florida apostille with APVI.

    Tell us your document type, issuing authority, and destination country. APVI will help confirm whether your Florida document needs state apostille, federal apostille, or embassy legalization.

    Final acceptance is determined by the receiving foreign authority, embassy, consulate, or organization.

    Roles and responsibilities

    What APVI Does and What the Government Authority Does

    APVI helps manage the process. Secretary of State offices, the U.S. Department of State, and embassies issue the authentications.

    What APVI does

    • Reviews documents, copies, and the required authentication path
    • Confirms the order of steps for the destination country
    • Prepares and tracks submissions to the correct offices
    • Handles courier submission and pickup where eligible
    • Provides status updates and human support

    What the government authority does

    • Reviews each document and verifies the signature or seal
    • Determines whether the apostille or authentication is issued
    • Sets state, federal, embassy, and consular fees
    • Controls processing times
    • Issues the apostille or authentication certificate

    APVI is a private document authentication company, not a government agency. You may submit documents directly to the issuing authority without using APVI.

    Before you order

    Who We Are and What That Means for You

    No. APVI is a private document authentication and apostille services company. APVI is not the U.S. Department of State, a Secretary of State office, an embassy, or a consulate.
    Yes. You may submit documents directly to the relevant Secretary of State office, the U.S. Department of State, or an embassy or consulate without using APVI. APVI is an optional private service for people who want document review, coordination, courier handling where eligible, and human support.
    No. State, federal, embassy, and consular fees are shown separately from APVI service fees. Shipping options are selected in the order form.
    No. Issuance is determined by the government authority, and acceptance abroad is determined by the receiving party. APVI helps reduce preventable document mistakes through specialist review and process guidance.

    APVI is a private document authentication and apostille services company. APVI is not the U.S. Department of State, a Secretary of State office, an embassy, or a consulate, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government. You may submit documents directly to the issuing authority without using APVI. APVI service fees are separate from state, federal, embassy, and consular fees.