Florida Apostille: $10 Fee, Mail Address and Vital Records Rules
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Fees
- $10 per notarized document.
- $20 for certified copies issued by a Clerk of the Circuit Court.
- $10 for vital records signed by the State Registrar. Copies issued by a local county health department are not accepted; order from the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Pay by check or money order to "Department of State." No cash (FL DOS: Apostille procedure).
Where to send
Include a cover letter naming the country where the document will be used, the fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope (or a prepaid courier air bill addressed from you to you).
- Mail: Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Certification, P.O. Box 6800, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6800.
- Courier or in person (no appointment needed): Division of Corporations, Clifton Building, Apostille Section, 2661 Executive Center Circle, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Phone: 850-245-6945.
Timing
Allow at least 5 business days for processing. Florida offers no expedited service.
Notarizing first
Florida notaries charge up to $10 in person or $25 online (Florida notary fees).
Need a notary first?
If your document first needs notarizing, online options: Notarize · OneNotary · NotaryLive. Check that the state accepts the notarization method you choose before you file.
Confirm with the receiving country whether it needs an apostille or an authentication certificate. Non-Hague countries need authentication instead. See what is an apostille.
Free download: Apostille Checklist (PDF, 1 page). These are the general US steps, with links to official state sources.