My Florida Apostille
Statewide Service
A diploma or transcript can't be apostilled as it comes out of the registrar's office: a school official has to sign it in front of a Florida notary, with a complete notarial certificate in English. Florida notaries may not attest copies of public school and university records, so the notarization has to come from the school itself — ask the registrar for a copy “notarized for apostille”. Most Florida colleges and universities offer it, some for a small fee.
Diplomas as issued, with printed signatures, are rejected, and so are copies notarized by an outside notary. A transcript can't be apostilled inside a sealed envelope; if an evaluator also wants a sealed copy, order a second one. Diplomas and transcripts from schools in other states are apostilled by that state.
Not sure about yours? Send a photo when you order and we check it before anything is filed. How to ask the registrar →
Send the notarized original from the school, not a scan: the apostille is a separate certificate attached to the paper itself, so the paper you mail is the paper that goes abroad. Tell us the destination country when you order — it decides whether Florida issues an apostille or, for countries outside the Hague Convention, an authentication certificate.
Ordering several documents — for a family move, a citizenship file or an estate? They travel together in one envelope, and a photo of each one before you ship lets us flag a problem while it's still easy to fix.
1. Confirm what the receiving side wants. The diploma, the transcript or both — and whether it also wants a sealed copy sent straight from the school.
2. Ask the registrar for a record “notarized for apostille”. For a transcript, the registrar signs a statement that it is a true copy of the official record (a jurat); for a degree verification letter, the registrar acknowledges signing it for the university.
3. Check the notarial certificate. State of Florida and county; the physical-presence or online box checked; the date; the official's name (and title, for a representative acknowledgment); how they were identified; the notary's original signature and seal; English wording. A bare stamp with no wording is rejected.
4. Send it to us. We file it in person and return it in 5–7 business days. Keep your original diploma — send the notarized copy.
| Do it yourself | My Florida Apostille | |
|---|---|---|
| State apostille fee | $10, by check | Included |
| Filing | By mail to Tallahassee | In person at the counter |
| Notarial certificate check | None — a defect means a rejection | Checked before filing |
| Turnaround | About 5–7 weeks by mail | 5–7 business days |
| Return shipping | Your prepaid envelope | FedEx included (worldwide +$100) |
These are the most common reasons our customers apostille their educational credentials.
International schools in the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Europe require apostilled teaching credentials. Florida teachers heading to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Korea, China, and Japan use us routinely.
Graduate programs in Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and elsewhere require apostilled undergraduate diplomas and transcripts as part of the admission file.
Doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, accountants, architects, and pharmacists need apostilled diplomas and transcripts to qualify for foreign professional licenses.
International credential evaluators (WES World Education Services, ECE, Josef Silny) accept apostilled diplomas for evaluation in support of immigration, employment, or further education applications.
Many foreign work visa applications — especially in regulated industries like healthcare, education, and engineering — require apostilled proof of educational credentials in addition to the background check.
Foreign consulates in Miami and Orlando request apostilled academic credentials for visa interviews and credentialing in their home country.
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.
Choose your city for the nearest office and local details — the same $220 and 5–7 business days everywhere in Florida.
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
My Florida Apostille ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use myfloridaapostille.com or our apostille service, how we use it, and what choices you have.
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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You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at orders@myfloridaapostille.com or (850) 900-3443.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
For privacy questions, contact: orders@myfloridaapostille.com
Last updated: May 12, 2026
By using myfloridaapostille.com or our apostille service, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before placing an order.
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.
You agree to:
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.
