My Florida Apostille
Processing Time
My Florida Apostille
Processing Time
The honest answer depends on how you file. The Florida Department of State in Tallahassee is the only authority that can issue an apostille on a Florida-issued document, and they offer two paths: mail-in and in-person at the counter.
By mail, the state's current processing time runs about 5–7 weeks from when they receive your document, plus mailing time on both ends — call it two months door to door, and longer during peak periods. If anything is wrong with your submission, it's returned unprocessed and you start over, adding another 5–7 weeks.
Filed in person at the counter, the same apostille is issued in days, not weeks. That's the difference our service is built around: our Tallahassee team walks documents to the FL DOS apostille counter in person, so every order is completed in 5–7 business days from the moment we receive it — whether you ordered online, dropped off in West Palm Beach, or scheduled a mobile pickup.
You mail your document to FL DOS, it joins the processing queue, gets apostilled, and is mailed back. 5–7 weeks at the counter plus shipping each way. A rejection restarts the clock.
We receive your document, review it before filing, and hand-deliver it to the FL DOS apostille counter in person. Finished apostille back to you in 5–7 business days — the same official document, far faster.
In-person filing skips the mail-in queue entirely. Pre-filing document review catches the issues — wrong copy type, missing notarization, expired records — that cause the rejections and restarts that stretch DIY timelines into months.
Wrong document version. The single most common delay. An apostille needs a certified copy with the official seal — a certified birth certificate from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, a court-certified judgment, or a properly notarized document. Hospital souvenir certificates and plain photocopies are rejected.
Missing notarization. Diplomas, powers of attorney, affidavits, and corporate documents usually must be notarized before they can be apostilled. Skipping that step means a rejection and a restart.
Federal documents. FBI background checks and other federally issued documents aren't apostilled by Florida at all — they go through the U.S. Department of State, which has its own (longer) timeline.
Document freshness. Many foreign authorities reject vital records older than six months. Even a correctly apostilled certificate can be refused abroad if it's stale, forcing a re-order and re-apostille. Order fresh, then apostille right away.
$190 per document — form completion, state filing fee, in-person filing, return shipping all included. 5–7 business days.
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 at the time of drop-off. 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.
For questions about these Terms: orders@myfloridaapostille.com
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.