My Florida Apostille
Statewide Service
Florida marriage records come from two places, and both can be apostilled: a certified copy of the recorded license from the Clerk of Court in the county that issued it ($20 state fee), or the one-page certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics, signed by the State Registrar ($10). Either way it has to be a certified copy, and we ask for copies certified in 2014 or later so the signature can be verified.
Church or ceremony certificates and photocopies can't be apostilled, and marriages licensed in another state or country are certified there, not in Florida. Married in the last two months? Order from the clerk — a new license takes about 60 days to reach the state. Both versions work for spousal visas, residency and citizenship files abroad; if the receiving office prefers one, order that one.
Not sure about yours? Send a photo when you order and we check it before anything is filed. How to order a certified copy →
1. Pick the source. Ask the office abroad what it wants. If it doesn't say, the clerk's certified copy of the recorded license usually shows more of the original — officiant and witnesses — while the Bureau's certificate is the simpler, state-signed abstract. Order from the county that issued the license, which isn't always where the wedding took place.
2. Order the certified copy. Bureau of Vital Statistics: through VitalChek ($15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing fee), by mail on form DH261 ($5 plus $1 shipping), or in person at 1217 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville. Clerk of Court: search the county's official records, then ask for a certified copy for an apostille. For marriage licenses, a paper copy with the clerk's stamped certification is the safe choice — ask us before buying an electronic one.
3. Check it. Certified, signed and sealed; issued in 2014 or later; names spelled exactly as on the passports and birth certificates the foreign registry will compare it with. A typo has to be corrected by the clerk or the Bureau before the apostille, not after.
4. Send it for the apostille. Mailed in yourself, about five to seven weeks. With us, 5–7 business days, state fee included.
| Do it yourself | My Florida Apostille | |
|---|---|---|
| State apostille fee | $10 (Registrar) or $20 (clerk), by check | Included |
| Filing | By mail to Tallahassee | In person at the counter |
| Check before filing | None — a wrong copy is mailed back | Every certificate reviewed first |
| 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 need a Florida marriage certificate apostilled.
Sponsoring a foreign-citizen spouse for residency or naturalization in another country requires proof of the marriage. Apostilled marriage certificates are accepted by every Hague Convention country's immigration authority.
Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) requires apostilled marriage certificates in the line of descent. Citizenship by marriage (jure matrimonii) requires the spouses' own marriage certificate apostilled.
When both spouses are on title to property abroad (Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy, Spain), the foreign property registry typically requires an apostilled marriage certificate to record the joint ownership.
Updating your married name on foreign government records, banks, or property registries usually requires an apostilled marriage certificate as proof of the name change.
Some destination wedding countries require an apostilled prior marriage certificate (and divorce decree, if applicable) before issuing a new marriage license. Italy, Portugal, and several Caribbean nations require this.
Portugal's D7 visa, Spain's non-lucrative visa, Mexico's residency programs, and similar retirement tracks grant residency to married couples as a unit — but only with an apostilled marriage certificate proving the relationship.
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.
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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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Last updated: May 12, 2026
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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.
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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.
