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Florida Apostille for United Kingdom.

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5–7
Business Days
From the day we receive your documents.
$190
Per Document
State fee and shipping included.
1965
United Kingdom Hague Member
Apostille (not legalization) required.
8
Document Types
All Florida-issued documents we apostille.

Why Floridians apostille documents for United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom is one of the most paperwork-friendly destinations for U.S. apostille customers — English-language documents need no translation, and UK government departments generally have clear, well-documented requirements. The most common Florida-to-UK apostille cases are the Skilled Worker visa (the UK's primary work-immigration route), marriage in the UK, the UK Ancestry visa (for Commonwealth citizens with a British grandparent), and UK citizenship by descent.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires apostilled U.S. documents in specific scenarios — primarily where the document needs to be verified by a UK government body that has discretion to accept or reject. Many UK visa categories accept certified copies without apostille, so confirm whether yours specifically requires one before paying.

What British authorities actually require.

The UK is a Hague Convention member since 1965, so a Florida apostille is the appropriate authentication. No translation is required — English-language documents are accepted directly. This is one of the cleanest destinations from a documentation standpoint.

UK marriage applications (Notice of Marriage) typically require apostilled birth certificates and divorce decrees (if previously married), dated within three to six months. UK Skilled Worker visa applications require background checks for certain job categories — typically the FBI check, processed by the U.S. Department of State for federal apostille. UK Ancestry visa applications need apostilled birth, marriage, and death certificates documenting the British grandparent connection.

Documents for United Kingdom use.

Every Florida-issued document type we apostille is available for United Kingdom destinations. Tap any document for United Kingdom-specific requirements.

Most common British document situations.

These are the cases we see most often for Florida-to-United Kingdom apostille work.

UK Skilled Worker Visa

Background checks (typically FBI for certain regulated roles), educational credentials, and birth certificates for the Skilled Worker visa.

Marriage in the UK

Notice of Marriage at a UK register office requires apostilled birth certificates and divorce decrees (if applicable).

UK Ancestry Visa

Commonwealth citizens with a British grandparent — apostilled U.S. birth, marriage, and death certificates documenting the ancestral chain.

UK Family Visa

Family visa applications (spouse, child, parent) require apostilled relationship documents — marriage and birth certificates.

UK University Enrollment

UK universities generally accept apostilled U.S. diplomas and transcripts for postgraduate admissions.

UK Citizenship by Descent

Children of British citizens born abroad register under section 3 of the British Nationality Act — apostilled birth and marriage certificates needed.

Pick the way that fits your life.

All three options end the same way — your apostilled documents back in your hands in 5–7 business days, filed in person at the Florida Department of State.

Office Drop-Off

$190
Per Document · WPB Office

Drop off in person at 500 S Australian Ave, Suite 6088B. Pay at the counter, pick up the finished apostille at the same office.

  • ✓ 500 S Australian Ave, Suite 6088B
  • ✓ Mon – Sun · 9 AM – 7 PM by appointment
  • ✓ Document review at drop-off
  • ✓ Pay in person — card, ACH, cash
  • ✓ No shipping required
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Online Order

$190
Per Document · Order Anywhere

Order from anywhere in the U.S. We email you a pre-paid FedEx QR code — drop your envelope at any FedEx location.

  • ✓ Order online 24/7
  • ✓ Pre-paid FedEx QR code emailed
  • ✓ No printer needed
  • ✓ FedEx return shipping included
  • ✓ Same 5–7 day turnaround
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Four steps. One week.

The same procedure for every order — whichever option you choose.

— Step One —
01

Place Your Order

Choose drop-off, mobile pickup, or online — whichever fits your week. Pay $190 per document up front (online) or at the appointment.

— Step Two —
02

Send Documents

Hand them to us, give them to our pickup specialist, or drop your FedEx envelope. Same destination either way.

— Step Three —
03

We File in Person

Our Tallahassee back-office team walks your documents in person to the Florida Department of State counter.

— Step Four —
04

Apostille Returned

We return the finished apostille the same way you sent it. 5–7 business days, every order.

United Kingdom-specific questions.

No. English-language U.S. documents with a Florida apostille are accepted directly by UK government bodies, registry offices, and universities. This is one of the simplest destinations procedurally.
Not all UK visa categories require apostilled documents — many accept certified copies. Confirm with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or your immigration solicitor before paying for an apostille. Common categories that do require apostille include the Ancestry visa, certain Family visas, and Notice of Marriage submissions.
The British Consulate General in Miami is at 1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2700. Coverage includes the southeastern U.S. The consulate handles British citizen services but does not authenticate U.S. documents — that's the Florida Department of State (or the U.S. Department of State for federal documents).
The UK Ancestry visa requires documentary evidence of the British grandparent in your direct line — typically the grandparent's UK birth certificate, plus apostilled U.S. birth and marriage certificates linking through the intermediate generation. We apostille the U.S. side; the UK certificates come from the General Register Office (GRO).

Apostille for other countries.

Get your documents apostilled for United Kingdom.

Order online, drop off in West Palm Beach, or schedule mobile pickup in Palm Beach or Broward. $190 per document. 5–7 business days. State filing fee and shipping included.

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