My Florida Apostille
Serving Fort Lauderdale
My Florida Apostille
Serving Fort Lauderdale
Florida birth certificates are issued by two authorities: the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville (mail-order, statewide) or the county vital records office in the county where the birth occurred. For births in Broward County, certified copies are available from the Broward County Health Department vital records office. Only these certified copies — with the registrar's signature and the embossed state or county seal — can be apostilled. Hospital "souvenir" birth certificates, photocopies, and laminated certificates cannot be apostilled by the Florida Department of State.
If you don't currently have a certified copy of your Florida birth certificate, you have two options before we can apostille it: order one online from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics (4–6 weeks by mail, faster by overnight processing) or visit the Broward County Health Department vital records office in person. Once you have the certified copy, we handle everything else — review, filing at the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee, and return shipping. If you're not sure whether your copy qualifies, call us first or bring it to our West Palm Beach office for a free review.
Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis) is the single most common reason Fort Lauderdale residents apostille their birth certificates, but we see them used for foreign marriages, work visas, international school enrollment, dual citizenship applications in Poland and Ireland and Portugal and Germany, and any other situation where a foreign government needs to verify a U.S. birth record. Payment is collected during the pickup appointment or online — credit card, ACH, or cash are accepted. Drop-off at our West Palm Beach office is also available if you can make the drive (same $190 pricing).
Every week we help dozens of Broward County residents authenticate their documents for use abroad. These are the most common reasons birth certificate apostille services are requested.
By far the most common use. Italian consulates require an apostilled birth certificate for every ancestor in your direct line of descent. We process these regularly for Fort Lauderdale residents.
Marrying in another country? Most foreign governments require an apostilled U.S. birth certificate to confirm your identity and unmarried status before issuing a marriage license.
Polish, Irish, Portuguese, German, Lithuanian, and other dual citizenship programs require apostilled birth certificates for every ancestor in your line of descent. Fort Lauderdale residents from these heritages keep us busy.
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, Korea, China, and most EU work visas require an apostilled birth certificate as part of the background-check package.
Foreign universities and international schools — especially in Europe and Asia — request apostilled birth certificates as part of the enrollment file.
International adoption cases and foreign family reunification proceedings require apostilled birth certificates for the adopted or sponsored child.
Both 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.
We come to your Fort Lauderdale home or office for the pickup, file at FL DOS, and deliver the apostille back. Flat $30 fee per order.
Order from Fort Lauderdale — we email you a FedEx QR code, you drop your envelope at any FedEx. We handle the rest.
Not sure which fits? Call (850) 900-3443 — most calls take 5 minutes.
The same procedure for every Fort Lauderdale apostille — whichever option you choose.
Choose drop-off, mobile pickup, or online — whichever fits your week. Pay $190 per document up front (online) or at the appointment.
Hand them to us, give them to our pickup specialist, 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.
Fort Lauderdale is home to roughly 184,000 residents. With Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport and major arteries like Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Port Everglades, the Riverwalk, I-95, I-595 all within reach, the city is part of one of Florida's most internationally connected regions — which is why so many residents need documents authenticated for use abroad.
We serve clients throughout Fort Lauderdale's neighborhoods including Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Harbor Beach, Sailboat Bend, Flagler Village, and Downtown, as well as nearby municipalities such as Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hollywood, Plantation, and Davie.
For Fort Lauderdale residents, the most convenient option depends on where you are: Mobile pickup in Broward, or order online. Whichever you pick, every document gets walked in person to the Florida Department of State by our Tallahassee back-office team — same 5–7 business day turnaround.
Mobile pickup in Broward, or order online. Same 5–7 business day turnaround. Same in-person filing at the Florida Department of State.
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 [email protected], subject to our legal retention obligations.
Our website uses minimal cookies for basic functionality and analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels from third-party ad networks.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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.
All content on myfloridaapostille.com, including text, graphics, logos, and design, is the property of My Florida Apostille and protected by U.S. copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
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: [email protected]
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.