An apostille is the form of authentication required when you need to use a U.S. document in another country that's a member of the 1961 Hague Convention. For Florida-issued documents, only the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee can issue an apostille — no other agency, no notary, no courthouse, no consulate. The state's standard mail-in turnaround is five to seven weeks. Our turnaround is five to seven business days. We do that by walking every single document into the apostille counter in Tallahassee in person.
We apostille every type of Florida-issued document: birth certificates from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or from Sarasota County vital records, marriage and divorce records from the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court, FDLE background checks, diplomas and transcripts from Florida schools and universities, and any document notarized in Florida by a Florida-commissioned notary (powers of attorney, affidavits, single-status letters, corporate resolutions, articles of incorporation from Sunbiz). If you're not sure whether your specific document qualifies, call us — most questions take less than five minutes to answer.
Pricing is identical across every option: $220 per document, with bundle discounts at 2 documents ($380 total) and 3+ documents ($160 each). State filing fee and return shipping are included. Payment is collected online when you place the order — credit card or ACH. In-person appointments with our West Palm Beach team are also available at the same $220 price.
Every week we help dozens of Sarasota County residents authenticate their documents for use abroad. These are the most common reasons florida apostille services are requested.
Italian citizenship (jure sanguinis) is one of the most common reasons we apostille birth, marriage, and death certificates in Sarasota. Polish, Irish, Portuguese, German, and Lithuanian dual citizenship applications also require apostilled Florida-issued vital records.
Sarasota residents buying property in Mexico, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, or Spain need an apostilled power of attorney for the closing. We can notarize the POA at your in-person appointment in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa or Clearwater — or online, from anywhere, with our online notarization add-on.
FDLE background checks, diplomas, marriage certificates, and birth certificates for work visas in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, Korea, China, and most European Union member states.
Marriage in another country usually requires an apostilled birth certificate, FDLE background check, and a notarized "single status" affidavit. Florida couples planning destination weddings in Italy, Greece, Mexico, and the Caribbean rely on us regularly.
Diplomas and transcripts from Florida high schools, colleges, and universities — including Ringling College of Art and Design, New College of Florida, USF Sarasota-Manatee, State College of Florida — must be apostilled before they can be submitted to foreign universities or credential evaluators.
Articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, certificates of authority, and notarized corporate resolutions for opening foreign bank accounts, registering subsidiaries, or qualifying to do business in another country.
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. All that changes is how your documents reach us.
Meet our Tampa team in person — about 55 miles from Sarasota. By appointment only, 9 AM – 6 PM, Monday–Friday: we confirm the time and place when we call, then review everything on the spot before it gets filed.
Order online and we review your documents, then FedEx emails you a pre-paid QR code. Bring your documents to any FedEx in Sarasota — FedEx supplies the envelope, no printer or appointment needed.
The same procedure for every Sarasota apostille — whichever option you choose.
Order online, or request an in-person appointment. Pay $220 per document 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.
Sarasota is home to roughly 57,000 residents. With Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and major arteries like St. Armands Circle, the Ringling Museum, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Siesta Key Beach, I-75 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 Sarasota's neighborhoods including Downtown, St. Armands Circle, Lido Key, Siesta Key border, Palmer Ranch, Laurel Park, and Indian Beach Sapphire Shores, as well as nearby municipalities such as Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Osprey.
For Sarasota residents, the most convenient option depends on where you are: order online from anywhere — we review your documents, then FedEx emails you a prepaid QR code — or meet us in person by appointment at one of our five appointment offices. 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.
Order online — we review your documents, then FedEx emails you a QR code. 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 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.
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.
