Fast 3-Business Day Florida Apostille Processing

An apostille is an official government certificate that verifies a document’s notarization for international use. It confirms that the signature and seal on your document are authentic so that the document will be recognized in other countries under the Hague Apostille Convention.  It's essentially an "international notary"

 If you’re using documents abroad (e.g. birth certificates, marriage licenses, contracts), an apostille proves those documents are authentic. Countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention require it. In short, an apostille ensures your US documents are legally accepted overseas. 

 A mobile apostille service means a notary comes to you to handle your documents. We will notarize your documents onsite in-person and then send them to be apostilled. Once apostilled, the document is delivered back to you. This door-to-door service saves you time and the need to travel. 

The fastest apostille processing time is same-day. Upload a clear color copy of your document before 11am EST Monday through Friday, and we can process the apostille same day, with overnight delivery.  

Yes. Apostilles must come from the state where the document was issued. We work nationwide, so even if your document is from Texas, New York, or California, we coordinate with that state to get it done. We also handle Federal apostilles (e.g. FBI background checks).

Our mobile service collects or receives your documents, notarizes them if needed, and sends them to be apostilled at the Florida Department of State. We handle the process so you never have to travel to Tallahassee, saving you time and the possibility of your document being rejected for improper preparation.

The Florida fee is $10 per document ($20 for certified copies); other states have similar fees. Expedited service add convenience and courier fees. Expect about $185–$350 for standard and expedited service respectively. Our fees cover government fees, processing, and shipping with tracking.

The most common documents that are apostilled are vital records like birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce records, power of attorney documents, and Child travel consent forms. 

 Yes. Many countries require apostilled documents for marriage. You’ll typically need apostilles of single-status affidavits, divorce decrees, birth certificates, etc. An apostille ensures those documents are legally accepted overseas.

The standard processing time at the Florida Department of State is 25-30 days. Using our Expedited service, you can get a Florida apostille in 2–3 business days.

You can get an apostille near you right here in West Palm Beach.  Beaches Notary and Apostille Service is located at 2054 Vista Pkwy #400-939, 4th floor, West Palm Beach, Fl. 33411

We also offer mobile pickup in our service area and mail-in service is also available.

Apostilles themselves have no expiration and should be accepted indefinitely. However, some documents require recent certification (e.g. FBI background checks are usually required to be dated within the most recent 3–6 months).

 Yes. Countries generally require apostilled documents (like birth certificates, marriage records, naturalization papers, FBI background checks, and income documents) for dual citizenship. An apostille ensures your U.S. documents are legally recognized abroad. We help prepare these documents efficiently for the apostille.

It depends. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are apostilled on the original document. Diplomas require a notarized copy, school transcripts require notarization. Naturalization certificates require a certified copy, not the original. We can advise in each case. 

Typical documents include:

• Birth, death, and marriage certificates
• Divorce decrees
• Power of attorney documents
• Corporate documents: articles or incorporation / organization, certificate of status
• School transcripts and diplomas
• FBI Background checks
• Affidavits (single status)
• Consent forms (child travel consent)
• etc...

 Over 100 countries in the Hague Apostille Convention do. Common ones include Mexico, Spain, Italy, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Portugal.   If the destination country is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille is required instead of embassy legalization.  If the destination country is NOT a party, full legalization is required. 

It depends.  In Florida,  there are certain documents that cannot be apostille using a scanned copy of the original.  Those are vital records, public records, or certified copies of which are available from an official source.  An example of this would be a birth certificate, or a certificate of naturalization.  Beaches Notary and Apostille Service does however offer apostille services based on the scanned copy of any document including vital records with our non-Florida affiliate partner.  That service is our Same-Day apostille service.

The short answer is yes, but with important limitations.

You can get a same‑day apostille, but the key detail is what type of document you need apostilled and what the receiving party requires.

Same‑day apostilles are issued based on a scanned copy of your original document. That works perfectly for everyday items like bank statements, copies of IDs or passports, and other standard documents.

However, for documents such as vital records, Certificates of Naturalization, IRS benefit letters, or FBI background checks, a same‑day apostille may not be accepted, especially by authorities in countries like Spain and Italy. If the receiving party specifically requires an apostille from the state where the document was issued, a same‑day service based on a copy will not meet their requirements.

For those types of documents, the correct option is our 5‑business‑day or 10‑business‑day state apostille service. For federal documents, our 10‑business‑day federal apostille service is the appropriate choice.

If you’re unsure which service you need, reach out and we’ll guide you based on your specific document and destination country.

The difference comes down to speed, acceptance, and how your documents are processed.  Choosing the right option can determine whether your apostille is accepted without delays.

Regular apostille service follows the standard processing timeline required by the state or federal agency that issues the apostille. This means your original document is reviewed, authenticated, and apostilled through the official channel, the method most widely accepted by foreign authorities. It’s the right choice when the receiving country requires an apostille issued directly from the state where the document originated or when you’re dealing with vital records, naturalization certificates, IRS letters, or FBI background checks.

Expedited apostille service, on the other hand, dramatically speeds up the process. Depending on the document type, you may be able to receive an apostille the same day or within a few days. Expedited services use either a notarized copy of your document rather than the original, which is perfect for items like bank statements, IDs, passports, or general documents. However, if the receiving party insists on a state‑issued apostille on the original document,  the 5 or 10 business day expedited service may be the right choice.

If a company offers guaranteed same-day turnaround time for a Florida Apostille, be very cautious. The State of Florida does not offer same-day apostilles to individuals or companies that request an apostille on behalf of another person.  They do offer same-day apostilles to individuals if the documents belong to them.  The fastest Florida apostille is a next business day apostille.  The apostille is submitted on day 1 and completed the next day and ready for pick-up or to be mailed out.  For additional clarity, please contact us at 561-421-0866

Yes.  We offer mail-in Expedited service where we email you a shipping label and you mail your documents in to us at our Tallahassee location via FedEx.