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How Florida apostilles work
- An apostille is for countries in the Hague Apostille Convention (120+ nations). For a non-member country, documents go through embassy or consulate legalization instead — we handle both.
- Florida-issued documents (birth and marriage certificates, notarized documents) are authenticated by the Florida Secretary of State. Federal documents — like an FBI background check — go to the US Department of State, not the state.
- An apostille is a physical certificate attached to your original, so you always get the paper document back — a scan alone won't be accepted abroad.
- Florida notaries can't certify copies of vital records (birth, marriage, death) — those need a certified copy from the issuing office. We'll tell you exactly what's required for your document.
This is general process information, not legal advice. LuroDocs is not a law firm; you're responsible for confirming what your situation requires — check with the receiving authority or a licensed attorney.
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Common questions
How long does a Florida apostille take?
Standard state apostilles run about 7–10 business days; we also offer expedited (3–5 days) and express (2–3 days) options. Federal (US Department of State) apostilles take longer — call us with your deadline and we'll route it the fastest way.
What's the difference between a state and a federal apostille?
Florida-issued documents (birth certificates, notarized documents) are apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State. Federally-issued documents (FBI background checks, some USCIS forms) must be apostilled by the US Department of State. We determine the right path for you.
Do you provide certified translations too?
Yes. Many consulates require a certified or sworn translation alongside the apostille. Our bilingual team handles both so the whole package is accepted the first time.
Do I get the physical document back?
Always. An apostille is a physical certificate attached to your original — we ship you the authenticated original ready to file. Scanned copies are provided for your records but the physical original is what consulates require.
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