Apostille and Notarial Certificate Request Form (Florida)

The State Filing

What the request form is

The Florida Department of State processes apostilles by mail and walk-in, and each submission needs a cover request — commonly called the Apostille and Notarial Certificate Request Form — stating the country where the document will be used, the requester's contact details and return address, and payment of $10 per document. The destination country matters because it determines whether the state issues an apostille (Hague Convention members) or a notarial certificate (everywhere else).

Where filings go wrong

The rejections we see follow the same short list: a missing or wrong destination country, a notarial certificate with defective wording (a missing commission expiration, or an online notarization whose certificate doesn't say so), payment errors, and no return packaging. Each bounce costs a full mail round-trip — usually two weeks gone.

The version where we handle it

In our apostille packages the entire state filing is our job: we notarize your document online, produce the certified paper filing the state requires, prepare the request with your destination country, include the $10 fee, and ship the finished package to you tracked — $299 with US delivery, $499 worldwide, everything included. You never print a form or address an envelope.

How It Works

Four steps. Zero errands.

01

Send your request

One-minute form — we reply with your secure payment link and video session invitation.

02

Verify your identity

A quick photo-ID scan plus identity verification — about 3 minutes, all in your browser.

03

Sign on video with the notary

A live, recorded video session with a Florida-commissioned online notary. Sign electronically while the notary witnesses and seals.

04

We apostille & ship

We certify the notarized document, file it with the Florida Department of State, and ship the apostilled package to your door, fully tracked.

The Certificate

Here’s exactly what you’ll receive

Your notarized document comes back with the official Florida Secretary of State apostille certificate attached — security paper with a gold embossed seal, a unique identification number, and the Secretary of State’s signature. It’s the exact format defined by the 1961 Hague Convention, recognized in 115+ member countries with no further legalization.

The original apostille certificate on security paper — not a copy, not a PDF
Unique verification number any receiving authority can confirm with Florida
Stapled to your document by the Department of State exactly as embassies expect
Delivered fully tracked to your door — in the US or anywhere abroad

Official Florida Department of State apostille certificate

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file the Florida apostille request form myself?

Yes — the Department of State accepts direct submissions by mail and walk-in. The trade-off is assembling the notarization, request letter, fee, and return packaging correctly yourself, with a two-week round trip riding on getting it right.

What does the state charge for an apostille?

$10 per document, payable to the Florida Department of State. Our package prices already include it.

What if my destination country isn't a Hague member?

Florida issues a notarial certificate instead of an apostille, and the destination's embassy usually requires further legalization. Contact us before ordering and we'll map the full path honestly.

Do I need to mail you anything?

No. You upload your document and sign in a live online session. We handle the printing, certification, and Florida Department of State filing on our end — the only physical shipment is the finished apostilled package delivered to you.

What exactly do I receive at the end?

A tracked package containing your notarized document with the official Florida apostille certificate attached by the Department of State — security paper, gold embossed seal, unique verification number — plus the digitally sealed PDF from your session for your records.

Is online notarization legal?

Yes. Remote online notarization is authorized by Florida Statutes Chapter 117, Part II, is recognized across the US, and the Florida Department of State accepts remotely notarized documents for apostille.

Can you ship the finished package abroad?

Yes — the worldwide delivery option sends the apostilled package by express international courier directly to any Hague Convention country, fully tracked, typically arriving in 2–5 business days after the apostille is issued.

How long does the whole process take?

Typically 7–10 business days door to door: your notary session within about a day of confirming, roughly five business days of Florida Department of State processing, then tracked delivery.

The Florida Apostille Request Form, Explained