Florida Birth Certificate Apostille Service
Need a Florida birth certificate apostille for use abroad? Start your order online. We review your certified birth certificate before payment and send clear next steps.
Priority Filing
- Estimated about 2 weeks
- Best for time-sensitive international requirements
- Free review before payment
- We speak English, Spanish & Russian
Standard Filing
- Estimated 4–6 weeks
- Budget option for non-urgent documents
- Free review before payment
- We speak English, Spanish & Russian
Can a Florida Birth Certificate Be Apostilled?
Yes — if it is a proper certified copy issued through the correct Florida vital records authority. A regular photocopy, hospital certificate, decorative certificate, or scan is usually not enough. Start the order first, upload your document, and we review it before payment.
What Type of Florida Birth Certificate Qualifies for Apostille?
For a Florida birth certificate apostille, the document should usually be a certified copy issued through Florida vital records and signed by the State Registrar. Do not mail a regular copy blindly — start your order and upload the document first.
Certified copy
Usually required for Florida apostille filing.State Registrar
The signature/seal must be acceptable for filing.Not a photocopy
Regular copies and scans may be rejected.No unnecessary notarization
Birth certificates are official records.How to Get a Birth Certificate Apostille in Florida
Start online, upload your birth certificate, and choose Standard or Priority after document review.
Start your order
Send a scan or photo of your certified Florida birth certificate online before mailing the original document.
We review before payment
We review your document before payment to catch possible issues early. If everything looks ready, we send your Order ID, payment link, and mailing instructions.
Mail after approval
After review and payment, mail the certified document using our instructions. We file it with the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee and return the completed apostille by standard U.S. shipping.
Florida Birth Certificate Apostille Cost
Priority is the recommended option for time-sensitive documents. Standard is available for clients who are not in a rush.
Priority Filing
- Estimated about 2 weeks
- Florida apostille government fee included
- Standard U.S. return shipping included
- Free review before payment
- Best for time-sensitive international requirements
- We speak English, Spanish & Russian
Standard Filing
- Estimated 4–6 weeks
- Florida apostille government fee included
- Standard U.S. return shipping included
- Free review before payment
- Good for non-urgent documents
- We speak English, Spanish & Russian
Timelines are estimates and may vary by document readiness, mailing time, Florida Department of State processing, holidays, and delivery conditions. Certified translation and international shipping are quoted separately if needed.
Apostille for Florida Birth Certificate Used Abroad
Clients commonly need a Florida birth certificate apostille for dual citizenship, marriage abroad, residency, immigration, school, adoption, family registration, and foreign government filing.
Florida Birth Certificate Apostille for Use Abroad
Apostilles are generally used for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, consular legalization may be required instead.
Not sure what your country requires?
Don’t see your country? Start your order online. We review your document before payment and help you understand whether apostille, certified translation, or another step may be needed.
Certified Translation for Birth Certificate Available If Required
Some countries, consulates, courts, schools, or immigration offices may require a certified translation of your Florida birth certificate and/or apostille.
Birth Certificate Translation
We can help with certified translation of your Florida birth certificate if the receiving authority requires it.
Apostille Translation
If needed, the translation can include both the birth certificate and the apostille certificate after the apostille is completed.
Review Before Payment
Start your Florida birth certificate apostille order online. We review your document before payment and help you understand whether certified translation may be needed.
Certified translation requirements vary by destination country, consulate, court, school, immigration office, and receiving authority.
Florida Birth Certificate Apostille FAQ
Can I apostille a Florida birth certificate?
Yes. A Florida birth certificate can usually be apostilled if it is a proper certified copy issued through the correct Florida vital records authority.
Can I apostille a photocopy of my birth certificate?
Usually no. A regular photocopy or scan is not enough. You usually need a certified copy.
What birth certificate is accepted for Florida apostille?
Usually a certified copy issued through Florida vital records and signed by the State Registrar. Start your order and upload a photo first so we can check what you have.
Do I need to notarize my Florida birth certificate before apostille?
Usually no. A Florida birth certificate is an official vital record. Notarizing a copy may create problems instead of helping.
How much does a Florida birth certificate apostille cost?
Standard Filing starts at $89. Priority Filing starts at $175. The Florida apostille government fee and standard U.S. return shipping are included.
How long does it take?
Standard Filing is estimated at 4–6 weeks. Priority Filing is estimated at about 2 weeks. Timing may vary based on mailing, document readiness, state processing, holidays, and delivery conditions.
Do I need a new certified copy?
You may need a new certified copy if your certificate is old, damaged, unclear, not certified, or if you only have a photocopy.
Can you help if I am outside Florida?
Yes. You can start online by using the order form and uploading a photo or scan. After review, we send your Order ID, payment details, and mailing instructions.
Can I use a Florida birth certificate apostille for Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, Mexico, or Italy?
Yes, many clients need Florida birth certificate apostilles for Colombia, Venezuela, Spain, Mexico, Italy, Argentina, Russia, Ukraine, and other destination countries. Requirements may vary by receiving authority.
Is this the same as an FBI apostille?
No. A Florida birth certificate is a state vital record. FBI background checks are federal documents and usually require the federal apostille route.
Do I need translation before or after apostille?
It depends on the destination country and receiving authority. In many cases, the apostille is completed first and then the document and apostille are translated together.
Are you a government office?
No. Apostille Center USA is a private courier and document filing service. Apostilles are issued by the appropriate government authority. We are not a government agency.
Start Your Florida Birth Certificate Apostille Order
✅ No prepayment required
We speak English, Spanish & Russian
We are not licensed attorneys and do not offer legal advice or legal services in the State of Florida. If your situation requires legal guidance or the drafting of legal documents, we encourage you to reach out to a qualified attorney who can assist you.
Start Your Florida Birth Certificate Apostille Order
Upload your document first. We review your Florida birth certificate before payment, confirm the next step, and help you choose Standard or Priority filing.
Service Priority from $175 · Standard from $89 Government fee and standard U.S. return shipping included for eligible Florida birth certificate apostille orders.