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Florida Divorce Decree Apostille
Need to use a Florida divorce decree or Dissolution of Marriage Certificate abroad? Upload a scan first. We review it before payment and confirm the next step before you mail the certified document.
No payment is required for the initial document review. Please do not mail the certified document before receiving your Order ID and mailing instructions.
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Quick answer
Can a Florida Divorce Decree Be Apostilled?
Yes. An eligible Florida divorce record can be apostilled when it is an official certified document issued by the proper Florida authority. A plain photocopy, informal printout, or incorrectly notarized copy is not a substitute for the certified record.
Reviewed Before Payment
Upload a clear scan first so we can check the document type, certification, visible signatures, and next step.
For Use Abroad
The destination country and receiving authority decide whether they need the full judgment, a shorter certificate, translation, or another supporting document.
Start with a scan—not the mail. We review your document before payment and send the confirmed service option, Order ID, payment link, and mailing instructions.
Choose the correct record
Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate: Which One Do I Need?
Florida has two different divorce records. Both may follow a Florida apostille route, but they do not contain the same information. The foreign authority receiving your document determines which one it requires.
Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
The full court order that legally ended the marriage. It may include terms involving name restoration, property, support, custody, or other provisions.
- Obtain a certified copy from the Clerk of Circuit Court
- Request it from the county where the divorce was granted
- Look for the clerk’s certification, signature, and official seal or stamp
- Often requested when the receiving authority needs the complete judgment
Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificate
An official abstract prepared from information in the judgment. It confirms that a Florida divorce or annulment was finalized but does not contain the complete court terms.
- Available through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics
- Used as official evidence that the dissolution was granted
- May not be available immediately after a recent divorce
- May be accepted when the receiving authority does not need the full judgment
Do not guess which document your country needs. Ask the foreign court, civil registry, consulate, immigration office, attorney, or other receiving authority whether it wants the full Final Judgment or the shorter Dissolution of Marriage Certificate.
Certified is not the same as notarized
Do I Need to Notarize a Divorce Decree Before Getting It Apostilled?
No. Do not ask a Florida notary to certify a photocopy of a Florida divorce decree. For the Florida apostille process, you generally need an official certified copy issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court—not a notarized photocopy.
What You Usually Need
- Certified copy issued by the proper Clerk of Circuit Court
- Clerk certification, signature, and official seal or stamp
- Complete certified document requested by the foreign authority
- Eligible Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificate, when appropriate
What Does Not Replace It
- Plain photocopy of the divorce decree
- Printout or screenshot from an online court portal
- Attorney’s informal or conformed copy without proper certification
- Photocopy stamped by a Florida notary
Why this matters: a Florida notary generally cannot attest copies of court-filed or Clerk-recorded public records. The certified copy must come from the public office that maintains the record.
Start online. Mail after review.
How to Get a Divorce Decree Apostilled in Florida
Start with a scan. You receive the confirmed service option, secure payment link, Order ID, and Tallahassee mailing instructions only after the initial review.
Upload Your Document
Send a clear scan or photo of the complete Florida divorce record and tell us the destination country.
We Review It
We check the document type, visible certification, issuing authority, state route, and common filing problems.
Choose and Pay
Select Standard or Priority after review. We send the confirmed price and a secure payment link.
Mail the Certified Record
Use the Order ID and mailing instructions provided. Do not mail the document before review.
We File Through Tallahassee
We prepare and submit the eligible Florida document through the applicable Florida apostille process.
Receive the Completed Document
Your apostilled document is returned using the selected U.S. or international delivery option.
No prepayment for the initial review. The Florida government fee and standard U.S. return shipping are included in the advertised Standard and Priority options for eligible orders.
Document source
Where Can I Get a Certified Copy of My Florida Divorce Decree?
The correct issuing office depends on whether the receiving authority wants the full court judgment or the shorter state certificate.
For the Full Final Judgment
Contact the Clerk of Circuit Court in the Florida county where the divorce was granted. Ask for an official certified copy of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.
- Use the county where the divorce was finalized
- Have the case number if available
- Confirm you are ordering a certified copy
- Review the certification, signature, seal, and all required pages
For a Dissolution of Marriage Certificate
Florida dissolution certificates recorded from June 6, 1927 to the present are available through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics.
- The certificate is a shorter abstract of the judgment
- It confirms that the dissolution was finalized
- The actual full judgment comes from the county Clerk of Court
- For a very recent divorce, the state record may not yet be available
Divorce finalized less than about 60 days ago? The Clerk of Court may be the faster source because the court’s report can take approximately 60 days to reach the Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing.
Transparent options
How Much Does a Florida Divorce Decree Apostille Cost?
Choose Standard or Priority after document review. Both advertised options include the Florida apostille government fee and standard U.S. return shipping for one eligible Florida divorce document.
Time-sensitive documents
Priority Divorce Decree Apostille
From $175
Estimated turnaround: about 2 weeks
- Initial document review before payment
- Florida apostille government fee included
- Standard U.S. return shipping included
- Priority review and handling after receipt
- Order and status communication
- English, Spanish, and Russian support
Non-urgent documents
Standard Divorce Decree Apostille
From $89
Estimated turnaround: 4–6 weeks
- Initial document review before payment
- Florida apostille government fee included
- Standard U.S. return shipping included
- Standard processing after receipt
- Order and status communication
- English, Spanish, and Russian support
Important pricing information: Processing times are estimates and may vary based on document readiness, mailing time, Florida Department of State processing, holidays, and delivery conditions. Certified translation and international shipping are quoted separately only if needed.
Timing
How Long Does It Take to Apostille a Divorce Decree in Florida?
Priority processing is estimated at about two weeks, while Standard processing is estimated at 4–6 weeks. These estimates begin after the eligible certified document is received and may change because of government workload, document issues, holidays, and delivery conditions.
Avoid preventable delays
Common Reasons Divorce Decree Apostille Requests Are Rejected
Most problems begin before the apostille request is filed. The wrong copy, missing certification, incorrect state route, or misunderstanding the destination country can result in rejection or weeks of lost time.
Plain Photocopy or PDF
A scan is useful for our preliminary review, but a plain photocopy, screenshot, or uncertified printout is not the certified record used for final filing.
Wrong Divorce Document
The receiving authority may require the full Final Judgment rather than the shorter certificate—or the other way around.
Missing Court Certification
A file-stamped or attorney copy may still lack the clerk certification, signature, seal, or stamp needed for the Florida route.
Notarized Photocopy
Notarizing a photocopy does not replace an official court-certified copy and may send the document through the wrong process.
Wrong State or Authority
A divorce record from another state generally must follow that state’s apostille route—not the Florida Department of State route.
Apostille for a Non-Hague Destination
If the destination does not use the Hague Apostille Convention, authentication and embassy or consular legalization may be required instead.
Our review is designed to catch these issues before payment and mailing. Upload the complete document, including every certification page, so we can provide a more accurate initial assessment.
Common international uses
Why Do I Need a Divorce Decree Apostille?
A foreign authority may request an apostilled Florida divorce record when it needs authenticated evidence that a previous marriage ended or when the judgment affects another legal or administrative matter abroad.
Remarriage Abroad
A foreign marriage office or civil registry may request authenticated proof that the prior marriage legally ended.
Foreign Civil Registry
Registering or updating a U.S. divorce in another country’s civil-status records.
Immigration and Residency
Documenting marital history for a visa, residency, citizenship, or family-related application.
Name and Identity Records
Supporting a name restoration or civil-status update on a foreign passport, ID, or government record.
Property and Inheritance
Establishing marital status or relevant judgment terms for property, estate, or inheritance matters abroad.
Court or Custody Matters
Presenting authenticated divorce or custody provisions to a foreign court, attorney, or government agency.
An apostille authenticates the official signature and seal—not the legal effect of the divorce abroad. The foreign receiving authority determines whether it will recognize the document and whether it needs additional records, translation, or legal proceedings.
Destination-country review
Florida Divorce Decree Apostille by Destination Country
Select the country where the Florida divorce document will be used. Requirements may differ depending on whether the receiving authority wants the full Final Judgment, a shorter certificate, certified translation, or another supporting document.
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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 available
Do I Need to Translate My Divorce Decree After the Apostille?
It depends on the destination country and the receiving authority. Some authorities require a certified translation of the divorce record, the apostille certificate, or the complete attached packet.
Divorce Decree Translation
Certified translation of the complete Final Judgment or the specific certified divorce record requested by the receiving authority.
Apostille Translation
The apostille certificate can be translated together with the divorce document when the foreign authority requires the complete set.
Confirm the Correct Order
Do not assume translation must always happen before or after apostille. Ask the receiving authority which document, language, and certification format it requires.
Translation is quoted separately. Support is available in English, Spanish, and Russian throughout the apostille, translation, mailing, and return-delivery process.
Common questions
Florida Divorce Decree Apostille FAQ
Answers to common questions about certified copies, Florida apostille filing, processing time, translation, international use, and mailing.
Do I need the original or a certified copy of my divorce decree?
You generally need an official certified copy issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court where the Florida divorce was granted. A plain photocopy, informal court printout, or attorney copy is not a substitute for the properly certified court record.
Can I apostille a photocopy, PDF, or scan of my divorce decree?
A scan or PDF is useful for preliminary review, but a plain copy is generally not the document used for final Florida apostille filing. Upload it first so we can review the document type and explain what physical or officially certified record is needed.
Is a divorce certificate the same as a divorce decree?
No. A Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage is the full court order. A Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificate is a shorter abstract confirming that the divorce or annulment was finalized. The receiving authority decides which document it needs.
What if my Florida divorce was finalized less than 60 days ago?
The Bureau of Vital Statistics may not yet have the dissolution record because the court’s report can take approximately 60 days to reach the state system. If immediate evidence is needed, contact the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
Can an old Florida divorce decree be apostilled?
The age of the divorce does not automatically make the record ineligible, but you may need a newly issued certified copy if your current copy lacks acceptable certification or if the foreign receiving authority requires a recently issued document. Upload the copy you have for review.
What if my divorce decree was issued in another state?
A divorce document issued outside Florida generally needs the apostille or authentication route of the state where it was issued. Florida cannot ordinarily apostille another state’s court record.
Do I need to send every page of the divorce decree?
Upload and mail the complete certified document unless the receiving authority specifically confirms that a shorter certified record is acceptable. Missing pages, attachments, or certification sheets can create filing or acceptance problems.
Do I need a separate certified copy for each apostille?
Generally, yes. Each apostille is attached to a specific certified document. If you need multiple apostilled sets, confirm the quantity with the receiving authority and obtain enough certified copies before filing.
Do I need an apostille or consular legalization?
Countries where the Hague Apostille Convention applies generally use an apostille. Other destinations may require state authentication followed by embassy or consular legalization. The destination country determines the route.
Do I need to mail the certified divorce document?
Florida apostille filing generally requires the eligible certified document, not only a scan. Upload the scan first. After review and payment, we send your Order ID and Tallahassee mailing instructions.
Do I need a certified translation?
Translation requirements depend on the destination country and receiving authority. It may request translation of the divorce record, the apostille certificate, or both. Certified translation is available separately when required.
How much does a Florida divorce decree apostille cost?
Standard service starts at $89 and Priority service starts at $175 for one eligible Florida divorce record. The Florida apostille government fee and standard U.S. return shipping are included. Other services are quoted separately when needed.
How long does a Florida divorce decree apostille take?
Priority processing is estimated at about two weeks, while Standard processing is estimated at 4–6 weeks after receipt of the eligible certified document. Timelines may vary because of document issues, government processing, holidays, and shipping.
Can I start the divorce decree apostille process online?
Yes. Upload a scan or clear photo for the initial review. No payment is required for that review. If the document appears ready, we send the confirmed option, price, secure payment link, Order ID, and mailing instructions.
Is Apostille Center USA a government agency?
No. Apostille Center USA is an independent document filing and apostille service. Florida apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State. We are not a government agency or law firm and do not provide legal advice.
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We speak English, Spanish & Russian
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We speak English, Spanish & Russian
Client Notice!
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.
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.
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Official Florida Apostille Resources
Our service information is based on published requirements from Florida and Hague Convention authorities. Use these official resources to verify general requirements. The foreign receiving authority should confirm which divorce record it requires.
Florida Department of State
Published Florida apostille filing instructions, eligible document categories, fees, and submission requirements.
View official requirements →Florida Department of Health
Official information about Florida Divorce or Annulment Certificates and the difference between the certificate and actual judgment.
View divorce certificate information →HCCH Status Table
Official status table for countries participating in the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
Check Hague Convention status →Start with the document
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Apostille Center USA is an independent document services provider. We are not a government agency or law firm and do not provide legal advice. Apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State.
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