Choose the correct route before you pay or mail anything. We handle eligible Florida apostilles through Tallahassee, FBI and federal apostilles through Washington, D.C., and consular legalization when an apostille is not enough.
Florida, federal, and consular documents follow different authorities and preparation rules. Select the route that best matches your document, or send a scan for review when you are unsure.
For eligible Florida-issued, Florida-certified, court-certified, or Florida-notarized documents.
For one official FBI background check PDF requiring a federal apostille for use abroad.
For eligible documents issued or certified by a U.S. federal agency or federal court.
For countries or situations where an apostille is not sufficient and additional authentication or consular steps may apply.
Choose your document to review its preparation requirements, likely authority, pricing, timelines, and common reasons for rejection or delay.
Every order starts with a document review. The exact mailing, upload, filing, and return instructions depend on whether the document is Florida, federal, or consular.
Start with a clear photo, scan, or the official FBI PDF.
We check the visible format, issuing authority, certification, and destination country.
We identify whether the request is Florida, federal, another state, or consular.
Receive the confirmed service, estimated timing, price, and secure payment link.
Follow the specific mailing or upload instructions for the selected route.
The completed document is prepared for the included or selected return option.
Final requirements and pricing depend on the document, issuing authority, destination country, number of documents, and selected delivery option.
Estimated turnaround: 4–6 weeks
Estimated turnaround: about 2 weeks
Estimated turnaround: 2–3 weeks
Timing depends on the document and destination
Timelines are estimates and may vary based on document readiness, mailing time, government processing, holidays, courier handling, embassy or consulate requirements, and delivery conditions. Services and fees not specifically listed as included are quoted separately.
An apostille is generally used when the destination country participates in the Hague Apostille Convention. When an apostille is not sufficient, the document may require authentication and additional embassy or consulate steps.
Apostilles and legalization are commonly requested when U.S. documents must be presented to a foreign government, school, employer, court, bank, or other authority.
Documents requested for immigration, residency, citizenship, or visa matters abroad.
Birth, marriage, divorce, adoption, and family records used internationally.
Diplomas, transcripts, background checks, and professional records for overseas use.
Academic records requested by foreign schools, universities, or ministries.
Certificates of status, company records, powers of attorney, and commercial documents.
Powers of attorney, affidavits, estate documents, and records for transactions abroad.
The receiving authority may require a certified translation of the original document, the apostille or authentication certificate, or both. Translation is quoted separately based on language, word count, format, and urgency.
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The correct service depends on who issued or certified the document and where it will be used. Eligible Florida documents generally follow the Florida Department of State route. FBI background checks and other eligible federal documents follow the U.S. Department of State route. Documents used in some non-Hague countries may require additional authentication and consular legalization.
A Florida apostille is for eligible documents issued, certified, or notarized in Florida. A federal apostille is for eligible federal documents, including FBI background checks and certain documents issued or certified by federal agencies or federal courts.
No. Notarization verifies a signing or notarial act. An apostille authenticates the public official's signature or seal for use in another country. Some private documents require proper notarization before they can be submitted for a Florida apostille.
Yes. An FBI background check is a federal document and does not go through the Florida Department of State. Our FBI apostille service uses the federal route through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
An apostille may not be sufficient. The document may require authentication and additional embassy or consulate legalization. The route depends on the destination country, document, and receiving authority.
That depends on the document and route. Many Florida requests require an original notarized document or an eligible certified copy. FBI orders can begin with the official FBI background check PDF. Do not mail an original until you receive an Order ID and specific instructions.
Florida apostille service starts at $89 for one eligible Florida document. Priority Florida service starts at $175. FBI apostille service is $245 all-inclusive for one official FBI background check PDF. Other federal documents and consular legalization are quoted after review.
Yes. Certified translation is available separately when the receiving authority requires a translation of the original document, the apostille certificate, or both.
Documents issued or notarized in another state generally require the competent authority of that state. Send a scan for review so we can confirm the likely route and whether handling is available.
No. Apostille Center USA is an independent document services provider. We are not a government agency or law firm and do not provide legal advice.
Use the form below to send a clear photo, scan, or official FBI PDF. We will review the visible format and explain the likely apostille or legalization route before you pay or mail the original.
