Tallahassee Apostille Services – Florida Department of State Authentication
What Is a Florida Apostille?
A Florida apostille is an official certificate issued by the Florida Department of State that authenticates a public document for international use in countries that are members of the Hague Convention.
How Do I Get an Apostille in Tallahassee?
Apostille Services in Tallahassee, Florida
MK Notary Services assist clients throughout Tallahassee and the State of Florida with apostille certification, document authentication, and notarial certifications submitted through the Florida Department of State.
What Is an Apostille Certificate?
An apostille certificate authenticates a public document so it can be accepted for official use in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (Convention de La Haye du 5 October 1961).
In the State of Florida, the Florida Department of State (also known as the Florida Secretary of State) verifies signatures and issues apostille certificates for international recognition.
Once issued, the apostille confirms that the State authority has verified the authenticity of the signature and the capacity of the person who signed the document. This is why proper apostille certification is essential.
Tallahassee Apostille Services & Notarial Certifications
Florida Apostille Services & Notarial Certifications
Apostille for Vital Records & Courts / Schools
Birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates from the Florida Vital Statistics bureau.
Court documents, attorney documents, and other legal documents
School transcripts, diplomas, and letters from a school registrar
Adoption records, background checks, and additional FL documents
Business, Corporate & Federal Documents
• Corporate records (Florida Division of Corporations / corporations)
• Online Notarial certificates and notarial certifications for agreements
• Vehicle titles, invoices, patents, and other various documents
• Federal documents destined for foreign countries.
Note:
The current state registrar is Ken Jones. Marriage certificates bearing his signature and other vital records are acceptable for apostille.
How Our Tallahassee Apostille Service Works
First, we carefully review your documents to confirm Florida apostille requirements.
Next, we complete any required notarizations and prepare your paperwork for submission.
Then, our team delivers your documents directly to the Florida Department of State for apostille processing.
Finally, we return your completed apostille quickly and securely, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Our Friendly Apostille Service in Tallahassee
Check your document — Ensure a properly notarized document by a licensed notary public.
Complete the apostille request form — Provide destination country, document type, and copies.
Courier to the Florida Department of State — We hand-deliver at the DOS office on Monroe Street near the Division of Corporations in Tallahassee.
Processing time — Mail-in processing can be slow; our daily visits complete most requests in 24–48 hours
Return — We deliver your apostille certification via pickup, courier, or mail and update by WhatsApp if preferred.
Contact MK Notary Services today for friendly, professional assistance with your Florida documents.
If mailing directly, DOS requires a fee that could be presented via check or money order payable to the appropriate department. Their turnaround time is longer than 20 days. Florida does not offer expedited or rush apostille services. However, by submitting documents in person, our courier service helps reduce overall turnaround time compared to mail-in processing. Typical when we hand-carry, and depending on workload, most requests are completed within 24–48 hours, depending on department volume.
Why Choose MK Notary Apostille Services for Florida ?
Local & Helpful
We provide professional Tallahassee Apostille assistance for birth certificates, marriage and divorce records, powers of attorney, and other official documents submitted to the Florida Department of State. Our team offers reliable, detail-oriented assistance with apostilles, notarizations, certified translations, and secure courier delivery to the Florida Secretary of State office on Monroe Street in Tallahassee, ensuring full compliance and timely processing.
Clear Guidance
Simple steps, transparent fees, realistic timelines, and friendly communication about each Apostille process and required certificates.
Translations
We provide translation services. Some apostille documents require certified translation for processing in the destination country.
What We Don’t Promise?
We don’t claim to offer expedited services at the State. The DOS processes apostille requests in order received. Our courier system helps shorten overall processing time, usually within 24–48 hours
Where Do We Submit Your Documents?
We hand-deliver to the Florida Department of State (Florida Sec. of State) office on Monroe Street in Tallahassee, near the Division of Corporations. This ensures your document packet is complete on arrival.
Apostille certificates are issued only by the Florida Department of State
Need help assembling Florida apostille documents? We’ll package them so the authority can quickly issue the apostille certificate
MK Notary Services regularly submits apostille requests directly to the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
FAQs: Is the Florida Apostille Service authorized by the Hague convention?
Which documents can obtain an apostille by the State Division?
You may submit for authentication, common documents managed by the Department of State Division. Frequently the ones that obtain an Apostille are: birth certificates, death certificates, marriage license, Notarial Certificates Documents, marriage certificates, Divorce certificates, court documents, school grades or transcripts, corporate records, and notarized documents for official use in other countries. Please contact us via email to answer any of your Apostille questions.
Do vital records need any additional Documents to be apostille?
Vital records must come from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics and be signed by the current state registrar (Ken Jones). We’ll verify your paperwork before we obtain your apostille.
How long does the Florida Department of State apostille process take?
Florida Bureau Mail-in processing time can exceed two weeks.
If we are involved in the processing, we hand-carry your documents to the Department of State in Tallahassee. Most requests are completed within 24–48 hours, depending on department volume.
Can you help with translations and Apostilles with the Florida Bureau?
Yes—we provide translations for Florida apostille Services packets. Not always, but many foreign countries require a certified translation for the apostilled documents.
What about corporate and federal items via Division of Corporations?
We coordinate corporations (via the Division of Corporations) and federals via WDC. Tell us your destination country so we route the authentication and apostille certification correctly.
Need apostille assistance today? Call or text 850-322-5127 for immediate guidance.
Ready to Get Started with you Florida Apostille Requests?
Every state has its apostille request form. We complete those forms for our customers.
We’ll review your Florida apostille Services packet, check notarial certificates, Vital Statistics signatures, confirm fees, and walk you through processing so your certificate is accepted abroad.
Start now at https://mknotarysvcs.com or call/text/WhatsApp (850) 322-5127.
Prefer email? Write to info@mknotarysvcs.com — we’re happy to help by phone, text, or email.
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MK Notary Services is a Florida-based notary public serving Tallahassee and surrounding areas. The company provides apostille assistance, mobile notary services, and document authentication support in compliance with Florida law.