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Florida apostilles for notarized statements, letters, affidavits
Florida Hague Apostille Services for Notarized Documents
Using a Florida-notarized document such as a statement, consent, letter, or affidavit abroad requires a Florida apostille for official acceptance in Hague Convention countries.
We handle the process with care by confirming that the notarization meets Florida requirements—including remotely notarized documents—offering country-specific guidance when needed, and managing all state-level steps to obtain your apostille efficiently and correctly.
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Have multiple documents from different states? No need to search each state.Florida apostille requirements for notarized documents
Need to present a statement, affidavit, consent, or other notarized document abroad? A Florida apostille will make the document legally recognized in foreign countries.
Here’s what you need to know:
Documents can be originally notarized or signed and notarized electronically/remotely.Every document must include a date.If multiple people sign, the notary must clearly indicate whose signature is being notarized.No corrections or blanks are allowed.Documents may be in a foreign language, but the notary’s statement must be in English. 
Please note that, for apostille purposes, in a Spanish document the words "notario publico" are not allowed by most Secretaries of State, including the State of Florida.What does a "proper notarization" mean in the State of Florida?
Please note that for apostille purposes the contents of the document is not important. What is important is the way the document is notarized.
Make sure the notary follows the requirements:
Depending on the type of document, the notary must include either Certificate of acknowledgment (for powers of attorney, consents, statements, letters, etc.) or a Jurat (for affidavits, sworn statements). It is not sufficient if the notary just puts his/her signature and the stamp.
Step 1: Email a copy of your notarized document for a free evaluation
Email a copy of your notarized document for a free document evaluation. We will check if the notary who notarized your document is active and if the document has been notarized properly.
Acknowledgment:
(for personal powers of attorney, statements, letters, consents, etc.)
physical presence or online notarization, this ___ day of _______, 20___, by (name of person acknowledging)Jurat:
(for affidavits, single status affidavits, sworn statements, etc.)
physical presence or online notarization,, this __ day of __________, 20__, by (name of person making statement).Step 2: Get a Florida apostille
Send the original notarized document by mail along with the Order Form or forward the remotely notarized document by email and we will be happy to assist you with obtaining a Florida apostille.
In the State of Florida, as in all U.S. states, an apostille is a separate page attached to the document by a staple. It is signed by the Secretary of State (facsimile signature) and has the Great Seal of the State of Florida.
Florida apostille: $175
Processing time: 4-6 bus. days + mail
Please complete the Order Form and mail it with your original document(s) to
If you are sending your document(s) from a foreign country, please use FedEx, DHL or TNT, and email the tracking number so that we can watch for your package.
No hidden fees.
Our guarantee: If we are unable to get your documents apostilled or legalized, we will issue a 100% refund, we do not keep any service fees.
Free document evaluation
Want to double check before shipping your document? Email a copy for a free evaluation.
