Florida Apostille & Document Authentication

Match the document to Florida’s requirements

Florida’s Department of State handles eligible state documents. Birth and death certificates need the State Registrar’s signature. Marriage or dissolution certificates may bear the State Registrar’s or county court clerk’s signature.

Prepare school records correctly

Public-school or university transcripts require the school registrar’s or issuing official’s notarized signature and a full notarial statement. Private-school transcripts follow the published copy-attestation procedure signed by the student or custodian. Review the specific record before arranging notarization.

Submission and correction risks

Include the request form naming the destination, document, required payment and prepaid return envelope or air bill. Florida publishes separate postal and courier addresses. Missing notarial wording or using the wrong transcript certification route can require correction.

Service estimate

Premier’s typical other-state service estimate is 5–7 business days, subject to document review and authority availability. Shipping is additional. This is not the state’s published mail-processing time.

Frequently asked questions