Miami Apostille andInternational Document AuthenticationMiami Apostille and International Document AuthenticationFlorida and All 50 States

Document Types

Documents We Help Apostille

We work with personal, academic, corporate, and government-issued documents, organized below by category. If you don't see your exact document type listed, contact us — most public documents can be authenticated once we confirm the issuing authority.

Requirements

Why Apostilles Are Required

Countries that belong to the Hague Convention generally require a document to carry an apostille before it is accepted for legal use abroad. Without one, a document may be rejected, or may require a more involved legalization process through a foreign embassy instead, which is why we also assist directly with consulate submissions in Miami for non-Hague countries.

• Visa Applications — Many countries require apostilled documents — such as birth certificates, police clearances, or academic records — as part of a visa or residency application.Related guides: Dual Citizenship, Student Visa, Work Visa, Retirement Visa, Golden Visa
• Employment Abroad — Employers and licensing bodies in other countries may require apostilled professional credentials, diplomas, or background checks before hiring or licensing foreign workers.
• Legal Proceedings — Courts and notarial authorities in Hague member countries typically require apostilled documents when foreign public records are submitted as evidence or for registration.
• Marriage Registration — Civil registries in many countries require apostilled birth certificates and single-status affidavits before registering a marriage involving a foreign national.See also: Marriage & Spouse Visa apostille guide

Process

How Apostille Processing Works

1. 1

   Document Review

   We confirm the document is eligible for apostille and identify whether notarization is needed first.

2. 2

   Preparation

   If required, the document is notarized and prepared for submission.

3. 3

   Submission

   The document is sent to the appropriate state or federal agency.

4. 4

   Authentication

   Once processed, the apostille is attached to the document.

5. 5

   Return

   The completed document is returned to you by your preferred method.

Destination Country Guides

Destination Country Guides

The Hague Apostille Convention currently has more than 125 member countries. For countries that are not part of the Convention, documents require consular legalization rather than an apostille — a separate process we also assist with. Country membership and requirements can change; we recommend confirming current requirements with the receiving institution before submitting.

Country-specific guidance is available for FBI background checks for Spain, FBI background checks for Mexico, and Spain non-lucrative visa documents, along with Spanish-language guides for Colombia and Venezuela. Full country-by-country requirements are on our Hague apostille processing page.

Select a destination country below for country-specific apostille guidance:

Our Services

Related Apostille and Document Support

Beyond authentication itself, we offer several related document services that are frequently needed as part of the same order.

Coverage Area

Visit Our Miami Offices and Service Area

We serve all of Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and every county in Florida, plus apostille processing across all 50 states. Rush and same-day options are available depending on document type and destination.

Locations

Visit Our Miami Offices

Nationwide mail-in service available for all 50 states.

About

About Miami Dade Apostille

Miami Dade Apostille prepares and submits documents for apostille, embassy legalization, certified translation, and notarization on behalf of individuals, families, and businesses. Our team coordinates directly with the Florida Department of State, the U.S. Department of State, and other states' Secretaries of State, so clients don't have to research the correct process or submission method themselves.

We are not a government agency and do not issue apostilles ourselves — we act as a professional expeditor between the client and the authenticating authority.

Our notaries are commissioned across several states, not Florida alone, and our team regularly works with clients located outside Florida who need documents authenticated for use abroad. Every order includes status tracking, so clients can see where their document is in the process rather than waiting without an update.

Over 10,000 documents processed annually.