HAGUE CONVENTION APOSTILLE: APOSTILLE AND INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENT AUTHENTICATION IN FLORIDA AND ALL 50 STATES. Miami Dade Apostille prepares and submits documents for apostille, embassy legalization, certified translation, and notarization for documents issued anywhere in Florida, across all 50 states, or by federal agencies. Contact us to request apostille processing, have a document reviewed, or begin an order. DOCUMENT TYPES: We work with personal, academic, corporate, and government-issued documents. Personal and civil records include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, court orders, single status affidavits, adoption records, and medical records. Academic documents include school transcripts, diplomas, and degree certificates. Corporate and financial documents include corporate agreements, articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, employment verification letters, bank statements, and financial statements. Real estate and estate planning documents include real estate transaction documents, wills, and estate documents. Government, legal, and immigration documents include powers of attorney, FBI background checks, certificates of naturalization, fingerprint cards, immigration and USCIS documents, and digital nomad visa documents. If your document type is not listed, contact us so we can review its issuing authority and preparation requirements. WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE? An apostille certifies the origin of a public document, including the authenticity of its signature, the capacity in which the signer acted, and any applicable seal or stamp. It is used for international document authentication where the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961 applies. An apostille does not certify the document’s contents or guarantee acceptance for every purpose. Our apostille requirements by country page provides country-specific information. WHY APOSTILLES ARE REQUESTED: Receiving institutions abroad may require an apostille before accepting a public document issued in the United States. Apostilles are commonly requested for dual citizenship applications, international marriages, spouse visas, business formation abroad, study abroad programs, student visas, foreign real estate transactions, international adoptions, work visa applications, digital nomad visa applications, retirement visa applications, and Golden Visa investment programs. The applicable requirements depend on the document, destination, and receiving institution. When the apostille process does not apply, a separate authentication and embassy or consular legalization process may be necessary. WHO ISSUES APOSTILLES IN THE UNITED STATES? Apostilles are issued by competent government authorities. State documents are submitted to the appropriate authority for the state where they were issued or notarized. Florida apostilles are handled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. Our Florida apostille information covers all 67 counties, and our nationwide processing information covers all 50 states. Federal documents requiring apostilles, such as eligible FBI background checks, are submitted to the U.S. Department of State. We review documents to identify the appropriate authority and any preliminary requirements. THE APOSTILLE PROCESS: First, we review the document to identify its eligibility, issuing authority, destination, and whether notarization or another certification is needed. Second, the document is prepared for submission, including notarization when appropriate. Third, it is submitted to the appropriate state or federal agency. Fourth, the government authority processes the request and attaches the apostille or authentication when applicable. Fifth, the completed document is shipped or delivered back to the client. NATIONWIDE COVERAGE: We assist with apostille processing for documents issued in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Documents are submitted to the appropriate authority based on their origin; receiving them at our Miami office does not mean their apostilles are issued in Florida. INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE AND COUNTRY GUIDANCE: Our destination resources include Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Vietnam. Inclusion in this destination list does not establish that an apostille is currently applicable to every document or transaction involving that country. Confirm the applicable requirements before submission. Country-specific resources also cover FBI background checks for Spain, FBI background checks for Mexico, Spain non-lucrative visa documents, and Spanish-language guidance for Colombia and Venezuela. EMBASSY AND CONSULAR LEGALIZATION: Not every international document submission uses the apostille process. When the Convention does not apply, documents may require a multistep process involving preliminary certifications, state or federal authentication, and legalization through the destination country’s embassy or consulate. We assist with consulate submissions in Miami and related legalization services. Frequent inquiries include employment contracts, marriage documents, and corporate filings for Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates; employment, business, and family-status documents for Qatar; and employment and personal-status documents for Kuwait. Contact us or consult our country requirements information to confirm the appropriate process before submitting documents. RELATED APOSTILLE AND DOCUMENT SERVICES: Services and resources include FBI apostille processing, certified translations, remote online notary services, fingerprinting, Live Scan fingerprinting, Level 2 fingerprinting, AHCA fingerprinting, academic apostilles, corporate document apostilles, government document apostilles, U.S. apostille processing for all 50 states, Florida apostille processing for all 67 counties, Florida document apostilles, FBI apostille frequently asked questions, FBI background checks for noncitizens, FBI channeling, power of attorney apostilles, local Live Scan fingerprinting, and local apostille assistance. CERTIFIED TRANSLATION, NOTARIZATION, AND FINGERPRINTING: A receiving institution may require a certified translation of an apostilled document. Certified translations are available in more than 30 languages, with notarization and apostille when required and applicable. Document notarization, remote online notarization, and Live Scan or ink card fingerprinting are also available. Confirm the receiving institution’s translation and document requirements before ordering services. WHY WORK WITH MIAMI DADE APOSTILLE? Preparing documents independently can be complicated when documents originate from different states or agencies. Miami Dade Apostille coordinates document pickup and drop-off in Miami, nationwide apostille support, certified translations, mobile notary appointments, and order tracking so clients do not have to coordinate every step themselves. Pricing information is available on our pricing page, and additional answers are available on our FAQ page. SERVICE AREAS: We serve all of Miami-Dade County, Broward County, every county in Florida, and clients nationwide. Local service areas include Brickell, Kendall, Coral Gables, Hialeah, Doral, Aventura, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Little Havana, Fontainebleau, Key Biscayne, Bal Harbour, Fisher Island, Sunny Isles, Westchester, North Bay Village, Sweetwater, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Orlando. Rush and same-day options may be available depending on the document and applicable processing requirements. Contact us to confirm availability; these options are not available for every request. Review our refund policy for information about refunds. SPANISH-LANGUAGE INFORMATION: A Spanish-language version of this page is available, along with guides covering Apostilla Miami, Apostilla en Miami, Miami Apostilla, Traducción Certificada, Notarización en Línea, Apostilla del FBI, Apostilla Escolar en Miami, Apostilla de Poderes, Apostillas para Trámites Consulares, Apostilla de Certificado de Naturalización, Apostilla de Certificado de Nacimiento, Apostilla para Venezuela, Apostillas para Colombia, Apostilla para Visa de Nómada Digital en España, Antecedentes Penales de Estados Unidos, Apostilla del Seguro Social, and Apostilla en Doral. OTHER LANGUAGES: The page also includes language options for French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and German. FRENCH-LANGUAGE OVERVIEW: Authentification de documents et Apostille. Miami Dade Apostille aide les particuliers et les entreprises à authentifier leurs documents pour un usage international, y compris l’apostille pour la Floride et les 50 États américains, la légalisation consulaire lorsque la Convention de La Haye ne s’applique pas, la traduction certifiée et les services de notaire. Nous ne sommes pas un organisme gouvernemental et ne délivrons pas nous-mêmes l’apostille. Nous préparons et soumettons vos documents à l’autorité compétente. Nos services comprennent l’apostille au niveau des États et au niveau fédéral, la traduction certifiée, la notarisation, la notarisation à distance, la prise d’empreintes digitales et la légalisation consulaire. Appelez le 1-800-631-9171 ou utilisez le lien WhatsApp de notre site pour nous contacter. 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 with the Florida Department of State, the U.S. Department of State, and the appropriate authorities in other states. We are not a government agency and do not issue apostilles ourselves. We act as a private document processing service between the client and the authenticating authority. Our notaries hold commissions across several states, not only Florida, and our team regularly assists clients outside Florida who need documents authenticated for international use. Every order includes status tracking. Visit our website to learn about our team, read client reviews, browse document and country guides on our blog, schedule an appointment, explore our scholarship program, or read additional information on our author page. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is an apostille? An apostille certifies the origin of a public document for international use where the Hague Apostille Convention applies; it does not certify the contents of the document. How long does apostille processing take? Processing time varies by document type, preparation requirements, government processing schedules, shipping, and whether regular or expedited service is available. Some eligible documents may qualify for same-day service; contact us to confirm. What happens if my document is intended for a country where the apostille process does not apply? It may require embassy or consular legalization instead. We assist with reviewing and coordinating that process. Can you help with documents from states other than Florida? Yes. We assist with apostille requests for documents issued in all 50 U.S. states. Is this information available in Spanish? Yes. A Spanish-language version and additional Spanish-language document guides are available on our website. Do you handle state and federal apostille requests? Yes. We coordinate submissions to the appropriate state or federal authority based on the document and its requirements. Can I place an order by mail? Yes. Mail-in ordering is available for clients who cannot visit our offices. Contact us before mailing original documents so we can review the requirements and provide shipping instructions. Can I request a consultation by email? Yes. Email orders@miamidadeapostille.com with your document type, issuing state or federal agency, destination country, and requested services. OFFICE LOCATIONS AND ORDER INFORMATION: Visit Miami Dade Apostille at 2915 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 300-1, Miami, FL 33137, or 10166 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33174. Call 1-800-631-9171, email orders@miamidadeapostille.com, or visit www.miamidadeapostille.com to request document review, apostille processing, legalization, translation, notarization, a consultation, or mail-in instructions. You can also use the website’s WhatsApp contact option or begin an order online. Miami Dade Apostille helps individuals and organizations prepare personal, academic, legal, and corporate documents for submission to the appropriate state or federal authority for international use. LEGAL NOTICE: Miami Dade Apostille is not a government agency, does not issue apostilles, and is not a law firm. Our team does not include attorneys. This information is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for legal questions specific to your situation.