Apostille for Belize
Belize is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. US documents presented to Belizean government agencies, courts, or institutions require an apostille issued by the correct US authority. Miami Dade Apostille coordinates Florida and federal apostilles for Belize from Miami.
Documents Commonly Apostilled for Belize
Which Authority Issues the Apostille?
The issuing authority depends on the document type — not the destination country:
- Florida-issued documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, notarized documents, court records): apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State
- Federal documents (FBI background checks, federal court records, naturalization certificates): apostilled by the US Department of State
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Turnaround Times
- Florida documents (standard): 3–5 business days
- Florida documents (expedited): Same day or next day available
- Federal documents (in person, Washington DC): 1–5 business days
- Emergency service: 24-hour processing available by request
Translation Requirements
Belize's official language is English, so certified translation is generally not required for English-language US documents. However, some Belizean institutions may have specific requirements. Miami Dade Apostille confirms translation requirements for your specific document and institution before processing.
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