The Benefits of Using a Professional Apostille Service
The apostille process is technically open to anyone — you can submit documents to the Florida Secretary of State yourself. But most people who try it once end up using a professional service the second time. Here is why.
Avoiding Costly Rejection
The Florida Secretary of State and the US Department of State reject documents that do not meet their requirements. Common rejection reasons include:
- Submitting a photocopy instead of a certified copy
- Missing notarization on a privately-issued document
- Submitting a federal document to the Florida Secretary of State (or vice versa)
- Incorrect or incomplete submission forms
- Documents with damaged or illegible seals
Each rejection means lost time and, in many cases, non-refundable government fees. Miami Dade Apostille's free document review catches these issues before submission — every time.
Saving Time
Coordinating an apostille yourself requires: obtaining a certified copy, arranging notarization if needed, preparing the submission package, mailing or traveling to the correct authority, tracking the submission, and arranging return delivery. For most people, this takes multiple days of coordination. Miami Dade Apostille handles every step — you send us a scan, we handle the rest.
Access to Expedited Processing
Miami Dade Apostille has established relationships with the Florida Secretary of State's office that enable expedited processing not available to individual submitters. Same-day and next-day apostille processing is available for Florida documents through our service.
Complete Package Coordination
Most international document requirements involve more than just an apostille — they also require certified copies, notarization, and certified translation. Miami Dade Apostille coordinates the complete package in one process, minimizing total turnaround time and eliminating the need to coordinate multiple service providers.
Expert Guidance on Requirements
Requirements vary by document type, destination country, and receiving institution. What works for a Spanish residency application may not work for an Italian citizenship application. Miami Dade Apostille has processed thousands of apostille requests and knows the specific requirements for every major destination country and document type.
Let us handle your apostille
Send us a scan of your document for a free review. We handle everything from there — no surprises, no rejections.
Ready to move forward? Book an appointment or call us at 1-800-631-9171.