Apostille or Notarial Certification Services

Notice: Please note that this particular process and pricing is for document(s) being apostilled or receiving notarial certification in the state of Florida. We do offer nationwide solutions and we can help with any state, federal, or cross-country apostille or notarial certification needs, including the needs of customers not located in the state of Florida, but please reach out to us directly for custom pricing and more information.

What We Offer

An apostille or notarial certification is a special document issued by a government to certify the authenticity of another document that originated in that government's country or state. Apostilles or notarial certifications are a way for foreign governments to easily recognize valid documents originating from other countries.
In order to adopt an easy way of recognizing foreign documents and their validity, many countries (91 of them) entered into what is known as the "Hauge Convention". Members of the Hauge Convention agreed on a standardized process, which has become known as an apostille. Apostilled document(s) are how the 91 members of the Hauge Convention have agreed to handle authentication for foreign documents, for things such as:

Government agency or official documents
Birth and death certificates
Court documents
Marriage and divorce certificates
School transcripts
Vehicle titles
Documents notarized by a Notary Public
Criminal background checks
Certified copies or certificates of status

You may have noticed that many of these documents are serious in nature, and that is essentially why apostilles are so important. Other countries simply cannot take your word for a documents validity on important matters such as marriage, death, or school transcripts. They want official government documentation, certifying that the document is real, and that is why states and the federal government issue apostilles. Some common reasons you may need an apostille include:

Establishing citizenship in a another country
Working in a foreign country
Traveling to a foreign country
Going to school in a foreign country
Doing business in a foreign country
Validating the authenticity of important documents in a foreign country

A notarial certification is a governments authentication of a Notary Public's active commission at the time they performed a notarization. Some documents require notarizations, apostilles, notarial certification, or a combination of all three. Generally, notarial certifications are used more in non-Hauge countries to validate the authenticity of documents.
There are a countless number of other documents and reasons as to why you may need to have a document apostilled or receive notarial certification other than the reasons or documents we listed above.
It can be tricky to navigate the process, determine what kinds of authentications you may need (both state and federal), or where to go to start the process.
That is where we come in. With our extensive experience and knowledge, we can guide you through the entire experience of getting your document(s) authenticated. All we need to know is what document(s) you need taken care of and where you're planning on sending them! We will let you know what kind of authentication it needs and take care of the whole process, hassle free!
You can read more about how it works and our pricing below, or if you're ready, you can get started filling out an Apostille or Notarial Certification request form online by clicking here.

How it Works

STEP 1 Fill out a service request form online by clicking here or by contacting us to complete it together (we offer support by phone, email, or live chat).
STEP 2 We will review your service request form within 1 (one) hour and contact you by phone, text, or email (whichever you prefer).
[STEPS 3-5 OCCUR DURING OUR CONTACT WITH YOU]
STEP 3 After confirming the details submitted on your service request form, we will quote your total order price, collect your payment, and provide you with a receipt which will include an order number for reference.
STEP 4 We will immediately arrange a time and place to complete your notarization(s), if needed. Afterwards, we will take the document(s) with us to complete service. If you do not need any notarization(s), you have 3 (three) options: (1) Drop your document(s) off at our office (2) Request that we pickup the document(s) from you at no additional charge (3) Print a pre-paid shipping label to send your document(s) to us.
STEP 5 That's all! We will immediately begin working on your document(s) and typically send them out the very same day we receive them (depending on the time of collection). If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us and have your order number available for reference. We will send you updates by phone, text, or email (whichever you prefer), including tracking numbers (when they exist).

Pricing

Our pricing consists of two factors: how many documents you need apostilled or certified (service fees) and how soon you need these document(s) returned to you (delivery fees). You can find our fee schedules below.

Services fees

VIP	Priority	Standard	Economy
549	349	249	149
per service	per service	per service	per service

returned within 24 hours	returned within 3-5 days	returned within 6-10 days	returned within 31 days
Hand-delivered back to you immediately upon completion	Hand-delivered back to you immediately upon completion	Delivered back to you via FedEx or USPS	Delivered back to you via FedEx or USPS
includes 1 document	includes 1 document	includes 1 document	includes 1 document
$49 per additional document	$69 per additional document	$89 per additional document	$99 per additional document
Get Started	Get Started	Get Started

Shipping fees

*Twenty-four (24) business day (Monday through Friday) hours. Excludes weekends and/or holidays.
**Business days (Monday through Friday) only. Excludes weekends and/or holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am not sure what services i need. can you help?

Yes. We will review your document(s) and advise what type(s) of authentication(s) you may need at no extra charge. We understand this process can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be when you work with us. We will guide you along every step of the way and answer any additional questions you may have during the process.

why is the priority service so expensive?

With our priority service, we personally collect your document(s) from you and hand-deliver your documents to the Florida Department of State office located in Tallahassee, Florida for immediate service. We then immediately re-deliver the completed document(s) back to you, by hand. Our Rush and No Rush services both utilize priority shipping methods and do not include hand-delivery to Tallahassee and back to you.

When is payment due?

Payment is due upfront. We will not complete any work before receiving payment.

I need document(s) apostilled or notorial certified but i am not located near your office. can you help?

Yes, we offer our services to anyone, anywhere inside the state of Florida. We do encourage you to contact us (phone, email, or live chat) to arrange the logistics of getting your document(s) to us since we will need the original(s). Depending on your distance from our office, some of our delivery options may not be available to you or may be available at an additional cost.

Can you send my document(s) to their country of destination?

Yes, we can do this for you. If you prefer we send your completed document(s) to their country of destination instead of returning them to you, please advise us of this at the time you place your order and we will collect any necessary information. The only additional charge incurred will be the cost of shipping your document(s) to the country of destination.

My document(s) Also need to be notarized. can you help?

Yes. We offer free notarization services for any document(s) given to us for apostille or notarial certification service at no additional charge. As with all notarizations, signers must have a valid form of identification and the document(s) must be signed in our presence.

I need my document(s) quickly, Why do your delivery services exclude weekends and holidays?

All authentications (apostilles and notary certifications) must be completed by the Florida Department of State. Government offices are closed on weekends and most holidays, so your requests can not be processed on weekends or most holidays. We stay informed and up-to-date on what days the state offices are open and we make every effort to get your document(s) returned to you as soon as possible. If we anticipate additional delays because of a holiday or known office closures, we will notify you.

My documents need to be apostilled or authenticated by another state or the federal government. can you help?

Yes. Please contact us directly so we can discuss your needs and provide you with a custom quote.

Still Have Questions?

Please reach out to us, we are here to help you. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - including holidays! We can be reached by phone (863.777.1881), email (hello@centralfloridanotary.com), or live chat (click the chat icon located at the bottom right corner of your screen).