South Florida Apostille Services
Hours 9am-6pm. Mon-Fri.
We apostille birth certificates for use in countries around the world — for dual citizenship, marriage abroad, foreign residency, school enrollment, and more. Certified copies from any U.S. state accepted.
What Is a Birth Certificate Apostille?
A birth certificate apostille is a certificate attached to a certified copy of your birth certificate that authenticates it for use in another country. Apostilles are issued for countries that are party to the Hague Convention. For countries that are not party to the Hague Convention, the document goes through authentication instead.
Once apostilled, your birth certificate is recognized as a legitimate, government-verified document by the destination country — without needing further legalization at an embassy or consulate (for Hague countries).
Common Reasons People Apostille a Birth Certificate
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✅ Applying for dual citizenship or a foreign passport
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✅ Getting married abroad
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✅ Applying for residency or a long-stay visa in another country
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✅ Enrolling a child in school overseas
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✅ Foreign adoption or family reunification
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✅ Claiming inheritance or property rights abroad
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✅ Employment or work-permit applications in another country
If a foreign government, employer, school, or attorney has asked you to provide an "apostilled" or "authenticated" birth certificate, this is the service you need.
What You'll Need to Get Started
To apostille a birth certificate, you must provide a certified copy issued by the vital records office of the state where the birth was registered. A photocopy or a hospital "souvenir" certificate cannot be apostilled — it must be a certified copy bearing the issuing official's signature.
There are a few ways to obtain a certified copy:
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Order online through VitalChek (vitalchek.com) — the official online ordering service used by many state and county vital records offices. This is often the fastest option, and a convenient choice if you no longer live in the state where you were born.
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Request it directly from the issuing state or county vital records office — either in person or by mail.
You can have the certified copy mailed to you, or sent directly to us. Once your order is placed, we'll provide complete submission details.
Birth Certificate Apostille Pricing
Service
Apostille (Hague Convention countries)
Authentication (non-Hague countries)
Each additional document
Price
$275 first document
$375 first document
$125
Use Case
For countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention
For countries that are not party to the Hague Convention
Any additional document on the same order
For non-Hague countries, additional charges may apply.
Pricing covers your first document — $275 for a Hague apostille or $375 for non-Hague authentication. Each additional document on the same order is $125. For non-Hague countries, additional charges may apply. Not sure whether your destination country is a Hague member? Contact us and we'll confirm before you order.
How Long It Takes
Hague apostille — choose the turnaround that fits your timeline:
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Florida Express — 2 business days
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Regular Express — 3–5 business days
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Expedited — 6–8 business days
Non-Hague authentication — 5+ weeks. Authentication for non-Hague countries involves additional federal and consular steps, which extend the timeline.
All turnaround times begin once we receive your certified physical document. Business days exclude holidays and weekends.
Our Simple Order Process
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Place your order online or by phone. You'll receive an order confirmation email.
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Send us a scan or photo of your certified birth certificate by replying to that email, so we can review it for completeness.
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Send your physical certified copy by your chosen method — mail-in, drop-off, or onsite.
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We submit it for processing with the appropriate authority.
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We return your completed, apostilled document to you by your chosen method.
That's it — we handle the government process from start to finish.
Why Clients Choose South Florida Apostille Services
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✅ Hundreds of apostilles successfully completed since 2022
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✅ Florida-commissioned notary public — statewide authorization
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✅ Birth certificates from any U.S. state accepted
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✅ 2-day express processing available for Hague countries
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✅ Mail-in, drop-off, and onsite service
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✅ Nationwide service — we apostille documents for clients across all 50 states and U.S. territories
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✅ Document review before submission to help prevent common errors that cause rejections
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you apostille a birth certificate from another state?
Yes. We apostille certified birth certificates issued by any U.S. state, not just Florida.
Can I use a hospital birth certificate or a photocopy?
No. Only a certified copy issued by the state or county vital records office can be apostilled.
How do I know if I need an apostille or an authentication?
It depends on the destination country. Apostilles are for countries in the Hague Convention; authentication is for countries that are not. If you're unsure, contact us and we'll confirm.
Do you offer expedited service?
Yes. For Hague countries, Florida Express (2 business days) is available. Non-Hague authentication takes 5+ weeks due to the additional steps required.
Can the certified copy be sent directly to you?
Yes. You can have it mailed to you or sent directly to us. We'll provide complete details after your order is placed.
Ready to Apostille Your Birth Certificate?
Our team is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm EST. Call us, order online, or send a message with any questions about your documents.
📞 Call us: 800-208-2128
📧 Email us: info@southfloridaapostilleservices.com
🕐 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm EST
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