Apostille, Authentication and Notarial Certifications

Please Note: Documents originally recorded in another state will need to have the notarized documents Apostille authenticated by the Competent Authority in that state it was recorded in. Example: When a document such as a Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, or Marriage Certificate was recorded in a another state other than Florida, it must be authenticated for an apostille in the state it was originally recorded. Keep in mind that all states issue an apostille but do so according to their own state law. The time and costs usually differ from state to state which may affect costs and timeline. In-depth Notary Services can assist if this is your situation. Please contact us for further evaluation for out of state documents needing out-of-state notarizations.

Additionally, Non Hague countries NOT currently members of the Hague Convention of 1961 require certification for any document requested by these countries. Please be aware that some of the countries may need additional legislation by a Consulate or Embassy Office. Most countries that are NOT members of the convention request that State certified documents also be certified by the United States Department of State in Washington DC, before being presented to the Consulate or Embassy for legislation. Be aware, the entire process at the US Department of State may take as long as 12 weeks, so plan accordingly.