How to Get an Apostille in Florida for Your DAFT Visa
Florida processes apostilles through the Department of State with reasonable processing times and low fees.
Processing Time: 5-7 business days Cost: $10 per document Methods: Mail or in-person
What You Need
Documents that need Florida apostille:
- Birth certificate (if born in Florida)
- Marriage certificate (if married in Florida)
- Other Florida state documents
The Process
Step 1: Order certified copy of your document (birth certificate from Florida Department of Health, $9-20, 2-3 weeks).
Step 2: Mail to Department of State with $10 payment and return envelope.
Step 3: Wait 5-7 business days for processing.
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $9-20 |
| Apostille | $10 |
| Shipping | $10 |
| Total | $29-40 |
Florida is affordable.
Timeline
Total time: 3-4 weeks
- Order certificate: 2-3 weeks
- Apostille: 5-7 business days
In-Person Option
R.A. Gray Building, Room 523, 500 S. Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Same-day service available, $10 per document
Contact
Florida Department of State
- Website: dos.myflorida.com
- Phone: (850) 245-6945
- Email: authentications@dos.myflorida.com
For general apostille information, see Apostille Process Explained.
Related Resources:
- Birth Certificate Apostille Guide - Complete birth certificate process
- DAFT Documents Checklist - All required documents
- Complete DAFT Guide - Full application walkthrough
Digital Guide — $199
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