Apostille

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a special certificate issued by the Secretary of State that verifies the authenticity of a public document for international use. It ensures your document is legally recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention—no further embassy or consulate legalization required.An apostille is a special certificate issued by the Secretary of State that verifies the authenticity of a public document for international use. It ensures your document is legally recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention—no further embassy or consulate legalization required.

Why Do You Need One?
If you're using documents abroad—for school, marriage, adoption, business, or legal matters—an apostille confirms their legitimacy and helps avoid delays or extra red tape.

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Common Documents That May Need an Apostille:

Birth & marriage certificates

Divorce decrees

Diplomas & transcripts

Adoption papers

Power of attorney

Business documents (e.g., articles of incorporation)

Make sure your documents are accepted overseas—get them apostilled before you go.

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What is a Federal Apostille?

A Federal Apostille is a certificate issued by the U.S. Department of State that authenticates the signature and seal of a federal official or agency. It is required for documents intended for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Documents issued by federal agencies such as the FBI, IRS, or FDA—or those bearing a federal notarization—must be apostilled at the federal level to be legally recognized abroad.

Common Documents That Require a Federal Apostille:

FBI background checks

IRS Form 6166

U.S. Consular reports (e.g., Birth Abroad)

FDA documents

Certificate of Naturalization

SSA letters

USPTO records

Federally notarized documents

Our Services Include:

Document eligibility review

Step-by-step preparation guide

Secure document handling and tracking

Status updates throughout the process

Delivery of completed apostille documents

Turn Around:

Standard processing: 6 weeks

Our Apostille Services

At Wilkerson Notary Services, we provide efficient, reliable, and secure Florida Apostille services for individuals and businesses in need of document certification. Whether you're preparing documents for international use or require a quick turnaround, we offer Express, Rush, and Standard Apostille services to meet your needs.

Express Florida Apostille Service

$245

Turnaround: 1–2 Business Days
Includes 1 Apostille or Certification
Additional Apostilles: $95 each
Court Records: Add $10 per document
Includes Department of State Fees, Notarization (one stamp) Fees, and Domestic FEDEX Shipping
Fast, expedited service with quick processing and delivery

Standard Florida Apostille Service

$150

Turnaround: 5–7 Business Days
Includes 1 Apostille or Certification
Additional Apostilles: $75 each
Court Records: Add $10 per document
Includes Department of State Fees, Notarization (one) Fees, and Domestic FEDEX Shipping

Rush Florida Apostille

Service

$200

Turnaround: 3–5 Business Days
Includes 1 Apostille or Certification
Additional Apostilles: $75 each
Court Records: Add $10 per document
Includes Department of State Fees, Notarization (one stamp) Fees, and Domestic FEDEX Shipping

Federal Apostille Service

$300

Turnaround: Approx 6-8 weeks (depending on U.S. Department of State processing times)
Includes 1 Federal Apostille or Authentication
Additional Federal Apostilles: $125 each
Includes U.S. Department of State Fees, Notarization (if required), and Priority Return Shipping
Document Review and Preparation Included
Tracking and Status Updates Throughout the Process
Important: Federal documents must be original; no scans or photocopies accepted. Processing times may vary due to delays by the U.S. Department of State.

Translation Services

$80

Translation Services (if needed): Starting at $80

Apostille Courier Services & Fees

Apostille Courier & Filing (1–2 documents): $80
Apostille Courier & Filing (3 or more documents): $125
Return Trip (if documents are rejected and require correction/resubmission): $25
Same-day or next-day courier delivery available
Secure return shipping (with prepaid return label)
Recommended carriers: FedEx or UPS
USPS Priority accepted (must include tracking number)

Apostille Courier Instructions: You Prepare & Mail to Us

Prepare your original document(s) (Note: Scanned or photocopied documents will not be accepted.)
Complete the required form: Florida Department of State Apostille and Notarial Certificate Request Form.
Form Available Here: http://notaries.dos.state.fl.us/notproc7.html
Include two payments: Check or money order payable to Florida Department of State and payment for Wilkerson Notary Services (invoice available if paying by credit card).
Add a prepaid return label if you want your completed documents mailed back to you.
Ship your package using a trackable service (FedEx, UPS, or USPS Priority with tracking).
Mailing Address: "Mailing address will be provided after payment is received."