Hague Convention Apostille · Florida Department of State
Florida Notary & Apostille for Chile, Done Online or in South Florida.
Whether you are in Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, or anywhere else in the world, I notarize your document by video call in English or Spanish and secure the official physical Hague Apostille from the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. If you are in Fort Lauderdale or Miami, I can also notarize in person.
I notarize by video call if a signature is required, file in person in Tallahassee, and return the apostilled document to your address in Chile with tracked shipping. In English or Spanish.
Documents we apostille most often for Chile
- Powers of attorney (mandato especial, poder simple) for procedures and property matters in Chile
- Florida birth and marriage certificates (certified copy first)
- Diplomas and school records for validation in Chile
- Corporate documents, including papers for the Conservador de Bienes Raíces
- Sworn statements and affidavits
The apostille is issued by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. Chile accepts it directly because both countries are parties to the Hague Convention. No additional step at the Chilean foreign ministry or a consulate.
How the process works
Review and notarization
Send me the document via WhatsApp or email. If it needs a signature, I notarize it on a secure video call. You can be in Chile.
Filing in Tallahassee
I file the document in person with the Florida Department of State. The state fee is included in the published price.
Tracked shipping to Chile
You receive the apostilled document at your address in Chile with a tracking number and updates at every step.
Published prices. No surprises
The price on this page is the price you pay. State fee and return shipping included.
Mercado Pago preferred for Latin America. Also Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, and Zelle. Prices in US dollars.
Chilean offices and registries may require a certified translation of the apostilled document, prepared by a sworn translator in Chile. We do not issue translations, but we tell you what to confirm with the receiving office before you book.
Express with online notarization — how it works today
- 1Send us your document
- 2Verify your identity online
- 3Sign on a recorded video call
Direct online booking is coming soon. Remote sessions run through our partner BlueNotary — call or WhatsApp us and we'll set yours up, often the same day.
Questions about the apostille for Chile
Can I do everything from Chile, without traveling?+
Yes. The notarization is by video call and I handle the apostille in Tallahassee. You send the document and receive it back with tracked shipping.
How long does the apostille for Chile take?+
About 6 business days standard ($199), 4 priority ($249), or 3 express with online notarization ($299), plus courier time to your address.
Can you apostille my Florida birth certificate?+
Yes, with one step first: the certificate must be a certified copy from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics or a county office. Once you have it, I handle the state filing and return shipping.
Does Chile accept a Florida apostille on a power of attorney (mandato)?+
Yes. Chile is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, so the Florida Department of State apostille is recognized there directly. If the document needs a signature, you sign with me by video call under Chapter 117 of the Florida Statutes, and I handle the apostille in Tallahassee.