Hague Convention Apostille · Florida Department of State
Florida Notary & Apostille for France, Done Online or in South Florida.
Whether you are in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, or anywhere else in the world, I notarize your document by video call in English or French 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.
If your document needs a signature, I notarize it by secure video call from wherever you are; then I file in person in Tallahassee and ship the apostilled document to your address in France with tracking. In English or French, start to finish.
Documents we apostille most often for France
- Florida birth and marriage certificates (certified copy first)
- Powers of attorney (procuration) for property, vehicles, and legal matters in France, including acte de notoriété files
- Diplomas and school records for university admission
- Corporate documents and powers of attorney for companies
- Sworn statements and affidavits
The apostille is a certificate issued by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. France accepts it directly because both countries are parties to the Hague Convention. No additional step at a French embassy or 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 France.
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 France
You receive the apostilled document at your address in France 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.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, and Zelle accepted. Prices in US dollars.
French authorities often require a certified translation by a sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) registered with a court of appeal, in addition to the apostille. We do not issue translations, but we tell you exactly what to ask 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 France
Can I do everything from France, without traveling?+
Yes. The notarization happens by video call and I handle the apostille in Tallahassee. You only send the document and receive it back with tracked shipping.
Does France require a translation of the apostilled document?+
Often, yes. French offices frequently ask for a certified translation by a sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) registered with a court of appeal. We guide you on what to request before you book.
How long does the apostille for France take?+
About 6 business days standard ($199), 4 priority ($249), or 3 express with online notarization ($299), plus courier time to your address.
How long does the whole process to France take, apostille plus shipping?+
The apostille itself takes about 6 business days standard ($199), 4 priority ($249), or 3 express with online notarization ($299). Add tracked courier time to France, a few business days with DHL or FedEx. Since both countries are parties to the 1961 Hague Convention, no French consular legalization is added to that timeline.