Hague Convention Apostille · Florida Department of State
Florida Notary & Apostille for Germany, Done Online or in South Florida.
Whether you are in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, or anywhere else in the world, I notarize your document by video call in English or German 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 Germany with tracking. In English or German, start to finish.
Documents we apostille most often for Germany
- Florida birth and marriage certificates (certified copy first)
- Powers of attorney (Vollmacht, Generalvollmacht) for property, vehicles, inheritance (Erbschaftsangelegenheiten), and legal matters in Germany
- Diplomas and school records for university admission
- Corporate documents for the Handelsregister and Grundbuchamt, and powers of attorney for companies
- Sworn statements and affidavits
The apostille is a certificate issued by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. Germany accepts it directly because both countries are parties to the Hague Convention. No additional step at a German 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 Germany.
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 Germany
You receive the apostilled document at your address in Germany 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.
German authorities often require a certified translation by a sworn translator (beeidigter Übersetzer) in addition to the apostille. We do not issue translations, but we tell you exactly what to ask the receiving office before you book, so your filing is accepted the first time.
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 Germany
Can I do everything from Germany, 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 Germany require a translation of the apostilled document?+
Often, yes. German offices frequently ask for a certified translation by a sworn translator (beeidigter Übersetzer) registered in Germany. A standard certified translation is usually not enough. We guide you on what to request before you book.
My background check is from the FBI, not Florida. Does that work?+
No. Federal documents such as an FBI background check are apostilled by the US Department of State in Washington, not by Florida. Message me and I will point you to the right path.
Does Germany accept a Florida apostille directly?+
Yes. Germany is a long-standing party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, so the Florida Department of State apostille is accepted directly, with no consular legalization. If the document is signed, the notarization is done online under Chapter 117 of the Florida Statutes before the apostille step. German authorities often also want a sworn translation, which is a separate step done in Germany.