Hague Convention Apostille · Florida Department of State
Florida Notary & Apostille for Spain, Done Online or in South Florida.
Whether you are in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, 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 Spain with tracked shipping. In English or Spanish.
Documents we apostille most often for Spain
- Florida birth and marriage certificates for nationality and residency files before the Registro Civil (certified copy first)
- Powers of attorney (poder notarial) for procedures, NIE/DNI matters, and property in Spain
- Diplomas and school records for the homologación of degrees
- Corporate documents and powers of attorney for companies
- Sworn statements and affidavits
The apostille is issued by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee. Spain accepts it directly because both countries are parties to the Hague Convention. No additional step at the Spanish 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 Spain.
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 Spain
You receive the apostilled document at your address in Spain 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.
Spain is strict about translations: most official uses require a sworn translation (traducción jurada) by a translator appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We do not issue translations, but we tell you exactly what to request before you book so your file is not rejected.
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 Spain
Can I do everything from Spain, 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.
Is the sworn translation really mandatory in Spain?+
For most official procedures, yes. Spanish offices usually require both the apostille and a traducción jurada. The translator must be appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a regular certified translation is not enough.
How long does the apostille for Spain take?+
About 6 business days standard ($199), 4 priority ($249), or 3 express with online notarization ($299), plus courier time to your address.
Does Spain accept a Florida remote online notarization for a power of attorney?+
Yes. Florida authorizes remote online notarization under Chapter 117 of the Florida Statutes, and Spain accepts the document once it carries the Florida Department of State apostille. Both countries are parties to the 1961 Hague Convention, so no consular legalization is needed. Some Spanish registries will also ask for a traducción jurada, which is arranged separately in Spain.