Florida documents
Certified Florida records and documents notarized in Florida need the appropriate state route.
Read the answer →Miami & Hallandale Beach · Florida · U.S. documents
U.S. apostille requirements, costs & processing times
Find answers about apostille requirements, certified copies, FBI reports, diplomas and translations. Choose the right next step with OrazAva in Miami and Hallandale Beach.
What document do you need to use abroad?
Requirements depend on the document, its issuing authority and where it will be used.
Apostille requirements, costs & timing
Which authority, how much and how long?
Birth certificates & other official records
Certified copies, court records and company documents.
Diploma & transcript apostille
Paper or digital records, notarization and university requirements.
U.S. documents for use abroad
Apostille, legalization and translation for your destination.
Certified translation requirements
What to translate and when notarization is needed.
Power of attorney & travel consent
Signing, notarization and document use abroad.
Florida apostille or federal apostille?
Your current address does not decide which government authority handles your document.
FBI background checks
An FBI report follows the federal route. It is different from an FDLE check.
Read the answer →Documents from another state
A record from another state does not become a Florida record because you live in Miami.
Read the answer →Questions to answer before you order
Apostille questions →Florida Apostille Cost: State Fee vs. Service Price
Understand Florida’s $10 and $20 state fee categories and the separate costs of document preparation, service, translation and shipping.
Read the answer →How Long Does an Apostille Take in Florida or for an FBI Report?
Florida and FBI apostilles have different timelines. Learn which stages affect your deadline and what a service estimate should include.
Read the answer →Florida Birth Certificate Apostille: Is Your Copy Acceptable?
Check whether your Florida birth certificate has the required official certification and why a home photocopy or notary stamp is not a substitute.
Read the answer →FBI or FDLE Apostille: Which Background Check Do You Need?
FBI and FDLE checks follow different apostille routes. Compare the reports, certification and recipient requirements before ordering.
Read the answer →Florida Diploma Apostille: Is Your Degree Document Ready?
A diploma, replacement diploma, transcript and eDiploma are different records. Check your Florida school’s preparation before paying for an apostille.
Read the answer →Translation Before or After Apostille: Which Order Is Right?
The right sequence depends on what is authenticated and whether the apostille page must be translated. Avoid paying for an unnecessary second certificate.
Read the answer →Get help with the document you actually have
Use the answers here to understand your options. Continue with OrazAva when you want administrative support.
Describe your request
Have the document type, issuing state or agency, destination and any receiver instructions ready.
Confirm the service
On the OrazAva service page, request a review or ask about scope, estimated timing and price.
Continue with clear instructions
If you choose the service, follow the instructions confirmed for your document. Government authorities issue the apostille.
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Request help with this document here. We will clarify the applicable service, preparation, price and timing before you pay.