What should an apostille service quote include?
Ask whether a quote includes the state fee, record procurement, notary work, delivery to Tallahassee, return delivery and translation. A low headline price may cover only handling. Conversely, a higher package can include several optional tasks. Neither price changes who issues the apostille.
Why can the Florida state fee be $10 or $20?
Florida accepts specified State Registrar and county-clerk certifications for marriage records. A qualifying State Registrar certificate follows the ordinary fee category; a Clerk-certified apostille request falls under the published $20 category. The fee to obtain either record is separate. Do not add a private notary stamp simply to try to change the fee.
Does the FBI apostille use the same government fee?
An FBI report is a federal document. The U.S. Department of State lists a separate $20 authentication fee per document in the checked instructions. Fingerprints and obtaining the report are additional stages. A private service price may include handling or shipping; confirm the actual scope rather than comparing only government charges.
Which costs should be confirmed before payment?
- Count documents and identify each issuing or certifying official.
- List government charges separately from optional provider fees.
- Confirm domestic versus international return shipping and translation requirements.
- Request current OrazAva service pricing on the relevant commercial page; no private package price is asserted here.
Related questions
Does the $10 fee include postage?
No. Florida requires an appropriate prepaid return envelope or airbill in addition to the fee.
Does Florida charge an expedited government fee?
Its FAQ says the office does not offer expedited services. Private priority handling must be distinguished from a government processing tier.
Is translation included in the state charge?
No. Translation is a separate service and its necessity and format depend on the recipient.
Official requirements & sources
Official sources and their check dates are listed below. The receiving authority determines the requirements for your exact use.
- Florida Department of State — AuthenticationsSources checked: 2026-10-24
- Florida Department of State — Accepted Types of DocumentsSources checked: 2026-10-24
- Florida Department of State — Apostille FAQSources checked: 2026-10-24
- U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication ServicesSources checked: 2026-10-24
OrazAva provides private document and administrative support. Government authorities issue apostilles. These guides are general information and do not provide legal advice.