Serving Tallahassee, FL by mail
Federal Apostille Services in Tallahassee, FL
How Tallahassee residents get federal documents apostilled — and where Florida state documents go instead.
Last reviewed October 25, 2026
Quick answer
There’s no apostille counter for federal documents in Tallahassee — only one office in the country issues them, the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that for Tallahassee clients by mail. Florida state documents go to the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
Key takeaways
- Federal documents from Tallahassee are apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — there is no local federal apostille office.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 business days).
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- County
- Leon County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- State apostille office
- Florida Department of State
- Our nearest office
- Miami, West Palm Beach
How it works from Tallahassee
We don’t have an office in Tallahassee — and you don’t need one. Tallahassee clients send documents by mail, and our nearest offices are Miami and West Palm Beach, open by appointment for FBI background checks and document drop-off.
Order online
Tell us the document and destination. No payment until we confirm route and price.
Mail us the document
Ship it by USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL. We review it against authentication requirements before submission.
We process in Washington, D.C.
We hand-deliver it to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications, and handle embassy legalization for non-Hague countries.
You receive it
Returned by tracked courier.
Tallahassee and Florida documents
Tallahassee is in Leon County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Federal court records from there are authenticated federally; Florida birth, marriage and state-court records, and anything notarized in Florida, go to the Florida Department of State. See our Florida guide for the full breakdown.
Official sources: Florida Department of State — Apostilles & Authentications · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
Documents for Tallahassee residents
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Where are Florida state documents apostilled?
Florida-issued documents — birth, marriage and death certificates, state court records, and anything notarized in Florida — are apostilled by the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Section, not by the U.S. Department of State. We don’t provide state-level apostilles, so request it directly from the office below. If a Florida document is going to a non-Hague country, we handle the full chain — Florida, U.S. Department of State and embassy — for $599.
| Office | Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Section |
|---|---|
| In person | 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Most walk-in requests completed while you wait; check or money order only |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 6800, Tallahassee, FL 32314 |
| Phone | 850-245-6053 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| State fee per apostille | $10 ($20 for Clerk of Court documents) |
| Processing time (published) | In order received; no expedited service |
Source: Florida Department of State — official apostille page (checked October 2026). Fees, hours and appointment rules change — confirm with the office before you send anything.
How long does a federal apostille take from Tallahassee?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in ($399 non-Hague) |
What does a federal apostille cost in Tallahassee?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
Tallahassee — FAQ
Is there a federal apostille office in Tallahassee?
No. Federal documents are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Tallahassee clients by mail.
Do you have an office in Tallahassee?
No — Tallahassee is served by mail. Our nearest offices are Miami and West Palm Beach, open by appointment for FBI background checks and document drop-off.
Where are Florida state documents apostilled?
By the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
Which federal court covers Tallahassee?
Tallahassee is in Leon County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
How much does a federal apostille cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries (10–12 business days) and $399 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization (15–17 business days), government fees included.
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.