# Florida Department of State — Authentications

Florida Department of State — Authentications is an apostille authority in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

The Florida Department of State issues apostilles for Florida public documents for use abroad. See the official page for what to send and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: Tallahassee, Florida, United States
- Website: [dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/other-services/apostille-notarial-certification/](<https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/other-services/apostille-notarial-certification/>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for Florida public documents
- Source note: Florida Department of State apostille page. Official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is Florida Department of State — Authentications?

Florida Department of State — Authentications is at Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

### How do I contact Florida Department of State — Authentications?

To contact Florida Department of State — Authentications, visit https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/other-services/apostille-notarial-certification/.

### Should I post my original document to Florida Department of State — Authentications?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/florida/tallahassee/florida-department-of-state-authentications>)
- [State and regional apostille offices in Tallahassee](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/florida/tallahassee/category/regional-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Tallahassee](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/florida/tallahassee/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Tallahassee](<https://apostilles.fyi/us/florida/tallahassee.md>)

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