My Florida Apostille
Serving Tampa
My Florida Apostille
Serving Tampa
Diplomas and transcripts from Florida high schools, colleges, and universities can be apostilled — but they require notarization first. Unlike vital records (which come pre-certified with an embossed seal), diplomas don't have an inherent state-recognized seal that FL DOS can authenticate. The standard process: (1) the document gets notarized — either by the school's registrar (preferred) or by a Florida notary attesting to the signature, (2) FL DOS authenticates the notary's commission and issues the apostille.
Tampa customers work with diplomas and transcripts from a wide range of Florida institutions: University of South Florida (USF), University of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College, plus statewide schools like University of Florida (UF), Florida State University (FSU), University of Miami, University of South Florida (USF), University of Central Florida (UCF), Florida International University (FIU), Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), and Florida high schools and community colleges. We're familiar with the registrar notarization process at the major Florida schools.
For sealed official transcripts, the recommended workflow is: request the official transcript from the school (sealed envelope, sent directly to you), then have it notarized — either at the school's registrar office (most large Florida universities offer notarization for an extra fee) or with us. The transcript stays sealed throughout the apostille process. Foreign universities and credential evaluators (like WES) prefer transcripts that arrive still-sealed.
Payment is collected online when you place the order — credit card or ACH. Drop-off at our West Palm Beach office is also available at the same $190 price if you can travel. If you need both a diploma and a transcript apostilled, bundle pricing applies — $300 for 2 documents, $130 each for 3+.
Every week we help dozens of Hillsborough County residents authenticate their documents for use abroad. These are the most common reasons diploma apostille services are requested.
International schools in the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, and Europe require apostilled diplomas and teaching credentials. Tampa teachers heading to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Korea, China, and Japan use us routinely.
Graduate programs in Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, and elsewhere request apostilled undergraduate diplomas and transcripts as part of the admission file.
Doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, accountants, and architects need apostilled diplomas and transcripts to qualify for foreign professional licenses.
International credential evaluators (WES, ECE, Josef Silny) accept apostilled diplomas for evaluation in support of immigration, employment, or further education.
Many foreign work visa applications — especially in regulated industries — require apostilled proof of educational credentials in addition to the FDLE background check.
Foreign consulates in Miami and elsewhere request apostilled academic credentials for visa interviews and credentialing in their home country.
Both options end the same way — your apostilled documents back in your hands in 5–7 business days, filed in person at the Florida Department of State. All that changes is how your documents reach us.
Drop your documents at our Tampa office — 2202 N Westshore Blvd, Ste 2275E, Tampa, FL 33614 — right here in Tampa. By appointment, 9 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week. We review everything on the spot before it gets filed.
Order online and we email you a pre-paid FedEx QR code instantly. Drop your envelope at any FedEx in Tampa — no printer, no envelope, no appointment needed.
The same procedure for every Tampa apostille — whichever option you choose.
Choose drop-off, Pay $190 per document up front (online) or at the appointment.
Hand them to us at your appointment, or drop your FedEx envelope. Same destination either way.
Our Tallahassee back-office team walks your documents in person to the Florida Department of State counter.
We return the finished apostille the same way you sent it. 5–7 business days, every order.
Tampa is home to roughly 398,000 residents. With Tampa International Airport and major arteries like the Riverwalk, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge view, the Port of Tampa, Bayshore Boulevard, I-275, I-4, I-75 all within reach, the city is part of one of Florida's most internationally connected regions — which is why so many residents need documents authenticated for use abroad.
We serve clients throughout Tampa's neighborhoods including Hyde Park, Davis Islands, Channelside, Ybor City, SoHo, Westshore, New Tampa, and Seminole Heights, as well as nearby municipalities such as St. Petersburg, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, Riverview, and Plant City.
For Tampa residents, the most convenient option depends on where you are: Order online — we email you a FedEx QR code. Whichever you pick, every document gets walked in person to the Florida Department of State by our Tallahassee back-office team — same 5–7 business day turnaround.
Order online — we email you a FedEx QR code. Same 5–7 business day turnaround. Same in-person filing at the Florida Department of State.
Hear directly from people who used My Florida Apostille for citizenship applications, visa documents, and international transactions.
If your document was issued by the State of Florida — or notarized by a Florida notary — we can apostille it. It doesn't matter where you live. Ship to our Tallahassee office from anywhere in the country.
Living in Florida and need a Florida document apostilled? Skip the drive and the mail-in wait. Ship to us via FedEx with our pre-paid label and we'll have it back to you in 5–7 business days.
Need a Florida-issued document apostilled but you live in another state? Same service. Ship from anywhere in the U.S. to our Tallahassee office. Return shipment goes to any U.S. address you specify at checkout — we don't ship internationally.
There are exactly four ways to apostille a Florida document. Three of them cost you significantly more time, money, or both. Ours gives you two convenient paths to the same result.
| DIY by Mail to FL DOS |
Drive to Tallahassee |
Other Apostille Services |
My Florida Apostille | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total turnaround | 5–7 weeks | Same day (after the drive) | 6–10 business days | 5–7 business days |
| You complete the application | Yes — get it wrong, get rejected | Yes — completed at the counter | Sometimes | No — we complete it |
| In-person filing | No — mailed in | Yes — by you | Varies by provider | Yes — by us |
| Shipping included | No | N/A | Often extra | FedEx or in-person — your choice |
| State fee included | $10 you pay separately | $10 you pay separately | Sometimes | Yes |
| Rejection protection | ~10–15% reject rate | Some at counter | Varies | Pre-submission review |
| Total cost (1 document) | $10–$25 + 5–7 weeks of waiting | $10 + gas + a full day of driving | $199–$299 + shipping often extra | $190 FedEx + state fee included |
| What you do | Write a check, mail, wait, hope | Drive 8+ hours round trip | Fill out forms, mail to them | Order online, or drop off by appointment |
No hourly rates, no hidden charges, no surprise add-ons. State fee, application form, and shipping included.
Prefer to hand your documents to a person? Drop-off appointments in West Palm Beach and Tampa are the same price — no surcharge, 9 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week.
Need 10+ documents? Call (850) 900-3443 for volume pricing.
Five to seven business days. State fee and shipping included. Application form completed for you. Real Florida specialists on the phone if anything comes up. Order online from anywhere, or drop off by appointment in West Palm Beach or Tampa.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
My Florida Apostille ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use myfloridaapostille.com or our apostille service, how we use it, and what choices you have.
When you place an order, we collect: your name, email address, phone number, return shipping address, the type and number of documents you're ordering, the destination country, and any notes you include with your order. We also receive payment information indirectly through Stripe, our payment processor — we never see or store your full card number.
When you visit our website, we collect standard analytics data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is used to improve the site and is not tied to your personal identity.
We share your information only with the third-party service providers necessary to fulfill your order:
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your data with marketers or advertisers.
You ship physical documents to our office for processing. We treat your original documents as confidential and store them securely until they are filed with the Florida Department of State. We do not retain copies of your documents after the apostille is returned to you.
We retain order records (name, email, order details) for seven years to comply with tax and business record requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing orders@myfloridaapostille.com, subject to our legal retention obligations.
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You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at orders@myfloridaapostille.com or (850) 900-3443.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
For privacy questions, contact: orders@myfloridaapostille.com
Last updated: May 12, 2026
By using myfloridaapostille.com or our apostille service, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before placing an order.
My Florida Apostille is an independent document service that facilitates apostille processing through the Florida Department of State on behalf of customers. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Florida Department of State, the U.S. Department of State, or any government agency. We are a private business providing convenience services.
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Our standard turnaround is five to seven business days from the moment we receive your documents at our office. This timeline depends on third-party factors outside our control, including FedEx transit times and the Florida Department of State's processing schedule. We are not liable for delays caused by carriers, state offices, weather, holidays, or other circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
If the Florida Department of State rejects your document, we will contact you within one business day to discuss options. Some rejections can be resolved same-day at the counter; others require new documents from the issuing agency. Rejections do not entitle you to a refund of the state filing fee or our service fee, because both the fee and the labor have been performed.
Documents shipped via FedEx are insured up to $100 by default. For irreplaceable documents, you may purchase additional FedEx Declared Value coverage at the time of drop-off. We are not liable for loss or damage during transit beyond FedEx's published insurance coverage.
Payment is due at the time of order placement and is processed by Stripe. Refunds are governed by our separate Refund Policy.
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To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total liability for any claim related to our services is limited to the amount you paid us for the order in question. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost opportunities, missed deadlines, or visa application denials.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Leon County, Florida.
We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
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Last updated: May 12, 2026
We want every customer to be satisfied. Because our service involves third-party fees and irreversible work performed on your behalf, refunds depend on when you cancel.
To request a refund, contact us by:
Include your order number (from your confirmation email) and a brief explanation. We will respond within one business day.
Approved refunds are processed within 5–10 business days to the original payment method. Your bank or card issuer may take additional time to display the refund.
If your documents are damaged or lost in transit by FedEx, FedEx insurance applies (default $100, or up to the Declared Value coverage you purchased). We will work with you to file a FedEx claim. Our service fee is non-refundable in these cases because the loss occurred outside our control.
If you have questions about our refund policy before placing an order, please contact us — we'd rather answer questions upfront than handle refunds later.
