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An Apostille is a
certification provided under the Hague convention of 1961 for authenticating
documents for use in foreign countries.
An Exemplified
certification covers those countries who did not sign the Hague Treaty.
The sole function of the Apostille or
Exemplified certificate is to certify the authenticity of the signature of the
document. In Florida, the Apostille or Exemplified certificate contains the
original signature of the State Registrar and the Secretary of State.
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Special Note: The implementation of the Electronic
Registration Systems in the state of Florida
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now allows you to obtain your event certificates at your local
county vital statistics office or any county office in the state.
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You
can have a Florida vital record certification of birth, death, marriage or
divorce certified as an Apostille or Exemplified by the Florida
Department of State, by following these steps:
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Complete the application
below for the vital record needed.
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This is the only
application for certifications to be processed as Apostille or Exemplified.
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Please provide as much information as is known to you.
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NOTE:
It is important that you read the front and back of the application before
completing. |
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Include correct payment
(calculated from application) by check or money order made out to Vital
Statistics;
If a Birth certification or
Death with Cause of Death, include a copy of a valid current
PICTURE ID
(Driver's License, State Identification Card, Passport, and/or
Military Identification Card);
Mail completed & signed
application, payment and ID (if ordering from the state office) to:
Bureau of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, Florida 32231-0042
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The certification you receive from our office
will not yet be an Apostille or Exemplified.
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You will need to forward the
certificate to the Florida Department of State, clearly stating that it is for
certification as Apostille or Exemplified and what country it is for. The fee
to the Department of State is $10 per certificate. |
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The
address for mailing to the DOS is:
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Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Certification,
P.O. Box
6800,
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6800;
telephone
(850) 245-6945.
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If wanting walk in service or using a courier delivery
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Department of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille
Certification,
Clifton Building,
2661 Executive Center Circle,
Tallahassee, FL
32301.
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Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your
e-mail
address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic
mail to
this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
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We urge you visit their website at
www.dos.state.fl.us/
for information you will need regarding their requirements, processing time,
fees, etc.
For
additional assistance you may call (904) 359-6900 ext. 9000, or e-mail us at:
VitalStats@doh.state.fl.us
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