Apostille Support

Service Description

Taking a document abroad? Stellar Signings can help determine what certification is required, review your document before submission, coordinate the apostille or authentication process and assist with notarization and other required steps. We assist with Florida Apostilles, Federal Authentication, Non-Hague Legalization, Notarization, Translation Support and International Document Services. WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE? An apostille is a certificate that verifies a document for use in a country participating in the Hague Apostille Convention. It confirms the authenticity of the signature or official authority connected to the document. Florida apostilles are issued by the Florida Department of State. Stellar Signings helps review, prepare, submit and coordinate the process. FLORIDA APOSTILLE SERVICES Standard: $125 first document, $75 each additional. Estimated turnaround: under 30 days. Expedited: $250 first document, $100 each additional. Estimated turnaround: under 7 days. Both include document review, government filing fees and FedEx 2-Day return shipping. International shipping is available. Processing times may vary. NON-HAGUE COUNTRIES Documents going to countries that do not accept Hague apostilles may require additional authentication and embassy or consulate legalization. We can coordinate document review, authentication, legalization, notarization, translation and international shipping. Pricing and turnaround depend on the document and destination country. FEDERAL DOCUMENTS FBI background checks and certain federal documents may require processing through the U.S. Department of State instead of the Florida Department of State. Send us your document first so we can determine the correct process. HOW IT WORKS 1. Send us a clear copy of your document. 2. Tell us the destination country. 3. We review the requirements. 4. We coordinate the appropriate submission process. 5. Your documents are returned by domestic or international delivery. NEED NOTARIZATION FIRST? We offer mobile notarization throughout Tampa Bay, in-office appointments and remote online notarization when appropriate. Translation assistance is also available when required. Not sure what you need? Send us your document and destination country. We’ll help you determine the correct next step.