Understanding Apostilles: What They Are and When You Need One
If you’ve ever been told you need an apostille, you might have asked, “What is that—and how do I get one?” At DM Mobile Notary, we specialize in helping individuals and businesses across Florida (and beyond) obtain apostilles quickly and correctly. Whether you’re planning a destination wedding, applying for a study abroad program, or dealing with international legal paperwork, here’s what you need to know.
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is a type of authentication that verifies the legitimacy of a public document so it can be recognized in another country. It's used when a document from the U.S. needs to be presented in a country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Documents that may require an apostille include:
Birth, death, and marriage certificates
Transcripts and diplomas
Power of attorney forms
Adoption paperwork
Corporate documents
Legal affidavits
When Do You Need One?
You’ll likely need an apostille if you’re:
Getting married outside the U.S.
Sending transcripts to a foreign school or government
Working abroad and submitting background checks
Conducting business internationally
Handling cross-border estate or legal matters
We’re seeing a seasonal increase in requests for apostilles on school transcripts, especially for students heading abroad for summer programs or college. Destination weddings are also common this time of year, and many foreign countries require an apostilled single status affidavit or marriage certificate.
How DM Mobile Notary Can Help
Our apostille services start at $250 and include full handling of your documents—from notarization (if needed) to courier delivery and submission to the appropriate state or federal office.
✅ Based in Florida but can assist anyone in the U.S.
✅ Have couriers in multiple states for faster processing
✅ Offer Remote Online Notarization (RON) for documents requiring notarization before apostille
✅ Provide updates and transparent timelines throughout the process
Whether you’re local to the Tampa Bay area or across the country, we make the apostille process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach out to us at DM Mobile Notary to get your questions answered, start the process, or schedule a remote notarization. We’re here to make sure your documents are done right the first time—because international paperwork is no place for guesswork.
