FBI Background Check Apostille Service
We coordinate the federal apostille of your FBI Identity History Summary for international use. Before receiving it, we review the destination, freshness requirement and translation instructions.
Free initial review · Quote based on your document · Personal service
What to know before you begin
An FBI background check is a federal document. Its apostille comes from the U.S. Department of State—not the Secretary of State where you live. The FBI places the eligible official signature and watermark on the result; an apostille can then be requested when the receiving country requires one.
Do not notarize the original federal report or order a state apostille. Incorrect preparation may force you to obtain a new report.
A clear photo or PDF lets us identify the authority, format and prior steps.
Required documents and information
- FBI Identity History Summary with the eligible federal signature
- Destination country and receiving authority
- Deadline or consular appointment, if any
- Recipient's translation instructions
- Domestic or international return address
What determines the price
When applicable, the quote separates preparation, government fees, courier and translation.
Number of documents
Government and handling charges are calculated per document.
How the FBI check is obtained
Fingerprinting, the FBI or an approved channeler charge separately.
Urgency and delivery
Available submission method and courier service affect the quote.
Translation
Quoted separately by page count, language and required certification.
Expected process
Initial review
Send the PDF or a clear copy, destination country and deadline.
Federal apostille
We prepare and coordinate the file through the competent federal authority.
Return and translation
We return the intact set and coordinate translation when requested.
The State Department currently publishes different options based on travel date and states that processing begins when it receives the request. Those times can change. Your estimate will account for preparation, government processing, shipping and translation; do not plan solely around an appointment date.
Frequently asked questions
Final requirements are always controlled by the receiving authority.
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Send a copy before mailing originals
Include the destination country, issuing authority and deadline. The initial review is free.
Send a readable copy, destination, intended use and deadline. Do not include Social Security numbers or sensitive financial data.