FBI Background Check Apostille

March 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Do you need to apostille your FBI background check?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your documents.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and to provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Below are the most common reasons why another country would request an apostille on your FBI criminal background check:

  • Traveling / VISA
  • Retiring in Foreign Country
  • Dual Citizenship (Example: Italy / Spain)
  • Marriage/ Wedding
  • Teaching
  • Adoption
  • Studying Abroad
  • Inheritance
  • Purchasing Property
  • and more!

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  We can provide you a recommend list of FBI channelers when you contact our office and speak to one of our agents. You can also utilize the live chat feature during regular business hours.

If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly. For example, if you are not a U.S. Citizen, you will nee to contact the FBI directly.  But, we do recommend that you contact the FBI Channeler first.

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and payment.  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms (see below).  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

Our order forms are currently being updated. Please email or call us for the most up to date information.

Download our order forms:
Washington, D.C. Apostille Order Form  (PDF File)
Washington, D.C. Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form  (PDF File)

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and US Federal Government Fees  (PDF File)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees  (PDF File)
State Jurisdictions Forms  (PDF File)
Translation Request Form  (PDF File)

Below is an example of an FBI Background Check in a digital format (PDF Copy):

Below is an example of an FBI Background Check printed on tamper resistant paper.  If you try to make a copy of this document, it will read VOID or COPY.  Please be sure to mail in this document with our order forms to our Washington DC office.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated and time-consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

 

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FBI Background Check for South Korea

June 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Do you need to apostille your FBI criminal background check for South Korea?

Are you planning to teach in South Korea?  Have you been asked to apostille your FBI background check?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your FBI Criminal Background Check.  We can apostille FBI background checks issued within the past 90 days through the US Department of State in Washington D.C.

If your background check is older than 90 days,  you will need to obtain a new one.

The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  Please contact us for a list of recommended FBI Channelers. If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.  More information here: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order forms.  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms.  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

An FBI background check cannot be notarized nor processed through any Secretary of State offices.  The only office able to apostille this document is the US Department of State in Washington DC.  Our staff in Washington DC will hand deliver and pick up your documents through the US Department of State in four business days.  We also provide FedEx overnight return shipping at no additional cost.  For example, if we receive your FBI background check on Monday before 2pm, it will be completed on Friday and shipped out by FedEx priority overnight.  This is the absolute fastest service in Washington D.C.

Obtaining an apostilles on your FBI background check can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@washingtondcapostille.com

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Background Check Apostille

July 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Our Washington DC office can apostille background checks issued from the FBI, State of Maryland, and the District of Colombia (Washington DC).

In addition to an FBI background check apostille, some countries may ask for you to produce a background check from the last State you resided in.  For example, if your last place of residence was New York City,  you may be asked to provide a background check from the State of New York in addition to an FBI background check.

Note: Most countries will only require a background check from the FBI issued within the past three months.

It’s important to note that we cannot recommend what type of background check you will need.  We can only assist you in processing your background check through the State or US Department of State.

Our office in Washington DC can certify and legalize background checks for Countries who are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention.  For example: China, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, etc…

Background checks can be issued by the Police, County, Sheriff, State (Example: New York), and FBI.  If you choose to obtain your background check from the Police or Sheriff’s Station, you will need to have the document signed and notarized.  A traveling notary will need to travel to the Station and have the officer’s signature signed and notarized.  If you obtain your background check from the County Clerk, Superior Court, or the State, this document does not require notarization unless it’s provided to you already notarized.  FBI background checks are not notarized as they are considered US Federal documents. FBI background check are processed through our Washington DC apostille office.

If you are unsure of who should issue your background check, 95% of background checks we apostille are issued from the FBI. We recommend that you ask the people requesting your documents who should issue the background check.

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

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FBI Background Check Apostille Washington DC

January 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Do you need a FBI Background Check Apostille?

Every month, our Washington DC apostille service processes hundreds of FBI background checks through the U.S. Department of State.  Over 110 apostille member countries have joined the convention making a background check a very important document to apostille.

If you are planning to move, continue your education, get married, obtain dual-citizenship, etc.. you will be asked to obtain an apostille on your FBI criminal background check.  In order to obtain your background check, you will need to contact an approved FBI channeler.  An approved Channeler will help expedite the background check process saving you time and money.

Once you obtain your background check by mail or email, the next step is to send in your document to our DC office. If you obtain your background check by regular mail (Hard copy), you can mail in this original document to our DC office.  Pleas note that hard copy FBI background checks are typically printed on tamper-resistant paper.  If you try to make a copy, you will see “VOID” or “COPY”.  Be sure to mail in the original you received in the mail to avoid any delays.

If you received your FBI background check by email, you can email us the PDF copy including our order form and credit card authorization form. Our email address is: support@WashingtonDCapostille.com.  You can also download the forms from our website or you can call us and we will email you the forms and instructions.

What makes our service unique is that our Washington, D.C. office is minutes way from the U.S. Department of State office of authentications.  This Department is responsible for affixing the apostille to FBI background checks.

Here is a list of common questions:

  1. Q. How fast can you apostille my FBI background check?
    A. In four business days.
  2. Q. What is the cost for the apostille?
    A. Visit our rates web page for more information.
  3. Q. Do you provide return shipping?
    A. Yes, we provide FedEx overnight return shipping at no additional cost.

We recommend that you contact our Washington DC apostille office for answer to your questions.  Our DC office is open Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm.  1-202-779-9611

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Apostille Background Check

December 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment

FBI ApostilleDo you need an apostille on your FBI Background Check?

At International Apostille Services, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille.  Whether you’re moving, starting a new job, getting married, adopting, or planning to continue your education in another country, we can help!

If you currently have your FBI background check, you can mail in your document to our Washington, D.C. office for processing.  If you don’t we recommend that you contact an FBI channeler for assistance.

A background check issued by the FBI is valid for three months from the date of issue.  We recommend that you mail in your document asap.  The current processing time with the U.S. Department of State is four business days.  We also provide FedEx return shipping at no additional cost.

If you are outside the country, we recommend that you obtain your background check in a digital format.  The FBI channeler can send you a PDF of your background check which in turn you can forward to us.  Be sure to include our Washington DC order form and credit card authorization form in order to avoid any delays.

This video will explain the step-by-step instructions…

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the FBI Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you.

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Apostille FBI Criminal Record Check

November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment

FBI Background Check ApostilleDo you need an apostille on your FBI Criminal Record Check?

The first step is to contact an FBI channeler who will expedite the process of obtaining your FBI background check.  Most FBI channelers can obtain your background check in 24-48 hours – depending on how fast you can complete their paperwork and submit your fingerpints.  Some FBI channelers are also able to email you your FBI background check.  This is especially helpful if you are outside the country.

The U.S. Department of State will accept both digital and hard-copy FBI background checks.  Our office in Washington, D.C. can only help you with the apostille process.  In order to obtain the background check, you will need to contact an FBI channeler.  The processing time to obtain an apostille is four business days and we do provide FedEx 1-2 day return shipping at no additional cost.

You can either mail your FBI background check to us at:
International Apostille Services, Inc.
Attn: Richard M. Johnston
700 12th St., NW Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20005

or you can email us your FBI background check:
support@washingtonDCapostille.com

We have created a short video to help explain how to obtain an FBI Criminal background check from an FBI Channeler and the steps you will need to take in order to mail-in your background check to our Washington, D.C. office for processing.

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FBI Apostille – Criminal Background Check

September 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

FBI Apostille VideoGetting an Apostille on your FBI background check is easy!

Whether you are moving, starting a new job, getting married, adopting, obtaining dual-citizenship, or continuing your education in another country, we can help!  At International Apostille Services, Inc., we will process your FBI background check through the US Department of State in four business days.  Plus, we provide free FedEx 1-2 day return shipping.

The first step is to contact an FBI channeler to help expedite the background check process. The FBI channeler will provide you step-by step instructions including sending you a fingerprint card. You can request the channeler to either mail you a hard copy or a digital copy of your background check.

The second step is to mail in your background check to our Washington D.C. office for processing. The turn around time is four business days and we do provide FedEx 1-2 day return shipping.  It’s that simple!

If you have more than one FBI background check, be sure to send them in together to get a discount off of the additional one. You can find a list of FBI approved channelers here: http://www.apostillefbi.com/fbi-apostille-approved-channelers/

Watch the following FBI apostille video for simple instructions…

 

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FBI Background Check Apostille

October 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Do you need an Apostille for your FBI Background Check?

The U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications authenticates documents issued by the FBI for use in a country who is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.  As of this article, there are 105 countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

We provide fast 1-3 business day service which includes hand-delivering your document to the US Department of State and picking up your document once complete.  We also provide UPS overnight shipping for next business morning delivery to your home or office (excluding: Saturday, Sunday, Major Holidays, & International Shipping).

When submitting your fingerprints to the FBI, you’ll also need to request authentication of your background check results.  This letter is generally signed by a Section Chief, Biometric Services Section of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).

Here is what you need to say to the FBI… “I need the FBI seal and signature of a division official on my background check so I can get it authenticated (apostilled).”

Here is a sample of the authentication letter you’ll receive from the FBI:

FBI Apostille Example

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will authenticate U.S. Department of Justice Order 556-73 fingerprint search results for international requests by placing the FBI seal and the signature of a division official on the results if requested at the time of submission.

Documents prepared in this way may then be sent to our office so we can obtain the Apostille for the US Department of State in Washington, D.C.   If you haven’t already began the process of submitting your fingerprints, you’ll need to first contact an FBI Approved Channeler for instructions.

We recommend:

Accurate Biometrics
www.accuratebiometrics.com
(773) 685-5699

National Background Check, Inc.
www.nationalbackgroundcheck.com
(877) 932-2435

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