Do you need to apostille your FBI background check?
Have you received your FBI background check and need to have it authenticated with an apostille? Are you planning to obtain dual citizenship or work in a foreign country?
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 for you to obtain 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!
An FBI background check must be issued within the past 90 days and it also must receive an apostille through the US Department of State in Washington, D.C. Some countries may request for your FBI background check to be issued within the past 30 days. An FBI background check can only be processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Because this document is a U.S. Federal document, it cannot be processed through any Secretary of State office nor can it be notarized by a state notary. Our office in Washington DC can apostille this document in four business days plus FedEx overnight return shipping at no additional cost.
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. Please contact us so we can email you the instructions, cost, and order forms. We will also include a recommended FBI channeler.
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!
