Order Your FBI Background Check Apostille Today!

1. Request Your FBI Background Check

Start by requesting your background check directly from the FBI or an FBI-approved Channeler. Channelers are private companies authorized by the FBI to process these requests and may offer faster results. You’ll need to provide fingerprints and complete the required forms.

2. Receive the FBI Background Check

Once processed, you’ll receive your background check either digitally or as a hard copy. If you receive it electronically, ensure it is a certified PDF directly from the FBI, as this is required for apostille processing.

3. Order your FBI background check apostille

Once your FBI background check is ready, you can initiate your apostille order with us. Simply upload the PDF file you received from the FBI during checkout or mail us the physical copy, and we'll handle the processing on your behalf.

4. Receive the Apostilled Document

Once completed, you’ll receive your FBI background check with the apostille affixed, ready for submission to the foreign agency.

Special Considerations:

Confirm Apostille Requirements: Verify the receiving country’s requirements to ensure the FBI background check meets their standards. Check if the background check must be issued within a specific time frame (e.g., within 3 or 6 months of submission), as some countries only accept recent documents. Additionally, determine if they require translations or legalization (if the country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention).

Translation (If Required): If the receiving country requires the document in their official language, we can provide a certified translation of the apostilled document. For special translation requirements (e.g., sworn translation from a certified translator), please feel free to reach out and we'd be happy to accommodate your requests.

International Shipping: If you'd like us to send the apostilled document to the foreign agency once it's completed, we offer international shipping for a flat rate of $85.

An apostille is a certification that verifies the authenticity of a document's signature, seal, and the official who issued it for use in a foreign country, as required by the Hague Convention. For FBI background checks, an apostille ensures that the document is recognized as legitimate by the receiving country.

You may need an apostille for your FBI background check if you are engaging in processes like immigrating, working, or studying abroad, as many countries require this document to issue visas or work permits. It is also commonly needed for marriage applications in foreign countries, foreign business transactions, or opening financial accounts abroad. Additionally, international adoptions often require an apostilled background check to meet legal standards. The apostille ensures the document is legally recognized by the receiving country without the need for further authentication, streamlining your international dealings.

Here are the prices based on how quickly you need it completed:

Standard Service (estimated processing time of 6 weeks): $195 for the first report; $75 each additional report.

Expedited Service (estimated processing time of 12-14 business days): $265 for the first report; $75 each additional report.

Free U.S. domestic express shipping

Add-on Services:

International Shipping: Flat rate of $85

Certified Translation: $50/page

No, we don’t directly process FBI background checks, but we can guide you through the steps to obtain one. You’ll need to request your background check from the FBI directly or through an FBI-approved Channeler, which facilitates the process and can often provide results faster. Once you have your background check, we can assist with obtaining an apostille.

Currently, it can take up to 6 weeks to complete. You can choose between our Standard (6 weeks processing) or Expedite Service (12-14 business days).

Yes, you can simply upload your PDF version of your report at checkout and we'll do the rest for you.

No, if you received a physical copy by mail you would need to mail them to us. After you checkout, we'll send you a shipping label (U.S. domestic only) for you to send your physical report.

Scanned copies of your physical report will not be accepted.

Yes, we provide international shipping for a flat rate of $85, which you can select at checkout. We utilize trusted carriers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx, all of which include tracking for secure delivery.

Please note that shipping services are currently suspended to certain countries, including Russia and Belarus. For any specific inquiries regarding shipping destinations, feel free to contact us.

Validity depends on the receiving country or agency’s requirements. Some countries may require a recently issued apostille, so check with the intended destination.

In addition, check if the background check must be issued within a specific time frame (e.g., within 3 or 6 months of submission), as some countries only accept recent documents.

It depends if the receiving country requires documents in their official language. We provide professional certified translation services to meet this requirement. For special translation requirements, please reach out to us directly.

It’s possible to expedite the apostille process for your FBI background check, potentially completing it in just a few days, but there are a few important considerations. The FBI background check is a federal document, and the apostille is typically issued by the U.S. Department of State, which is the most reliable and accurate method for authenticating federal documents. However, their processing time can be lengthy. To speed things up, we can notarize a copy of your FBI background check and obtain an apostille in just a few days.

That said, not all receiving countries will accept an apostille on a notarized copy of an FBI background check, as it may need to be issued by the U.S. Department of State for full acceptance. It is the customer’s responsibility to verify with the foreign agency or consulate whether they will accept this option before proceeding. Please be aware that if the receiving country rejects the apostille for any reason, we are not responsible for any delays or additional costs incurred.

We highly recommend reaching out to the foreign agency directly to confirm their specific requirements.