International
Apostille for Your FBI Background Check
Most countries won't accept a U.S. background check unless it carries an apostille, an official certification that the document is authentic. FBI reports are federal documents, so they're apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. We prepare and submit your request so you don't have to figure out the process alone.
$150U.S. Dept. of State processing is 5+ weeks
Who needs this
- Work visas and residency permits
- Teaching English abroad
- Study abroad and international university applications
- Marriage abroad and international adoption
What to bring
- Your FBI Identity History Summary (or get your FBI check with us first)
- A valid, government-issued photo ID
- The name of the country where you'll use the document
How it works
- 1
Get your FBI background check with us, or bring your existing FBI report.
- 2
Book and pay for the apostille service.
- 3
We prepare and submit your request to the U.S. Department of State.
- 4
The Department of State processes it, typically in 5+ weeks.
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We let you know as soon as your apostilled document is ready.
Prices
FBI, apostille & background checks
FBI checks are submitted through Fulcrum Biometrics, an FBI-Approved Channeler.
FBI History Check
Visas · Immigration · International employment
$105.00
BookApostille Request
U.S. Dept. of State · 5+ weeks processing
$150.00
BookName Check Only (Tenant or Pre-employment)
SSN trace · Criminal · Sex offender · Eviction · Credit
$85.00
BookState Criminal Record (Personal Use)
For personal review, immigration or record correction
$85.00
BookCompliance Certificate Service
Name check · SSN · Criminal · Federal · Sex offender
$250.00
Book
“Book” lets you choose an office, day and time and pay online. Prefer to walk in? See each office's hours in the locations section. Walk-ins are welcome at all three offices.
Apostille: FAQs
How long does an apostille take?
The U.S. Department of State currently takes 5 weeks or more. Processing times are set by the Department of State, not by us, so start as early as you can.
Does my country accept apostilles?
Apostilles are accepted by countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Others may need a different authentication process, so call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
Can you apostille a Florida (FDLE) record?
Florida documents are authenticated by the Florida Department of State, not the U.S. Department of State. Call us to discuss your document.
Ready to get fingerprinted?
Book online, call us, or just walk in. Most visits take about 10 minutes.