FBI Background Check Apostille
in 10 Business Days — Guaranteed.
Flat $149. Hand-delivered to the U.S. Department of State. Money-back guarantee.
⚠️ Don’t get burned by fake “1-day” offers. We process your apostille correctly the first time — so your visa, job, or adoption stays on track.
3,263+
Apostilles Processed
$149
Expedited Service
10 days
Expedited Turnaround
100%
Hague Acceptance
I thought I’d miss my visa deadline, but Federal Apostille got my apostille back in 10 business days. Everything went smoothly from there.
– Federal Apostille Customer
What Is an FBI Background Check Apostille?
An FBI background check apostille is an official certification issued by the U.S. Department of State that makes your FBI Identity History Summary legally recognized for use abroad.
Most countries part of the Hague Convention require this certification before accepting your FBI report for a visa, overseas job, residency permit, or international adoption. Without it, your document is considered unverified and will be rejected regardless of what it says.
Because the FBI Identity History Summary is a federal document, only the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. has the authority to issue this certification. A state secretary of state cannot process it, if you send it there, it gets returned without action.
Who Needs an FBI Background Check Apostille?
If you’re planning to live, work, study, or adopt abroad, there’s a strong chance your destination country will ask for one. Here’s when it’s typically required:
Long-stay visas and residency applications: Retirement visas, digital nomad visas, and residency programs in countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Mexico all commonly require it.
Foreign employment: Employers and professional licensing bodies abroad frequently require an apostilled criminal background check before hiring.
International marriage registration: Civil authorities in many countries require a clean, apostilled background check as part of the registration process.
University enrollment abroad: Some international universities and study programs require it for admission.
International adoption: An apostilled FBI criminal background check is required in most cross-border adoption cases.
Every Rejected Apostille Could Cost You Months.
Most FBI background checks are only valid for three months. If your apostille gets rejected for the wrong form, missing detail, or incorrect payment, you don’t just resubmit. You start over. New background check. New fees. New wait.
Meanwhile, your deadlines don’t move.
Visa appointments get missed. Job offers expire. Adoption cases stall.
A single avoidable mistake doesn’t just waste time, it can cost you real opportunities at the worst possible moment.
That’s exactly why accuracy on the first submission matters more than anything else.
Mail-In vs. Our Expedited FBI Background Check Apostille Service.
Both options go through the same authority, the U.S. Department of State. The difference is how long it takes, how much risk you carry, and how much of your time gets spent managing it.
| Factor | Mail-In (DIY) | Our Expedited Service |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Timeline | ~5–6 weeks (can extend with backlogs or errors) | ~10 business days on average |
| Risk of Rejection | Higher — form/payment mistakes, missing details | Lower — expert review and compliant packaging |
| Status Visibility | Limited once mailed | Proactive monitoring + scan on issuance |
| Scan Included | No | Yes — sent immediately on issuance |
| Error Recovery | You restart and resubmit (weeks lost) | We handle issues proactively |
| Best For | Very flexible timelines, no deadline pressure | Visas, relocation, employment — any deadline |
How Our FBI Background Check Apostille Service Works.
We don’t just forward your documents. We manage the entire process, from document review to hand delivery to same-day scanning, so nothing falls through the cracks.
We Review Your Document for Accuracy
Before anything gets filed, we go through your FBI background check carefully. We verify the document is the correct format, check for any issues that could cause a rejection, and confirm everything is in order. This step alone prevents the most common and costly mistakes.
We Hand-Deliver to the U.S. Department of State.
We physically walk your document to the walk-in counter at the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. No mail. No third-party drop-offs. Direct submission with the correct paperwork, every time.
We Pick Up, Scan, and Ship the Same Day
Once your apostille is issued, we collect it first thing in the morning. You receive a high-quality scan via email the same day. If you need the original shipped, we send it with full tracking, domestic or international.
Watch the full breakdown of how we guarantee 10-day apostilles.
How It Works
Get Your Apostille in 3 Simple Steps
No paperwork confusion. No government office visits. No waiting months. Just three straightforward steps, and we handle everything in between.
Make your payment
Pay securely online with our flat-rate pricing. All government fees and processing costs are included, no hidden charges or surprise fees later.
Upload Your FBI Background Check
After checkout, securely upload your FBI background Check or federal document through our Secure Portal. We’ll review it to ensure everything is correct before filing.
Receive your Apostille in 10 days
You will receive a high-quality scan via email in approximately 10 business days. If you need the original document returned, we ship it to your door with tracking included.
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TESTIMONIALS
What others are saying
“Clear communication”
“I needed my FBI background check apostilled for my Colombia visa. They delivered scans in 10 business days. Way faster than doing it myself. Clear communication the whole time.”
– Michael R. (Houston, TX)
“Huge relief”
“I was skeptical at first, but they delivered my FBI apostille exactly when promised — scans in 10 days, originals a week later. Huge relief.”
– Sofia L. (Miami, FL)
“Highly recommended”
“Flat-rate pricing gave me peace of mind. Other sites kept trying to upsell me, but here it was transparent from the start. Highly recommend.”
– David K (Los Angeles. CA)
Common Mistakes That Delay Your FBI Background Check and Apostille
Most delays are avoidable. These are the mistakes that cause rejected submissions and wasted weeks:
- Sending to the wrong authority: The FBI Identity History Summary is a federal document. State offices cannot apostille it. If you mail it to a state Secretary of State, it comes back untouched.
- Missing or incorrect destination country: The apostille must name the correct destination. A missing or wrong country creates processing issues.
- Wrong payment method or amount: Even small payment errors cause the entire submission to be returned.
- Assuming faster tiers exist: Outside of documented life-or-death emergencies, there is no legally faster option than the standard federal process. Anyone advertising same-day for routine orders is misleading you.
- Starting too late: Many consulates and embassies require a recently dated apostille. If your background check expires before the apostille is issued, you restart the whole process.
About Federal Apostille
At Federal Apostille, our mission is simple: make the apostille process fast, accurate, and stress-free. We know that when your visa, job, or adoption is on the line, there’s no room for delays, hidden fees, or gimmicks.
That’s why we built a service that does things the right way:
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about federal apostille services? You’re not alone. Whether you need an FBI background check apostille, a state-issued document certified, or you’re wondering about same-day apostille options, our FAQ covers the most common questions clients ask before starting their order. Here’s everything you need to know to feel confident your documents will be processed correctly and accepted abroad.
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Flat-rate $149. Scans included. Average 10 business days.
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