FBI Background Check Apostille — Handled Start to Finish

An FBI background check is a federal document, so no state can apostille it. It goes to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. You email us the PDF — there’s nothing to mail and no original to lose. We print it, hand-carry it in, and FedEx the finished apostille back to you. About 15 days at the Department of State. $199 flat.

Nothing to mail — you email us the report as a PDF
Hand-carried to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC
Facilitating apostilles for all 50 states
Expedited and rush services are available
Local pick-up and delivery of documents
Local mobile notary services to your door

State or Federal? Here’s the Part That Trips Everybody Up

If your document was issued by a state — a birth certificate, a marriage license, a diploma — it goes to that state’s Secretary of State. Idaho documents go to Idaho. California documents go to California.

An FBI background check isn’t a state document. It’s federal. It goes to one place: the U.S. Department of State, Office of Authentications, in Washington, DC.

That’s why mailing your FBI report to a state office gets it sent back. It was never the right address.

We handle every step of the federal apostille — from getting your report in front of the U.S. Department of State to getting the apostilled copy back in your hands — so you avoid errors, extra fees, and weeks of delay.

Service	Price (USD)
FBI Background Apostille	$199
Additional Document (same order)	+$95
Document Translation (first page)	$60
Document Translation – additional page (same document)	$60
2‑Day FedEx Shipping (optional)	$29
Overnight FedEx Shipping (optional)	$69
Expedited Service	Call for pricing
Local Pick‑Up & Delivery	Free

Out of the local area? No problem! Click on the “Get Started Here” button and we will follow-up with phone call to arrange for your unique situation. We service individuals from all around the USA.

How Long It Takes

Most people mail their FBI report to Washington and wait. Four to six weeks at the Department of State is normal. Longer if something’s filled out wrong and it comes back.

We run about 15 days there.

The difference isn’t a trick. You email us the report as a PDF, so nothing sits in a mail queue on the way in. Our courier prints it in Washington, checks it before it goes so it doesn’t bounce, and hand-carries it to the Department of State.

The only thing that ships is the finished apostille coming back to you. FedEx 2-Day is $29, overnight is $69.

If you’re up against a visa deadline, that gap is the whole ballgame.

How Our Process Works

Click the “Get Started Here” button and we’ll review your request and send you a quote for services.

Documents like an FBI Background Check going through the apostille process must meet a very specific set of criteria. Miss one step and you’re set back weeks, if not months. We keep your documents moving and minimize the rejection rate that causes those delays.

Expedited services are available when time is of the essence.

FBI Background Check Translations are available upon request.

Our team is made up of highly trained fingerprinting experts. Their extensive training ensures accuracy, efficiency, and a seamless experience, so you can trust that your fingerprinting is handled with the utmost precision and care.

Mobile Convenience

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Apostille Process

The Apostille Process can be confusing and bureaucratic! We have experience with processing all types of legal and personal documents to receive an authentication.

Common Questions

Can a state apostille my FBI background check?

No. It's a federal document. Only the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC can authenticate it. A state Secretary of State will send it back.

Do I have to mail you anything?

No. Email us your FBI report as a PDF. Our courier prints it in Washington and hand-carries it to the Department of State. The only thing that ships is the finished apostille coming back to you, by FedEx with tracking. You never put an original in the mail.

How long does an FBI background check apostille take?

About 15 days at the Department of State through us, plus the FedEx trip back to you. Nothing ships on the way in. Doing it yourself by mail usually runs four to six weeks at the Department of State alone, sometimes longer if anything needs correcting.

Does my FBI background check need to be notarized first?

No. The FBI report comes with its own official signature, and that's what the Department of State authenticates. Notarizing it doesn't help and can slow things down.

What is an FBI Identity History Summary?

It's the official name for what most people call an FBI background check. Same document. If a consulate or employer asks for an Identity History Summary, that's what they mean.

How much does an FBI apostille cost?

$199 for the apostille, flat. Shipping back to you is $29 for FedEx 2-Day or $69 for overnight. International shipping is quoted separately.

Can you do this if I don't live in Idaho?

Yes. This is a federal document going to Washington, DC, so where you live doesn't change anything. We work with clients in all 50 states.