Fast and Reliable FBI Apostille Services for Federal Documents in the USA!

Get Your FBI Background Check Ready for Use Abroad With Our Apostille Service

Standard

$175

10 business days

Not including shipping and fees charged by the State Department

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Rush

$225

10 business days

Not including shipping and fees charged by the State Department

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Same Day

$275

10 business days

Not including shipping and fees charged by the State Department

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Apostille for an FBI Background Check

Getting an FBI background check apostilled is essential when you need your federal criminal history record accepted abroad. Unlike state-issued documents, an FBI Identity History Summary follows a federal authentication process before it can be used internationally.

No matter what you require an FBI background check apostille for — be it relocating overseas or applying for a visa — EZ Apostille turns the paperwork into a straightforward, fully guided process. We handle the details so you don’t have to navigate them alone.

1. Online Submission

Upload your FBI report or any federal document for a free review

2. Send Us Your Documents

Most FBI reports can be accepted as a PDF. Our office will advise if you need to ship us your documents

3. Receive Your Apostille

We will return your apostilled documents via expedited FedEx, UPS, or DHL shipping services

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Professional Apostille Service for FBI Background Checks

When a foreign government asks for your U.S. criminal history, it usually wants an official FBI background check, also called the FBI Identity History Summary, with an apostille attached. Our FBI apostille services handle that federal authentication step once the report is ready.

You may need an apostilled FBI background check when:

moving abroad for work;
applying for residency or a visa;
marrying overseas;
teaching abroad;
completing an adoption or immigration file.

An apostille for an FBI background check is handled at the federal level. Because the report is issued by the FBI, a state office cannot apostille it; the certificate comes from the U.S. Department of State.

The FBI authenticates Identity History Summary results when they are issued by adding the required watermark and the signature of a division official. The Department of State can apostille a report carrying that authentication. A previously issued report cannot be sent back to the FBI for authentication, so if an older copy does not meet the requirements, a new report must be requested.

For destinations in the Hague Apostille Convention, the Department of State issues a federal apostille. For countries outside the Convention, it issues an authentication certificate instead, followed by any required embassy or consular legalization. We confirm which process applies before submitting your document.

FBI Background Check Apostille Processing Time

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The processing time for FBI background check apostille depends on the service level you choose and the U.S. Department of State’s current workload. We offer standard, rush, and same-day options, with estimated turnaround and pricing shown above.

For reference, the Department of State processes mailed requests within five weeks of receipt. Walk-in requests submitted at its Washington, D.C. office are processed within seven business days. Same-day processing is limited to approved life-or-death emergency appointments for travelers leaving the country within two weeks. Our expedited options use faster handling and, where available, in-person federal submission to shorten the overall turnaround. Actual Department of State processing remains subject to its current schedule.

For mailed requests, the Department’s processing period begins when the package reaches its Washington, D.C. office. Shipping to and from the government falls outside that window. Because federal processing times can vary, we provide a realistic estimated timeline and make the expected turnaround and FBI apostille cost clear before you place your order.

Which FBI Background Checks Can Be Apostilled?

We apostille the official FBI Identity History Summary — the federal criminal history report with the FBI watermark and a division official’s signature. A report obtained through an FBI-approved Channeler can also be used, provided it carries the required FBI authentication. FBI-approved Channelers may only submit requests for U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, so not every applicant can use this option. Send us the file, and we will confirm eligibility before you pay.

It is worth drawing one line clearly. A state or local police background check is not a federal document and follows a different authentication route. If you need an FBI criminal background check apostille, the document must be the federal FBI report.

Why Choose EZ Apostille for FBI Apostille Services?

Our team is based in Washington, D.C., giving clients nationwide the advantage of working with specialists located close to the federal office that handles FBI apostilles.

With more than a decade of experience in document authentication, we specialize in federal records, including FBI background checks. That focus means we are familiar with U.S. Department of State requirements and know what to check before a submission moves forward.

You also have access to personal support throughout the FBI background check apostille process. Our experts review your report, answer questions, and coordinate the request while keeping you informed at each stage.