Do you need an apostille on your FBI background check?
Most countries will accept an FBI background check issued within the past three months. If your background check is older than three months, please contact us for instructions on how to order a new copy. Please note that FBI background checks can only be processed through our Washington DC apostille office. This document is a U.S. Federal document and cannot be notarized or processed through a Secretary of State office.
Have you already received your FBI background check? Have you received a digital copy or a hard copy? If you haven’t started the process of obtaining your background check, we recommend that you contact an approved FBI channeler.
FBI Channelers can issue a digital copy of your background check in a PDF Format and a hard copy. The digital copy can be e-mailed to you while the hard copy will be physically mailed to your address. If you are in a foreign country, be sure to request a digital copy to save time and money.
Once you receive the digital copy in a PDF format, go ahead and e-mail it to WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com with our completed Washington DC Apostille order forms.
If you decide to mail in your FBI background check, the address will be listed on the top right hand side of the order forms.
Processing time: 4 business days (US Department of State)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-810-4054
Email: WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com
Our order forms are currently being updated. Please email or call us for the most up to date information.
Download our order forms:
Washington DC Apostille Order Form (PDF Format)
Washington DC Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF Format)
We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State of U.S. Federal Fees (PDF Format)
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees (PDF Format)
State Jurisdiction Forms (PDF Format)
Translation Request Form (PDF Format)
As of March 2019, the current processing time is four business days. This is the fastest processing time available. No service company can process faster than four business days.
Documents received at our Washington D.C. apostille office by 2pm are submitted the following business morning to the US Department of State. Once complete, the documents are then shipped by FedEx priority overnight. Our fees are all inclusive including the FedEx overnight return shipping. If you require international shipping, please contact us for a quote.
Here are a few commonly asked questions….
Question: Who should I contact to obtain an FBI background check?
Answer: Please call us for a list of recommend FBI channelers. Our office is open from 8am to 7pm Monday-Saturday. Live chat is also available during these hours. Prefer to email? WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com
Question: My FBI background check is older than three months, is that going to be a problem?
Answer: Yes, most countries will only accept a background check issued within the past three months. Please double check with the country requesting your documents for specific instructions.
Question: Will I also need a State issued background check?
Answer: Some countries may request a State issued background check in addition to your FBI background check. We have provided more information here: State Background Check Apostille
Question: What is the current processing time?
Answer: The current processing time is four business days plus FedEx overnight return shipping. We are the fastest service provider in Washington, D.C.
Question: Can you process a digital FBI background check in a PDF format?
Answer: Yes, we can. Please email your FBI background check to WashingtonDC@internationalapostille.com with our completed order forms. Be sure to include a password if one is required to open your PDF file.
Obtaining an apostille on your documents can be complicated and time consuming. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!
Click to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.
