FBI Apostille Washington DC

March 17, 2019 by

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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Single Status Apostille

February 9, 2019 by

Do you need to apostille a Single Status?

Are you planning to get married in another country and have been told to apostille a document that states you are currently not married?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your single status affidavit.  We can apostille single status affidavits issued from all 50 States (County Clerk offices), the District of Columbia (Washington DC), and US Embassy and Consulate offices throughout the world.

If you are planning to get married in another country who is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you will be asked to apostille a document called a Single Status.

This document may also be referred to as:

  • No Record of Marriage
  • Certificate of Freedom to Marry
  • Certificate of No Impediment for Marriage
  • Certificate of No Record – Marriage
  • Affidavit of Single Status
  • Affidavit of Marriageability
  • Certificate of No Public Record

Here is an example of a single status affidavit:

The first step is to contact the local County Clerk’s office to request a document that states you are currently not married (AKA: Single Status).  Some County Clerk offices may refer to this document as a “Certificate of No Public Record” instead of a “single status”.  Most all County Clerk offices can provide you this document so please be sure to speak to a supervisor if you are told otherwise.  A document issued from the County Clerk’s office does not require notarization.

If the County Clerk’s office is unable to assist you and you are in the United States, you can use the sample above to write your own single status affidavit.  Basically, you are writing a sworn statement stating that you are currently not married to another person in the United States.  Be sure to have this document signed and notarized before you mail it in to our office. You should also check with the people requesting your single status if they will accept a sworn affidavit directly from you.

If you are outside of the United States, the local US Embassy or US Consulate office should be able to assist you in completing a single status and also having it signed and notarized.  The US Embassy or Consulate office should have a same.

Here is an example of  US Embassy or US Consulate Single Status Affidavit:

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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Egypt Consulate and Embassy Legalization

February 2, 2019 by

Do you need Egypt Embassy or Consulate Legalization services?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting your documents certified and legalized for the country of Egypt.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

The Government of Egypt has one Embassy in Washington,  D.C. and four Consulate offices in the United States. The Consulate offices are located in California (Los Angeles), Texas (Houston), New York (NYC), and Illinois (Chicago).  Our apostille offices are strategically located in order to legalize your documents through the Embassy and Consulate offices quickly.

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-888-903-7446
Email: Egypt@internationalapostille.com

Common documents we certify and legalize for Egypt are:

  1. Birth Certificates
  2. Marriage Certificates
  3. Death Certificates
  4. Divorce Decree
  5. Single Status Affidavit
  6. Background Checks (Local, State, FBI)
  7. Power of Attorney
  8. Copy of Passport
  9. Copy of Driver License
  10. Transcripts
  11. Diplomas
  12. Authorization Letter
  13. Travel Consent Letter
  14. Articles of Incorporation
  15. Certificate of Good Standing
  16. Certification of Free Sale
  17. Certification of Origin
  18. Corporate Power of Attorney
  19. Commercial Invoice

Processing documents for Egypt requires three steps. These steps include State certification, US Department of State certification, and Embassy or Consulate legalization (Depending on type of document and the state of origin).

This illustration will explain the process:

Certifying and legalizing documents for the UAE can 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Taiwan Embassy Legalization Washington DC

January 20, 2019 by

Do you need your documents legalized through the Taiwan Embassy or Consulate office?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of certifying and legalization your documents for Taiwan.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

Common documents we can legalize for Taiwan are: FBI background checks, Certificate to Foreign Governments issued by the FDA, Diplomas, Transcripts, Single Status Affidavits, Death Certificates, Board Resolution, Power of Attorney, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice, and more!

Taiwan is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.  Processing documents for this country requires multiple steps (Three steps). We can certify your documents through the State (Secretary of State), the US Department of State in Washington, D.C., and the Taiwan Embassy or Consulate offices.  Typically, the processing time is two to three weeks depending on what U.S. state your document originates from.

This illustration will explain the process:

In order to process your documents, you will need to include the following: your original documents, our order forms, notarized power of attorney allowing us to represent you at the Embassy or Consulate office (We will provide you a sample), and the Taiwan application form (We will provide you a sample).

The country of Taiwan has one Embassy in Washington DC and eleven Consulate offices throughout the United States.

Certifying and legalizing documents for Taiwan can 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Secretary of DC Apostille – District of Columbia Apostille

January 1, 2019 by

Do you need an apostille from the Secretary of DC located in the District of Columbia?

Documents originating from the District can be processed through our Washington, D.C. office.  Common documents we can apostille are birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage certificates, single status affidavit, diplomas, transcripts, and more!

Documents originating from the U.S. Federal Government (Example: FBI background checks, Social Security Income and Benefits Statement, Petition for Name Change, Certificate of Naturalization, etc…) can also be processed through our Washington DC office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications.

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your documents. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

Here is an example of an apostille issued from the District of Columbia:

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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US Department of Justice Apostille

December 29, 2018 by

Do you need to apostille certified documents issued from a U.S. Federal Court (District Court)?

Documents originating from a US Federal Court (District Court) must first be certified through the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. before an apostille can be attached through the U.S. Department of State.  The U.S. Department of State is also located in Washington, D.C.

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille on your documents. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

In order to certify documents issued from a U.S. Federal Court (District Court) you will need to obtain certified copies signed and stamped by the Clerk of the Court.

Have you changed your name in the USA and need to file your Petition for Name Change in another country?  Do you have certified copies of documents issued from a U.S. Federal Court (Example: Bankruptcy, Subpoena, Judgement)?  Documents issued from a U.S. Federal Court (District Court) must first be certified through the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. before they can presented to the U.S. Department of State for the apostille (two step process).

Here is an example of a U.S. Department of Justice certificate authenticating a document from a U.S. Federal Court (District Court):

Apostilles can be complicated. 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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FBI Criminal Record Check Apostille

November 24, 2018 by

Do you need an apostille on your FBI Criminal Record Check?

Whether your moving, getting married, starting a new job, adopting or looking to obtain dual citizenship in another country, you will need to apostille your FBI criminal record check.

A background check issued from the FBI can be processed through our Washington, D.C. office.  The first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler who will assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  For an updated list of FBI Channelers we recommend, please email us at: support@internationalapostille.com

If you receive your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy), go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order form and payment.  If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office.  Our order forms can be found here: Washington DC Apostille

We can email you the instructions and order forms.  Go ahead and call us at 1-888-903-7446 or email us at: support@internationalapostille.com

Here is an example of an FBI background check:

Our processing time is as fast as four business days and we also include UPS overnight return shipping within the United States at no additional cost.  You can download our order forms from our website or contact our representatives who can e-mail you the instructions and order forms.

Obtaining an apostille on  your FBI background check can 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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GED Diploma Apostille

September 9, 2018 by

Do you need an apostille on your GED Diploma?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of getting an apostille General Equivalency Diploma (GED). This diploma may also be referred as a High School Equivalency Diploma.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

Sometimes circumstances in life prevent individuals from achieving their educational goals. However, regardless of your life circumstances, it is never too late to learn. Learning to read, preparing for the high school equivalency tests or learning the English language is an investment that opens doorways for personal, professional and economic growth. It opens doorways to a brighter future.

Step #1: The first step is to contact the School’s Registrar and inform the Registrar that you will need the original or a color copy of your GED diploma to be signed and notarized.  The Registrar with either ask you to mail in the original or e-mail a color copy. Some schools may request that you purchase a new diploma. If the school does not have a notary on staff, a traveling notary can visit the school and meet with the Registrar.  You can search online and arrange for a traveling notary service to visit the school when it’s convenient for the Registrar.  Most notaries are unfamiliar with authenticating a diploma for another country so it’s best to leave the apostille process to us.  The notary must follow the proper notarial laws of their State in order for the State office to authenticate the document.

Step #2: Once you receive your notarized diploma, go ahead and verify that the diploma has been signed and notarized.  Some schools will sign and notarize the back of the diploma while others have enough space to use the front. We have even seen some school attach a signed and notarized affidavit attesting to the validity of this document. The original signature and the printed name of the Registrar must be on the documents including the notary’s name, signature, date of notarization, notarial wording, and stamp.

Step #3: The final step is to mail in your documents to our office for processing.  We have created an order form and credit card authorization form for every US State. Apostille Order Forms

Apostilles can be complicated. 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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FDA Apostille

September 9, 2018 by

Do you need an FDA Apostille?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of authenticating issued from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step by step instructions.

Firms exporting products from the United States are often asked by foreign customers or foreign governments to supply a certification relating to products regulated by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Common documents we can apostille from the FDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are:

U.S. Food and Drug Administration – FDA
– Certificate of Free Sale (Can also be issued by the local Chamber of Commerce or State office)
– Certificate of Origin (Can also be issued by the local Chamber of Commerce or State office)
– Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product – FDA

US Department of Health and Human Services – HHS
– Certificate to Foreign Governments
– Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product
– Certificate of Free Sale
– Certificate of Export

A food may be exported if it meets the specification of section 801(e) of the FD&C Act [21 U.S.C. 381(e)].  In accordance with the provisions of this section, a food intended for export shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under the FD&C Act if it:
(a) accords to the specifications of the foreign purchaser
(b) is not in conflict with the laws of the country to which it is intended for export,
(c) is labeled on the outside of the shipping package that it is intended for export, and
(d) is not sold or offered for sale in domestic commerce.

Document issued by the Department of Health and Human Services FDA division can be apostilled through our Washington, D.C. apostille office.  Documents received at our offices are submitted directly to the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications the following business morning.  The current processing time is four business days.  We also provide FedEx/UPS overnight return shipping at no additional cost.

Below is an example of a Certificate of Free Sale issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Apostilles can be complicated. 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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Car Title Registration Certificate Apostille

August 10, 2018 by

Are you transferring, selling, or registering your car in foreign country and need to apostille the Car Title and Registration Certificate issued by the DMV?

At USA Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your documents.  Our trained and knowledgeable staff are available Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

In order to register a car in a foreign country and prove the ownership and/or sale is legitimate, the car tile and registration certificate will need to be signed, notarized, and apostilled.  The original signature of the transferrer must be witnessed by the notary public.

The owner of the car must sign and have his/her signature notarized on the car title registration.  Once notarized, then the documents can be mailed in to our apostille office for the state issued apostille.

The title of the car can be signed and notarized anywhere within the United State and at any U.S. Embassy located in a foreign country.   Any local notary near you can witness the transferrer of the title sign and notarize this document.  If there is space on the certificate, the notarization can be performed on the title or a separate acknowledgment or jurat statement can be attached to the registration certificate.  We recommend that the notary at a minimum place their seal and signature on the certificate.

It’s extremely important to find a notary who will notarize the certificate correctly.  This means that the notary must follow proper state notarial laws.  This typically includes signing their name on the document, placing their seal, and also including proper notarial wording.

Apostilles can be complicated. 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!

International Apostille Order Form PDFClick to download our International Apostille Order Form. Our Apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

 

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