FBI Background Check Apostille Service
How to Apostille an FBI Background Check
An Apostille is a form of certification issued by the Secretary of State to documents for use in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. Please see the list of participating countries here. An Authentication is also a form of certification but it is issued by the U.S. State Department and is intended for a) documents for use in countries that do NOT participate in the Hague Convention of 1961 and/or b) for federal documents such as FBI Reports and FBI Background Checks. To request an FBI background check authentication or service for another federal document, please visit us here.
Choosing us to be your FBI apostille service means we act on your behalf to obtain these records for you. Because these documents must be requested in-person or through the mail at a federal office, our background check apostille service can save you a considerable amount of time and money when compared to going through the process yourself.
Having an apostille for FBI background checks better ensures you receive the documents you request in-hand when you need them without delay or unnecessary expense. This enables you to fulfill the requirements for international travel, relocating to a foreign country, accepting a job overseas, marrying a foreign national and a variety of other situations.
Documents We Apostille in the USA
- Certificates of good standing
- Certificates of incorporation
- Certificates of origin
- Power of attorney
- Hiring documents
- Company invoices
- Other business documents
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- Birth certificates
- Divorce decrees
- Single status affidavits
- Power of attorney
- Wills
- Car titles
- Adoption dossier
- FBI records
- Criminal history reports
- Any notarized document
- High school
- GED
- College diplomas
- Report cards
- Other various school records
Common Reasons People Need an FBI Apostille
Can You Apostille a Digital FBI Background Check?
In many cases, yes. We can review digital FBI background checks and FBI Identity History Summary reports to confirm whether your destination country accepts a digital file, a printed FBI report, or requires additional authentication steps. This is especially important if you obtained your report through an approved FBI Channeler.
Before submission, we review the report format, destination country, and whether you need an apostille or a non-Hague authentication. That helps reduce rejections and makes sure your FBI apostille is processed correctly the first time.
Why Use Us?
Our commitment free review FBI background check apostille service. Most other companies require pre-payment and will not review your FBI Report or Background Check, resulting in many rejections. At One Source Process, we offer a FREE no commitment pre-screening FBI apostille service to ensure your Report or Background Check is processed without delays. You pay once you are confident that your FBI Report or Background Check is ready for apostille/authentication. One of our highly skilled specialists will keep track of your FBI criminal background check apostille or authentication and keep you closely updated throughout the entire process. All of our services are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We offer certified translation services for over 250 languages. There is no need for you to coordinate with an outside translation company. We handle the entire process for you from start to finish and offer some of the lowest rates in the industry.
FBI Apostille vs Authentication
If your document is going to a Hague Convention country, you typically need an apostille. If it is going to a non-Hague country, you may need authentication and embassy or consular legalization instead. We review your destination country first so the correct federal process is used.
This matters because the wrong submission path can cause delays, rejections, and wasted shipping time. Whether you need an FBI background check apostille for dual citizenship, employment abroad, teaching overseas, or a visa application, we help confirm the right path before filing.
Countries Commonly Requesting an FBI Background Check Apostille
We frequently assist clients needing an FBI apostille for Italy, Spain, Portugal, and other countries that request a federal background check for residency, citizenship, work, or study abroad. Requirements can vary depending on the country and the type of application being submitted.
If you are not sure whether your destination country requires an apostille or authentication, we can review it before processing so you do not lose time using the wrong document path.
I need to obtain my FBI Background Report
Normal processing times to obtain a report directly through the FBI takes 12-14 weeks. However, if you don’t have your report in hand and need it in a hurry, do not worry! We recommend using the services of an approved FBI Channeler. You can see the approved list here. These are third party companies that are officially approved by the FBI and are capable of processing your report within 24 hours. They also have the ability to send you an encrypted PDF of your FBI Background Check which can be forwarded to our office for authentication here.
Our Certifications & Partners
We proudly showcase our certifications and partnerships, reflecting our dedication to quality and collaborative excellence.
Testimonials from real clients
Common questions about Apostille and Legalization
Ask us anything!
Ask us anything!
CEO Brandon Yoshimura (left) and Director of Operations Danny Koo (right) outside of our office in Washington, DC.