Do you need to apostille your FBI background check? In order to apostille this document, you will need to submit your fingerprints to an FBI channeler or the FBI directly. In most cases, you should receive your FBI background check in 1-2 business days.
The most frequently asked questions we receive are…
- How do I apostille my FBI background check?
- Is an FBI background check notarized?
- Can I apostille a digital copy of my FBI background check?
- Who issues the apostille on the FBI background check?
- Does the FBI background check expire?
The FBI background check is a Federal document and can only processed in Washington DC. The FBI background check is not notarized nor processed through any state office (Example: California Secretary of State). Depending on how you received your FBI background check, you can either email it to our office or mail it to our Washington DC office. An FBI background check that is mailed to your home is typically printed on special tamper resistant paper. Another word, when you try to make a copy of this document, it will say “Copy” or “Void”. Also, an FBI background check does not expire, but the country requesting it may have a time limit on how old it can be. For most countries, it’s three months.
How do I obtain my FBI background check?
The very first step is to contact an FBI Channeler or the FBI directly. Our emailed instructions include a recommended FBI Channeler and a link to the FBI’s website where you can order one. For a location near you, we recommend that you search online or simply contact the local Police Department.
There are two ways you can obtain your background check from the FBI Channeler or FBI.
- A digital copy in PDF format.
- A certified copy printed on special tamper proof paper.
We recommend that you obtain both. The U.S. Department of state will apostille a digital copy or the tamper-resistant copy. To save time, we recommend that you email us the background check in PDF format with our complete FBI apostille order forms.
How to obtain an FBI background check in a foreign country?
Please contact our office and we will email you the instructions on how to obtain your FBI background check. Our email will include a recommended FBI Channeler and a link to the FBI website where you can order a background check directly from them. Note: If you obtain a digital FBI background check in PDF format, you can email it to us for processing.
What is the difference between a digital FBI background check and one printed on tamper resistant paper?
The FBI background check can either be emailed to you in PDF format or mailed to your home. You can also request both. The difference is one is printed on special tamper resistant paper and the other is a color copy. You can email us the digital FBI background check in PDF format with the our completed order forms. The tamper resistant paper must be mailed in to our office in Washington D.C. As of the date of this article, 97% of the FBI background checks we receive are emailed to our office.
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-953-3971
Email: FBI@libertyapostille.com
Download Forms: FBI Apostille Order Forms
Obtaining an apostille on your FBI background check 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!
Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-800-953-3971.
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