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.
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 FBI@nationalapostille.com with our completed FBI 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.
You can download our FBI apostille order form and credit card authorization form below.
Download our order forms:
FBI Apostille Order Form (PDF Format)
FBI Apostille Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF Format)
We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and 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? FBI@nationalapostille.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 FBI@nationalapostille.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 FBI background check 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!
Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions. Please call us at 1-800-903-2470 or email: support@nationalapostille.com
