Federal Apostille

FBI Criminal Background Check Apostille Services

November 20, 2021 by admin

Do you need to apostille your FBI Criminal Background Check?

At National Apostille, Inc. we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your FBI background check. 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.

Background checks originating from the FBI can be processed through our Washington DC apostille office. Please note that your documents will receive an Apostille from the US Department of State – Office of Authentications.

How to apostille your FBI background check?

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 credit card authorization form (see below). If you receive your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order form and credit card authorization form (see below). We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy. It’s your choice.

Processing time: 4 business days (Estimated)
Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Free Return Shipping: FedEx priority overnight by 10:30 AM (Estimated)
Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-800-903-2470
Email: FBI@nationalapostille.com

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)

Here is an example of an FBI criminal background check (PDF Digital Copy) …

Here is an example of an FBI criminal background check (Hard Copy) …

We provide FAST document authentication services from the US Department of State Office of Authentications to be used in another country who is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

Example of a US Department of State Apostille

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-800-903-2470
Email: support@nationalapostille.com

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 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.

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Record of Good Standing Apostille

September 6, 2021 by admin

Do you need to apostille a Record of Good Standing? A record of good standing is typically referred to a background check.

At National Apostille, Inc., we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on your criminal background check. We can apostille background checks issued from all 50 States, the District of Columbia (Washington DC), and the U.S. Federal Government (FBI apostille).

In order to obtain your background check, you can contact the local Police station, Sheriff’s Department, State (DOJ), and the U.S. Federal Government (FBI). For most countries, the FBI background check is sufficient.

In order to apostille your record of good standing (AKA: background check), you must mail in the original or a certified copy to our office for processing. Digital FBI background checks can be sent by email to our Washington DC apostille office. Background check issued from the local Police, Sheriff, or State office can only be authenticated from the State of issue. The Secretary of State does not have the authority to authenticate documents issued from another State. For example, if your background check is from the State of California, the State of California is the only State that can issue the apostille. Another example is if your background check is from New York, only the State of New York can issue the apostille.

Below you will find instructions on how to obtain your background check. Most countries will request a background check from the FBI (FBI apostille).

Local Police Station Background Check – If the requesting country is requesting a local Police background check, then all you need to do is have a letter drafted and notarized by the local police department. Once your background check is ready to be picked-up, you will need to contact a local traveling notary to meet with the Officer to notarize his/her signature on the document. The notary will also need to use the correct notarial wording for the State. Once complete, mail the notarized background check with our order forms to our office for processing.

Local Sheriff’s Department Background Check – If the requesting country is requesting a local Sheriff’s Department background check, then all you need to do is have a letter drafted and notarized by the local Sheriff’s department. Once your background check is ready to be picked-up, you will need to contact a local traveling notary to meet with the Deputy to notarize his/her signature on the document. The notary will also need to use the correct notarial wording for the State. . Once complete, mail the notarized background check with our order forms to our office for processing.

Department of Justice Background Check(DOJ) – Office of the Attorney General – Obtaining a background check from the State’s Department of Justice can be a little more complicated. For example, if you are in California, you’ll need to contact the California Department of Justice (DOJ). The Office of the Attorney General of your State will provide you step-by-step directions.

FBI Background check – The first step in obtaining your FBI Background Check apostille is to contact an FBI Approved Channeler. An FBI channeler will provide you step by step instructions including sending you a fingerprint card. Once you receive your background check, you can then mail-in this document to our Washington DC apostille office for processing. If you are located outside of the country and need to obtain your FBI background check, the FBI approved channeler will provide you instructions on how to obtain a digital copy of your FBI background check. Once you receive the digital copy, you can email it to our with our FBI apostille order forms for processing.

Obtaining an apostille on a record of good standing 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

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Tax Residency Apostille

March 13, 2021 by admin

Do you need an apostille on a Tax Residency Certificate?

U.S. treaty partners require the IRS to certify that the company or person claiming treaty benefits is a resident of the United States for the federal tax purposes. The IRS provides this residency certification on Form 6166. This letter is typically referred to U.S. Residency Certification.

Form 6166 is a letter printed on U.S. Department of Treasury stationary certifying that the company or person is a resident of the United States for purposes of income tax laws of the United States. You may use this form to claim income tax treaty benefits and certain other tax benefits in foreign countries.

Here is an example of IRS Form 6166:

If you are planning to teach in a country who has a tax treaty with the United States, you can possibly avoid being taxed twice. We recommend that you contact the IRS to know if the country has a tax treaty with the United States.

Many business set up representation in foreign countries in order to conduct business in that country. If the country has a tax treaty with the United States, the individual or company must provide proof to the foreign government in order to qualify for the reduced tax rate. Form 6166 is also used to claim exemption from a VAT (Value Added Tax) imposed by a foreign country.

Tax treaties may allow residents of foreign countries to be taxed at a reduced rate. This helps prevent double taxation or a reduction in taxes owed.

In order to obtain an apostille on Form 6166, you must first obtain this document by completing form 8802. It is estimated that you will receive this form in a few weeks from the IRS. Once you have received the form printed on the Department of Treasury stationary, you can then mail-in this letter to our Washington, D.C. office for processing through the U.S. Department of State.

Office Hours: 8am – 7pm Monday – Saturday
Customer Support: 1-800-903-2470
Email: WashingtonDC@nationalapostille.com

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!

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Social Security Letter Apostille

March 7, 2021 by admin

Are you planning to obtain a retirement Visa in a Latin American Country and need to apostille your Social Security Income and Benefits Statement Letter?

At National Apostille, Inc. we take the guesswork out of obtaining an apostille on Social Security Letter. 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.

We can apostille your Social Security Income and Benefits Statement letter for the following Latin American countries:

Ecuador
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Venezuela
Uruguay
and more!

In addition, you will also need an apostille on your FBI background check. Please be sure to contact us so we can provide you the instructions and order forms on how to obtain your FBI background check.

What is Social Security Income and Benefits Letter?:
The Social Security Benefits and Income Statement is a U.S. Federal Government document issued by the Social Security Administration. You will be asked to apostille this letter in order to obtain a long term retirement Visa in a foreign country.

How to obtain a Social Security Income and Benefits Statement Letter?
Contact the local Social Security Administration office and mention that you need the Social Security Income and Benefits Statement letter signed by the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. The letter will bear a facsimile of the signature of the Acting Commissioner which is sufficient for processing. Please note, that if your letter is NOT signed by the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, it CANNOT be apostilled.

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Tax Return Apostille

February 28, 2021 by admin

Do you need to apostille your Tax Return?

We can apostille certified tax return documents issued directly from the IRS or notarized copies. Notarized copies are processed through the Secretary of State’s office while certified document issued from the IRS are processed through the US Department of State in Washington DC.

Unless you obtain a certified copy of your tax return directly from the IRS with an official signature that is verifiable at the US Department of State, the best and fastest option is to notarize a copy.

You can meet with a local notary public and have your signature signed and notarized or you can ask your accountant to have his/her signature signed and notarized. Please double check with the country requesting the apostille if they are okay with you or your accountant attesting to the authenticity of the transcripts. If not, you will need to contact the IRS and request a certified and signed transcripts.

We found the following information helpful online but we recommend that you contact the IRS directly…

There’s an option to request certification of a copy of your tax return, using Form 4506. You ask for the certification by checking the checkbox on line 6.

If you also need to apostille your W2, please let us know.

Click the PDF download image to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.