FBI Apostille Services
If you have an FBI background-check document that must be used internationally, you may need authentication and apostille processing before presenting it to a foreign authority.
We assist with the FBI apostille process and explain the document-handling steps so you have a straightforward, clear path from fingerprinting to an apostilled federal certificate.
Why FBI Apostilles Are Issued in Washington, D.C.
Because the FBI is a federal government agency (U.S. Department of Justice), a California Secretary of State cannot apostille an FBI report. An FBI background check must be authenticated with an apostille directly from the U.S. Department of State Authentications Office in Washington, D.C.
Common International Uses for FBI Apostilles
Immigration & Visas
Residency permits, retirement visas (e.g. Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica), and golden visas.
Employment Abroad
International teaching contracts, overseas executive placement, and governmental posts.
Residency Applications
Temporary or permanent residence petitions requiring clean criminal record proof.
International Licensing
Medical, legal, engineering, or aviation credentials issued by foreign ministries.
Higher Education
Foreign university admission, doctoral research, and degree equivalencies.
International Adoption
Parental background dossiers presented before foreign family courts.
Foreign Citizenship
Ancestry-based citizenship by descent and naturalization dossiers.
Other Foreign Requirements
Fulfilling specific judicial, administrative, or commercial foreign mandates.
How We Coordinate Your FBI Apostille
We can capture your fingerprints (via Live Scan or ink cards), coordinate your official My FBI Report / federal background check PDF or hard copy, and handle submission to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. for official apostille affixing.