What is an apostille and when do I need it?

An apostille is an official certification issued by the government that verifies the authenticity of your document for use abroad. If the country where you will use the document is part of the Hague Convention, an apostille is required.

What is the difference between a federal and state apostille?

State apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State for state-issued documents. Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State for federal documents such as FBI background checks.

Do FBI background checks require a federal apostille?

Yes. FBI background checks are federal documents and must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. State apostilles are not valid for FBI documents in most countries.

Do I need to notarize my FBI background check?

No. FBI background checks do not require notarization before apostille. You can submit the original digital or printed report directly.

How long does the federal apostille process take?

Standard processing typically takes around 3–4 weeks, depending on workload. Expedited options may be available in 7–14 business days.

Can I apostille an FBI background check myself?

Yes, you can submit your documents directly to the U.S. Department of State. However, processing times are longer and errors may cause delays. Using a professional service helps avoid mistakes and speeds up the process.

Why do I need an FBI background check apostille?

An FBI background check apostille is required for many international purposes, including immigration, work abroad, residency permits, citizenship applications, study or teaching programs. Without an apostille, the document may not be accepted abroad.

What documents can be apostilled at the federal level?

Federal apostille applies to documents issued by U.S. federal agencies, including FBI Background Checks, federal court documents, IRS letters, and certificates issued by federal authorities.

What if my country is not part of the Hague Convention?

If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, you will need embassy or consular legalization instead of apostille. We can assist with that process as well.

Do you offer expedited apostille services?

Yes. Expedited federal and state apostille services are available depending on availability and processing capacity.

Do you provide fingerprinting for FBI background checks?

Yes. We offer both Live Scan and ink fingerprinting services to help you obtain your FBI report before apostille.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We offer secure worldwide delivery via FedEx, DHL, UPS, and USPS with tracking.

Do you check documents before submission?

Yes. We provide document review before submission to avoid rejections and delays.

Do you offer certified translations?

Yes. We provide certified translations accepted by USCIS and for international use.

What is an apostille and when do I need embassy legalization?

An apostille makes a U.S. document valid in Hague Convention countries. If your destination country is not in the Convention, the document requires embassy/consulate legalization. We confirm the correct route before starting.

How long does a Florida apostille take? Do you offer urgent options?

Time depends on the document type and the service level you choose. We offer Priority, Express and Standard options and give you exact timeframes before we begin.

Who issues the apostille for Florida and federal documents?

Florida Apostille: Florida Department of State. Federal Apostille: U.S. Department of State for FBI and federal documents. We guide you to the correct authority based on your document.

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We help with Florida apostilles, federal apostilles, FBI background check apostilles, embassy or consular legalization, certified translations, and secure U.S. or international shipping.

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We handle FBI background check apostille and federal authentication for use abroad — fast, accurate, and fully compliant.
Florida Apostille (Birth, Marriage, POA, Diplomas & more)

Apostille services for all Florida-issued documents, including birth certificates, diplomas, and powers of attorney.
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Processing federal documents and embassy legalization for countries not part of the Hague Convention.
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Included with every option: document review, state and Federal fee handling, status updates.

What affects the quote: issuing state/agency, document count, optional courier, translations, embassy legalization (if required)

Fixed quote — before payment. Document review the same business day.

* Timelines are estimates for Florida apostille. Business days for Priority/Express; calendar months for Standard. For U.S. Department of State requires an 10 to 14-days processing timeframe for standard federal apostille services, and FBI background check apostilles. Embassy legalization will require extra time.

** Translation services available on request; quoted separately.

FBI Background Check Apostille — Pricing & Processing Times

Federal apostille service for FBI Background Checks, processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC.
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Additional Services & Important Notes
Need certified translation, embassy / consulate legalization, or international shipping? We can coordinate everything in one place. These services are quoted separately after document review.
*Processing times are estimates and may depend on U.S. Department of State workload, federal holidays, document correctness, and return shipping time.

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Important Fees & Notes

Government/state fees, U.S. Department of State fees, embassy / consulate fees, notarization, certified translation, Chamber of Commerce fees, special commercial document fees, and international shipping are not included.
Standard tracked return shipping to a U.S. address is included.
Additional documents may require additional service and official fees.

*Final price and timeline depend on the destination country, document type, issuing state/agency, U.S. Department of State processing, and embassy / consulate requirements.

Not Sure What You Need? We Help You Choose the Right Process

Different documents require different apostille routes. We help you identify whether your document needs a Florida apostille, federal apostille, or embassy legalization before you start.

State Apostilles

State apostilles are used for documents that were issued or notarized within a specific U.S. state.

Common documents include:

Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Powers of attorney
Diplomas and academic transcripts
Notarized personal or business documents
Court-issued records

These apostilles are issued by the Secretary of State where the document originated.

We handle the process based on your document’s state of issuance or notarization.

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Federal Apostilles

Federal apostilles apply to documents issued by U.S. federal agencies and are processed through the U.S. Department of State.

Typical examples include:

FBI Background Check reports
IRS letters and tax documents
Federal court records
Certificates of naturalization or citizenship
Other federal agency documents

Federal apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications), and we manage the entire process for clients across the U.S.

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Embassy Legalization

For documents going to countries that do not accept Hague apostilles.

Common cases include:

UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Vietnam, and other non-Hague countries
Commercial and corporate documents
School, business, legal, and personal documents
Documents that may require notarization, translation, or embassy review

We coordinate the process based on the destination country and embassy or consulate requirements.

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Common Documents We Apostille

Serving all 50 states and U.S. federal documents.
We provide apostille and authentication services for personal, business, academic, and federal documents for use abroad.

Business & Corporate Documents

Certificate of Good Standing
Articles / Certificate of Incorporation
Certificate of Origin
Business Power of Attorney
Employment & hiring documents
Company agreements and invoices
Other corporate records

Personal & Legal Documents

Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Divorce decrees
Single status affidavits
Personal power of attorney
Wills and estate documents
Vehicle titles
Adoption documents
State criminal background reports
Notarized personal documents

Federal Documents (Processed through the U.S. Department of State)

FBI background check apostille
IRS letters and tax certifications
Certificate of citizenship / naturalization
Federal court documents
FDA documents
Patent and trademark documents (USPTO)
Other federal agency documents

Academic & Educational Documents

High school diplomas and GED certificates
College and university diplomas
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