How to Apostille FBI Background Check Documents (Federal Authentication)
Learning how to apostille FBI background check documents is essential if you are moving abroad to teach, working overseas, applying for foreign residency or citizenship, or adopting internationally. Foreign governments require an FBI Background Check (Identity History Summary Check) authenticated with an official US Department of State Federal Apostille.
Because an FBI background check is a federal document, a state Secretary of State cannot issue an Apostille for it. It must be authenticated directly by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. You can email your digital PDF FBI results to info@GlobalNotaryUSApostille.com or send hardcopies by mail directly to Global Notary US Apostille for expedited processing.
How to Apostille FBI Background Check Documents Step-by-Step
- Step 1: Obtain Your Official FBI Identity History Summary Check
- Request your digital or PDF FBI Background Check directly through an approved FBI Channeler or the official FBI Identity History Summary Checks portal. Ensure the result is delivered as an official PDF bearing the digital signature of the FBI section chief.
- Step 2: Submit via Email or Send Mail-In Copies to Global Notary US Apostille
- Email to info@GlobalNotaryUSApostille.com or ship your official FBI PDF result as a mail-in package to Global Notary US Apostille at our California address: 1559 E. Amar Rd, Unit M, West Covina, CA 91792. We submit it directly to the U.S. Department of State Authentications Office in Washington, D.C. Learn more on our dedicated U.S. State & Federal Apostille Services page.
- Step 3: Foreign Language Certified Translation (If Required)
- If you are moving to a country where English is not the official language (e.g., Spain, Portugal, China, Korea, Colombia, UAE), the FBI apostille must be translated. Global Notary US Apostille provides certified translation services in 170+ languages to meet foreign government submission guidelines.
- Step 4: Express Global Delivery
- Once authenticated and translated by our notary team, your completed federal apostille package is delivered directly to your foreign or domestic address via express shipping.
Why Work with Global Notary US Apostille?
Processing federal apostilles through Washington, D.C., independently can take weeks due to administrative backlogs. Global Notary US Apostille manages federal filings efficiently, avoiding document rejections caused by formatting errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can California or any state process an Apostille for an FBI background check?
No. FBI background checks are federal documents issued by the U.S. Department of Justice and must receive a federal Apostille from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
Q2: Do I need to send a hardcopy of my FBI background check?
If you received an official PDF directly from the FBI or an approved FBI Channeler, you can email the digital PDF file to us info@GlobalNotaryUSApostille.com without needing a physical mailed-in shipment.