How to Apostille an FBI Background Check Fast (2025 -2026 Guide) Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide by Secure Apostille Services

If you need to use your FBI background check overseas, most foreign governments will require an FBI Apostille before accepting your document. Whether you're applying for international work, residency, teaching programs, visas, or immigration, an apostille ensures your FBI report is legally recognized in any Hague Convention country.

This guide explains exactly how to get your FBI Apostille fast — and how Secure Apostille Services can simplify the entire process for you.

What Is an FBI Apostille?

An FBI Apostille is an official federal certification issued by the U.S. Department of State. It verifies the authenticity of your FBI background check for international use.

You will need an apostille if you are:

• Working or teaching abroad

• Applying for international residency or immigration

• Submitting documents for a foreign visa

• Studying overseas

• Completing an international adoption

• Providing a criminal record report to a foreign employer or government

Without an apostille, your FBI background check may be rejected overseas.

How to Get an FBI Apostille Fast (2025 -2026 Requirements)

Step 1 — Obtain Your FBI Background Check

You must have a recent FBI background check issued through:

• The official FBI portal (Identity History Summary)

• An FBI-approved channeler

Accepted formats include:

• Digital PDF

• Printed copy

Both qualify for apostille processing.

Step 2 — Verify Your Document Is Eligible

Before submitting, ensure your FBI background check is:

• Issued directly by the FBI

• Clear and readable

• Complete and unaltered

Tip: Secure Apostille Services offers free document review so your report doesn’t get delayed or rejected.

Step 3 — Submit Your FBI Background Check for Apostille

The apostille must be issued at the:

➡️ U.S. Department of State – Federal Authentications Office (Washington, D.C.)

Processing times:

Service Level	Government Time	Total Time
Standard	3–4 weeks	4–6 weeks
Expedited	3–7 business days	4–10 business days
Urgent Priority	1–3 business days	3–5 business days

The Department of State does not accept walk-ins.

Step 4 — Receive Your Completed FBI Apostille

Once completed, you will receive:

• Your original FBI background check

• A federal apostille certificate attached

• Tracking information

Your apostilled document will be valid in all Hague Convention countries.

For non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar, China), embassy legalization may also be required — Secure Apostille Services can handle this process as well.

Fastest Way to Get an FBI Apostille in 2025 -2026

If you’re in a hurry, the quickest method is to use a professional apostille service that works directly with the Department of State.

Secure Apostille Services offers:

• Expedited 1–5 day processing

• Nationwide support (all 50 states)

• Document review to avoid rejections

• Secure shipment and tracking

• Assistance with both PDF and mailed FBI reports

• Optional certified translation services

You simply send your document — we handle everything else.

Why Countries Require an FBI Apostille

Foreign governments use apostilles to confirm:

• Your FBI report is official

• It comes directly from the FBI

• It has been authenticated at the federal level

• It has not been altered

Common countries requiring an FBI Apostille include:

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• South Korea

• Germany

• Mexico

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Ecuador

• Dominican Republic

• Chile

Most clients needing an apostille for an FBI background check are preparing for employment, immigration, or long-term residency abroad

What You Need to Submit

To begin processing, have:

• Your FBI background check (PDF or printed)

• Destination country

• Deadline or travel date

• Your contact and shipping information

That’s it — we handle the rest.

Why Choose Secure Apostille Services

• ✔ Nationwide apostille processing

• ✔ FBI background check specialists

• ✔ Fast turnaround options

• ✔ Transparent pricing

• ✔ Fully compliant with U.S. Department of State requirements

• ✔ Secure handling & shipment tracking

When accuracy and speed matter, our team ensures your documents are processed correctly the first time.

Ready to Get Your FBI Apostille Fast?

Whether you're in New Jersey, New York, or anywhere in the United States, Secure Apostille Services makes the FBI Apostille process simple, fast, and secure.

👉 Start your FBI Apostille today — we process documents the same day.

Secure Apostille Services is trusted nationwide for fast, accurate, and secure processing of FBI background check apostilles.