FBI Background Check Apostille Services

Apostille Services · Federal Documents

• Overseas Employment • Dual Citizenship • Visa Applications • Immigration • International Adoption • Teaching Abroad

If a country, employer, or agency has asked you for an apostilled FBI background check, you’re in the right place. I prepare and process FBI Identity History Summaries for Florida residents who need their record authenticated for use outside the United States… accurately, and without the guesswork.

What Is An FBI Background Check Apostille?

An FBI background check, more formally referred to as an “Identity History Summary,” is a federal file on all that has been submitted to the FBI in connection with you.

An apostille is a special certificate stating that a particular document is authentic and was issued by an official government body (in your country.)

A combination of these two documents makes the apostilled FBI background check a valid federal background check certified by the U.S. Department of State.

Basically it’s a government stamp of approval that tells another country, “yes, this document is real, and yes, it came from the FBI.”

When Do You Need An FBI Apostille?

Figure out whether this is for you.

You’ve accepted a job with a company or government office outside the U.S.
You’re applying for citizenship or residency in another country.
You’re finalizing a visa application that requires a clean criminal history.
You’re adopting a child from another country.
You’re enrolling in a teach-abroad or work-abroad program.
An embassy or foreign employer has specifically asked for an “apostilled” document.

The Step-by-Step Process

How it works…

1. Request Your FBI Background Check

Submit your fingerprints to the FBI (through an approved Channeler or by mail) to request your Identity History Summary.

Receive Your Report

The FBI mails you your original, signed background check. This is the document that gets apostilled, a copy won’t work.

Submit for Apostille

I prepare your paperwork and submit your original report to the U.S. Department of State for authentication.

Receive Completed Document

Your apostilled background check comes back to you, ready to present to the embassy, employer, or agency that requested it.

How Long Does It Take

Always set expectations wisely.

There are really two timelines at play here… how long the FBI takes to issue your report, and how long the Department of State takes to apostille it.

Both shift depending on government processing volume and how the request is submitted, so treat any timeline as a starting point, not a guarantee.

FBI Report – Stage 1

Turnaround depends on how you submit your fingerprints. Approved digital Channelers are typically faster than mailing in a fingerprint card.

Apostille Processing – Stage 2

The Department of State’s processing volume moves throughout the year, so this stage can run faster or slower depending on when you submit.

I track current government processing times and will give you a realistic, up-to-date estimate before you commit to anything.

Common Mistakes I Help You Avoid

Requesting the wrong document

Some general criminal history reports look similar to an FBI Identity History Summary but aren’t accepted the same way. The exact document matters.

Sending a photocopy

The Department of State only accepts your original, signed FBI report. That means not a scan, PDF, or copy.

Submitting a state check instead of an FBI one

A Florida background check goes through a different process entirely and can’t be substituted when a federal report is specifically required.

Missing or incomplete information

Name mismatches, missing details, or incomplete forms are a common reason submissions get sent back and delayed.

Why Work With Veritas On The Go Solutions

Convenience

I handle the paperwork and coordination so you’re not left deciphering federal instructions on your own.

Experience

Every document follows the same careful, repeatable process, so you know exactly what’s happening at each step.

Mobile Service

Where available, I can meet you in person to handle notarization and paperwork face-to-face.

Communication

You’ll know where your documents are and what’s happening next, I update you at every step, not just at the end.

Accuracy

I double-check every form and document before submission, so an avoidable mistake doesn’t cost you weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

More about FBI Background Check Apostilles

No. A Florida background check is a state-level record and is authenticated through a different process. If a country, embassy, or employer specifically requires an FBI background check, only the federal Identity History Summary can be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.

No. The Department of State requires the original, ink-signed FBI report. A PDF, scan, or photocopy will be rejected, so it’s important to keep your original document safe until it’s been submitted.

Yes. You don’t have to handle the submission yourself. A third party can manage the paperwork and coordination on your behalf, which is often the easier route if you don’t have time to navigate the process directly.

Yes. Most clients send us their original FBI background check by mail, and we take it from there through the rest of the apostille process.

Requirements vary by country and by purpose (employment, adoption, dual citizenship, and so on) so it’s worth confirming directly with the receiving country, embassy, or institution. We can also help you verify exactly what’s required for your situation.

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