Apostille Services

The leader in apostille services in the US

USA Apostille, Inc.
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
Monday – Saturday 9am to 6pm
support@apostilleservices.com
Apostille Processing Time

US Department of State Apostille Services

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Do you need to apostille your documents through the US Department of State?  Have you been asked to complete form DS-4194?

The two most common questions asked are…

What is the current processing time through the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC?  How long is the processing time to apostille an FBI criminal background check?

As of this article (May 31,2021), the current estimated processing time is 6-8 weeks.  The processing time may change depending on the volume of work received at our Washington DC office and at the US Department of State’s office.  We anticipate the processing time to be gradually reduced during the next few months but we are not 100% certain.  We do not believe the in-person counter service will reopen this summer unless the US Department of State can reduce their mail-in processing time to two to three weeks.

The current estimated processing time can be found here: Apostille Processing Time.  As soon as the Counter service is reopened, will will update our processing time page to reflect the change.  In the meantime, all documents are processed by mail.  Completed files are retuned back by FedEx for added security.

In a phone conference on May 13, 2021 with the US Department of State, we were advised that the US Department of State has outsourced some of their work in order to catch up on the backlog.  Hopefully, we will see a noticeable difference soon.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Golden Visa – FBI Apostille

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Are you planning to make a substantial investment in a European Country in order to obtain the Golden Visa / Permanent Visa?  Have you been asked to obtain an apostille on your FBI background check?

A Golden Visa is a citizenship or residency by investment. It is directed to wealthy foreign nationals who want to acquire residency in a certain country by investing a substantial amount of money or by purchasing a property.  For this article, we are referring to Americans who want to obtain the Golden Visa.

If you apply for a Golden Visa, you and your immediate family members (spouse and children) will receive residence permits which can be renewed indefinitely as long as you maintain the investment.

If you are a US citizen making an investment in a foreign country to obtain the Golden Visa, you will asked to obtain an apostille on your FBI background check.   

The following countries offer the Golden Visa program (Partial list):

Note: We have noticed many US Citizens obtaining an FBI apostille for Portugal in regards to the Golden Visa program.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

FBI Apostille

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Do you need to apostille your FBI background check?

A background check originating from the FBI can be processed through our Washington DC office.

If you have not already obtained your FBI background check, the first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.  For example, if you are not a US citizen, please contact the FBI directly.

If you have already received your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy) from the FBI Channeler or FBI, go ahead and email it to us with the completed FBI apostille order forms.  If you have received your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC apostille office with our order forms.  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice!

Please contact our office so we can recommend an approved FBI Channeler.

Documents originating from the U.S. Federal Government are processed directly from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. – Office of Authentications in Washington DC. Our fees are as low as $75 and we also provide FedEx return shipping at no additional cost!  Choose from one of our plans (Basic, Plus, or Premier) below and click the ‘Download‘ button below to get started.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: FBI@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: FBI Apostille Order Forms

BASIC
7-9 Business Days!
SAVE
$155apostille
  • $75 for each additional.
  • 7-9 Business Days*
  • Incl. FedEx Express Saver
  • Delivered in 3 Days*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
PLUS
5-7 Business Days!
POPULAR
$175apostille
  • $85 for each additional
  • 5-7 Business Days*
  • Incl. FedEx 2-Day
  • Delivered in 2 Days*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
PREMIER
4 Business Days!
FAST
$195apostille
  • $95 for each additional
  • 4 Business Days*
  • Incl. FedEx Overnight
  • Delivered by 10:30AM*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***

Instructions (4 simple steps):
Step 1: Choose from Basic, Plus, or Premier.
Step 2: Pay online -or- complete credit card authorization form.
Note: Order forms include credit card authorization form.
Step 3: Download our FBI Apostille Order Forms (PDF Format)
(Includes: Order form, credit card authorization form, and translation request form)
Step 4: Mail-in your documents to the address listed on the order forms for processing.

FBI Apostille Order Forms

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and Federal Fees
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees
State Jurisdiction Form

Example of an FBI Background Check in a digital format (PDF Copy) and a hard copy printed on special tamper resistant paper.

Obtaining an apostille on an FBI background check can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Apostille FBI Background Check Services

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One of the most important documents we apostille is the FBI Background Check.

An FBI background check is a U.S. Federal document that can only be processed through our Washington DC apostille office.  An FBI background check cannot be notarized nor processed through any of the Secretary of State offices.

If you have not already obtained your FBI background check, the first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.

Documents originating from the U.S. Federal Government are processed directly from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. – Office of Authentications. Our fees are as low as $75 and we also provide FedEx return shipping at no additional cost!  Choose from one of our plans (Basic, Plus, or Premier) below and click the ‘Download‘ button below to get started.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: FBI@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: FBI Apostille Order Forms

BASIC
7-9 Business Days!
SAVE
$155apostille
  • $75 for each additional.
  • 7-9 Business Days*
  • Incl. FedEx Express Saver
  • Delivered in 3 Days*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
PLUS
5-7 Business Days!
POPULAR
$175apostille
  • $85 for each additional
  • 5-7 Business Days*
  • Incl. FedEx 2-Day
  • Delivered in 2 Days*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***
PREMIER
4 Business Days!
FAST
$195apostille
  • $95 for each additional
  • 4 Business Days*
  • Incl. FedEx Overnight
  • Delivered by 10:30AM*
  • Includes All State Fees
  • International Shipping**
  • Translation Services***

Instructions (4 simple steps):
Step 1: Choose from Basic, Plus, or Premier.
Step 2: Pay online -or- complete credit card authorization form.
Note: Order forms include credit card authorization form.
Step 3: Download our FBI Apostille Order Forms (PDF Format)
(Includes: Order form, credit card authorization form, and translation request form)
Step 4: Mail-in your documents to the address listed on the order forms for processing.

FBI Apostille Order Forms

We also recommend that you download the following forms:
Schedule of State and Federal Fees
Schedule of Embassy and Consulate Fees
State Jurisdiction Form

Example of an FBI Background Check in a digital format (PDF Copy) and a hard copy printed on special tamper resistant paper.

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

Apostille FBI Background Check

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Do you need to apostille your FBI Background Check?

If you have not already obtained your FBI background check, the first step is to contact an approved FBI Channeler to assist you in obtaining your FBI background check.  Please contact our office for a list of FBI channelers.

If the FBI Channeler is unable to help, please contact the FBI directly.  More information here: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

If you have received your FBI background check in a digital format (PDF copy) from the FBI Channeler or FBI directly, go ahead and e-mail it to us with the completed order forms.  If you have received your FBI background by regular mail (Hard copy), go ahead and mail it to our Washington DC office with our order forms (see below).  We can process a digital PDF copy or a hard copy.  It’s your choice.

Example of an FBI Background Check in a digital format (PDF Copy) and a hard copy printed on special tamper resistant paper.

Note: An FBI background check cannot be notarized or processed through a Secretary of State’s office.  

Documents originating from the U.S. Federal Government are processed directly from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. – Office of Authentications. Our fees are as low as $75 and we also provide FedEx return shipping at no additional cost!  Choose from one of our plans (Basic, Plus, or Premier) below and click the ‘Download‘ button below to get started.

Cost: As low as $75 for each apostille.
Office Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Customer Support: 1-800-850-3441
Email: FBI@apostilleservices.com
Download Forms: FBI Apostille Order Forms

In addition to your FBI background check, you may also need to apostille the following documents:

Obtaining an apostille can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you!

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 9am to 6pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-800-850-3441.

Click on the download image to your left to get started. Our apostille service is fast, convenient, and saves you time and money.

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USA Apostille, Inc. is the leader in U.S. document authentications. We can process documents issued from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Federal Government.

Our offices are strategically located in: Washington State, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York

Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday 9am – 6pm
Toll-Free: 1-800-850-3441
Int’l Callers: 1-202-894-6554
support@apostilleservices.com

         


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