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No. Clients must already have their FBI background check document. We do not collect fingerprints, request background checks, or submit anything to the FBI.
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No. Apostilles are issued by the U.S. Department of State. We operate as a private apostille facilitation service that assists clients within that public process.
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Expedited processing is available through established Department of State workflows. When required, documents are submitted in person by authorized third-party couriers during designated intake periods as part of the expedited process.
Clients do not need to appear in person or visit any government office.
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Yes. Apostilles are a standard form of government authentication used internationally. We follow official Department of State procedures and established processing timelines.
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Mail-in submissions are processed sequentially and often take two months or longer, depending on Department of State volume. Expedited submissions move through a different intake workflow, which can significantly reduce processing time.
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Most expedited FBI apostille requests are completed in approximately 10 business days, excluding shipping time. Actual processing times may vary based on Department of State volume and other factors.
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Completed documents are returned via FedEx overnight shipping within the United States, with tracking provided.
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We handle FBI-issued background check documents only that require apostille authentication for international use.
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This service is for individuals, attorneys, employers, and agencies who already have an FBI background check and need it authenticated for use abroad on an expedited timeline.
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This service is not for anyone who still needs to obtain an FBI background check, or for documents other than FBI-issued background checks.