FBI Background Check Apostille
Need your FBI Background Check apostilled for use outside the United States? We make the federal apostille process simple by handling the processing of your eligible FBI Identity History Summary Check from start to finish.
Ready to get started? Order your FBI Background Check Apostille Service today and let us handle the federal apostille process for you.
Professional federal apostille processing for U.S. federal documents.
Federal Apostille Service
- Professional federal apostille processing for eligible U.S. federal documents.
- Upload Your FBI Background Check PDF
- Expedited 10-Business-Day Processing Available
- Order Your Federal Apostille
Does My FBI Background Check Apostille Qualify?
Before processing your order, we review your document information to help identify whether it appears ready for apostille processing or whether another step may be necessary.
Federal Document
The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issues official FBI background checks, known as Identity History Summary Checks.
Yes. To be eligible for a federal apostille, your FBI Background Check must be an official FBI-issued Identity History Summary Check.
No
Where to Order FBI Background Check Apostille
You can order a new FBI Identity History Summary Check, commonly called an FBI Background Check, directly from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The FBI allows individuals to submit a request electronically. You will need to provide your personal information, pay the required FBI fee, and submit fingerprints. Depending on the method you choose, fingerprints may be submitted electronically at a participating location or by mailing an acceptable fingerprint card to the FBI.
You may also obtain your FBI Background Check through an FBI-approved Channeler, a private company authorized to submit fingerprint information to the FBI on your behalf.
If you need the FBI Background Check for an apostille, make sure you obtain an official FBI-issued Identity History Summary with the required FBI authentication. Once you receive your eligible electronic PDF or paper document, you can submit it to Wisconsin Apostille Agent for federal apostille processing.
Federal Apostille Service
Federal Apostille Processing
Need a federal document apostilled for use outside the United States? We can coordinate the federal apostille process for eligible documents issued by U.S. federal agencies.
Federal documents are not apostilled by the Wisconsin Secretary of State. Eligible federal documents are processed through the appropriate federal authentication process.
Common Federal Documents:
- FBI Background Checks
- Social Security Benefit Verification Letters
- Federal Agency Documents
- Other Eligible U.S. Federal Documents
How Our Wisconsin Apostille Service Works
1. Choose Your Service
Select Standard, Expedited or Rush/Courier processing based on your deadline.
2. Place Your Order
Complete your order online and provide information about your document and the country where it will be used.
3. Send Us Your Document
Follow the instructions provided with your order for sending your document to Wisconsin Apostille Agent.
4. We Handle the Apostille Process
We review your document and coordinate the appropriate Wisconsin apostille processing. If we identify an issue that may prevent processing, we will contact you.
5. Receive Your Completed Document
After processing is complete, your apostilled document is returned using the delivery method selected with your order.
Before You Order Your Wisconsin FBI Background Check Apostille
Your FBI Background Check must be an official FBI Identity History Summary Check that meets federal apostille requirements.
Paper Copy
Submit the official FBI-issued document containing the FBI seal and authorized signature.
Electronic PDF
Submit the original FBI-issued PDF showing the FBI seal and authorized signature. Do not edit, alter, crop, or remove pages from the PDF.
The document must be issued and authenticated by the FBI. A locally issued background check, unofficial copy, or document without the required FBI authentication is not eligible for an FBI Background Check federal apostille.
Why Choose Wisconsin Apostille Agent?
Apostille requirements can be confusing, especially when you are working with an international deadline. Our service gives you one place to coordinate the process.
- Wisconsin-focused apostille service
- Document review before processing
- Standard, expedited and rush options
- Convenient online ordering
- Shipping options available
- Service for individuals, families, attorneys and businesses
- One point of contact throughout the process
Common Reasons for Apostilling a Federal Document
An Wisconsin apostilled birth certificate may be required when presenting proof of birth, identity, parentage, or citizenship to a government or organization outside the United States.
Common uses include:
- Dual citizenship applications
- Citizenship by descent
- Marriage in another country
- Foreign residency applications
- Visa and immigration matters
- International adoption
- Registering a birth with a foreign government
- Obtaining foreign citizenship or nationality
- Foreign passport applications
- School or university enrollment abroad
- Inheritance and estate matters overseas
- Foreign court or legal proceedings
- International family-law matters
- Government registration and civil-record purposes
- Other official transactions requiring proof of birth abroad
Requirements vary by country and receiving agency. Before ordering an apostille, confirm that the organization receiving your birth certificate requires an apostille and whether it has additional requirements, such as a translation.
The organization or government receiving your document determines its requirements. Confirm the requirements of the receiving authority before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions About FBI Background Check Apostilles
What is an FBI Background Check?
An FBI Background Check is formally known as an FBI Identity History Summary Check. The Federal Bureau of Investigation issues it, and it contains information associated with fingerprint submissions maintained by the FBI.
Can an FBI Background Check be apostilled?
Yes. An eligible FBI Identity History Summary Check can receive a federal apostille for use in a country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention.
Is an FBI Background Check a Wisconsin document?
No. An FBI Background Check is a federal document issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is not apostilled by the Wisconsin Secretary of State.
Who issues the apostille for an FBI Background Check?
An apostille for an eligible FBI Background Check is issued through the U.S. Department of State because the FBI is a federal agency.
Can I submit my FBI Background Check as a PDF?
Yes. If you received your FBI Identity History Summary electronically, you may submit the official FBI-issued PDF for processing. The PDF must contain the required FBI authentication features, including the FBI seal and authorized signature. Do not edit, crop, alter, or remove pages from the original PDF.
Can I submit a paper FBI Background Check?
Yes. An official paper FBI Identity History Summary may also be submitted. The document must contain the required FBI authentication features, including the FBI seal and authorized signature.
Can I upload my FBI Background Check instead of mailing it?
If you received an eligible electronic FBI-issued PDF, you can upload the original PDF when placing your order. If you have an original paper document, follow the mailing instructions provided with your apostille order.
Does my FBI Background Check need to be notarized?
No. An official FBI Identity History Summary Check should not require additional notarization for federal apostille processing.
Can I notarize a copy of my FBI Background Check and get a Wisconsin apostille instead?
A notarized copy is not the same as obtaining a federal apostille for the underlying FBI-issued document. If the receiving authority requires an apostille on the FBI Background Check itself, the appropriate federal apostille process should be used.
Where can I order an FBI Background Check?
You can request an Identity History Summary Check directly from the FBI or use an FBI-approved Channeler. Fingerprints and identifying information are required as part of the application process.
What is an FBI-approved Channeler?
An FBI-approved Channeler is a private company authorized to submit fingerprint information to the FBI on an individual’s behalf. Channelers may provide faster or more convenient submission options and charge their own service fees.
Can the FBI add authentication to an old Background Check?
The FBI states that it does not accept previously processed Identity History Summary results for authentication. If your existing document does not contain the required FBI authentication, you may need to obtain a new FBI Identity History Summary.
How recent does my FBI Background Check need to be?
The foreign government or organization receiving your document determines how recent your FBI Background Check must be. Some countries or agencies may require a recently issued background check, so confirm their requirements before ordering.
Why do I need to provide the destination country?
The destination country determines whether an apostille or another form of authentication is required. Always provide the destination country when placing your order.
Will I need a translation of my FBI Background Check?
Possibly. Translation requirements are determined by the foreign government or organization receiving your document. Some countries require a translation of the FBI Background Check, the apostille, or both.
What if my FBI Background Check does not have the FBI seal and signature?
Contact us before ordering your apostille service. A document that does not contain the required FBI authentication may not qualify for federal apostille processing, and you may need to obtain a new FBI Identity History Summary.
Can Wisconsin Apostille Agent handle the federal apostille for me?
Yes. Wisconsin Apostille Agent can coordinate the federal apostille process for an eligible FBI Identity History Summary Check. If you received an eligible electronic FBI PDF, you can upload it with your order. For paper documents, follow the mailing instructions provided with your order.
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