FBI apostille in Vancouver, your background check, authenticated for the country that needs it
We’re the rare Clark County office that does both: we take your fingerprints and get your FBI background check in about 30 minutes, then apostille it through the U.S. Department of State for use abroad. Flat pricing, no confusing tiers, and your document back in 7–10 business days to process instead of the 5–8 weeks it takes on your own.
$350
7–10 days
~30 min
2-day
WHAT IS IT
An FBI apostille makes your background check official abroad
An FBI apostille authenticates your FBI background check the FBI Identity History Summary, through the U.S. Department of State so a foreign government will accept it. Because the FBI report is a federal document, it’s authenticated federally, not by any Washington State office. The rate is a flat $350, plus $200 for each additional document in the same order.
Need the background check itself? We fingerprint you right here in Vancouver, then apostille it no running between a fingerprinting vendor and an apostille service, and no drive across the river to Portland.
Who needs an FBI apostille
- Teaching English abroad (China, South Korea, UAE, Vietnam)
- Work visas & residency applications overseas
- International adoption
- Dual citizenship & long-term visas
- Marriage or retirement abroad
- Immigration to another country
PRINT AND APOSTILLE, ONE PLACE
Most services can't take your fingerprints in Vancouver. We can.
A mail-in apostille company can only authenticate a report you already have. If you still need the FBI background check, you’re sent elsewhere first, often across Vancouver. We do the whole journey, fingerprint to embassy-ready document.
Mail-in apostille service
Clark County Fingerprinting
Take your fingerprints
No — go elsewhere first
Yes — in about 30 minutes
Get your FBI report
You handle it
We handle it
Apostille it
Yes
Yes
Points of contact
Two or more vendors
One — start to finish
Return shipping
Often extra
2-day within the U.S., included
Simple, flat pricing
One price. No tiers. No hidden fees.
Federal apostilles run at one speed and one price so we don’t dress it up with Standard / Premium / VIP tiers.
Additional fees may apply for services like translation and will be discussed before we begin. Included 2-day return shipping is within the U.S.; international delivery is available and quoted at cost.
Your FBI apostille in a few steps
Get (or send) your FBI check
Already have your FBI background check? Great. Need one? We fingerprint you right here in Vancouver and get your FBI report in about 30 minutes.
Submit it to us
Bring it in to our Clark County office, upload it, or mail it from anywhere in the country. We handle every Department of State requirement.
We authenticate & ship it back
We take your report to the U.S. Department of State and return the apostilled original — 2-day return shipping within the U.S. included, international delivery quoted at cost.
What can be Apostilled
Personal documents
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Divorce decrees and judgment
- Naturalization Certificate
- Adoption dossier
- Copy of passport
- Copy of drivers license
- Deeds and wills
- Sigle status affidavit
- Car/ automobile title
- Travel authorization
- State police record
- FBI background record
- No Record Of Marriage
- Apostille Agreement
Corporate documents
- Certificates of incorporation
- Certificates of good standing
- Certificates of origin
- Trademarks/patents
- Business power of attorney
- FDA certificates
- Invoices and free sale certificates
- Department of the Treasury [form 6166]
- Foreign government certificate CFG
Academic documents
- University/college diploma or transcripts
- High School diplomas or transcripts
- Attendance Certificates
Along with the request form, you’ll need to mail in your original document or certified copy. Make sure to include a self-addressed and stamped return envelope so they can mail your document back once it’s been apostilled. Apostille authentication recommends using tracked mail both ways to ensure safe delivery.
This apostilled document can then be presented along with your original document to authorities overseas as proof that it is valid and came from a genuine source.
Accepted worldwide
State specific information
How to get an Apostille For Vancouver?
- Work with original documents or certified copies whenever possible. Informational copies may not be accepted.
- Double check the apostille requirements for your specific country before applying. Some may require additional steps like embassy legalization after the apostille.
- Use a tracked mailing option and keep photocopies of all documents for your records.
- For birth certificates, use the long form original if you have it, as it contains more information.
- Make sure to have your document translated if required by your destination country.
Getting an apostille on an Vancouver document is straightforward when you know the process. Be sure to plan ahead, allow time for processing mail and follow the instructions carefully on the website. And reach out for help if you have any questions! An experienced service can also handle the entire apostille process for you from start to finish.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FBI apostille questions, answered
An FBI apostille certifies the authenticity of an FBI background check so it can be legally recognized in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.
Processing time depends on the service selected and current federal processing times. Expedited services may be available for people who need their FBI background check apostilled quickly.
The total cost depends on the FBI background check, apostille processing, shipping, and whether expedited service is requested. Service providers can provide a quote based on your requirements.
Yes. An FBI apostille is generally issued for an eligible FBI Identity History Summary. The FBI document must go through the appropriate federal authentication process before the apostille can be attached.
Yes, expedited processing options may be available. These services can help reduce turnaround time for individuals facing immigration, employment, residency, or other international document deadlines.
Countries that participate in the Hague Apostille Convention generally accept apostilled U.S. public documents. However, requirements vary by destination country, so you should verify the specific requirements of the receiving authority.
No. An FBI background check is a federal document, so it requires U.S. Department of State authentication and a federal apostille, rather than a Washington State apostille.