US Department of State Apostille
Federal Apostille & FBI Background Check Apostille
Notarization + US Department of State federal apostille submission for FBI background checks and federal documents. NYS-commissioned notary available 24/7.
State Apostille vs. Federal Apostille
The type of apostille you need depends on who issued your document — a state agency or a federal agency.
State Apostille (NYS DOS)
Issued by: New York State Department of State
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- State court documents
- Notarized affidavits
- Academic diplomas
Federal Apostille (US DOS)
Issued by: US Department of State
- FBI background checks
- Federal court documents
- Federal agency documents
- Naturalization certificates
- Documents signed by federal officials
Federal Documents We Handle
FBI Background Check
FBI Identity History Summary apostille for immigration, employment, or international use.
Federal Court Documents
Documents signed by federal judges or issued by federal courts.
Federal Agency Documents
Documents issued by US federal agencies requiring international authentication.
Naturalization Certificates
US citizenship and naturalization documents for international use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a federal apostille?
A federal apostille is issued by the US Department of State for federal documents — such as FBI background checks (Identity History Summaries), federal court documents, and documents signed by federal officials. Unlike a state apostille issued by the NYS Department of State, a federal apostille certifies the authenticity of a federal-level document for use in Hague Convention countries.
How do I get an apostille for my FBI background check?
To apostille an FBI Identity History Summary (background check), the document must first be notarized by a commissioned notary public. Remote Notary Online USA provides same-day Remote Online Notarization for FBI background checks. After notarization, the document is submitted to the US Department of State for federal apostille certification. We handle the full process — call 347-351-7611.
What federal documents can receive a US Department of State apostille?
Federal documents eligible for a US Department of State apostille include: FBI Identity History Summaries (background checks), federal court documents, documents signed by federal judges or officials, and certain federal agency documents. State-issued documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.) require a state apostille from the NYS Department of State, not a federal apostille.
How long does a federal apostille take?
The US Department of State typically processes federal apostille requests in 6–8 weeks by mail. Expedited processing may be available. Remote Notary Online USA handles the notarization step same-day so your document is ready for federal apostille submission immediately. Contact us at 347-351-7611 for current processing times.
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