FBI Background Check Apostille in Alabama

If you need to use an FBI Background Check for a visa, immigration, employment, residency, or other official matter in another country, an apostille authenticates the signature and official capacity of the federal official who issued the document. This certification, issued by the U.S. Department of State, allows the background check to be formally recognized for official international use in countries that accept apostilles. 

Federal apostille processing requirements vary depending on the document type submitted to the U.S. Department of State. Incorrectly prepared federal documents can delay processing or result in rejection during submission.

McCurty Apostille & Notary Services reviews documents before submission to help identify federal apostille preparation requirements and reduce avoidable processing delays for clients throughout Birmingham, Hoover, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding Alabama areas.

Assistance with obtaining FBI Identity History Summary Checks for visa, immigration, travel, employment, and apostille purposes.

• Electronic Processing

Estimated FBI processing often within 48 hours after fingerprint submission.

• Ink Fingerprint Submission

Ink Fingerprinting completed on FD-258 fingerprint cards available for mail-in FBI processing. Estimated FBI processing approximately 15 days after receipt by the FBI. 

The FBI Background Check must bear the signature of an authorized federal official to be eligible for an apostille. The document is then submitted for federal processing, where the federal official’s signature and official capacity are authenticated through the apostille certificate, allowing the document to be formally recognized for official use in Hague Convention countries. 

Standard federal apostille processing is currently estimated up to 5-8 weeks. Expedited processing options available with estimated turnaround of approximately 15 business days. 

For facilitation options and frequently asked questions, visit the main Apostille Services page.

Ready to start your FBI background check and apostille process? Call now to begin, or upload your completed FBI background check for apostille processing.