Nationwide FBI Apostille Service · All 50 States

FBI Apostille & Translations — Done Simply.

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Order, translate, and track your FBI background check apostille from one clean portal. U.S. Department of State authentication, sworn translations, and worldwide delivery.

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FBI Identity History Summary with U.S. Department of State apostille certificate
Step 1

Order Your FBI Apostille

Choose your turnaround, add translation if needed, and we handle the rest.

How It Works

Five simple steps from submission to delivery.

  1. Step 1

    Submit FBI Report

    Upload, mail, or walk in your FBI Identity History Summary.

  2. Step 2

    Walk-In USDOS

    We hand-carry it to the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

  3. Step 3

    Pick Up Apostille

    After ~8 business days, we collect your apostilled document directly from USDOS.

  4. Step 4

    Translate (Optional)

    Add a certified or sworn translation when required by your destination country.

  5. Step 5

    Pickup or Ship

    Collect at our Philadelphia office or we ship worldwide via tracked FedEx.

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Upload Your FBI Report

Required to start

Drag & drop your FBI Identity History Summary (PDF) below, or click to browse. We can't begin processing without it.

Add Translation (optional)
Delivery Method
Quote Summary
  • Expedited FBI Apostille
    8–10 business days · 1st report
    $220
  • Delivery — Scan or office pickup
    Digital PDF or Philadelphia office pickup
    Free
Estimated Total
All fees included
$220
Step 2 · Timeline

Estimate Your FBI Apostille Completion

Pick a submission date to see your projected walk-in, processing, pickup, and arrival days.

Processing Timeline Estimator
Showing estimated timeline for June 30, 2026

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Submitted / Received
Walked-in USDOS — DC 7:00 AM
Processing USDOS (8 business days)
Picked Up USDOS & Shipped (same day)
Arrives at Our Firm
Non-processing day (Fri–Sun)
Submission Cutoff Notice

Orders submitted on weekends (Fri–Sun) or after 3:30 PM EST on a business day are considered received the next business day. The walk-in at USDOS occurs two business days from the original submission.

Optional

Certified & Sworn Translations

Translations are optional and only required by some destination countries. Add either to your apostille order in one step.

Certified Translation
$45 / page

USCIS-accepted certified translation with a signed Certificate of Translation Accuracy.

  • • Notarize Translation add-on — +$20
  • • Translation apostille add-on — +$99
Sworn Translation
$99 flat + $69 / add'l page

Country-specific sworn translator. Issued under the official certifying authority of your destination country (see list below).

Sworn Translation Countries & Certifying Authorities

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Spain

Electronic
English → Spanish
Certified by: MAEC Sworn — Traductor Jurado
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France

Wet-ink
English → French
Certified by: Cour d'Appel — Traducteur Assermenté
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Italy

Wet-ink
English → Italian
Certified by: Tribunale — Traduttore Giurato
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Germany

Wet-ink
English → German
Certified by: Landgericht — Vereidigter Übersetzer
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Mexico

Electronic
English → Spanish
Certified by: TSJ — Perito Traductor
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Brazil

Electronic
English → Portuguese
Certified by: Junta Comercial — Tradutor Juramentado
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Argentina

Electronic
English → Spanish
Certified by: CTPCBA — Traductor Público
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Poland

Electronic
English → Polish
Certified by: Ministry of Justice — Tłumacz Przysięgły
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Czech Republic

Wet-ink
English → Czech
Certified by: Ministry of Justice — Soudní Tlumočník

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Step 3

Track Your Order

Real-time status — from intake through Department of State authentication and delivery.

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About

About Our Firm

A Philadelphia notary and apostille practice trusted by clients across all 50 states.

Philadelphia Notary & Apostille is a boutique authentication firm based in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. We specialize in FBI Identity History Summary apostilles, sworn and certified translations, and U.S. Department of State document authentications for clients relocating, marrying, studying, or doing business abroad.

Every order is handled in-house by our team. We physically walk client documents into the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. every business morning — no mail-in middlemen, no third-party couriers between the FBI and the apostille. That's why our turnaround is among the fastest in the country and our pricing is transparent.

We work with attorneys, immigration consultants, HR teams, and individuals worldwide, and offer sworn translations into 13+ jurisdictions for documents bound for Hague Convention member countries.

Visit / Contact
Philadelphia Notary & Apostille
12 E Highland Avenue, Suite 203
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 892-2680contact@philanotary.com
Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FBI apostille?+

An FBI apostille is the U.S. Department of State authentication attached to your FBI Identity History Summary. It certifies the document for legal use in any country that is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.

How long does it take?+

Standard processing is 2–3 weeks. Expedited is 5–7 business days.

Do I need a certified translation?+

Most non-English-speaking countries (Spain, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, France, etc.) require a sworn or certified translation of both the FBI report and the apostille certificate.

Which countries accept an FBI apostille?+

All 120+ countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention.

How do I send my document?+

Upload a scan through our secure portal, mail it to our Philadelphia office, or walk in at 1500 Market Street, Center City.