FBI Background Check Apostille
We cannot process the federal apostille for an FBI background check, but we can explain what you need to do and handle your Pennsylvania documents at the same time.
We do not process the FBI apostille
An FBI Identity History Summary is a federal document. Its apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, not by any state office. Keystone Apostille hand-delivers only to the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg. We are not able to help with your FBI background check apostille, but we are happy to point you in the right direction.
What is an FBI background check apostille?
An FBI Identity History Summary is a federal record of your criminal history compiled by the FBI. When you need that record recognized in another country, it must carry an apostille certifying the official’s signature.
Because the document comes from a federal agency, only the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington DC can issue the apostille. No state office can do it.
When do people need it?
- Applying for residency or a long-term visa abroad
- Seeking employment or a teaching position in another country
- Pursuing dual citizenship or naturalization
- Completing an international adoption process
- Retiring or relocating to a foreign country
We handle your Pennsylvania documents
Many of the same situations that call for an FBI apostille also require apostilles on Pennsylvania documents like your birth certificate, marriage certificate, or diploma. That is exactly what we do, from our door to the state office in Harrisburg and back to you.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Death certificate
- Divorce decree
- Single status letter
- Power of attorney
- Diploma and transcript
- Business documents
Common questions
Can Keystone Apostille process my FBI background check apostille?
No. An FBI Identity History Summary is a federal document. Its apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, not by any state office. We only hand-deliver to the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg, so federal documents are outside our service.
Where do I get an apostille for my FBI background check?
You send your original FBI Identity History Summary to the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington DC. They issue the federal apostille. Check the U.S. Department of State website for current processing instructions and fees.
What Pennsylvania documents can you apostille for me?
We handle birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, powers of attorney, single status letters, diplomas, and business documents issued in Pennsylvania or notarized by a Pennsylvania notary. These are often the same documents required alongside an FBI check for immigration, residency, or work abroad.
Need a Pennsylvania apostille?
We handle Pennsylvania documents from start to finish. Order online, mail us your document, and we take care of the rest.