Description
Order an Expedited FBI Background Check Apostille, Federal Hague Apostille
- Faster than All Other Apostille Services with In-Person Drop Off Service at Federal Office of Authentications
- Average Turnaround Time is 7-10 business days (around 2.5 weeks) as of November 2024
- We Also Provide Non-Expedited Apostille Service, if you have extra time
- Direct Service with Dan Hickman, Ph.D.
- Unlike other services, you don’t have to trust your documents to an inexperienced employee.
- Dan has processed federal apostilles personally for over eighteen years.
- Dan orders and processes all federal apostilles personally, no outsourcing.
- Dan is available by phone, text, email 60+ hours per week and will always return emails/texts promptly.
- We will walk-in, drop off your background check(s) in-person at the federal authentications office in DC.
- This is the fastest non-emergency method to receive a federal apostille.
- Shipping from our office to you (or another address) can be added at checkout.
- We always scan/email all apostilles before shipping.
- We Never Provide State-Level or DC District-Level Apostilles in place of Federal Apostilles
- Order Processing Takes Only 5 Minutes with PDF Upload
- We Complete Form DS-4194 and All Necessary Paperwork
- Translation to Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian Available (Not Included)
- Better Customer Service, Call or Email Anytime (No Receptionists or 3rd Party Answering Services)
- No Gimmicks, No Fees, No Minimum Rates
- International Service: Worldwide Shipping Available
Dan Hickman, Ph.D., and his small US-based team is able to process federal apostilles for your FBI background check directly from the Federal Authentications Office in D.C. Dan completes nearly all of the apostille process personally; his team deals with accounting and other non-essential parts of the process.
What makes us different: we never charge extra/hidden fees, we provide simple pricing, and our service is always faster than all other US-based apostille services, guaranteed. Additionally, when you work with us, you will work directly with Dan Hickman, who has processed apostilles personally for over eighteen years.
As for processing time, we will walk-in, drop off your background check(s) in-person at the federal authentications office in DC, which is the fastest non-emergency method to receive a federal apostille. Current processing takes about 7-10 business days (not calendar days), which is about two weeks as the authentications office is not open on Fridays. We quote around two weeks as we have to receive the document and scan/ship back to you, and complete certified and sworn translations, when necessary.
Additionally, we do not overprice shipping as you will need the completed, apostilled background check shipped to you. We only charge what USPS, FedEx and DHL charge us and pass our discounts and shipping experience on to you.
NOTE: You must send your background check to us. Simply email or upload (at checkout) the official electronic, PDF version, that is, the document issued by the FBI or an approved channeler. If you did not receive the digital version, you will need to ship the original paper copy background check to us.
APOSTILLE PROCESSING TIME: Although the Federal Authentication Office’s website states that turnaround time may be over twelve weeks, we obtain most federal apostilles in 7-10 business days (around 2.5 weeks as of November 2024) with our acclaimed expedited ordering process.
DISCLAIMER: We are glad to provide this service and have ordered many federal apostilles in the past eighteen years, so there is a smaller chance of delays due to errors, and we always use expedited shipping. Using our services will save time, guaranteed; however, delays may occur in processing at the Department of State, and we are unable to control their processing times. We update processing times monthly.
TOTAL COST: In the United States, there are many agencies willing to process apostilles on your behalf for a fee; most charge $200+ per document, depending on the service selected. We charge only $195, including all federal fees and in-person drop off service of your document. Additionally, you will need to add shipping from our office to you, your attorney, on another address at checkout. The government will process your background check apostille and then we will pick it up in person, from which point we will scan/email/ship to you. We only charge what USPS, FedEx and DHL charge us.
FAQs, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- PDF vs Original Hard Copy, which is better? They are 100% the same and the finished product is 100% the same. The printed, mailed copy no longer has ink signatures, which is why the apostille is so important. If you submit the PDF, we will print and submit pursuant to government rules and regulations, and the apostille (signed/sealed) will be permanently attached to the printed background check.
- Should I notarize my background check? No, absolutely not. Notarized background checks will be rejected and returned. The website for the authentications office mentions notarization, but it is referring to state-level documents such as powers of attorney, etc. Documents issued by the federal government should not be notarized as the federal agent’s signature (Chris Ormerod) is what needs to be authenticated and validated, not that of the notary.
- Is there any way expedite the apostille process further? Yes, if you have a documented life or death emergency, you can petition for in-person same day service in DC; however, your appointment will need to be approved in advance by the Federal Office of Authentications, and if approved, you will need to travel to DC. Otherwise, our drop off and pick up service is as fast as it gets. Our goal is to get your background check to DC as quickly as possible; nonetheless, the government is required by federal law to process in order. Our system is designed to obtain your apostille as quickly as possible, and we do everything possible to make that happen.
- Do I need to select a shipping option at checkout? If you need the original, hard-copy apostille, yes. We always scan/email the apostilled background check; however, only a few countries will accept a digital, scanned version. If you need the original shipped to you, that is, more than just the scanned/PDF, please select a shipping option at checkout.
- Can I change my address after the order has been placed? Yes, of course. We always email/call/text once your document ships from DC to our office to confirm shipping details. At that point, you can adjust shipping methods, change the shipping address, request international shipping and so on. If you are unsure of the final destination of your apostille, just select “no shipping” at checkout and you will be able to adjust or add shipping once we scan/email the apostille to you.
SUBMISSION: You will need to send your FBI Background Check to us in one of two ways:
- EMAIL/UPLOAD: If you selected the electronic, email option from the FBI or an approved channeler, simply email or upload (after payment) the official PDF version to us. This file must be the PDF file issued by the FBI or a channeler, not a scanned version of the mailed, paper copy.
- MAIL/FEDEX: If you selected the paper copies from the FBI. You can mail or FedEx your FBI report to us. We will provide our mailing/shipping address by email.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We are glad to ship your apostilled background check to any country in the world via FedEx or DHL. Paying $55 for international shipping at checkout is a deposit only; if the actual rate is less, we will refund the balance, if more, we will send an invoice before shipping. Rates will be calculated and confirmed before your apostille arrives to our office.
Any doubts, questions or concerns, call or email us. We never use call centers or answering services, and Dan takes a lot of calls, all day, every day. If you can’t get in touch, please try back in a few minutes or send an email. Most emails are answered in an hour or less.
Dan Hickman, Ph.D., Southeast Spanish, Inc., info@sespanish.com
877.374.0095 (office), 877.376.2085 (cell), 865.777.1177 (international)
Bryan (verified owner) –
Fantastic service making the entire process so smooth and clear with any questions answered immediately. We did the state apostille for marriage certificate and federal apostille for FBI background check in addition to translation from English to Portuguese. The entire process was quicker and easier than expected. Highly recommended!
Ramon Gamez –
Un servicio muy rápido y eficiente, siempre que pedimos información la respuesta fue inmediata, puedo RECOMENDAR ampliamente el servicio de Apostillé del Background Check del FBI asi como la traducción del mismo.
Muchas gracias DAN y SESPANISH por sus servicios.
Michael (verified owner) –
What was a confusing and somewhat stressful situation was rendered easy and comforting by Dan. Calm, patient, and informative, he answered all my questions (even the silly ones) with grace and clarity…Dan was a pleasure to deal with and he did exactly what he said he would do.
Martha Payne (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this excellent service which I used for the Federal Apostille for FBI Background Check as well as translation of the background check and apostille. Dan communicated at every step and the unexpectedly fast turn around time saved a great deal of anxiety. This was an excellent investment and I would certainly use their services again.
B C (verified owner) –
I was referred to use sespanish for apostille. At first I was not sure about their service quality esp. at this time of the year (holiday season), state department took much longer to issue apostilles. We were very nervous as our document approached the expiration date. Dan kept us posited, explained to us on our case as compared to other applications. He also delivered final document at the earliest possible date to us. Highly recommended.
Mike (verified owner) –
Excellent communication. Very professional service. Would HIGHLY recommend!
Joshua Auerbach –
Couldn’t be happier. I’ve sent in some documents for apostille myself and that has been ok, but the ease and speed of using Dan’s service can’t be overrated. I highly recommend it.
Gonzalo Sánchez (verified owner) –
The service was excellent throughout the whole process. Dan always made what was in his hands to make the process faster and he answered my emails with all my questions the same day I asked something. I will definitely come back to him if in the future I need another apostille and/or translation.
Omar El ABD –
Fastest Apostille service for FBI background check. The service is professional and prompt. Dan personally responds to inquiries. I totally recommend SESPANISH.
Nate A. (verified owner) –
Dan was an amazing help in the apostille process…not only in securing an apostille as quickly as possible during a time when the process was slowed due to the COVID pandemic, but also in advising us on the entire process. Dan was even giving us great advice when it wasn’t clear we would be customers! If you need assistance with this confusing and complex process, there’s no better way to do it than to work with Dan!
Patricia –
Excellent service. Communication is optimal. Makes the whole process easier. Thank you Dan.
Sara Hasson –
We again needed SE Spanish’sFBI federal apostille services and were again so appreciative and impressed with Dan’s extraordinary knowledge and guidance, above and beyond responsiveness, and patience with my seemingly never-ending questions on the process. His follow-up and connections in DC allowed him to provide us with accurate timelines on receipt of the apostille. Dan exceeded expectations on every metric. ¡Mil gracias!
Josue H –
I don’t have enough great things to say about Dan and his level service! Quick, efficient and a easy process. Obtaining state aspotilles and translating documents to Spanish, could not be made easier! I highly recommend Southeast Spanish!
Susanne Diabate –
Southeast Spanish, Inc. provided prompt and knowledgeable service in obtaining an apostille for our FBI background check. We are so very glad they handled this item for us.
Sarah (verified owner) –
This is the second year I have needed an FBI apostille and Diploma apostille. Dan has been endlessly patient and supportive throughout the process. So much easier than when I tried to do it myself. Cannot reccomend them enough.