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)
Alejandra (verified owner) –
Dan was responsive and resolved my inquiries. Was able to get my federal apostille quickly and overall the process went smoothly.
Daewoon –
I would highly recommend his service. He got our apostille done in less than 2 weeks. I am really happy that I went with his service. Do not hesitate to use his service. It is definitely worth it
Laney (verified owner) –
This service helped me so much. It was easy and convenient and no stress at all. I was given everything way earlier than expected which was nice. I would definitely use them again. Thank you Dan!
Ayhan –
Dan was great to work with, super professional and knowledgeable, and easy to reach for information or updates. Highly recommend his services, I was on a time crunch and got my documents extremely quickly. Thanks Dan!
Adrian –
Great Service from Dan!
Valza –
I am really amazed from Dan’s service. I ordered the apostille on May 10th and it arrived today on May 26th with FedEx, as I live in Austria. I really recommend their services.
Thanks a lot.
Lada Duncheva –
I am so happy with Dan’s service! I ordered the apostille on May 10th and I had it ready delivered at home on May 25th! Just in 2 weeks! Amazing! Thank you!
Michael –
What a great, fast, professional service! Highly recommended. Fast turn-around time with frequent updates and quick replies to my questions. Included FedEx-ing the completed documents internationally with a tracking number. Thank you Dan!
Michelle –
Amazing customer service and so so fast! I am trying to get my F-4 visa so my family and I can move to Korea in the next 1-2 months, but I didn’t realize how long everything takes! I was kind of devastated and searching for anything that could help speed up the Apostille process. I sent the pdf of my FBI Background check to Dan on 4/29, and am sitting here with it in my hands, Apostilled and everything on 5/14. Only 2 weeks! I am over the moon because it means we can make our original timeline. Dan was also really great about contacting with updates and keeping me abreast of the whole situation. Would definitely recommend to anyone, especially if you’re in a time crunch. Thank you thank you!
Andy –
Great service from Dan, I received my apostille documents back within 3 weeks, I’d definitely recommend Dan to anyone looking for the best way to get your documents apostillized as quickly as possible
Gail Rothman-Marshall –
I am very pleased with the speed with which my FBI background check was apostilled. I highly recommend this service.
Justin (verified owner) –
Service was so fast and easy. Highly recommend.
Kirsten –
I would highly recommend Dan’s services to anyone who is going through the apostille/translation process which can be very confusing and hard to understand. I looked at a number of different agencies and Dan had the best rates by far but most importantly gave the most accurate information and responded the quickest which made gave me much-needed reassurance. I got my apostille back in roughly 3 weeks from the date I submitted it and was quoted 12 weeks at other places! I cannot thank Dan and his team enough for answering my questions, guiding me through this process, and getting this all done so efficiently. If you are on the fence about using a service- go with Dan and you don’t regret it, especially since the forms can be tricky to fill out. Thank you, Dan!
Luis Garduno (verified owner) –
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Efficiency , honesty and extraordinary customer services should be right next to the name of the company. Dan and his team sent me the apostilles in a record time for a very fair price to my door in Thailand. I highly recommend you to work with South East Spanish Inc . I am certainly sharing this company name with all my friends abroad. Thank you again.
Anurag Dalmia –
Dan has been absolutely phenomenal in helping me get a federal document apostilled in record time, given the COVID-19 situation. I got my document apostilled in about 10 days, plus another 4 days of shipping as I live in India. He also answered all my questions in a very detailed and professional manner and was able to guide me regarding the entire process using his immense experience in the field. I would definitely recommend everyone to use his services.