Federal Document Apostille
Help preparing federal documents — like an FBI background check or other federal record — for authentication by the U.S. Department of State, so they're recognized abroad.
- In person · Paterson, NJ
- Remote · nationwide
- Bilingual service
How is a federal apostille different?
Documents issued by a federal agency (an FBI identity history summary, for example) are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State rather than a state office. The process and required cover paperwork are different from a state-level apostille — we help you prepare the request correctly for the type of document you have.
When do you need this?
- FBI identity history summary (background check)
- Documents issued by a federal court
- Certain federal agency records
- Documents for use in a country requiring federal authentication
What's included
- Review of your federal document and its requirements
- Preparation of the required cover letter and forms
- Guidance on submission to the U.S. Department of State
- Certified translation, if the destination country requires one
Ready to get started?
Message us on WhatsApp or reach out below and we'll walk you through the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
I need an FBI background check first — can you help?
We can guide you on how to request your FBI identity history summary directly from the FBI, then help you prepare it for apostille once you receive it.
How long does federal authentication take?
Processing time depends on the U.S. Department of State's current workload — we'll let you know what to expect for your document.
My document was issued by New Jersey, not the federal government — what should I use?
See our New Jersey state document apostille service instead — the right process depends on which government issued your document.
Areas We Serve
Served in person from our Paterson, NJ office — plus remote/mail-in service nationwide, wherever you are.