Do you need an FBI Apostille for Spain?

If you are planning to work, travel too, obtain dual-citizenship, get married in, or move to the country of Spain, you may be asked to obtain an apostille on your FBI background check. Spain is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention and documents destined for this country will require an apostille from the U.S. Department of State.

If you are in the beginning stages and have not yet submitted your fingerprints directly to the FBI, we recommend that you contact an FBI Channeler to help expedite the background check process. In most cases, the FBI Channeler will be able to obtain the background check within one week. If you decide to go through the FBI directly, the processing time is 14-16 weeks. All questions related to obtaining your background check should be directed to the FBI Channeler.

In additional to the FBI Apostille, you may be asked to also have several other documents apostilled. For example, if you plan to get married in Spain, the country may request a certified copy of your birth certificate, divorce decree (If you are divorced) or single status affidavit. We can Apostille documents issued from all 50 U. S. States and the U.S. Federal Government. United States Apostille

The current processing time with the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications is 3-4 business days. Once we receive your documents, we will process them through the U.S. Department of the State the following business morning. The only documents you need to mail-in to our office is the FBI Background check, order form, and credit card authorization form. You do not need to mail in the DS 4194 form.

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the Nevada Apostille process and the unique requirements of certain countries. Your paperwork could be rejected costing you time and money. Don’t let this happen to you.