FBI Apostille for Spain

April 6, 2015 by

Apostille for SpainDo 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.

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Form DS-4194 – Authentication Apostille

August 14, 2014 by

The FBI authentication letter you will receive in the mail through the FBI Channeler is a U.S. Federal Government document which can only be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.  This blue-tinted letter which is signed by the FBI Section Chief (Example: https://www.apostillefbi.com/fbi-apostille-example/ ) is printed on a special tamper-resistant paper.  If you attempt to make a copy, it will read “Void” or “Copy Unauthorized”.

If you are in a rush and you already have the blue-tinted authentication letter, we recommend that you mail your document to our office in Washington, D.C. for fast 3-4 business day processing.  Please allow 1-2 additional business days for UPS overnight delivery.  If you would like to deal with the U.S. Department of State yourself, you will need to download Form DS-4194 and mail your documents directly to the State Department.  Please note that unless your documents are hand-delivered and picked-up from the U.S. Department of State, the processing time can exceed 30 days.

If you have not yet started to process of obtaining an FBI background check, we recommend that you contact an FBI Channeler.  You can view a list of FBI Approved Channelers who will help to expedite the process of obtaining your background check.

The U.S. Department of State issues both Apostilles and Certificates.  The determination of which certificate is issued is based on the destination country (Hague Apostille Member Country).  There are currently over 100 countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.  If the destination country is not a member, your documents will receive a certificate.  List of Hague Apostille Member Countries

Our service takes the guesswork out of authenticating your documents.  We also provide Embassy legalization in Washington, D.C.  Let us take the guesswork out of authenticating your documents.

Why Choose Us?

◾Fast 3-4 Day Service
◾1-2 Day UPS Delivery (No Additional Fee)
◾International Shipping Available
◾Embassy Legalization (Washington, D.C. & Los Angeles Only)
◾Hand Drop-Off & Pick-Up
◾Friendly & Professional Service
◾Thousands of Documents Authenticated Every Year
◾No need to fill-out form DS-4194

Apostilles can be complicated. Don’t leave this process to untrained employees or non-professionals who do not fully understand the California 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!

 

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US Department of State Processing Times

October 20, 2013 by

US Department of State ApostilleDepending on the time of year, the US Department of State – Office of Authentication can take up to four business days to authenticate your documents.

Once your documents have been received at our office, our staff will hand-deliver your documents the following business morning to the US Department of State’s Office in Washington, DC.  At that time, we will receive a document receipt and a pick-up date on when your documents will be ready.  *Note: Documents mailed in to the state can take weeks to process.

We provide free UPS next business morning delivery to any address in the United States.  This ensures that your documents are professionally delivered to your location and insured.  Additional shipping fees apply for international shipping.

The most common types of documents submitted for authentication and legalization to the US Department of State include:

Personal Documents:

  • Academic Credentials (diplomas, transcripts, letters, etc)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
  • Death Certificate
  • Divorce Certificate
  • FBI Authentication Letters
  • Marriage License •Name Change
  • Power of attorney
  • References and Job Certification
  • Single Status to Marry
  • Teacher Credentials
  • U.S. Department of Justice Document
  • U.S. District Court Document

Business / Corporate Documents:

  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Certificate of Free Sale
  • Certificate of Foreign Government
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Corporate Documents to be Used Overseas
  • Department of Health and Human Services Documents
  • Distributorship Agreements
  • Food and Drug (FDA) Administration Documents
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Patents
  • Power of Attorney

We can also authenticate all documents Apostilled or Certified from any of the 50 United States including the Secretary of the District of Columbia (DC).  Please call us before sending in your documents for verification.

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US Department of State Apostille

October 4, 2013 by

The U.S. Department of State authenticates FBI documents being sent to countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.  Because this document is a document issued by the FBI, it’s considered a Federal Document and needs to be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State (Federal Government).

** Example of an FBI authentication letter signed by the Section Chief ***

If you attempt to mail in this document to the Secretary of State (Your State) or the Secretary of the District of Columbia (DC), your document will be rejected.  This document can only be processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

We provide fast 1-3 day Apostille service.  We guarantee that you’ll receive your documents within 5-8 business days (Excluding Saturday, Sunday, Major Holidays, and International Shipping).  The first business day is the day after we receive your documents.

You’ll need to mail us the FBI authentication letter you received by mail from the FBI.  If you haven’t already started the process, we recommend that you contact an FBI Approved Channeler for expedited service.  Be sure to request an Authentication letter signed by the FBI section chief for an Apostille.  If you fail to mention this letter, they will not send it to you.  Thank you.

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