Does an apostille expire?

The answer is No.

Countries who are members of the Hague Apostille Convention will request your FBI background check to be issued within the past 90 days (three months).  In addition to the FBI background check, some countries may also request an apostille on your State issued background check (Example: Local Police, Local Sheriff).

Please note that background check issued from the local Police or Local Sheriff’s Department must be signed by the Officer/Deputy and then notarized.  A traveling notary can accommodate the notarization if one is not available.  The FBI background check is a U.S. Federal document and does not require notarization.

Here is typically what’s included in a Apostille:

Country … [country name] This public document
has been signed by … [name]
acting in the capacity of … [function]
bears the seal/stamp of … [authority] certified
at … [location]
the … [date]
by … [name]
No … [apostille registration number]
Seal/stamp … [of the authority giving the apostille]
Signature … [signature of authority giving the apostille]
You can see examples of US State apostilles.

Below is an example of a U.S. Department of State apostille:

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

Our staff is available Monday-Saturday from 8am to 7pm to answer your questions and provide you easy to follow-step-by-step instructions.  Please call us at 1-888-810-4054 or email: support@apostilleFBI.com