FBI Criminal Background Check for Panama

January 4, 2015 by

On August 12, 2013, the Panamanian (Panama) Embassy website posted the following information concerning obtaining an FBI Criminal Background Check for residency in Panama.

Panama is now requiring a Federal FBI Identification Record for purposes of obtaining Residency in Panama. This criminal background check/criminal history record/rap sheet can no longer be just from the state in which you last resided.

Note: The criminal background check record from the local police, Department of Justice (State Background Check), or Sheriff’s Department can no longer be used.  You must first contact an FBI Channeler to help expedite the background check process.  They will mail to your home or office the authentication letter printed on a special tamper resistant paper (Example of FBI authentication letter is below).

Obtaining an FBI Apostille cannot be done at the US Embassy in Panama because they do not have access to the data files that would allow signature comparisons for this purpose.  If the FBI finds no record, you will receive a “no record” response. If you do have a criminal history record on file, you will receive your Identification Record or “rap sheet.”  Typically, a rap sheet is a minimum of two pages long.

To use the FBI Record in Panama, you must specifically request it to be FBI-Certified when you contact the FBI Channeler.  The FBI Channeler will return the documents directly to you when completed (by mail), but it will not yet be Apostilled for legal use in Panama.  The following note will accompany the record:

The FBI’s CJIS Division has authenticated the enclosed U.S.Dept of Justice Order 556-73 finger print search results…. If you require an Apostille, you must submit this authenticated document to the U.S. Dept of State (DOS) for further action.

You will need to mail the authentication letter to our office in Washington, D.C. for processing.  The processing time is currently 3-4 business days (As of January 2015).  Please allow 1-2 business days for the return FedEx/UPS shipping.  If you require international shipping, please contact us for a price quote.

Example of the FBI Approved Authentication letter:


We recommend that you contact an FBI Approved Channeler to help expedite your background check process.  We have provided a list of Channelers on our website located here: https://www.apostillefbi.com/fbi-apostille-approved-channelers/

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Criminal Background Check Apostille

August 18, 2014 by

In the United States, you can obtain a background check from the local Police, Sheriff’s Department, Your State’s Department of Justice (Example: California Department of Justice), and the FBI.

It’s important to know which background check is acceptable for the country requesting your documents to avoid any additional costs or delays.  Because this site is tailored for the FBI Background Check Apostille, we are also going to touch off on obtaining a background check from the County or State.

Some countries may request that you obtain an FBI background check in additional to a State/County background check.  We have also put togeher a “How To Apostille” section on one of our websites to help you with step-by-step directions.  Please don’t hesitate to Contact Us if you’re questions are not answered here.

Obtaining Your Background Check from the County (Local Police / Sheriff’s Department):

Step 1: Contact the local Police Station or Sheriff’s Department and explain to the operator that you will need a background check performed.  You will need to schedule a time to meet with the Records Technician or Records Administrator.  It’s possible you maybe able to order the background check over the phone but in most cases, you will need to physically go to the location.

Step 2: Once you have been alerted that your document is complete and ready for pick-up, you’ll need to schedule a traveling notary to the location to notarize the Records Technician or the Records Administrator’s signature on the document.  Be sure the notary follows the notarial laws in their state or the document will be rejected by the Secretary of State.

Step 3: Once the document has been notarized, you will then need to mail the original notarized document to our office including our Order Form and credit card authorization form.

Please note that in certain States, the notaries signature must also be authenticated by the County Clerk  or Court. Please read our Apostille Rates for more information.

Obtaining Your Background Check from the Department of Justice:

Step 1: You will need to contact the Department of Justice in your State to inquire on how you can submit your fingerprints to obtain your background check and the authentication letter you will need to mail to our office.  The authentication letter should be a State document with a name and signature of the official who will sign the document.  For example, in California, it’s the California Department of Justice.  In your State, they may reference a different name.

Most all countries will accept an FBI background check Apostille as proof of your criminal background record.  We have made the process of obtaining your FBI background check easy.  To get started in ordering your FBI background check, visit this link: FBI Approved Channelers

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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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Washington DC Apostille & State Documents

May 15, 2014 by

In addition to our FBI Apostille services in Washington, DC, we also process a variety of other federal documents through the US Department of State and the Secretary of the District of Columbia.  You may also have additional State documents which require an Apostille.  For example: Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Marriage License, Divorce Decree, Power of Attorney, Single Status Affidavit, all require authentication by the Secretary of State.  We can help authenticate all of your documents saving you time and money.

Here is a scenario we encounter often…. You’re getting married in Italy and need an Apostille on a variety of documents including an FBI Background Check.  You were born in California, married in Nevada, and divorced in Colorado.  In order to obtain an Apostille on all these documents, you’ll need to mail to our office the FBI Authentication letter signed by the Section Chief, your certified California birth certificate signed by the County Clerk / State Registrar, your certified marriage certificate from Nevada, and your certified divorce decree from Colorado.

We can help authenticate your documents even if you are already in another country.  If your immediate relative is unable to assist you, you can visit the local US Embassy who will help you obtaining your documents including notarization and fingerprint rolling.  You can find a local US Embassy / Consulate office here: http://www.usembassy.gov/ . If cost is not an option, an experience attorney can also help you obtain all your certified documents quickly.

Once we have all your documents, we’ll then start the process of authenticating them through the Secretary of State offices and the US Department of State in Washington, DC.  The processing time can vary depending on the State but generally our conservative estimate is 7-10 business days.  The FBI Apostille (US Department of State) processing time is 5-8 business days including overnight shipping.  California documents are processed the same day and documents issued form Washington, DC are processed the next day.

Apostilles 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!

 

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How Do I Get an FBI Apostille?

February 14, 2014 by

The very first step in obtaining an FBI Apostille is to contact an FBI Approved Channeler.  The two most popular we’ve seen most people use are:

Accurate Biometrics
www.accuratebiometrics.com
(773) 685-5699

National Background Check, Inc.
www.nationalbackgroundcheck.com
(877) 932-2435

You will need to request an Authentication letter signed by the Criminal Justice Information Services (Biometric Services Division) Section Chief Kimberly J. Del Greco.  Click here to see the example of the letter.  This letter which is printed on a special blue-tinted paper will arrive in the mail.  You will need to mail-in this letter to our office for fast 5-8 business day processing.

Once we receive your documents, it will be shipped to our office in Washington, DC where one of our staff members will hand-deliver your documents to the US Department of State’s Office.  The processing time is generally 3-4 days at their office but we do require additional time for shipping.  Please keep in mind the US Department of State is closed on weekends, Holidays, and when sever weather impacts the District of Columbia (DC).

Once your documents have been completed, they will be picked-up and delivered to the UPS drop-off location.  They will then be shipped to your location for next business morning delivery(Excluding: Saturday, Sunday, major holidays, and International Shipping).  This ensures that your order is professionally handled from start to finish.

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South Korea Apostille FBI

January 21, 2014 by

South Korea ApostilleIf you plan to live, work, and teach in South Korea, you will be required to obtain an Apostille on an FBI Background check.  You’ll need to first contact an FBI Approved Channeler to help expedite the process of obtaining your background check and the authentication letter signed by the Section Chief.  Here is an example of the letter we need for you to send to our office.  Be sure to request this letter or they will not send it to you:

FBI Apostille Example

This authentication letter signed by the Section Chief of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division, will arrive by regular mail to your address.  If you attempt to make a copy, it will read void or unauthorized copy.  You will need to mail this letter with our order form and credit card authorization form.

Once we receive this letter, the turn-around time is 5-8 business days.  Domestic overnight shipping is included in our fee but we also provide international shipping to South Korea.  Additional international shipping rates apply.

Please Contact Us with your questions.  We can be reached at 1-202-738-1412 or 1-888-810-4054.  Thank you.

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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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FBI-Approved Channelers

September 12, 2013 by

Every month, we process hundreds of FBI background checks issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI Channeler) and signed by the Section Chief, William G. McKinsey.  If you are planning to live, work, adopt, get married, or travel to a foreign country, you may be asked to provide an Apostille on a FBI Criminal Background Check.

*** FBI APOSTILLE EXAMPLE ***

The first step in obtaining your FBI Background Check is to contact an FBI Approved Channeler.  An FBI channeler will provide you step by step instructions including sending you a fingerprint card.  Once you receive your background check, you an then mail in this document to our office for processing.

Here is a short video that explains the process:

National Credit Reporting
www.myfbireport.com
800-441-1661

Accurate Biometrics
www.accuratebiometrics.com
(773) 685-5699

VetConnex
Veteran Expert. Veteran Owned.
www.vetconnex.com
(866) 892-1758

You will first need to contact one of the companies listed above in order to start the process.  They will instruct you on what steps you will need to take in order to obtain your FBI Background Check results.  You will also need to request a letter by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (Biometric Services Division) signed by the Section Chief, William G. McKinsey.  Click here to see the example of the letter.  Please note that this letter can either be mailed to your location or emailed to you.  If the document has been emailed to you, please print-out a color copy and mail this form with our order form and credit card authorization form to our office.

 

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FBI Apostille Background Check

July 15, 2013 by

Do you need an FBI Apostille for your FBI Criminal Background Check?

We provide fast 1-3 day processing ensuring your document will be delivered to your location the very next business morning.  The total time can take up to 8 business days depending on how fast the US Department of State completes your document.  Please keep in mind that we will hand delivery your document and will check up daily to ensure a fast turn-around time.

The most challenging part in obtaining an Apostille is the time it takes for the FBI to send you the Authenticated letter signed by the Section Chief as to the results of your background check.  You can view a sample of this letter here: https://www.apostillefbi.com/fbi-apostille-example/

This letter is necessary in order for us to obtain an Apostille.

With the world becoming more interconnected, a select few people are deciding to take up jobs in other countries which are requiring the FBI background check.  Call us with any questions you may have.  Thank you!

 

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FBI Apostille Korea

July 8, 2013 by

FBI Apostille KoreaApostille FBI background check for teaching ESL in Korea.

Are you thinking of moving to South Korea to teach English as a second language (ESL)? You’ll need to request an FBI Criminal Background Check before you can obtain a signed authentication letter by the Section Chief which you’ll need to send us for the FBI Apostille.

The FBI has provided detailed steps you must take. Click here to view the steps.

Be sure to request a letter signed by a Section Chief, Biometric Services Section of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).  You’ll need to send us this letter so we can obtain an FBI Apostille for you through the US Department of Sate in Washington, D.C.

You may also need to obtain an Apostille for your University or College Degree.  Your degree will first need to be notarized before the Secretary of State will attach an Apostille.  Example: If you obtained your degree from a University or College in California, you’ll need a California notary to help you with the notarization and a California Apostille Service to help you with obtaining the Apostille from the California Secretary of State.  Some services can provide both, but you’ll most likely need to coordinate the work between a traveling notary and an Apostille service.

I suggest you keep everything consistent.  If your degree is from a University in New York, find a service in New York to help you with the notary and Apostille in that state.  You don’t want a New York University degree notarized and Apostilled from another state.  Be smart, get your State Apostille from the State you graduated in.

Once the degree has been Apostilled by the Secretary of State, you can then send the documents to our office for processing.  Be sure to download our FBI Apostille Order Form.  We hand-carry each document to the US Department of State in Washington, D.C.  Your documents will be returned to you in 5-8 business day.  Additional shipping fees apply for documents sent outside the United States. Contact us for a price quote.

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