Secure your international visa, residency, or foreign employment with expert federal authentication. An ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) Number is a unique fingerprint-based code assigned by the FBI to identify the agency processing your Identity History Summary (FBI Background Check). When moving abroad, adopting internationally, or applying for foreign citizenship, overseas governments and immigration ministries require this federal criminal record check to be authenticated with a Federal Apostille before they will accept it.
At US Apostille, we specialize in navigating the federal authentication process. We ensure your ORI-verified FBI background checks are processed seamlessly, securing your Federal Apostille or Embassy Legalization in just 9 business days.
We Accept Both Digital & Physical FBI Background Checks
Global immigration timelines are incredibly tight. We accept both digitally-issued electronic PDFs and traditional paper records to keep your international relocation on track.
1. Digital (PDF) Submission — Secure & Instant
How it works: If you retrieved your FBI background check digitally as a secure PDF (issued by the FBI CJIS Division or an approved FBI Channeler), simply upload the original file directly to our portal.
The Benefit: No printing or domestic mail delays. We process the digital original directly with the federal government, maintaining its electronic security integrity.
2. Physical (Hard Copy) Submission
How it works: If you requested your FBI background check to be sent via mail and received the official blue-bordered document on security paper, you must mail this physical original to our office.
When it is required: While most Hague countries accept digital apostilles, certain strict embassies (such as China or Spain) may require the physical paper original for full legal processing and Embassy Legalization.
Company Documents
⚠️ Federal Jurisdiction Notice
Because an FBI Background Check (linked to an ORI number) is a federal document, it cannot be apostilled by any local state-level Secretary of State. It strictly requires a Federal Apostille from the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications) in Washington, D.C.
Transparent Pricing & Turnaround Times
Document Type
Federal Fee
Service Fee
Total Cost
Processing Time
FBI Background Check (ORI)
(Digital or Physical)
$20
$60
$80
9 Business Days
*Note: Processing times are subject to the U.S. Department of State’s current capacity. For non-Hague countries (e.g., China, Vietnam, Kuwait), additional Embassy legalization fees and timelines will apply.
One-day apostille service for your company documents.
We obtain the apostille from the State of Maryland.
Regardless of which state your documents originated from.
Valid for use in all Hague Apostille Convention countries.
Processing time for all Company documents is
1
Business Day.
In real
6 days
US Department closes on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Order today by 4:00 PM
EST. We ship on
April 1, 2026
$50
per document + shipping
No extra fees.
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Why International Travelers and Expats Choose Us
Digital Efficiency: We work directly with secure, digital PDF documents to eliminate unnecessary shipping costs and speed up your processing.
Direct Washington D.C. Courier: Operating near the U.S. Department of State, we bypass standard mail-in delays to submit your documents directly for rapid turnaround.
Immigration Compliance Experts: We guarantee your FBI criminal record check will meet the exact, rigorous standards of foreign consulates, ministries of justice, and immigration offices worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A standard scan of a printed background check is not recognized as a digital original. You must upload the actual, unaltered PDF file downloaded directly from the FBI portal (or your channeler's link), or mail us the physical paper original sent to you by the CJIS division.
Most foreign governments and immigration offices require an FBI background check to be less than 90 to 180 days old from the date it was issued to the date you present it. Because of this very narrow window, using our expedited 9-day service is crucial to prevent your document from expiring.
If your destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (e.g., Spain, Italy, Portugal, South Korea), the Federal Apostille is the final step. If you are moving to a non-Hague country (e.g., China, UAE, Qatar), your document will require a multi-step Embassy Legalization process. We can handle this entire multi-agency workflow for you.
Yes. Whether your background check was initiated under an ORI code for personal review (Option 1 / Live Scan), visa/residency, or international adoption, we can apostille any official federal background check document.
