Federal Apostille Video Resources
Explore our video resource center to watch short educational videos about the federal apostille process, FBI background check apostilles, document authentication, and the differences between state apostilles and federal apostilles. These videos are designed to help individuals, families, and businesses better understand document requirements, processing steps, pricing, turnaround times, and common mistakes that can lead to delays.
Whether you need help with an FBI background check apostille, want to learn more about federal apostille services, compare state and federal apostille requirements, review processing times, or submit your order online, our video library is here to make the process easier to understand and help you avoid unnecessary delays and mistakes.
Learn how to easily use the FederalApostille.org online order submission portal to streamline your federal apostille request from start to finish. Our secure and user-friendly system allows you to submit your documents, enter your contact and return shipping information, select your preferred processing speed, and make payment—all in one place.
This portal is designed to simplify what can otherwise be a complex process, allowing you to submit your federal apostille order quickly, securely, and with full transparency every step of the way.
One of the most common questions people ask is: what’s the difference between a state apostille and a federal apostille?
The main difference is who issued the document and which government office issues the apostille. A federal apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State for eligible federal documents, while a state apostille is usually issued by a state Secretary of State for eligible state-level documents.Â
If you need to use your FBI background check in another country, here’s how the apostille process usually works.
You need to request your FBI Identity History Summary, also known as an FBI background check. The FBI allows you to request it directly, and if you submit electronically, you may also be able to complete fingerprinting at a participating U.S. Post Office location. The FBI says electronic requests are generally processed faster than mail requests.
If you need to use a U.S. document in another country, you may need a federal apostille.
A federal apostille is a certificate that helps verify certain U.S. federal documents so they can be legally recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. This is different from a state apostille. A state apostille is usually for documents notarized or issued at the state level, like birth certificates, marriage certificates, or powers of attorney.
A federal apostille is typically used for federally issued documents.
We offer multiple ways to get started. You can place your order online, submit your documents through our secure portal, send them by mail, or use in-person drop-off at authorized office locations.
Once we receive your documents, we review them for eligibility, issuing authority, and submission readiness before federal processing begins. We provide hand-delivery submission to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. for federal apostille or authentication processing, and we monitor the case throughout the process. Once processing is complete, we return your documents through secure shipping or make them available for office pickup, depending on the option you selected.
One of the most common questions people ask is: what’s the difference between a state apostille and a federal apostille?
The main difference is who issued the document and which government office issues the apostille. A federal apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State for eligible federal documents, while a state apostille is usually issued by a state Secretary of State for eligible state-level documents. A federal apostille is commonly used for documents such as FBI background checks, certain USCIS records, federal court documents, patent documents, and other documents signed by a U.S. federal official.
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