U.S. Department of State Apostille Services
Federal apostille processing through the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C. For FBI checks, federal court records, U.S. passport copies, and other federal documents.
⚠️ DO NOT Notarize Federal Documents Before Submission
FBI background checks and other federal documents should not be notarized before being submitted for apostille. Notarizing first can invalidate the submission. If a notary already stamped your federal document, call us at 316-265-9930 before sending anything to D.C.
When You Need Federal (USDOS) Apostille
Federal apostille is required when your document was issued by a U.S. federal agency or court — not a state agency. The most common case is the FBI background check.
FBI Identity History Summary (IdHS)
Most common federal apostille — for teaching abroad, foreign work, dual citizenship.
Federal Court Records
Bankruptcy, federal civil + criminal records, certified by federal clerk.
U.S. Passport Copy
Notarized passport copy (NOT the original) for foreign visa or banking.
IRS Forms 6166 + 147C
Certificates of U.S. residency for foreign tax treaty claims.
FDA Export Certificates
For pharma, food, device exports requiring federal certification.
Other Federal Agency Records
USDA, USCIS, military, federal vital records.
Realistic Timelines
⏰ USDOS apostille standard: typically 10+ business days
⏰ Shipping each way: add 1–3 business days
Total federal apostille: plan on 3–6 weeks routine; faster with rush handling.
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