FBI Background Check · El Salvador
FBI Background Check Apostille for El Salvador
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a FBI Background Check in El Salvador — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
El Salvador accepts a U.S. apostille. Your FBI Background Check needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified Spanish translation required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 31 May 1996
- Issuing authority
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Translation
- Certified Spanish translation required.
Is El Salvador a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for El Salvador since 31 May 1996, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in El Salvador with no embassy step.
The route to El Salvador
A FBI Background Check is issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For El Salvador, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to El Salvador for residency and family matters. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
Already have your FBI report? Mail it to us exactly as issued and we prepare it for El Salvador. Don’t have it yet? Get it in person, by appointment, at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices, or request it directly from the FBI — see how to get an FBI background check.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Need the FBI check itself? We take fingerprints and run FBI checks in person, by appointment, at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices — $399 including the apostille. Already have your report? Mail it to us.
Translation for El Salvador
Certified Spanish translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a FBI Background Check to El Salvador. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in El Salvador.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in El Salvador.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
FBI Background Check for El Salvador — FAQ
Is El Salvador part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for El Salvador since 31 May 1996, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a FBI Background Check for El Salvador?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a FBI Background Check to El Salvador?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for El Salvador?
Certified Spanish translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the FBI Background Check for me?
In person, yes: we take fingerprints and run FBI checks by appointment at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices. If you already have your report, mail it to us and we prepare it for El Salvador.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most El Salvador orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: FBI Background Check — full guide · All documents for El Salvador · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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