Miami, FL
FBI Background Check Apostille in Miami, FL
How Miami residents get their FBI Background Check authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in Miami. Federal documents like your FBI Background Check are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- State apostille office
- Florida Department of State, Tallahassee
- Our nearest office
- Miami
FBI check vs. a Florida background check
A background check from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is a state document. It can only be apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee — and foreign authorities asking for a nationwide or FBI record will reject it. The FBI Identity History Summary is the federal record they want, and it’s authenticated only in Washington, D.C.
If a foreign authority specifically asks for a Florida check as well, that one follows the state route. We can advise on both.
Miami: the local details
Miami is in Miami-Dade County, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Florida state documents are apostilled by the Florida Department of State in Tallahassee.
Florida clients can have fingerprints captured by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office, where we handle FBI checks end to end.
About the FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
Getting it done from Miami
Our Miami office is open to the public by appointment — drop your document off in person, or send it by mail.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Official sources: FBI — Identity History Summary Checks · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · Florida Department of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
FBI Background Check in Miami — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Miami for a FBI Background Check?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for Miami clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Miami?
Only for the FBI check itself — fingerprints are taken in person, by appointment. If you already have your report, mail it to us and receive it back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Miami?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Miami?
Miami is in Miami-Dade County, within the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Related: All documents in Miami · FBI Background Check in Florida · FBI Background Check — full guide
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