Phoenix, AZ
FBI Background Check Apostille in Phoenix, AZ
How Phoenix 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 Phoenix. 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
- Maricopa County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- State apostille office
- Arizona Secretary of State, Phoenix
- Our nearest office
- Phoenix
FBI check vs. a Arizona background check
A background check from the Arizona Department of Public Safety is a state document. It can only be apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix — 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 Arizona check as well, that one follows the state route. We can advise on both.
Phoenix: the local details
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona state documents are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
Fingerprinting is the one step that happens locally — through Phoenix-area law-enforcement agencies or licensed providers, or electronically through an FBI-approved channeler. Once the FBI issues your report, mail it to us and we handle the apostille.
About the FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
Getting it done from Phoenix
Our Phoenix office handles Phoenix orders by phone and online. It’s a processing office and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us 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 · Arizona Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
FBI Background Check in Phoenix — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Phoenix 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 Phoenix clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Phoenix?
No. Our Phoenix office isn’t open to the public — Phoenix clients order online or by phone, send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Related: All documents in Phoenix · FBI Background Check in Arizona · FBI Background Check — full guide
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