FEDERAL APOSTILLE SERVICES
Federal Apostille Services for U.S. Federal Documents
We handle apostille processing for eligible documents issued by U.S. federal agencies and federal courts.
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From FBI background checks to federal court records and other qualifying federal documents, we help determine the correct process for international use.
Federal documents are processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
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DOCUMENTS WE HANDLE
Federal Documents We Apostille
FBI Background Checks
FBI Identity History Summary reports issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Federal Court Documents
Eligible documents issued by U.S. federal courts that require apostille for international use.
Federal Agency Documents
Qualifying documents issued by U.S. federal agencies and departments.
Other Federal Documents
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Other eligible documents issued by U.S. federal agencies may qualify depending on the issuing authority, document type, and country of use.
HOW IT WORKS
How Federal Apostille Processing Works
01 — Submit Your Document for Review
Send us your document or upload a copy through our Free Document Pre-Check.
03 — Send the Required Document
Once approved, we provide instructions for sending the original or required certified document.
02 — We Confirm Eligibility
We review the issuing authority, document type, and destination country to confirm the correct federal process.
04 — Federal Apostille Processing
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We coordinate processing through the appropriate federal channel and return your completed apostilled document to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Federal Apostille Turnaround & Requirements
Turnaround Time
Federal apostille processing times can vary depending on document type and current U.S. Department of State processing volume. Shipping time is additional.
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Original or Certified Documents
Some federal documents must be submitted as originals or properly certified copies. We confirm what is required before you send anything.
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Destination Country Matters
The country where your document will be used can affect the correct process. We review the destination country to help determine whether apostille processing is appropriate.
Not sure whether your document qualifies?
Request a Free Document Pre-Check
FEDERAL APOSTILLE PRICING
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Federal Apostille
$175Â per document
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Includes:
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Government processing fees
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Document review
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Federal apostille coordination
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Return preparation
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Return Shipping
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UPS 3-Day: $14
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UPS Overnight: $45
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International return shipping: Quoted separately
Return shipping is additional.
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Processing time may vary based on U.S. Department of State volume and document type.
FEDERAL APOSTILLE FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Department of State typically takes approximately 14 business days to process federal apostille documents.
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Please allow additional time for NAC intake and document preparation, courier handling, and shipping to and from Washington, D.C.
Some federal documents require an original or properly certified copy.
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We confirm what is required during the document pre-check.
​Yes. FBI Identity History Summary reports are processed federally for apostille when they are intended for use in a Hague Convention country.
​Eligible federal documents are processed through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
No. Eligibility depends on the issuing authority, document type, and destination country.
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We recommend completing the free document pre-check first.
NAC charges $175 per document, which includes standard government processing fees and our service.
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Return shipping is additional.
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Return Shipping
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UPS 3-Day: $14
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UPS Overnight: $45
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International return shipping: Quoted separately