FBI Apostille for Spain

FBI Background Check — Federal Apostille for Spain

The complete package: FBI Identity History Summary + federal apostille (US Dept. of State) + certified Spanish translation. Ready for Spanish consulates and immigration offices. 100% remote.

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✓ FBI + federal apostille + translation ✓ No travel to the US needed ✓ Accepted by all Spain consulates ✓ From $249

Why the FBI apostille for Spain requires the US Dept. of State

Critical distinction most clients get wrong: The FBI is a federal agency. Its documents can only be apostilled by the US Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, DC — not by a state Secretary of State. Using the wrong apostille authority will result in automatic rejection by Spanish authorities.

We submit exclusively to the correct federal authority. Every document we process passes the Spain test.

Wrong (rejected by Spain)

  • State Secretary of State apostille on an FBI document
  • Local police background check instead of FBI
  • Expired FBI certificate (issued more than 6 months ago)
  • Plain translation instead of certified sworn translation

Correct (accepted by Spain)

  • FBI Identity History Summary (original)
  • Federal apostille from US Dept. of State
  • Issued within 3–6 months of your Spain application
  • Certified Spanish translation by sworn translator

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Apostille only

From $149

Already have a valid FBI Identity History Summary? We submit it to the US Dept. of State for the federal apostille.

  • Federal apostille submission
  • Standard: 4–8 weeks
  • Expedited: 5–7 business days
  • Tracked delivery
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Full Spain package

From $249

Everything — FBI check, federal apostille, and certified Spanish translation in one coordinated service.

  • FBI fingerprinting guidance
  • FBI submission & tracking
  • Federal apostille (US Dept. of State)
  • Certified Spanish translation
  • Express international delivery
  • Total: 15–21 business days
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Rush — expedited

From $349

Urgent visa or regularization deadline? Expedited FBI + priority apostille + same-day translation.

  • Expedited FBI processing
  • Priority State Dept. apostille
  • Same-day certified translation
  • Total: 10–12 business days
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How the FBI apostille process works

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Free review & quote Send us your Spain visa or residency requirement. We confirm the exact process, quote a firm price, and give you a realistic timeline.
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Fingerprinting We mail you a fingerprint card (Form FD-258) or direct you to a fingerprinting provider in your country. No travel to the US needed.
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FBI submission & tracking We submit your fingerprint card to the FBI CJIS Division. We track the status and notify you immediately when the certificate is issued.
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Federal apostille at US Dept. of State The FBI certificate goes directly to the US Department of State Office of Authentications for the federal apostille.
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Certified translation + express delivery The complete apostilled document is translated by a sworn translator and delivered to your address — ready for Spain.

FBI apostille FAQ

Can a state Secretary of State apostille my FBI document?

No. FBI documents are federal records. Only the US Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, DC can issue a valid apostille. State offices do not have jurisdiction. Spain will reject a state-level apostille on an FBI document.

Do I need to go to the US to get fingerprinted?

No. We mail you an FBI fingerprint card (FD-258). You can get fingerprinted at most local law enforcement offices, UPS stores with LiveScan, or US embassy/consulate in your country. We provide complete instructions.

How long is the FBI certificate valid for Spain?

Most Spanish consulates and immigration offices require the certificate to be issued within the past 3–6 months. We help you time the request correctly relative to your application date.

Can you get the apostille if I already have my FBI certificate?

Yes. If you already have a valid FBI Identity History Summary, we only charge for the apostille and translation. Send us a scan for a free review.

Does Spain need the translation of the apostille as well?

Yes. The certified translation should cover the complete document including the apostille certificate attached to it — not just the FBI certificate itself. We always do the full translation.

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Laura Chen

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