Moving to or doing business in Mexico? Your FBI background check needs an apostille for residency and work permit applications. We personally walk your documents into the U.S. Department of State for the fastest turnaround in the country: 7 to 10 business days.
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You can absolutely do that. Here is what the experience looks like compared to using our service.
| Mail It Yourself | Fingerprints & Apostilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 5 to 12+ weeks | 7 to 10 business days |
| Paperwork | You fill out every form | We handle everything |
| Cost | $20 apostille fee + your shipping | $120 all-in (shipping included) |
| Tracking | None | Status updates throughout |
| Risk of Rejection | High (incorrect forms, missing items) | We catch issues before submission |
| Return Shipping | Extra cost, you arrange | 2-day shipping included |
Mexico requires an apostilled FBI background check for many visa and residency pathways. Here are the most common reasons people need this service.
Mexico's visa for stays of 1 to 4 years, commonly used by retirees, remote workers, and those with financial ties to Mexico. An apostilled FBI background check is part of the application at many consulates.
For those planning to live in Mexico indefinitely, including retirees meeting financial requirements and family members of Mexican citizens. An apostilled FBI background check may be required.
Whether you are employed by a Mexican company or transferring within a multinational corporation, Mexico requires documentation of a clean criminal record as part of the work authorization process.
Mexican-Americans and those eligible for Mexican nationality by descent need an apostilled FBI background check as part of their nationality documentation. This is one of the most common reasons for FBI apostilles for Mexico.
Starting a business or making investments in Mexico often requires verified background documentation. An apostilled FBI background check demonstrates a clean record for business registration and licensing.
International adoption through Mexico's DIF (Desarrollo Integral de la Familia) system requires apostilled FBI background checks for both prospective parents and adult household members.
Get fingerprinted at one of our three Virginia locations in Alexandria, Fredericksburg, or Montclair, Virginia. FBI background check results are available in as low as 30 minutes.
Upload your completed FBI background check through our website, email it, or drop it off in person at our Alexandria office.
We personally walk your documents into the U.S. Department of State. Your apostilled FBI background check is returned with 2-day shipping included in the price.
After you order, you receive tracking texts, emails, and a personal tracking page so you always know exactly where your documents are. You know the ready date as soon as we drop your documents off at the Department of State. No waiting in the dark, no chasing updates. And if anything comes up, you have a dedicated point of contact who can help.
Need an apostille for a different country? We handle FBI background check apostilles for all Hague Convention member countries.
In many cases, yes. Mexico is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention and accepts apostilles on U.S. federal documents. Requirements vary by consulate and the specific immigration pathway, so confirm with your Mexican consulate or immigration attorney before applying.
7 to 10 business days. We personally walk documents into the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. instead of mailing them. This is the only way to get expedited processing. The standard timeline by mail is 5 to 12 weeks.
Mexican consulates typically require the FBI background check to be issued within 6 months of your application date. Some processes may have shorter windows. Confirm with your consulate or attorney before applying.
Yes. Mexico requires a certified translation of your apostilled FBI background check into Spanish by an authorized translator (perito traductor). The apostille itself does not need translation because it follows a standardized format recognized by all Hague Convention countries.
If you are in the Washington, D.C. metro area, yes. Get fingerprinted at one of our three Virginia locations, receive your FBI background check (results in as low as 30 minutes), and we begin the apostille process immediately. This is the fastest way to go from fingerprints to apostille.
Yes. If you already have your FBI background check, you can send it to us from anywhere in the world. We handle the apostille and ship it back to you. International shipping is available when the customer provides their own shipping label.
Don't Have Your FBI Background Check Yet?
You do not need to arrive with your FBI background check in hand. We handle the entire process from fingerprints to apostille under one roof. Get fingerprinted at one of our three Virginia locations, receive your results in as low as 30 minutes, and we take it straight to the Department of State.
Book an appointment, get fingerprinted, and walk out. We handle everything from there. Your apostilled FBI background check arrives at your door.
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7 to 10 business days. 2-day return shipping included. We walk your documents into the Department of State personally so you do not have to wait months.