What Is an Apostille?

Discover what an apostille is, why it's required for international document use, and how Four Points Fingerprinting makes the process simple, fast, and stress-free.

10/17/20231 min read

If you're planning to live, work, study, or get married abroad, you may be asked to provide official U.S. documents with an apostille. But what is an apostille?

An apostille is a form of international document authentication issued by the U.S. Department of State or Secretary of State. It verifies the legitimacy of public documents like FBI background checks, birth certificates, marriage licenses, name change documents, and power of attorney for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

At Four Points Fingerprinting, we specialize in fast, accurate FBI background check apostilles and mobile apostille services for professionals, expats, and international travelers. We make the apostille process simple and stress-free, whether you're dealing with immigration paperwork, dual citizenship, or international adoption.

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