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FBI Background Check Legalization for Jordan

Route, timeline, translation and price for using a FBI Background Check in Jordan — based on the official Hague Convention status table.

Quick answer

Jordan requires embassy legalization. Your FBI Background Check needs U.S. Department of State authentication, then Jordan embassy legalization — 15–17 business days with us, both steps included. Legalized Arabic translation required.

Route
Authentication + embassy legalization
Hague member since
Not a member
Issuing authority
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Translation
Legalized Arabic translation required.

Is Jordan a Hague Convention country?

No. Jordan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not be accepted there. The document needs U.S. Department of State authentication first, then legalization at the Jordan embassy or consulate — in that order.

The route to Jordan

A FBI Background Check is issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Jordan, the Department of State’s authentication is then legalized at the Jordan embassy or consulate.

People most often send documents to Jordan for employment and family matters. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.

About the FBI Background Check

How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.

This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your FBI Background Check yet, we can request it and prepare it for Jordan in the same order.

Report age is the usual problem. Many countries only accept an FBI report issued within the last 3–6 months, and some require the apostille within a set window of issuance. Confirm the destination's recency rule before you authenticate — a report that ages out mid-process has to be re-run.

Timeline and price

StageTimeNotes
Department of State authentication + embassy legalization15–17 business daysBoth steps included; the Jordan embassy step cannot come first
Certified translationAlongsideOrdered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence
Return shipping1–3 days in the U.S.Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available

Price: $399 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included, embassy legalization included.

If we obtain your FBI report for you, add $149 — or choose our $399 FBI check + apostille bundle for Hague countries.

Translation for Jordan

Legalized Arabic translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.

How it works

  1. Confirm the route

    Tell us you’re sending a FBI Background Check to Jordan. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.

  2. Get the document to us

    Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.

  3. Pre-submission review

    We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.

  4. Department of State

    Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

  5. Jordan embassy legalization

    The authenticated document is presented to the Jordan embassy or consulate.

  6. Certified translation

    Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Jordan.

  7. Delivery

    Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Jordan.

Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.

FBI Background Check for Jordan — FAQ

Is Jordan part of the Hague Apostille Convention?

No. Jordan is not a party to the Convention, so documents need Department of State authentication followed by Jordan embassy legalization.

How long does it take to prepare a FBI Background Check for Jordan?

About 15–17 business days for Department of State authentication plus Jordan embassy legalization, both included. Certified translation runs alongside.

How much does it cost to send a FBI Background Check to Jordan?

$399 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. The embassy legalization step is included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.

Do I need a translation for Jordan?

Legalized Arabic translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.

Can you obtain the FBI Background Check for me?

Yes — we can request it and prepare it for Jordan in one order.

Do I have to be in the United States?

No. Most Jordan orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.

Related: FBI Background Check — full guide · All documents for Jordan · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected

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