FBI Background Check · United Kingdom
FBI Background Check Apostille for United Kingdom
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a FBI Background Check in United Kingdom — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
United Kingdom accepts a U.S. apostille. Your FBI Background Check needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. No translation required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 24 January 1965
- Issuing authority
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Translation
- No translation required.
Is United Kingdom a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for United Kingdom since 24 January 1965, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in United Kingdom with no embassy step.
The route to United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to United Kingdom for work visas, spousal visas, business registration. 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 United Kingdom in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
If we obtain your FBI report for you, add $149 — or choose our $399 FBI check + apostille bundle for Hague countries.
Translation for United Kingdom
No translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a FBI Background Check to United Kingdom. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in United Kingdom.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in United Kingdom.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
FBI Background Check for United Kingdom — FAQ
Is United Kingdom part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for United Kingdom since 24 January 1965, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a FBI Background Check for United Kingdom?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a FBI Background Check to United Kingdom?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for United Kingdom?
No 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 United Kingdom in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most United Kingdom orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: FBI Background Check — full guide · All documents for United Kingdom · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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