El Paso, TX
FBI Background Check Apostille in El Paso, TX
How El Paso residents get their FBI Background Check authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
There’s no federal apostille office in El Paso. Federal documents like your FBI Background Check are authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission; you send the document by mail.
- County
- El Paso County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- State apostille office
- Texas Secretary of State, Austin
- Our nearest office
- Houston
FBI check vs. a Texas background check
A background check from the Texas Department of Public Safety is a state document. It can only be apostilled by the Texas Secretary of State in Austin — and foreign authorities asking for a nationwide or FBI record will reject it. The FBI Identity History Summary is the federal record they want, and it’s authenticated only in Washington, D.C.
If a foreign authority specifically asks for a Texas check as well, that one follows the state route. We can advise on both.
El Paso: the local details
El Paso is in El Paso County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Texas state documents are apostilled by the Texas Secretary of State in Austin.
Fingerprinting is the one step that happens locally — through El Paso-area law-enforcement agencies or licensed providers, or electronically through an FBI-approved channeler. Everything after that we handle by mail.
About the FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
Getting it done from El Paso
We don’t have an office in El Paso — and you don’t need one. El Paso clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Houston.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
FBI Background Check in El Paso — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in El Paso for a FBI Background Check?
No. The only office that can authenticate this document is the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. We handle that submission for El Paso clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in El Paso?
No. El Paso clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from El Paso?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$399 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers El Paso?
El Paso is in El Paso County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
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