Fort Worth, TX
FBI Background Check Apostille in Fort Worth, TX
How Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth. 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
- Tarrant County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern 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.
Fort Worth: the local details
Fort Worth is in Tarrant County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern 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 Fort Worth-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 Fort Worth
We don’t have an office in Fort Worth — and you don’t need one. Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Fort Worth?
No. Fort Worth clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Fort Worth?
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 Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is in Tarrant County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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