Honolulu, HI
FBI Background Check Apostille in Honolulu, HI
How Honolulu 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 Honolulu. 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
- The City and County of Honolulu
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
- State apostille office
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Honolulu
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
FBI check vs. a Hawaii background check
A background check from Hawaii’s state criminal-records agency is a state document. It can only be apostilled by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu — 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 Hawaii check as well, that one follows the state route. We can advise on both.
Honolulu: the local details
Honolulu is in the City and County of Honolulu, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. Hawaii state documents are apostilled by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Honolulu.
Fingerprinting is the one step that happens locally — through Honolulu-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 Honolulu
We don’t have an office in Honolulu — and you don’t need one. Honolulu clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| 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 Honolulu — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Honolulu 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 Honolulu clients by mail.
Do I need to visit an office in Honolulu?
No. Honolulu clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Honolulu?
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 Honolulu?
Honolulu is in the City and County of Honolulu, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii.
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