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