San Jose FBI Background Check & Apostille — Same-Day Results
Walk in today. Leave with your FBI background check in ~5 minutes ($120 flat). California apostille processed as fast as same-day. FBI apostille in ~12 business days — no 5-6 week federal wait. Trusted by Bay Area attorneys for immigration, adoption, and international document filings.
FBI Background Check
Same-day Identity History Summary results. FBI-approved channeler — no 5-6 week wait. Required for immigration, dual citizenship, adoption, and international employment.
Book FBI Check →California State Apostille
For documents issued by California: birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, transcripts, powers of attorney, and corporate documents. Authenticated by the CA Secretary of State for Hague Convention countries.
FBI Apostille (Federal)
For your FBI background check report only. Authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. for international use — required by countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, India, Korea, and many others.
See FBI Apostille Details →FD-258 Fingerprint Cards
Official FBI ink fingerprint cards accepted by all 50 states — perfect for out-of-state nursing, licensing, and federal applications.
See Card Details →Also offering Live Scan fingerprinting · Notary public · Mobile group fingerprinting · ITIN application
Referred by Bay Area Immigration Attorneys
If your attorney sent you here for FBI background check, apostille, or fingerprinting — you're in the right place. We handle the speed and accuracy your case requires, and our team coordinates directly with your attorney when needed.
What Is an FBI Background Check?
An FBI background check, formally called an Identity History Summary, is a list of certain federal arrests and federal criminal history information from across all U.S. states, jurisdictions, and territories. It is the most thorough background check available in the United States — covering federal criminal records that state-level checks miss entirely. As an FBI-approved channeler, our San Jose office submits your fingerprints electronically to the FBI and returns results in minutes, not weeks. For older agencies that still require traditional ink prints on FD-258 cards, we also provide fingerprint card service.
Who Needs an FBI Background Check?
- Immigration applicants — N-400 naturalization, I-130 family petition, I-485 adjustment of status, asylum petitions, and visa renewals
- Dual citizenship applicants — many countries (Italy, Ireland, Mexico, India, etc.) require an FBI Identity History Summary as part of citizenship verification
- International adoption — required for Hague Convention and non-Hague country adoption packets
- International employment — teaching English abroad, international NGO work, government contracting overseas
- Foreign visa applications — work, residency, and long-term stay visas in most countries
- License and certification applications requiring federal record verification — often firearms, security, financial, and certain healthcare roles
- Personal records review — anyone who wants to verify what the FBI has on file under their name
What Is an Apostille?
An apostille is an official authentication issued under the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention that validates the signature, seal, and authority of a public document so it can be legally recognized in another member country — without requiring further embassy legalization. For documents going to non-Hague countries, a similar process called authentication and embassy legalization is needed instead. Our San Jose office handles both: California Secretary of State apostilles, U.S. State Department federal apostilles, and FBI apostille for Identity History Summary documents (typically completed in about 12 business days).
Who Needs an Apostille?
- Marriage abroad — birth certificates, single status affidavits, and divorce decrees often need apostilles for foreign marriage registration
- International adoption — home study reports, FBI background checks, and supporting documents bound for foreign adoption authorities
- Foreign business and contracts — corporate documents, powers of attorney, and articles of incorporation for overseas operations
- Studying abroad — diplomas, transcripts, and academic credentials for foreign universities and degree-recognition processes
- Work visas in Hague countries — degree apostilles, professional license verifications, and FBI background checks
- Real estate transactions abroad — deeds, powers of attorney, and notarized property documents
- Dual citizenship by descent — birth, marriage, and death certificates of ancestors apostilled for foreign government review
- Estate and inheritance abroad — wills, probate documents, and legal records for international estate proceedings
Two Things We Do Better Than Anyone in San Jose
FBI background checks and apostille services are our specialty. State-of-the-art equipment, FBI-approved channeler status, and a streamlined process.
FBI Background Check
FBI-approved channeler service for immigration, adoption, employment, travel, and legal matters. Walk in for results in approximately 5 minutes.
Apostille — State & FBI
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and powers of attorney. FBI apostille expedited in 12 business days. Translation in 80+ languages.
FD-258 Ink Cards
Out-of-state licensing, nursing boards, FBI channeling, immigration. Accepted in all 50 states.
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Live Scan Fingerprinting
California DOJ-certified electronic Live Scan for employment, licensing, and credential applications.
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Notary Public
Walk-in and mobile notary for real estate, immigration, loan signings, and trust documents.
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Mobile Fingerprinting
We come to your home, care facility, or workplace. Same-day scheduling throughout the Bay Area.
CallDon't Wait Weeks. Get Results in Minutes.
The standard FBI background check by mail takes 6–8 weeks. Most channelers deliver in 24–72 hours. Our state-of-the-art equipment and direct FBI submission gets you results before you leave the parking lot.
Book Same-Day AppointmentSan Jose's One-Stop Shop for Background Checks & Apostille
Results in Minutes
State-of-the-art Live Scan with direct FBI submission. Walk in, get fingerprinted, leave with results.
State-Verified Credentials
Officially listed with the California DOJ. Verify our listing →
Trusted by Attorneys
Bay Area immigration and adoption attorneys send their clients here for the speed and accuracy their cases require.
Apostille & Translation Experts
Birth, marriage, diploma, and FBI background check apostille for international use. 80+ languages.
Trilingual Service
Our team speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese — clear communication on critical documents.
Trusted Legal Partner
Our partner TrustPoint Legal is in the same office for trusts, deeds, and immigration documents.
Mobile Fingerprinting & Partner With Us
For HR teams, law firms, schools, nonprofits, and any organization fingerprinting employees or volunteers.
We Come to You
Our certified technicians travel to your office, school, or law firm anywhere in Santa Clara County and the greater Bay Area. Ideal for group onboarding, board volunteer screening, and recurring HR programs where bringing employees off-site disrupts the workday.
Send Your Team to Us
Prefer to send employees or volunteers to our San Jose office? We schedule group blocks during business hours, prioritize your team for fast in-and-out service, and provide a single consolidated invoice rather than asking each person to pay individually.
Net-30 Invoicing
Approved organizational accounts receive net-30 day invoicing, no per-employee credit cards required. We bill your AP department directly with an itemized invoice that meets your audit and procurement requirements.
Ready to set up an organizational account or schedule mobile service?
Or call (408) 766-3528 · Listed on the California Department of Justice provider directory · DOJ-certified · FBI-approved channeler
Apostille for Hague Convention Countries
Most-requested destinations from our San Jose clients:
Documents going to non-Hague countries (e.g., China, UAE, Vietnam) require embassy legalization — we handle that too.
In and Out in Minutes
Walk In or Schedule
Visit 434 Blossom Hill Road during business hours. Or book online for a guaranteed time.
Get Fingerprinted
Our DOJ-certified technicians capture your prints electronically or on FD-258 cards.
Add Any Service
Apostille, notary, passport photo, or I-9 verification — all in the same visit.
Get Your Results
FBI results in approximately 5 minutes by email. Documents apostilled and notarized on-site.
Trusted by the Bay Area
"I had a great experience at this place! Quick & easy to get my ink cards done. The staff was very friendly & welcoming."
"Got an appointment same day within half an hour. The whole process was completed within 15 minutes. Quick and easy."
"I needed to have my fingerprints scanned. I walked in and was taken care of immediately. Kind, quick, efficient, and amazing service!"
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No appointment needed during business hours. Same-day FBI background check results. Trusted by Bay Area attorneys, immigration applicants, and Silicon Valley HR teams.
434 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat 11am–5pm · Verified DOJ Live Scan Provider →