FBI Apostille for France – Apostille & Courier Providers
VisaDC helps clients obtain a federal apostille on official FBI Identity History Summary reports for use in France. Email your official FBI electronic PDF to begin from the United States or overseas.
$128 per FBI document. Return shipping and applicable payment fees are not included.
FBI Background Check Apostille for France
When a French authority requests an apostilled FBI background check, the report follows the federal apostille process through the U.S. Department of State. A state apostille on a notarized copy does not replace the federal apostille on the FBI report.
The apostille authenticates the document’s official signature or seal. It does not certify the contents of the report or approve an application.
Check Your French Application Requirements
Before ordering, confirm that the French authority handling your case requires an FBI Identity History Summary, whether an apostille is necessary, and how recently the report must have been issued.
Requirements depend on the procedure and your circumstances. Do not assume every French visa, residence, employment, or nationality application requires the same criminal-record documents. Ask the receiving authority whether a French translation is required and which translator qualifications or certifications it accepts.
Apostille and Courier Assistance
VisaDC reviews your report, prepares the required submission paperwork, provides hand delivery to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC, collects the completed document, and arranges return shipping.
VisaDC is a private document-processing and courier company. The U.S. Department of State issues the federal apostille.
How to Get Started
- Obtain your official FBI Identity History Summary.
- Email the original FBI-issued eDO PDF and completed Authentication Request Form to info@visadc.com.
- Include France as the destination country, your deadline, and your return address.
- Our team reviews your submission and provides payment instructions.
Send the official electronic PDF supplied by the FBI rather than a photograph or scan. If you have an original paper FBI report, you may mail it to our Reston office.
Fees and Return Shipping
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 |
| VisaDC service fee | $108 |
| Total per FBI document | $128 |
| FedEx 2-Day return within the United States | $18 per shipment |
| FedEx International return | Starting at $60 per shipment |
Shipping and applicable payment fees are additional. FBI report issuance, French translations, and processing of other documents are separate.
Estimated Processing Time
Allow approximately 8–10 business days from submission to the U.S. Department of State, plus return transit. Processing estimates may change, and completion before a particular appointment is not guaranteed.
Include your filing deadline when you contact us so our team can review the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I begin while living in France?
Yes. Email your official FBI-issued PDF and completed request form. International return delivery is available; confirm the shipping quote for your address before payment.
Do I need to wait for the FBI paper report?
VisaDC accepts the official FBI electronic PDF for apostille processing. If you only have a scanned copy, contact us before proceeding.
Can a state apostille be used on my FBI report?
The FBI report follows the federal process. A state apostille on a notarized copy is not a substitute for the federal apostille on the FBI-issued document.
Do I need a French translation?
Confirm this with the authority receiving your application. If translation is required, ask whether it must be completed by a sworn translator and whether the apostille must also be translated.
Does obtaining an apostille make an older FBI report current?
No. The FBI report retains its original issue date. Check the permitted age of the report before submitting it for apostille.
Can two applicants send their reports together?
Yes. Each report requires its own apostille and per-document fee. Ask us to confirm combined return shipping arrangements.
Request Your FBI Apostille for France
Email info@visadc.com or call 703-435-1422.
A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc.
1875 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191
View our FBI apostille service and Authentication Request Form
Editorial References
- VisaDC FBI apostille service, fees, and processing estimate
- U.S. Department of State federal apostille document preparation
- U.S. Department of State criminal-record checks and apostilles
- U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France: Homepage
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