FBI background checks and certain documents issued by U.S. federal agencies require federal processing. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records, diplomas, and notarized documents are generally processed by the state where they were issued or notarized. Send us a copy if you’re unsure.

Yes. Please send the original FBI-issued PDF without altering, combining, notarizing, or reformatting it. We’ll review it before processing begins.

Estimated federal processing is 7–14 business days. Two-day return shipping to any U.S. address is included after processing. Timelines are estimates and may change because of federal holidays, government processing volume, or document issues.

Yes. Federal apostille services are available to clients throughout the United States and abroad. You can securely send your document electronically and receive the completed documents at any U.S. or international address.

Two-day return shipping to a U.S. address is included with the FBI packages. International shipping is quoted separately based on the destination and delivery method.

Countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention may require federal authentication and embassy or consular legalization instead. We’ll review the destination country before confirming your service.

The FBI Apostille + Translation package includes up to two pages of certified translation. Additional pages, sworn translations, special language requirements, and international shipping are quoted separately.

Yes. Send us a clear photo or PDF and tell us where the document will be used, what it is needed for, and whether you have a deadline. We will review the information and explain the appropriate next step before you place an order.

Notarization verifies the identity of a signer and records the notarization of a signature or document. An apostille authenticates the signature and seal of a notary or public official so the document can be recognized in another Hague Convention country. Translation converts the document into another language and may include a certification of accuracy.

Yes. Many apostille, translation, and document-coordination services can be completed for clients located elsewhere in the United States or abroad. SignNest can coordinate the Arizona portion of the process and arrange domestic or international delivery.

In many situations, yes. We can help coordinate certified copies, registrar signatures, notarized affidavits, and other document requirements. Projects requiring additional communication, research, document preparation, or agency coordination may have an additional service fee, which will be explained before work begins.

Yes. Domestic and international delivery can be arranged. International shipping costs are quoted separately according to the destination, carrier, and requested delivery speed.