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Federal Apostille Services

Expedited Federal Apostille - 14 to 17 Business Days for FBI Background Checks & Federal Documents

Need your federal documents authenticated for international use? We provide fast, expedited federal apostille services through the U.S. Department of State for FBI background checks, USDA certificates, federal court documents, and other federally issued documents.
 

Serving Oklahoma City, Edmond, and clients nationwide who need federal apostille for immigration, international adoption, overseas employment, business transactions, and international relocation.

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What is a Federal Apostille?

A federal apostille is an official certification issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. that verifies the authenticity of documents issued by U.S. federal agencies. It confirms that the signature, seal, and stamp on your federal document are legitimate, making your U.S. federal document legally recognized in foreign countries.

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Federal apostilles are specifically for documents issued by federal agencies like the FBI, USDA, federal courts, IRS, and other U.S. government departments.

Apostille vs. Authentication Certificate: What's the Difference?

An Apostille and an Authentication Certificate both verify the legitimacy of public documents for international use, but the key difference is the destination country's membership in the 1961 Hague Convention.

Apostille
(Hague Convention Countries)

  • For documents going to countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention
     

  • Single certification from US State Department
     

  • No additional embassy steps required
     

  • Accepted in over 120 countries including Mexico, Canada, China, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, UK, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and most of Europe, Latin America, and Asia

Authentication Certificate
(Non-Hague Countries)

  • For documents going to countries that are NOT members of the Hague Convention
     

  • Requires US State Department authentication PLUS embassy legalization
     

  • Two step process for full recognition
     

  • Required for countries including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Malaysia, and some Middle Eastern countries

We handle both federal apostille and authentication, including embassy legalization for non-Hague countries.

Who Needs Federal Apostille Services?

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Immigration Applications

  • FBI background checks for green card applications
     

  • FBI background checks for citizenship and naturalization
     

  • FBI background checks for family based immigration petitions
     

  • FBI background checks for visa applications
     

  • Federal court documents for immigration cases

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International Employment & Expats

  • FBI background checks for overseas jobs and work permits
     

  • FBI background checks for teaching positions abroad
     

  • IRS tax residency certificates for foreign tax purposes
     

  • Federal employment verification

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International Relocation

  • FBI background checks for permanent residency abroad
     

  • FBI background checks for retirement visas
     

  • FBI background checks for investor visas
     

  • Tax residency certificates for dual residency

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International Adoption

  • FBI background checks for home studies
     

  • Federal court documents
     

  • USCIS approvals and certificates

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Business & Corporate

  • Patent and trademark applications for international registration
     

  • Federal court documents for business litigation
     

  • USDA export certificates for international trade
     

  • FDA pharmaceutical certificates

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Education & Professional Licensing

  • FBI background checks for international teaching credentials
     

  • Federal certifications for overseas professional licensing

Federal Documents We Apostille

Our Federal Apostille Services

Federal Apostille Service

What's Included

  • Document review to ensure eligibility for federal apostille

  • Expedited submission to U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

  • Federal apostille certificate affixed to your document

  • Secure return shipping to you

​Timeline

​14 to 17 Business Days

You Provide

Original federal document (or we receive FBI background check electronically if you use our channeler service)

Best For

  • Clients who already have their FBI background check

  • USDA certificates needing apostille

  • Federal court documents

  • IRS tax residency certificates

  • Other federal agency documents

Authentication Certificate + Embassy Legalization (Non-Hague Countries)

For documents going to countries that are NOT part of the Hague Convention, we provide complete service:

What's Included

​Timeline

Common Non-Hague Countries

  • U.S. State Department Authentication Certificate

  • Embassy or consulate legalization for your destination country

  • Complete coordination with embassy

  • Secure return shipping

3 to 4 Weeks (varies by embassy)

  • Vietnam

  • United Arab Emirates (UAE)

  • Qatar

  • Kuwait

  • Egypt

  • Malaysia

  • Lebanon

​We handle the entire embassy legalization process so you don't have to.

State Apostille Services
(Also Available)

In addition to federal apostille, we also handle state apostille for documents issued by state or local authorities:

State Documents We Apostille

  • Birth certificates

  • Marriage certificates

  • Death certificates

  • Divorce decrees

  • Notarized documents

  • State court documents

  • Corporate documents (articles of incorporation, good standing)

  • Diplomas and transcripts

State Apostille for All 50 U.S. States

  • Oklahoma: As fast as 24 hours

  • Other states: Approximately 7 business days

Contact us for state apostille services

Why Choose The Sheridan Company for Federal Apostille

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Expedited Federal Apostille Service

  • 14 to 17 business day turnaround for federal documents
     

  • Standard State Department processing takes 5 to 12 weeks
     

  • We handle all communication with U.S. Department of State
     

  • No need to travel to Washington, D.C.

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FBI Background Check Expertise

  • FBI approved channeler access (3 day processing vs 8 to 12 weeks mail in)
     

  • Experienced with immigration, adoption, and international employment requirements
     

  • Can apostille FBI background checks you already have OR provide complete fingerprinting and FBI services

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Complete Embassy Legalization

  • Handle authentication certificates for non-Hague countries
     

  • Coordinate with embassies and consulates for legalization
     

  • Serve clients needing documents for Vietnam, UAE, Qatar, and other non-Hague countries

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Serving All 50 States

  • Handle state apostille for any U.S. state
     

  • Not limited to Oklahoma documents
     

  • Complete apostille solutions regardless of where your documents were issued

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Trusted by Immigration & Adoption Attorneys

  • Work with legal professionals regularly
     

  • Understand USCIS and international adoption requirements
     

  • Professional communication and deadline focused service

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Bilingual Services

  • English and Spanish assistance
     

  • Help navigating requirements for Spanish speaking countries

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One Stop Shop

  • Combine federal apostille with FBI background check services
     

  • Certified document translation available (150+ languages)
     

  • Notary services for supporting documents
     

  • Complete immigration document packages

How Federal Apostille Works

For Federal Documents

(You Already Have the Document)

Step 1

Contact Us

  • Let us know what federal document you have
     

  • Tell us which country it's going to
     

  • We'll confirm it's eligible for federal apostille

Step 2

Send Your Original Document

Mail your original federal document to our office:

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The Sheridan Company
5601 N.W. 72nd Street, Suite #260J
Warr Acres, OK 73132

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We recommend trackable shipping (USPS Priority Mail, FedEx, UPS).

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Exception: If we handled your FBI channeler service, we already have your FBI background check electronically.

Step 3

 We Process Federal Apostille

  • We submit to U.S. Department of State
     

  • Expedited processing in Washington, D.C.
     

  • Track progress and keep you informed

Step 4

Receive Apostilled Document

  • Secure return shipping
     

  • Ready for international use
     

  • Timeline: 14 to 17 business days

For Non-Hague Countries
(Authentication + Embassy Legalization)

Step 1

U.S. State Department Authentication

  • We obtain Authentication Certificate from State Department
     

  • 14 to 17 business days

Step 2

Embassy Legalization

  • We submit to the appropriate embassy or consulate
     

  • Embassy reviews and legalizes the document
     

  • Timeline varies by embassy (typically 1 to 2 weeks)

Step 3

Receive Fully Legalized Document

  • Complete authentication for your destination country
     

  • No additional steps required
     

  • Total timeline: 3 to 4 weeks

Countries We Serve

We provide federal apostille services for clients with documents going to countries worldwide.

Common Destination Countries for Federal Apostille

Latin America

Mexico (FBI background checks for temporary/permanent residency)

Colombia (FBI background checks for residency visas)

Venezuela (FBI background checks for immigration)

Dominican Republic (FBI background checks, marriage abroad)

Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama

Europe

Italy (citizenship by descent, residency)

France (work permits, residency)

Spain (residency visas, golden visa)

Portugal (golden visa, D7 visa)

Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Netherlands

Asia & Pacific

China (work permits, teaching positions)

Philippines (immigration, marriage)

India (business licensing, employment)

South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand

Middle East

Saudi Arabia (employment, business)

Israel, Jordan

North America

Canada (immigration, employment, citizenship applications)

Non-Hague Countries Requiring Authentication + Embassy Legalization

Cuba

Syria

Qatar

Lebanon

Kuwait

United Arab Emirates

Nigeria

Common Uses by Country

Mexico

  • FBI background checks for temporary and permanent  residency
     

  • FBI background checks for naturalization
     

  • IRS tax residency certificates

Canada

  • FBI background checks for immigration applications
     

  • FBI background checks for work permits
     

  • Federal court documents for business matters

Spain & Portugal

  • FBI background checks for golden visa programs
     

  • FBI background checks for non-lucrative residency
     

  • FBI background checks for work permits

Colombia & Venezuela

  • FBI background checks for residency applications
     

  • FBI background checks for family reunification
     

  • Federal court documents for international matters

Italy & France

  • FBI background checks for citizenship by descent
     

  • FBI background checks for elective residency
     

  • FBI background checks for work permits

China

  • FBI background checks for work visas (Z visa)
     

  • FBI background checks for teaching positions
     

  • Patent/trademark registrations

Philippines

  • FBI background checks for marriage visa (13a)
     

  • FBI background checks for retirement visa (SRRV)
     

  • FBI background checks for employment

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ready to Get Your Federal Apostille?

Don't wait months for federal apostille. Our expedited 14 to 17 business day service gets your FBI background checks and other federal documents apostilled quickly and professionally.
 

Get started today:

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The Sheridan Company
5601 N.W. 72nd Street, Suite #260J
Warr Acres (Oklahoma City), OK 73132
By Appointment Only

Serving Oklahoma City, Edmond & Clients Nationwide

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