Federal Apostille USA launches nationwide federal document apostille service

Federal Apostille USA has launched a nationwide service for U.S. Department of State apostilles and authentications on federally issued records, including FBI background checks, military discharge papers and IRS documents. The Washington, DC-based company says it will serve clients in all 50 states and abroad, with pricing starting at $299 per document.

Why it matters: - Federal documents cannot be apostilled by a state Secretary of State, which creates a common point of failure for people handling international moves, marriages, visa applications and business deals. - Rejections for missing or incorrect federal paperwork can add weeks to the process and delay deadlines that are often fixed. - A single-service federal apostille process can reduce back-and-forth for applicants who need both document review and authentication.

What happened: - Federal Apostille USA announced the launch of nationwide federal apostille services from its headquarters in Washington, DC. - The service handles U.S. Department of State apostilles and authentications for federally issued documents. - The company accepts orders online and by mail from all 50 states. - The company also serves clients through offices in 13 major U.S. cities.

The details: - Federal Apostille USA reviews each document for eligibility, prepares the Department of State request, submits the paperwork, tracks the process and returns the authenticated original by trackable shipping. - For non-Hague countries, the company also coordinates the extra embassy or consulate legalization step. - The company handles FBI background checks, DD-214 military records, IRS Form 6166 certificates of U.S. residency, Social Security Administration letters, Certificates of Naturalization and Citizenship, federal court documents, and FDA, USDA and DEA export certificates. - The company says many applicants do not realize that federal records must be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, DC. - Submissions with the wrong signature, an incorrect request form or missing certification are often returned. - Each rejection can add weeks to the process. - Federal Apostille USA says its FBI Identity History Summary service combines the background check and apostille steps. - The company provides electronic fingerprint capture and submission through an FBI-approved channeler. - Electronic fingerprinting is available in-house at the company’s West Palm Beach, Florida office. - Clients outside West Palm Beach can submit their own FBI results for apostille. - Federal apostille service starts at $299 per document for Hague Convention countries. - Non-Hague destinations that require legalization start at $399 per document. - The FBI background check apostille package is priced at $399. - Pricing is published upfront on the company’s website. - The company’s headquarters is at 1050 Connecticut Ave NW in Washington, DC. - Additional offices are in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, San Francisco, Seattle and West Palm Beach. - Clients can order online or call toll-free at (855) 505-5515. - A full list of office locations is available on the company’s website. - The company is a private business and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or the FBI.

Between the lines: - The launch targets a niche but time-sensitive market where paperwork errors can derail immigration, employment and overseas transactions. - Combining the FBI check with the apostille step gives Federal Apostille USA a simpler pitch than a fragmented, multi-vendor process. - The nationwide footprint suggests the company is aiming at both domestic customers and U.S. citizens living abroad.

What's next: - Federal Apostille USA is positioning the service as a permanent, nationwide intake channel for federally issued documents. - The company will likely compete on speed, document accuracy and convenience as more clients look for one provider to manage the full authentication process. - The company directs prospective clients to its website for service details and office information.

The bottom line: - Federal Apostille USA is betting that a centralized federal apostille service will save applicants time, reduce rejections and simplify a process that often stalls international plans.