An FBI background check, officially an Identity History Summary, lists your federal arrest and conviction record based on your fingerprints. Pac Signing takes your fingerprints and submits them electronically. The FBI background check is $135, or $295 with an apostille for use abroad.
Who needs an FBI background check
- Visa, residency or citizenship applications abroad
- Teaching English or working overseas
- International adoption
- Some professional licenses and government jobs
- Reviewing or correcting your own record
What it shows
Arrests, charges and their outcomes reported to the FBI by law enforcement and courts. If you have no record, the result says so. See what an FBI background check includes.
How to get one with Pac Signing
- Book or walk in to our Hillsboro, Beaverton, Lake Oswego or Vancouver office.
- Bring a photo ID.
- We take your fingerprints and submit them electronically.
- Receive your results. Results usually come back within 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Add an apostille if you need it abroad. The U.S. Department of State issues apostilles for FBI checks. See FBI apostille steps.
Common reasons people in the Portland area need one
Most people who ask us for an FBI background check are heading abroad. Many countries ask for one for residency or long-stay visas, usually with an apostille, so check the consulate’s document list for your visa before you book. Teaching jobs are another big one; South Korea’s E-2 teaching visa is a well-known example. We also see families going through international adoption and people who simply want to review their own record.
Timing, start to finish
The fingerprinting itself takes a few minutes at our office. Results usually come back within 30 minutes to 24 hours. If you need the apostille, plan on roughly 10 more business days, because the U.S. Department of State issues it, not Oregon. If your visa appointment is close, tell us the date when you book.
What to bring
A current government-issued photo ID, the document list or instructions from whoever is asking for the check, and the mailing address where the finished apostilled report should go.
Prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| FBI background check | $135 |
| FBI background check with apostille | $295 |
| FD-258 ink fingerprint card | $35 |
FAQ
How much is an FBI background check at Pac Signing?
$135, or $295 with an apostille.
How long does it take?
Results usually come back within 30 minutes to 24 hours. An apostille adds more time.
Who issues the apostille for an FBI check?
The U.S. Department of State.
Official source: FBI Identity History Summary Checks.