FBI Background Check and Fingerprinting in Vancouver, Washington
Clark County residents can get an FBI background check at our Vancouver office, 201 NE Park Plaza, Suite 221. Results come back within 30 minutes to 24 hours for $135. If you have been asked for a “police check”, this page helps you work out whether that means the FBI or the Washington State Patrol.
Request A Quote For FBI Background Check
FBI check or Washington State Patrol check
| FBI background check | Washington State Patrol check | |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | Records nationwide | Records in Washington |
| Usually requested for | Visas, residency, citizenship and work abroad | Cases where a state record is specifically requested |
| Apostilled by | U.S. Department of State | Washington Secretary of State, on a notarized clearance letter |
If the request does not say which one, ask. Foreign governments usually mean the FBI check.
Sending it abroad
For another country the FBI report needs a federal apostille. We file that for you: $295 in total, with the apostille taking about 10 business days. For Washington state documents see apostille service in Vancouver, WA.
Prices and turnaround
| Service | Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| FBI background check | $135 | 30 minutes to 24 hours |
| FBI background check with apostille | $295 | Report as above, then about 10 business days |
| Fingerprinting only | $35 | Same visit |
| Mobile fingerprinting | $250 for up to 2 people, plus $75 per card | By appointment |
Example: a Clark County family of four applying for residency abroad can all be fingerprinted in one visit to our Vancouver office. Four FBI checks with the federal apostille come to $1,180.
Our Vancouver office
Address: 201 NE Park Plaza, Suite 221, Vancouver, WA 98684
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm
Phone: (971) 394-4152
Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are preferred, since staff are sometimes out on mobile appointments. Parking is free, and reception will check you in. Bring a government photo ID.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get an FBI background check in Vancouver, WA?
At Pac Signing Notary, 201 NE Park Plaza, Suite 221, Vancouver, WA 98684.
Can Washington apostille an FBI background check?
No. FBI reports are federal and are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
How much is an FBI background check in Vancouver?
$135 at Pac Signing Notary. With a federal apostille it is $295.
How fast are FBI background check results?
Within 30 minutes to 24 hours of fingerprinting.
Book your FBI background check
Book an appointment or call (971) 394-4152. Tell us whether the request says FBI or Washington State Patrol, and the country it is for.
Not sure which check the country asks for? See FBI background check requirements by country.