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.
| 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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
At Pac Signing Notary, 201 NE Park Plaza, Suite 221, Vancouver, WA 98684.
No. FBI reports are federal and are apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
$135 at Pac Signing Notary. With a federal apostille it is $295.
Within 30 minutes to 24 hours of fingerprinting.
Book an appointment or call (971) 394-4152.
