FBI BACKGROUND CHECK

FBI Background Check

Get your FBI Identity History Summary with fingerprinting in Orlando or by mail from anywhere. Eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents can receive results in as little as 2–24 hours.

From $85

Includes FBI processing fees

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What Is an FBI Identity History Summary?

An FBI Identity History Summary, commonly known as an FBI background check or criminal history report, is an official record issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation based on an individual's fingerprints. It contains information about arrests and related criminal history reported to the FBI by federal, state, and local agencies. If no criminal history is found, the FBI issues a response indicating that no record was identified.

This report is commonly requested for immigration, residency, international employment, visa applications, and other purposes requiring a federal criminal background check. Depending on the destination country, the document may also require an apostille or certified translation.

Standard requests submitted directly to the FBI generally take 12-14 weeks to process, particularly when fingerprints are mailed. Florida Translate offers expedited processing through an FBI-approved channeling service, which allows eligible applicants to receive their results within 2-24 hours.*

*Channeling services are available only to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (green card holders). Processing times may vary depending on the submission method and FBI processing requirements.

Fingerprint Capture Process

Visit our Orlando office for in-person fingerprinting, or mail in FD-258 cards from anywhere in the U.S.

01

Visit our Orlando office

Walk in or schedule ahead. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

02

We capture your fingerprints

We capture your fingerprints electronically and check print quality before submission. The appointment usually takes about 10 minutes.

03

We submit your request

For eligible channeler orders, we submit electronically and deliver your Identity History Summary securely when vendor processing is complete.

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Certified Translation

USCIS-accepted certified translations. Up to 500 words per page.

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Outside Florida? Mail In Your Fingerprints

Visit our Orlando office for in-person service, or mail in your fingerprints from anywhere in the United States.

In-person fingerprinting in Orlando

  1. 01

    Visit our Orlando office

    Walk in or schedule ahead. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

  2. 02

    We capture your fingerprints

    We capture your fingerprints electronically and check print quality before submission. The appointment usually takes about 10 minutes.

  3. 03

    We submit your request

    For eligible channeler orders, we submit electronically and deliver your Identity History Summary securely when vendor processing is complete.

Mail-in FBI background checks

Get fingerprinted locally and mail the completed cards to us.

  1. 01

    Complete your order

    Submit your information, identification, and authorization through the order form.

  2. 02

    Get fingerprinted locally

    Have a local fingerprinting provider take your prints on an FD-258 card. Ask the provider to complete and sign the card as required.

  3. 03

    Mail us your cards

    Use the provided U.S. prepaid label when available, or arrange shipping to our office if you are outside the United States.

  4. 04

    We process the request

    We review the cards and complete the appropriate FBI submission based on your eligibility.

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Using your FBI report outside the United States?

Depending on the country and purpose, your FBI report may also need a federal apostille and certified translation. Check the receiving authority’s requirements before ordering.

Federal apostille

FBI reports are federal documents, so apostilles are issued through the U.S. Department of State.

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Certified translation

We can translate the completed report into the language required by the receiving authority.

$23.75

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International shipping

International delivery is available when physical documents need to be sent abroad.

$65

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Why Choose Florida Translate?

Fingerprinting in Orlando

Electronic fingerprint capture with a quality check before submission.

Mail-in service

Send completed FD-258 cards from elsewhere in the United States or abroad.

FBI Channeler Submission

Electronic submission through an FBI-approved channeler for eligible applicants.

International document support

Federal apostille coordination, certified translation, and international shipping are available when required.

Walk-ins welcome

Visit during business hours or contact us ahead of time if you prefer.

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Who commonly requests an FBI report?

Follow the instructions from the organization receiving your report.

Immigration & international applications

Some immigration, residency, visa, citizenship, and international procedures request an FBI Identity History Summary.

International employment & licensing

Foreign employers, licensing authorities, schools, and government agencies may request a recent FBI report.

Adoption & family matters

Some international adoption and family-related procedures require federal criminal-history records.

Personal record review

You may request your own Identity History Summary to review information associated with your fingerprints.

Requirements vary by country and receiving authority. Confirm whether an apostille, translation, or recent issuance date is required.

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Start online, schedule fingerprinting in Orlando, or choose mail-in service if you are outside the area.

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