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How to Obtain Your FBI Identity History Summary:

A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you applying for a foreign visa or need to meet other official requirements that call for an FBI criminal background check? Elite Documents is here to help you navigate this essential process smoothly and efficiently. Whether in the United States or abroad, you don’t have to worry about leaving the country to obtain the required documents. We handle everything, including processing your FBI criminal background check and obtaining the apostille certificate. All you need to worry about is finding a place to fingerprint you. Once you send us your prints and signed forms, we will process them meticulously and ensure everything is in order. After that, we’ll promptly mail your documents to your destination country via DHL, ensuring they arrive securely. Our dedicated service aims to make your visa application hassle-free from start to finish.

 If you are still in the United States and would instead work directly with the FBI, you can find all the necessary information on their official website.

Application Form Assistance:  We guide you through filling out the official FBI Identity History Summary Request Form, ensuring all details are accurate and complete to avoid delays.

 
Step 1: Print the Applicant Fingerprint Form (FD-1164)  or (FD-258)

First, you’ll need to print the “Applicant Fingerprint Form” (Form FD-1164). You can use either cardstock or regular printing paper to print out the fingerprint template. Do not sign the form until you are with the fingerprinting agent. Fill in your details accurately and keep this form handy for the next step.

 
Step 2: Get Your Fingerprints Taken

Locate a certified fingerprinting agency nearby. This could be a local police station, sheriff’s office, or a private fingerprinting service. You may also go to any participating U.S. Post Office locations nationwide. Schedule an appointment if necessary, and remember to bring a valid form of identification.

If unsure where to go, your lawyer or facilitator can suggest fingerprinting locations. Asking fellow ex-pats or local police officers may also help direct you to suitable locations.

You will need one fingerprint card, which is sufficient, but you can submit up to five fingerprint cards per request to ensure the prints are clear and readable.

 

Step 3: Complete & Sign the Identity History Summary Request Form (OMB-1110-0052)

Next, fill out the Identity History Summary Request Form. If you’re using Elite Documents to handle your processing, our mailing address is pre-filled for your convenience. You can update the address section accordingly to send the documents directly elsewhere.

 

Step 4: Mail the Signed Form(s) and Completed Fingerprints for Processing

After completing the forms and taking your fingerprints, mail everything to us for processing. Ensure you get a tracking number to monitor the package. Send your documents to:

 

Elite Documents

Tel: +1 (703) 901-6773

1530 Wilson Blvd Suite 650 

Arlington, Virginia, 22209,

United States of America

 

Step 5: Wait for Processing

Once you’ve mailed your documents, they typically take 2-3 weeks to process, though this can vary depending on the FBI’s current workload. Use this waiting period to ensure all your other paperwork is in order.

 

Step 6: Receive and Review Your FBI History Summary

We will forward you a PDF copy of your FBI report upon receiving it. Carefully check the report for accuracy. The original hard copy can be sent anywhere to its destination. 

By following these steps, you can ensure a smooth and successful retrieval of your FBI criminal background check with Elite Documents, which is essential for the federal apostille process with the U.S. Department of State. 

FBI Retrieval

$ 145 / Per Report
  • PDF copy of FBI Report
  • Hard Copy of FBI report
FBI Identity History Summary

FBI Apostille Certificate

$ 145 / Per Apostille.
  • Hard Copy of FBI Report
  • Federal Apostille
Federal Apostille Certificate for the FBI Identity History Summary

Frequenty Asked Questions:

You can obtain an FBI report by filling out the Identity History Summary Request Form available on the FBI’s website, getting your fingerprints taken at a local police station or authorized service, and submitting the form along with the required fee to the FBI either online or by mail. You can find all the necessary information on their official website.

Yes, Elite Documents can help you obtain your FBI report even if you are abroad. We ensure all paperwork is correctly completed, submit it to the FBI, and stay in contact to get the results.

  1. Find a Fingerprinting Location:

    • Locate a fingerprinting service near you. This can often be done at local police departments or Interpol fingerprinting locations. If you have an attorney or facilitator, ask them for recommendations.
  2. Complete the Request Form:

    • Fill out and sign the Identity History Summary Request Form (OMB-1110-0052).
  3. Send Us Your Fingerprints:

    • Mail us the original fingerprint cards and the completed form using a tracking service (DHL, EMS, UPS, FedEx)
    • You can submit up to 5 fingerprints per request.
  4. Notify Us:

    • Send us an email with your tracking number so we can monitor the arrival of your package. 
  5. We will email you a confirmation upon receiving your documents and the invoice. Using the online invoice provided, you can make payment via credit or debit card.

 

 

Typically, one fingerprint card is sufficient, but you can submit up to five fingerprint cards per request to ensure the prints are clear and readable.

If your fingerprints are rejected due to quality issues, you may need to submit new fingerprint cards. You can submit up to 5 cards per transaction. If the request is still rejected, we can resubmit them for a third time. If they are still rejected after the third attempt, we can then request a certified letter of “Unsuccessful Identity History Summary Check Request” with an electronic signature, which can then be apostilled by the federal agency, the U.S. Department of State.

It is recommended to have your fingerprints taken by a professional to ensure they meet FBI standards. Self-taken fingerprints may not be accepted due to quality issues.

For more information about fingerprinting, visit the FBI’s Law Enforcement Resources website for recording legible finerprints or the Recording Friction Ridges module.

 Yes, you can expedite your FBI report through approved channels. These channels have their own requirements, so it’s best to contact them directly for information about their services. 

 We ship via DHL, providing a tracking number for your convenience

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