U.S. FBI Criminal Record Certificate Notarization, State Department & Embassy Authentication (Level 4) 518-956-5673

Why You Need U.S. FBI No Criminal Record Authentication:

Typically, if you are getting married, applying for a green card, immigrating, preparing to sign an employment contract in China, or handling other matters, you may be required to provide a No Criminal Background Check issued by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). For sensitive job positions in China, you might need both a local police clearance certificate and an FBI No Criminal Record Certificate. To determine whether you need a local police clearance or an FBI No Criminal Record Certificate, please contact the department requesting the certificate in advance to ensure the authenticated document will be accepted.

Departments Issuing FBI No Criminal Records in the U.S.:

• Self-application – U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Identity History Summary Checks Official Website
• Agency application – FBI-Approved Channeler No Criminal Record Agency Service ( Standard or Expedited )

Steps for U.S. FBI No Criminal Record Certificate Consular Authentication?

1. Obtain the No Criminal Record Certificate from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (self-application or agency application)

2. U.S. Department of State Authentication (can be handled by an agency)

Before consular authentication of the U.S. FBI No Criminal Record Certificate, authentication by the U.S. Department of State is required. Currently, the processing time for State Department authentication is lengthy, typically 3-4 months, which significantly increases the difficulty of the application. You can entrust us to handle this authentication step.

3. Consular Authentication by the Chinese Embassy/Consulates in the U.S. (can be handled by an agency)

Finally, the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the U.S. completes the last step of the authentication process.

Required Materials for U.S. FBI No Criminal Record Certificate Consular Authentication

1. Original paper or electronic version of the U.S. FBI No Criminal Record Certificate (whether you need to provide the original or a scanned copy, please take a photo or scan the certificate and send it to us for confirmation)

2. Completed "Notarization and Authentication Application Form"

3. Scanned copy of the applicant's passport bio page (Chinese citizens must also provide original and photocopy of legal U.S. residency proof, such as Green Card, I-20, H1B, etc.)

How many days does it take to apply for an FBI background check under different statuses?

• Chinese passport holder without a U.S. SSN: Processing time typically ranges from 2 weeks to 5 months.
• Chinese passport holder with a U.S. SSN: Processing time typically ranges from 7 business days to 1 month.
• U.S. passport holder: Processing time is typically 7 business days.

Appendix: Sample of FBI Criminal Record