Document Apostille Services in All 50 States
Moving to Colombia? We provide expedited federal apostilles for FBI background checks through the U.S. Department of State, along with state-level Secretary of State apostilles for vital records, diplomas, and powers of attorney across all 50 states for 100% acceptance by the Colombian Cancillería and Migración Colombia.
The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería de Colombia), Migración Colombia, and Colombian notaries (Notarías) strictly require U.S. documents to be apostilled from the originating state and translated into Spanish by an official sworn translator (traductor oficial).
For remote workers, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs living in Medellín, Bogotá, or Cartagena. Requires an apostilled FBI criminal background check and bank statements.
For retirees receiving guaranteed pension income. Requires apostilled Social Security or pension verification letters, bank statements, and personal background reports.
For foreign professionals hired by Colombian companies or under service contracts (Resolution 5477). Requires apostilled university diplomas, professional credentials, work experience letters, and an apostilled FBI criminal background check.
Marrying a Colombian citizen or applying for marital residency requires apostilled birth certificates, single status affidavits, and certified marriage certificates.
Children of Colombian parents claiming Colombian citizenship must present apostilled U.S. birth certificates and parent registration records to the Registraduría.
Purchasing Colombian real estate, managing bank accounts, or executing legal proceedings remotely requires a notarized, apostilled Special Power of Attorney.
Registering a foreign corporate branch with the Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio) requires apostilled state-issued Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, and Certificates of Good Standing.
Get your U.S. documents authenticated and officially prepared for use in Colombia.
Identify the U.S. documents needed for your Colombia visa or application (such as your FBI background check, birth/marriage certificates, or diplomas). In Las Vegas? Get fingerprinted for your FBI Background Check at our Summerlin location with 30-minute electronic results. If you already have your documents, proceed to Step 2.
Upload your FBI background check PDF or images of your vital records and diplomas to our secure online portal. Our specialists review them to verify state and federal compliance before you mail any physical records.
Once verified, drop off original vital records or diplomas at our Las Vegas office, or mail them to us using tracked FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Note: Electronic FBI background check PDFs can be processed 100% digitally without mailing paper.
Once authenticated, we package your official apostilles along with certified translations if requested. Pick up in-person or have documents shipped securely to your home or directly overseas via FedEx/DHL.
Review mandatory U.S. documents requiring apostilles for Colombian immigration and legal validation.
Colombia maintains consulates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Boston, Orlando, and Washington D.C. Nevada residents are served by the Consulate General in Los Angeles.
All official English-language records must be translated into Spanish by a certified sworn translator (traductor oficial) certified by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
We authenticate vital, academic, and corporate records from all 50 states for legal use in Colombia.
An apostille for Colombia is an official certificate that verifies the authenticity of U.S. public documents (such as FBI background checks, birth certificates, and marriage certificates) for use in Colombia. Since both the United States and Colombia are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, a standard Hague apostille is the only legal certification required by Colombian authorities.
For state-issued vital records (birth, marriage, or divorce certificates), the apostille must be issued by the Secretary of State where the document was originally recorded. For federal documents like FBI Background Checks, the apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería) strictly enforces recency rules for visa applications. FBI background checks and pension letters generally must be issued within 90 days of the online visa application date.
Apostille certificates must be physically attached to the certified document. Removing or altering the staple invalidates the authentication for Colombian legal use.
Expedited processing for documents issued by any U.S. state (e.g. birth, marriage, and death certificates, academic diplomas, transcripts, or notarized legal documents). We offer complete local and online notary services if your document requires it first.
Expedited Authentication/Apostille at the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. for federal agency documents such as U.S Court Documents, Certificate of Naturalization, Petition for Name Change, DD214, FBI Background check and more.
Expedited federal legalization for FBI background check reports. Upload your original federal PDF report directly to our secure server, and we will handle the Washington D.C. routing to deliver your apostille in 16 days.
The Colombian Cancillería requires all English documents and apostille certificates to be officially translated into Spanish. We translate and certify your records for 100% acceptance.
Calculate your state or federal apostille costs online in seconds, or connect directly with our team for a free consultation.
For clients living in the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Pahrump areas, we offer a professional mobile pick up service. An expert Apostille Specialist will travel directly to your home or office to pick up your documents.
If notarization is required, our specialist can perform it on-site before securely transporting your documents back to our main service center for expedited state or federal processing.
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No need to obtain your FBI background check beforehand. We handle the entire process, from digital fingerprinting to your federal apostille. Visit our Las Vegas service center or schedule mobile fingerprinting, receive your official electronic FBI report in as little as 30 minutes, and let us submit it directly to the U.S. Department of State for apostille processing.
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Book an appointment or simply walk in. Get fingerprinted in just 10 minutes, and we'll take care of the rest. Your apostilled FBI background check will be delivered securely to your door.
Many foreign authorities and consulates require a certified, notarized translation of your apostilled documents before they can be officially accepted. At iPride, our in-house certified linguists provide guaranteed USCIS-approved and sworn translations in over 90 languages. Complete your apostille first, then order your certified translation online with fast turnaround and transparent pricing.
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