Document Apostille Services in All 50 States
Moving to Japan? 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 birth certificates, marriage certificates, and degrees across all 50 states for 100% acceptance by Japanese Immigration Services and municipal Yakusho offices.
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and municipal city halls (Yakusho) strictly require U.S. documents to bear an apostille certificate from the state of origin and certified Japanese translation before acceptance.
For software engineers, researchers, and corporate executives relocating to Tokyo or Osaka. Requires apostilled university diplomas, professional certifications, and employment records.
Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) must provide apostilled FBI background checks and university diplomas.
For U.S. spouses and children of Japanese citizens. Mandates apostilled state-issued marriage certificates, birth certificates, and divorce records for entry in the family register (Koseki).
For entrepreneurs establishing a Kabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK) in Japan. Requires apostilled commercial bank statements, investment proofs, and corporate records.
For high-earning remote professionals living in Japan for up to 6 months. Requires apostilled FBI criminal background checks, income proof, and private health insurance.
Purchasing property in Japan, registering an affidavit of signature at the Legal Affairs Bureau (Homukyoku), or settling estate inheritance requires an apostilled Power of Attorney.
Registering a Japanese branch office (Shiten) or subsidiary (Kabushiki Kaisha / Godo Kaisha) with the Legal Affairs Bureau (Homukyoku) requires apostilled state-issued Articles of Incorporation, Corporate Bylaws, Certificates of Good Standing, and Corporate Officer Affidavits.
Get your U.S. documents authenticated and officially prepared for use in Japan.
Identify the U.S. documents needed for your Japan 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 Japanese immigration, JET placement, and municipal registries.
Japan operates consulates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Chicago, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Miami, Detroit, and Washington D.C. Nevada residents are served by the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.
All official English-language records submitted to Japanese city halls (Yakusho) or the Legal Affairs Bureau must be accompanied by a certified Japanese translation.
We authenticate vital, academic, and corporate records from all 50 states for legal use in Japan.
An apostille for Japan 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 Japan. Since both the United States and Japan are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, a standard Hague apostille is the only legal certification required by Japanese 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.
Japanese Immigration (ISA) and municipal city halls (Yakusho) require U.S. vital records and FBI clearances to be recently issued (typically within 3 months of submission). Documents must be translated into Japanese.
Apostille certificates must remain permanently attached to the underlying document. Removing the staple invalidates the authentication for Japanese 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.
Japanese municipal city halls and immigration authorities require official Japanese translations of all English documents and apostilles. 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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