FBI apostille for Japan

Japan is a Hague Apostille Convention country — so your FBI background check needs an apostille from the U.S. Department of State, not consular legalization. We take your prints, pull your FBI report in about 30 minutes, and apostille it for Japan. Nationwide by mail.

Prints + apostille under one roof 7–10 business days to process All 50 states, by mail

Apostille, not legalization. Because Japan belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, a single apostille from the U.S. Department of State is all the authentication your FBI background check needs — no Japanese consulate step required.

Why you're here

Common reasons people need an FBI apostille for Japan

If Japan is asking for your FBI background check "apostilled," "authenticated," or "legalized," an FBI apostille from the U.S. Department of State is what you need. We take your fingerprints, get your FBI report in about 30 minutes, and apostille it — one team, start to finish. Need the FBI check itself?

Japanese translation? Japanese authorities often require a Japanese translation alongside the apostilled report. Get the apostille first, then translate the full packet — we handle translation too, typically $50 to $75 per page.

Typical uses for Japan
  • Work visas & Certificate of Eligibility
  • Spouse & dependent visas
  • Marriage in Japan
  • Business manager & investor visas
  • Study & long-term residency
  • Company registration

Not sure which document Japan wants? Call or text and we'll walk you through it.

Simple, flat pricing

One price. No tiers. No hidden fees.

Federal apostilles run one speed and one price — no Standard / Premium / VIP tiers.

First document$350
Each additional documentSame order$200
2-day return shipping (U.S.)Included
Processing timeFastest federal apostille in the nation7–10 days

Additional fees may apply for services like translation and will be discussed before we begin. Included 2-day return shipping is within the U.S.; international delivery is available and quoted at cost.

Start your FBI apostille Call (503) 536-2326
How it works

Your FBI apostille for Japan in a few steps

Get (or send) your FBI check

Already have your FBI background check? Great. Need one? We fingerprint you and get your FBI report in about 30 minutes.

Submit it to us

Bring it in, upload it, or mail it from anywhere in the U.S. We handle every Department of State requirement.

We authenticate & ship it back

We take your report to the U.S. Department of State and return the apostilled original — 2-day return shipping within the U.S. included, international delivery quoted at cost.

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FBI background check authenticated for use in Japan
Accepted in Japan

Your FBI check, ready for Japan

Because Japan is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille from the U.S. Department of State is all the authentication your FBI background check needs — no consulate runs, no guesswork.

Questions

FBI apostille for Japan — FAQ

Yes. Japan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille from the U.S. Department of State is accepted — you don't need consular legalization for your FBI background check.
$350 for the first document and $200 for each additional in the same order — one flat federal rate, no tiers. 2-day return shipping within the U.S. is included; international delivery is quoted at cost.
7–10 business days to process from when we receive your document — the fastest federal apostille in the nation — plus 2-day return shipping within the U.S. (international delivery quoted at cost).
Often, yes. Japanese authorities frequently require a Japanese translation of the apostilled report. Get the apostille first, then translate the full packet. We handle translation too, typically $50 to $75 per page.
No. We serve all 50 states by mail. Send us your FBI background check from anywhere in the U.S. and we return the apostilled original to you.

Going somewhere else?

We apostille FBI checks and other documents for every Hague Convention country — see our main FBI apostille page or the apostille hub. Headed to a non-Hague country like the UAE? That needs embassy legalization instead — call and we'll tell you exactly what's required.

Ready to apostille your FBI check for Japan?

Prints and apostille under one roof, back to you in 7–10 business days to process. Nationwide by mail.