Police Certificate Translation in Washington, DC
In the District, local criminal records are held by the Metropolitan Police Department, which issues police clearances. Washington is also where federal documents are authenticated: the US Department of State's Office of Authentications, which apostilles FBI background checks, is here.
Filing details for District of Columbia
- State criminal records
- Metropolitan Police Department, Criminal History Section
- Federal records
- FBI Identity History Summary (CJIS Division)
- Apostille authority
- DC Office of the Secretary, Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications
We serve District of Columbia remotely from our office in Edgewater, New Jersey.
FBI checks for use abroad
Visas and residence permits abroad - for teaching, study, retirement or work - very often require the FBI Identity History Summary. Because it is a federal document, only the US Department of State can apostille it; a state authority cannot. The FBI signs its results with a division official's signature and a watermark for that purpose.
After the apostille, the check and the apostille are translated into the destination's language. Many countries want that translation done by their own sworn translators or certified by their consulate - ask before ordering, and we will tell you if ours will not serve.
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Who apostilles an FBI background check?
Only the US Department of State, because it is a federal document.
What is an MPD police clearance?
A local criminal record check from the Metropolitan Police Department.
Do you have a DC office?
No. We serve Washington remotely from New Jersey.
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