FBI background checks
An eligible FBI Identity History Summary follows the federal route through the U.S. Department of State. Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá.
U.S. documents for people living in Colombia
U.S. Apostille Services in Colombia
Notary Pin coordinates eligible U.S. state and federal apostilles, Colombian sworn translations, and tracked document logistics for people in Colombia. Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá. Jonathan Tran and William Reese, Notary Pin's co-founders, also live in Colombia.
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Which U.S. documents commonly need an apostille for Colombia?
People in Colombia most often ask Notary Pin to coordinate FBI Identity History Summaries, U.S. birth certificates, divorce decrees, and single-status affidavits. The correct route depends on who issued the document and what the Colombian receiving authority requires.
Birth certificates
A certified U.S. birth certificate normally follows the issuing state's apostille process. The issuing office and copy type must be checked before submission.
Divorce decrees
A certified divorce decree normally follows the state where the court record was issued. Some states require an additional county-level certification.
Single-status affidavits
A single-status affidavit may require notarization before a state apostille. The receiving notary, state, and Colombian authority determine the final checklist.
Marriage and court records
Certified marriage and other court records must be routed through the jurisdiction that issued the record, not the customer's current location.
Diplomas and other records
School, corporate, power-of-attorney, and notarized documents each have different copy and certification requirements. Notary Pin reviews the document before quoting the route.
Does Colombia require a Spanish translation?
Colombian authorities may require a foreign-language document to be translated by an authorized translator. For Colombian civil-registration matters, the Foreign Ministry states that qualifying foreign records in a language other than Spanish must be translated and apostilled or legalized as applicable. The receiving authority makes the final decision.
Notary Pin can arrange a Colombian sworn translation in one business day after the completed source documents are ready. This translation timing is separate from U.S. government processing and shipping.
Primary source: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Civil Registry. Reviewed August 20, 2026.
State document or federal document?
| Document | Likely U.S. route | What must be checked |
|---|---|---|
| FBI Identity History Summary | U.S. Department of State | Usable fingerprints, eligible FBI result, and country of use |
| U.S. birth or marriage certificate | Issuing state | Certified-copy type and issuing official |
| Divorce decree | State where the court issued it | Certified court copy and any county certification |
| Single-status affidavit | State tied to the notarization | Notarial wording and receiving-authority requirements |
| Federal agency document | Federal route when eligible | Original signature, seal, and agency eligibility |
Important: An apostille verifies a public signature or seal. It does not certify that the document's contents are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance by a Colombian authority.
What does apostille service from Colombia cost?
State-issued documents
From $250
The first eligible state document starts at $250. Each additional eligible document routed to the same state in the same order starts at $150. Translation, international delivery, document retrieval, and special certifications may change the final quote.
FBI fingerprinting and apostille coordination
Case-specific quote
Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá. Complete FBI service scope, delivery, translation, and government steps are reviewed and quoted individually.
You receive the exact scope and price before payment. Government authorities issue apostilles; Notary Pin provides administrative coordination, not legal advice.
How does the Colombia process work?
- Document review: Tell Notary Pin what document you have, who issued it, and which Colombian authority will receive it.
- Route and quote: Notary Pin identifies the likely state or federal route and confirms pricing and an estimated timeline.
- U.S. processing: The eligible document is sent through the appropriate government apostille process.
- Translation and delivery: Notary Pin arranges Colombian sworn translation and the requested return-delivery method.
Frequently asked questions
Does Notary Pin provide Colombian legal advice?
No. Notary Pin coordinates document fulfillment. Attorneys use Notary Pin for their clients and refer clients for apostille work, but Notary Pin does not prepare visa applications or provide Colombian legal advice.
Does Notary Pin provide fingerprinting in Medellín or Bogotá?
Yes. Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá.
Is an apostille always accepted in Colombia?
No provider can decide acceptance. The issuing authority controls document eligibility, the U.S. authority issues the apostille, and the Colombian receiving authority decides whether the final package meets its requirements.
Can Notary Pin help with documents issued in different U.S. states?
Yes. Each document is routed through the state or federal authority tied to its issuer. Different states may require separate processing and pricing.
Reviewed August 20, 2026 by Jonathan Tran, Co-Founder of Notary Pin. Primary references: U.S. Department of State · FBI Identity History Summary Checks · Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.