Mobile fingerprint appointment in Colombia
A technician meets you in a major Colombian city and captures ink fingerprints on the required card. Locations outside standard coverage are reviewed and quoted individually.
Mobile fingerprints + FBI report + federal apostille + sworn translation
FBI Background Check and Apostille in Colombia
Notary Pin coordinates the complete workflow for people living in Colombia. A mobile technician captures ink fingerprints, DHL carries the cards to the United States, a specialized U.S. processing partner obtains the eligible FBI report, Notary Pin coordinates the federal apostille, and a Colombian sworn translator completes the Spanish translation.
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Typical complete-workflow estimate: about three weeks · $1,100 all-inclusive package for standard major-city coverage
How long does the complete Colombia FBI process take?
The current working estimate is approximately three weeks from the completed fingerprint appointment through the FBI report, eligible federal apostille, and Colombian sworn translation.
After usable fingerprint cards reach and are accepted by Notary Pin's specialized U.S. processing partner, the FBI result is typically available in about one business day. The federal apostille stage currently takes approximately two weeks, and the Colombian sworn translation normally takes one business day after the completed documents are ready.
This is an estimate, not a guarantee. Fingerprint quality, DHL transit, U.S. Department of State processing, holidays, missing information, and other third-party events can extend the timeline.
What happens after you book?
Tracked DHL shipment to the United States
The physical fingerprint cards are sent to the United States. Transit time depends on the origin city, carrier handling, customs, weekends, and holidays.
FBI report processing
After usable cards are received and accepted, Notary Pin's specialized U.S. processing partner typically obtains the eligible FBI result in about one business day.
Federal apostille coordination
An eligible FBI Identity History Summary is routed to the U.S. Department of State. The current working estimate for this stage is approximately two weeks, but government processing can change.
Colombian sworn translation
After the final apostilled documents are ready, Notary Pin arranges a Colombian sworn translation, normally completed in one business day.
Completion and delivery instructions
Notary Pin confirms the completed package and follows the delivery method established in your order.
Why use a complete managed package?
One coordinator
One Notary Pin specialist follows the fingerprint, U.S. processing, apostille, translation, and delivery stages instead of sending you to separate vendors.
Local Colombia access
Jonathan Tran and William Reese, Notary Pin's co-founders, live in Colombia. Mobile fingerprint appointments are available in major Colombian cities.
Clear stage estimates
Every timing statement identifies the stage and starting event. You receive an updated estimate before payment rather than an unsupported end-to-end guarantee.
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What should you compare before choosing a provider?
An advertised starting price may not include every required stage. Confirm whether the quote includes mobile fingerprinting, international fingerprint shipping, FBI processing, the federal apostille, Colombian sworn translation, travel outside standard coverage, and final delivery.
Notary Pin's $1,100 package includes the five listed fulfillment stages for a standard major-city appointment. The quote identifies any outside-coverage travel or special delivery request before payment.
Frequently asked questions
Does the FBI issue the apostille?
No. The FBI issues the eligible Identity History Summary. The U.S. Department of State issues the federal apostille when the document and destination qualify.
Is the FBI result guaranteed in one business day?
No. About one business day is the current typical result after usable fingerprint cards are received and accepted. Rejected prints, missing information, system availability, and other events can extend it.
Can I use a name-only background check?
The FBI Identity History Summary workflow uses fingerprints. The FBI states that it does not provide name checks for these requests.
Does every Colombian visa require an FBI check?
Not necessarily. Requirements depend on the visa category, applicant history, and reviewing authority. Confirm the current legal checklist with the Colombian authority or your attorney.
Does Notary Pin provide immigration advice?
No. Notary Pin provides administrative document coordination. Attorneys use or refer clients to Notary Pin, but they do not supervise Notary Pin's fulfillment work.
What if I live outside a major city?
Provide your city and requested timing. Notary Pin will check technician availability and quote any additional travel before you book.
Reviewed August 20, 2026 by Jonathan Tran, Co-Founder of Notary Pin. Primary references: FBI Identity History Summary FAQs · FBI Channeler guidance · U.S. Department of State · Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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