Fingerprinting in Colombia
Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá. The required details are confirmed for your case before payment.
Fingerprinting + FBI report + federal apostille + sworn translation
FBI Background Check and Apostille in Colombia
Notary Pin helps U.S. expats and other clients in Colombia coordinate an FBI Identity History Summary, its federal apostille, and Colombian sworn translation when required. The FBI record is a U.S. federal document; Notary Pin does not apostille documents issued by Colombia or other countries.
Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá. The exact document and delivery steps are confirmed for each case before payment.
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Case-specific quote · Government processing and receiving-authority requirements can change
How does the Colombia FBI process work?
The route starts with fingerprints for an FBI Identity History Summary. If the U.S. federal document is eligible and the Colombian receiving authority requires it, Notary Pin coordinates the federal apostille through the U.S. Department of State.
A Colombian sworn translation may also be required after the apostille. The receiving authority decides what it will accept, so clients should confirm the current checklist for their visa, residency, employment, or other use case.
Timing is case-specific. Fingerprint quality, document eligibility, government processing, translation, delivery, holidays, and missing information can affect completion.
What happens after you book?
FBI Identity History Summary
The fingerprints support the request for an FBI Identity History Summary, which is a U.S. federal document.
Federal apostille coordination
When the FBI document and destination use qualify, Notary Pin coordinates the apostille route through the U.S. Department of State.
Colombian sworn translation
If the receiving authority requires Spanish translation, Notary Pin can coordinate a Colombian sworn translation after the apostille is complete.
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, FBI document, federal apostille, translation, and delivery stages instead of sending you to separate vendors.
Colombia access
Jonathan Tran and William Reese, Notary Pin's co-founders, live in Colombia. Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá.
Case-specific scope
Your quote identifies the included stages and delivery arrangements before payment. It does not promise a government processing time or receiving-authority decision.
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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 fingerprinting, the FBI document request, the federal apostille, Colombian sworn translation when required, and final delivery.
Notary Pin quotes the managed workflow after confirming the city and case requirements. The written quote identifies the included stages and delivery arrangements 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.
How long will the process take?
Timing is case-specific and is not guaranteed. Fingerprint quality, document eligibility, government processing, translation, delivery, holidays, and missing information can affect completion.
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.
Where can Notary Pin handle fingerprinting in Colombia?
Notary Pin can handle fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá. Ask for a case-specific quote before booking.
Reviewed September 12, 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: visa application requirements.
See other U.S. apostille services for people in Colombia · Review the general federal apostille route