Frequently Asked Questions

Monument Visa Service is a professional document assistance company based in Fairfax, VA. We help individuals obtain FBI background checks and have them and multiple other documents apostilled through the US Department of State & Washington D.C Secretary of State Apostille office — handling the entire process on your behalf so you don't have to navigate federal agencies alone.

Anyone applying for a visa, residency, work permit, or citizenship in a foreign country may be required to submit an FBI background check with an apostille. It is also commonly needed for international adoptions, teaching abroad, or any official immigration process.

An apostille is an official certification issued by the US Department of State / Secretary of State that authenticates the legitimacy of a document so it is legally recognized in foreign countries. Countries that are members of the Hague Convention (1961) accept apostilles in place of lengthy embassy or consulate certifications.

Yes — that's exactly what we do. Once we receive your fingerprints and completed application, we submit everything to the FBI on your behalf. After you receive and save your background check, you can then apply for the apostille process through our apostille order form and we will have the FBI processed with the US Department of State, and ship the final documents directly to you.

You have two options depending on where you are located:

Local to Fairfax, VA? Schedule a live scan appointment directly at our office. It's quick, clean, and eliminates the need for mailing anything.

Outside the area? Visit a local police station to get your fingerprints inked on a fingerprint card, then mail the cards to our Fairfax office.

The FBI requires standard FD-258/FD-1164 inked fingerprint cards. These are available at most local police departments, sheriff's offices, and third-party fingerprinting providers. Make sure all ten fingers are clearly and completely inked before mailing.

Mail your completed FD-258/FD-1164 fingerprint cards to our Fairfax, VA office at 3925 Blenheim Blvd STE 53B Fairfax VA, 22030.
*Please be sure to have your full name listed on the fingerprint cards*

Just two things: your completed Monument Visa application (Available Here) and your fingerprints — either via live scan at our office or inked fingerprint cards mailed to us. That's it. We handle everything else from there.

Once we submit your fingerprints and application to the FBI, your background check is typically issued within 24 to 48 hours. You will receive it directly via email from the FBI.

The FBI sends your background check directly to you and only you via email. Monument Visa does not receive a copy of your background check.

As soon as you receive the email, download and save the background check as a PDF file to your computer or phone. Do not delay — this is critical.

Occasionally the FBI may reject fingerprints due to poor print quality. If this happens, we will notify you and guide you through the process of getting re-fingerprinted and resubmitting. This is more common with inked cards than with live scan — another reason we recommend the live scan option when possible.

Once you have your FBI background check as a PDF or original hard copy, head to our apostille order form here. Fill in your personal information, upload your PDF directly through the form or select you will be mailing us your original, and select your preferred processing speed. That's all — we handle the rest.

No. Because the FBI issues background checks as certified digital PDF files, you can upload yours directly to our apostille order form. No printing, scanning, or mailing required on your end.

All FBI background check apostilles are issued exclusively by the US Department of State. Monument Visa submits your order and coordinates the process through the Department of State on your behalf.

Yes. As soon as we receive your apostille order and verify that everything is complete, we will send you an email confirmation letting you know your order is in good standing and that we have everything we need to proceed.

The apostille is accepted by all countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961 — which includes the majority of countries worldwide that require background checks for immigration or residency purposes. If you are unsure whether your destination country accepts apostilles, we recommend checking with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Once your apostille is complete, we ship your documents directly to the address provided on your apostille order form. We ship both domestically and internationally.

Yes — we ship to whatever address you list on your apostille order form. This can be your home address, a business address, an embassy, or an address abroad. Just make sure to double-check your shipping address when completing the form.

Yes. We ship completed apostille documents to addresses around the world. International shipping timelines will vary depending on the destination country and the shipping method selected at checkout.

Yes. When submitting your apostille order, you can select your preferred processing speed directly on the order form. We offer multiple turnaround options to fit your timeline and urgency. Pricing varies by the speed selected.

The overall timeline has two main phases:

FBI Background Check: 24–48 hours after we submit your fingerprints.
Apostille processing: Varies based on the processing speed you select at checkout.

The fastest path is to use our Fairfax live scan office (no mailing time) and select our expedited apostille option (10 Business days).

FBI Background Check (Digital Results emailed) = $100

FBI Rush Apostille Serivce $125 per FBI (10 business days) - FBI Standard Apostille Service $75 per FBI (4 - 5 weeks)

Educational Documents, Driving Record/License, Other document Apostille - $75 per document (1-2 business days of processing)

Other Federal Document Apostille (USCIS/NARA) - Rush Service $125 per Document (10 business days) - Standard Service $75 per Document (4 - 5 weeks)