How New Jersey residents can apostille FBI Identity History Summary via U.S. Department of State or NJ State Police background check via NJ Department of Treasury.
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Order FBI Identity History Summary (fingerprint-based, nationwide) from FBI CJIS, then apostille through U.S. Department of State using Form DS-4194. Fee: $20 per document. Mail to Sterling, VA or walk-in Washington, DC.
Request criminal history from New Jersey State Police, then apostille through NJ Department of Treasury. Fee: $25 per document. Mail to Trenton or walk-in at 225 W. State St for same-day service.
Reviewed by: Amelia Rivera, Compliance Editor — Apostille Pro USA
Updated: December 2025 — Valid for 2026
Changes: Verified FBI fee ($18) and U.S. DoS apostille process with DS-4194 ($20); confirmed NJ Treasury $25 fee and Trenton address at 225 W. State St; validated NJ State Police background check ordering process; updated processing times for both federal and state apostille paths.
Next Review: June 2026 or when agencies update forms/fees/procedures
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