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US document data, with sources and dates

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Check government fees, published processing times, and the authority for a US document. Every row keeps its source and checked date.

US document processing times

The FBI publishes approximately 10 days after receiving a mailed fingerprint card for an online request. Delivery time is extra. Published agency times are not a promise.

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State apostille offices, fees, and rules

All 50 states and Washington, DC have reviewed official sources. Compare base fees, document prerequisites, return rules, and stated service limits. Published agency times are not a promise.

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Destination document requirements

Compare each receiving consulate or program with its own criminal-record wording. Some official sources omit recency or its anchor. EPIK measures six months against the contract start.

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Hague Apostille Convention status

HCCH lists 130 contracting parties. Thailand is pending entry on February 28, 2027. A contracting-party listing alone does not establish a bilateral relationship.

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Federal document apostille authorities

Federal agency records, federal court records, and consular vital records do not all use the same apostille office. HCCH designates separate authorities.

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Online passport renewal abroad tracker

The current State Department page requires applicants to be in a US state or territory when submitting online. The proposed overseas expansion does not itself authorize an overseas application or establish a launch date.

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US government document fees

A direct FBI summary costs USD 18. The Office of Authentications charges USD 20 per document. These fees exclude private preparation and delivery charges.

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Country references appear in search indexes when each has enough distinct, verified US-document evidence. Portugal has no country profile in this registry.

How do updates work?

A person checks official sources on each dataset's stated schedule. No automatic monitoring or government outcome is promised.