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US document processing times
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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.
How long do US document steps take?
FBI online with USPS electronic fingerprints
Published figure Within 48
Unit and start point hours after USPS electronic fingerprints
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FBI online with mailed fingerprint card
Published figure 10
Unit and start point approximate days after receipt of card
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FBI mailed request
Published figure Up to 15
Unit and start point days, plus mail delivery
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Federal apostille by mail
Published figure Within 5
Unit and start point weeks from receipt, plus delivery
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Federal apostille walk-in
Published figure 7
Unit and start point business days; same page heading says 2 to 3 weeks
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Domestic passport routine processing
Published figure 4 to 6
Unit and start point weeks, excluding mailing; not an overseas post estimate
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Domestic passport expedited processing
Published figure 2 to 3
Unit and start point weeks, excluding mailing; not applicable abroad
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California mail queue
Published figure October 14, 2026
Unit and start point received-date queue snapshot, not a duration
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California counter
Published figure 30
Unit and start point typical minutes after submission
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Pennsylvania mail, service page
Published figure 5 to 7
Unit and start point business days after receipt
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Pennsylvania mail, program page
Published figure 2 to 3
Unit and start point weeks, excluding mailing; conflicts with service page
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Pennsylvania mail queue
Published figure October 19, 2026
Unit and start point received-date queue snapshot, not a duration
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Georgia mail
Published figure 1 to 2
Unit and start point business days
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Washington standard
Published figure 7 to 10
Unit and start point business days, subject to volume
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Washington expedited
Published figure 2 to 3
Unit and start point business days
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New Jersey standard
Published figure 12 to 20
Unit and start point business days after receipt and entry
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New Jersey expedited
Published figure 8.5
Unit and start point business hours, subject to workload
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Utah mail
Published figure 1 to 3
Unit and start point business days after receipt
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Wisconsin standard
Published figure 2 to 5
Unit and start point business days, subject to volume
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Wisconsin expedited
Published figure 1 to 2
Unit and start point business days, subject to volume
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| Request route | Published figure | Unit and start point | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FBI online with USPS electronic fingerprints | Within 48 | hours after USPS electronic fingerprints | Official source Sources checked . |
| FBI online with mailed fingerprint card | 10 | approximate days after receipt of card | Official source Sources checked . |
| FBI mailed request | Up to 15 | days, plus mail delivery | Official source Sources checked . |
| Federal apostille by mail | Within 5 | weeks from receipt, plus delivery | Official source Sources checked . |
| Federal apostille walk-in | 7 | business days; same page heading says 2 to 3 weeks | Official source Sources checked . |
| Domestic passport routine processing | 4 to 6 | weeks, excluding mailing; not an overseas post estimate | Official source Sources checked . |
| Domestic passport expedited processing | 2 to 3 | weeks, excluding mailing; not applicable abroad | Official source Sources checked . |
| California mail queue | October 14, 2026 | received-date queue snapshot, not a duration | Official source Sources checked . |
| California counter | 30 | typical minutes after submission | Official source Sources checked . |
| Pennsylvania mail, service page | 5 to 7 | business days after receipt | Official source Sources checked . |
| Pennsylvania mail, program page | 2 to 3 | weeks, excluding mailing; conflicts with service page | Official source Sources checked . |
| Pennsylvania mail queue | October 19, 2026 | received-date queue snapshot, not a duration | Official source Sources checked . |
| Georgia mail | 1 to 2 | business days | Official source Sources checked . |
| Washington standard | 7 to 10 | business days, subject to volume | Official source Sources checked . |
| Washington expedited | 2 to 3 | business days | Official source Sources checked . |
| New Jersey standard | 12 to 20 | business days after receipt and entry | Official source Sources checked . |
| New Jersey expedited | 8.5 | business hours, subject to workload | Official source Sources checked . |
| Utah mail | 1 to 3 | business days after receipt | Official source Sources checked . |
| Wisconsin standard | 2 to 5 | business days, subject to volume | Official source Sources checked . |
| Wisconsin expedited | 1 to 2 | business days, subject to volume | Official source Sources checked . |
What does this table cover?
20 official statements covering FBI, federal apostilles, domestic passports, and six state offices. Delivery, missing documents, holidays, and overseas-post processing are excluded. Each figure is published by the named agency. Not a promise.
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