The fbi backgorund check apostille is issued by the U.S. Department of State because it is a federal document authentication service. State level Secretaries of State do not handle this type of federal apostille process. The FBI provides the Identity History Summary report which is then certified for international use. Applicants seeking international opportunities must submit fingerprints and request their FBI report before obtaining apostille certification from the U.S. Department of State ensuring the document is valid for legal use in foreign jurisdictions for immigration employment or education purposes with proper verification and secure processing through authorized federal channels nationwide system.