FBI Identity History Summary Checks

The process of obtaining an FBI check consists of three stages: (1) submitting an electronic request, (2) you getting your fingerprints taken, and (3) you mailing the fingerprints to our address.

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I. Submitting an Electronic Request. To apply for a summary check, you will need to provide the following information:

1. Applicant's last name and first name (and middle name, if it is listed on US documents).

2. Previous last names and/or first names if there have been any changes.

3. Applicant's date of birth in the full American digital format (month, day, year), e.g., 12/31/2000.

4. Applicant's place of birth.

5. Whether the applicant has US citizenship or a US Green Card (if not, please state your current immigration status).

6. Current citizenship.

7. Current country of residence.

8. Applicant's Social Security Number (SSN) - you need to send us the last 4 digits via Telegram.

9. Applicant's race (Asian, Black, Caucasian/Latino, Native American, Unknown) - for "white," please indicate "Caucasian/Latino" as this is the standard American designation.

10. Do you want your date of birth to be included on the FBI check? Yes/No.

11. Full home address, including all zip codes, building numbers, and other details.

12. Full phone number, including all codes.

13. Purpose of the check: immigration procedures, licensing, employment, litigation, or other.

14. Applicant's gender.

15. Applicant's height in feet and inches, in the format 504 if the height is 5’04” (height is usually listed on a state ID).

16. Applicant's weight in pounds.

17. Applicant's eye color.

18. Applicant's hair color.

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II. Fingerprinting. After you send us this information and we submit your application to the FBI, you will need to complete the fingerprinting procedure. Fingerprints are taken on an Form FD-1164 fingerprint card, which is available on the FBI website. We will assist you with filling out the card.

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Fingerprints must be taken again for each new request, even if a request was submitted previously. Although papillary patterns do not naturally change, they can be altered by external factors, such as injuries or wearing down. Hypothetically, a person could submit a request with their fingerprints, then sustain a hand injury that distorts the patterns, and then commit a different crime. The fingerprints left at the scene of the new crime would therefore differ from those submitted with the last request.

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Outside the US, fingerprints can typically be taken at a (1) police station or (2) a certified center. Police stations and service centers often charge an additional fee for this service. If neither of these options is suitable, you can take your own fingerprints following our instructions. However, we highly recommend seeking professional assistance.

When taking your fingerprints, please note the following:

1. Prepare several copies of the card (preferably 3-5). Because the FBI system processes fingerprints automatically without human analysis, defects in the card can lead to a rejection of the application.

2. It is best to print the cards on a matte (not glossy), thick cardboard (not standard copy paper). A glossy surface or thin, wrinkly paper can create unnecessary distortions during scanning, so we recommend printing on a white, matte, and thick cardstock.

3. If you use a fingerprinting service, ask the person who takes your prints to write their full name in the "fingerprinted by" field. Stamps and/or seals from the provider are not required on the card.

4. Don't forget to sign the card yourself in the "signature of requestor" field.

5. The clearer the overall papillary pattern and individual ridges, the better the image quality. In contrast, black smudges and double impressions (when the finger is applied twice in the same spot) create problems for the recognition system.

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After your fingerprints are on the card, you should send us a scan for approval to help identify any potential defects before you physically mail the card. However, even after our approval, we cannot guarantee that the FBI system will ultimately recognize the prints on the hard copy. Our approval is based purely on a visual inspection, while the FBI's recognition system is fully automated and currently does not involve human agents analyzing the similarity of the patterns.

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III. Mailing the Fingerprints to Our Address. Once we approve your cards, you should mail them to our postal address:

VIACHESLAV KUTUZOV LLC

55 Broadway, Floor 3, New York, NY 10006

The United States of America

Phone: +1(646)8374669

Email: viacheslav@kutuzov.us

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Please use a mail service that provides a tracking number. We also ask that you insure the shipment and use the "signature required" option. We strongly recommend that you print (not handwrite) the address on the envelope and all shipping documents.

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The FBI typically processes the check within 7-10 business days from the date they receive the fingerprints. Once issued, the check is available in electronic format on the FBI portal. The electronic summary is suitable for obtaining an international Apostille in accordance with the 1961 Hague Convention. The FBI can mail a free paper copy of the electronic summary to the applicant's address, but this printout will not have a handwritten signature or an FBI ink stamp. In the United States, federal government agencies have largely stopped manually certifying documents.

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IV. Obtaining an International Apostille. After the FBI Identity History Summary is processed, it is possible to get it an International Apostille to it  in accordance with the 1961 Hague Convention. The processing time for this service is approximately three weeks. However, the official website includes a disclaimer that processing can take up to 11 weeks.​