Criminal Record – Embassy Legalization for Arab Countries

Authenticate FBI Background Checks & State Police Clearances for Use in the Middle East & North Africa

The Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®, located in Washington D.C., provides complete embassy legalization and authentication services for criminal background checks, including FBI Identity History Summaries and state police records. If you're applying for immigration, employment, or residency in an Arab country, your criminal record must be authenticated and legalized before it can be accepted abroad.

We ensure your background check is processed efficiently and properly recognized by Arab embassies, ministries of interior, and immigration offices.

When Is a Criminal Record Required?

Many Arab countries require a legalized criminal record for:

• 🛂 Visa and immigration applications
  
  

• 👔 Employment in education, healthcare, or government sectors
  
  

• 🏠 Residency or long-term stay permits
  
  

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family sponsorship or marriage approvals
  
  

• 📚 University or professional licensing
  
  

What Type of Criminal Record Can Be Legalized?

We assist with the legalization of:

• 🧾 FBI Criminal Background Checks (Identity History Summary Report)
  → Must be issued by the FBI directly or an FBI Channeler
  → Can be printed on paper or in digital PDF form (we'll print it securely for processing)
  
  

• 🧾 State-Level Police Clearance Letters
  → Must be issued by your state’s law enforcement agency or state police
  → Must be signed and notarized by an official representative
  
  

✅ If your record is not yet notarized, we can guide you on how to prepare it for certification.

Legalization Process for Criminal Records

We handle the entire legalization process:

1. Document Verification – Ensure your record is properly issued and notarized
   
   

2. Secretary of State Certification – If notarized, we obtain certification from the appropriate state
   
   

3. U.S. Department of State Authentication – 9 business days (standard)
   
   

4. Embassy Legalization – Final authentication at the embassy of the destination Arab country in Washington D.C.
   
   

🔒 Arab authorities require the complete chain of authentication for legal recognition.

Legalization Pricing & Timelines by Country

💼 Fees include:

• AACC service fee
  
  

• U.S. Department of State fee
  
  

• Embassy legalization fee
  
  

💡 Save $20 per document with standard (non-expedited) service.

Why Choose AACC?

• ✅ Experts in Criminal Background Legalization
  Trusted by thousands for FBI and state police clearance authentication
  
  

• 🏛 Direct Embassy Access in Washington D.C.
  Daily processing at all Arab embassies
  
  

• 🛡 Secure Handling of Confidential Information
  Strict privacy and document protection guaranteed
  
  

• ⚡ Expedited Service Available
  For urgent visa deadlines or job requirements
  
  

Let AACC Legalize Your Criminal Record Today

Don’t risk rejection or delays—let the Arab American Chamber of Commerce handle your criminal background check legalization for use in any Arab country.

📞 Call: (410) 757-5544
✉ Email: aacc@arabchamber.com
📝 Submit your FBI or state record for a review and price quote today