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San José, Costa Rica

Fingerprinting Services in San José for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia

Globeia brings professional fingerprinting to your home, office, campus or hotel anywhere in San José, from Escazú and Santa Ana to Barrio Escalante and San Pedro. Whether you are preparing an FBI Background Check, an RCMP Criminal Record Check or another international clearance for your residence file, a trained associate takes your prints in ink at a time that suits you.

Our teams in Washington, DC and Toronto then help manage the submission, the apostille and the sworn Spanish translation. Send a request, and we confirm the visit and the price in writing before you pay.

Appointment15 to 30 minutes
WhereMobile, we come to you
AccreditedRCMP-accredited Canadian office, FBI-compliant U.S. office
Book AppointmentHow it works

Face ID and government ID check at every appointment. A Letter of Identity Verification comes with every completed appointment. Washington, DC office working directly with U.S. federal processes.

A Globeia associate in white gloves guiding a client's finger onto a fingerprint card
Fingerprinting for every purpose

Need More Than Fingerprinting? Complete Support, Without the Middlemen.

Many providers rely on third-party vendors and intermediaries. Globeia handles every submission through its own offices: Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC for the FBI, and Globeia Incorporated in Toronto for the fingerprint submission to the RCMP. There is no outsourcing, no middleman and no waiting on someone else's timeline. Your fingerprints go directly from collection to our own team.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsYour address, San José
  2. Step 2Secure international transferSan José → Globeia Inc., Washington DC
  3. Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  4. Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  5. Step 5U.S. apostilleGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  6. Step 6Sworn translation and deliveryBack to you in San José
Option A · Fingerprints only

We do Step 1. Steps 2 to 6 are yours.

We take your prints on the right card, verify your identity and issue a Letter of Identity Verification. Then you manage the rest across two countries.

  • ✕You find a courier and ship the original card abroad
  • ✕You submit to the authority, on its form, in its sequence
  • ✕You arrange the apostille in the issuing country and ship again
  • ✕You find a sworn translator the Directorate General of Migration (DGME) will accept
  • ✕One miss at any authority sends the file back to Step 1

Fine if your employer or lawyer is handling the rest. Most people are not in that position.

RecommendedOption B · Full Package with Globeia

We do all six steps. You attend one appointment.

Step 1 at your home or office in San José. Steps 2 to 5 in our own office in the issuing country. Step 6 back to you in San José. Same team, same file, no third parties.

  • ✓Card checked before it ships, so it is not rejected later
  • ✓Submitted by our own office, from inside the country
  • ✓Apostille and sworn translation ordered by us, in the right order
  • ✓Every step visible in your portal, one reference, one invoice
  • ✓10 years of doing exactly this. You get it right the first time.
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30,000+Clients served
4.9/5Google rating
98%Accuracy rate
95%First-time acceptance rate
92%Faster results
10+ YrsExperience
The Authorities Set the Timeline. You Control the Fingerprinting Step.

Book your visit now and the remaining steps start the same week.

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RCMP Accreditation & Processing Disclaimer

Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, holds the RCMP accreditation. Trained associates in San José support fingerprint collection and document coordination; RCMP accreditation does not extend to San José or any other location. Globeia is an independent service provider and is not endorsed by the RCMP, FBI, or FINRA. Final clearance results are issued directly by the applicable government or regulatory authority.

One clearance, two ways to get it

Meet Gordon. He lives in Escazú and needs an RCMP Criminal Record Check for his pensionado residence file.

Gordon is a composite of the clients Globeia serves: a retired Canadian engineer settling in Escazú. Here is how his clearance goes when he handles each step himself, and how it goes when Globeia manages the clearance from start to finish.

On his own

One residence file. Many details to handle.

  1. First attempt
    Finding fingerprinting in San José

    Gordon asks around in Escazú and finds someone to roll his prints, but nobody explains which form the RCMP needs.

  2. Card returned
    Form and print problems

    His card is not the official C-216C form and two impressions are unreadable. He must start again and post a new set to Canada.

  3. At the RCMP
    Chasing updates

    Gordon manages the courier tracking, the consent paperwork and the emails himself while the RCMP processes his request.

  4. Apostille
    Back to Canada

    The result arrives, but the DGME needs a Global Affairs Canada apostille, so the original has to travel to Canada again.

  5. Translation
    The wrong translator

    His first translation is refused. The file needs a sworn Spanish translation by an official translator before he can file.

With Globeia

One visit in Escazú, one connected process.

  1. Day 1
    Fingerprints collected correctly

    A trained Globeia associate visits Gordon's home in Escazú, checks two valid government-issued IDs and completes the official C-216C form with him, in ink, reviewing every impression.

  2. Submission
    Cards sent to Toronto

    The cards and the CCRTIS-approved consent form go to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which submits his fingerprints to the RCMP.

  3. At the RCMP
    Progress tracked in one place

    Gordon gets updates from one Globeia team instead of managing couriers and emails alone.

  4. Apostille and translation
    Result issued, then authenticated

    The RCMP issues his result. Globeia arranges the Global Affairs Canada apostille, then the sworn Spanish translation, so nothing is done twice.

  5. Ready to file
    Ready for the DGME

    With one reference and one organised file, Gordon can file his pensionado residence with the Directorate General of Migration (DGME).

Do it the Globeia way
99%Of Globeia full-service clearances accepted first time over the last 5 years
1 in 4Of our clients started on their own, hit a problem, and switched to Globeia mid-way
6 to 8 weeksTypical time saved versus managing the steps yourself
1Invoice, reference number and point of contact, start to finish

RCMP processing times range from 3 to 120 days and are determined entirely by the RCMP. Mailing time is additional.

Get started

Request Your Appointment in Minutes

Send a short request with your clearance, your address in San José and the dates that suit you. Our team replies, confirms the visit and the price in writing, and nothing is paid until you accept. Globeia then coordinates the required steps and keeps you updated until your file is ready.

Book and start now

One request. One coordinated process.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where in San José you would like us to come
  2. 2Pick a time that suits you, at your home, your office or a place you choose
  3. 3Pay securely by card and receive your confirmation, your associate's details and tracking
Start Full Package →I have questions first
✓Face ID verified✓Letter of Identity Verification✓Full total shown before payment
Your Globeia SmartPortal

One secure place to follow your file from fingerprinting to delivery.

SOC 1SOC 2

Your identity data and documents are handled on a platform audited to SOC 1 and SOC 2 standards.

  • ✓Live status of every one of the six steps, with courier tracking and authority updates
  • ✓Your entire journey in one place: appointment, cards, submissions, results, apostille and translation
  • ✓Add services anytime: order another clearance, apostille, certified copy or other eligible services without starting over.
  • ✓Your documents, always accessible: securely stored in your account and available to download when you need them.
Not sure yet?

Schedule a free 15-minute call

Tell us which clearances you need and what you want to discuss, and pick a time. We will confirm the right package before you book.

Free 15-minute call

A quick call, then everything in writing

Pick a date and a time in the calendar. There is nothing else to fill in here: you tell us what you need when you book.

  1. Before the callGive us a short brief of what you are looking for, so we come prepared.
  2. On the callWe walk you through the process and answer your questions.
  3. After the callWe send everything in writing. Sign up whenever you are ready.

Video or phone. No obligation.

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Verified identity

Every Appointment Includes Identity Verification

Before taking your fingerprints, our associate verifies your identity using Face ID and government ID checks. At the end, you receive a Letter of Identity Verification that confirms the appointment details, including who was fingerprinted, when the appointment took place and who took the prints.

  • FaceId Verified

    Confirms that your identity was verified before your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer.

  • Fingerprints Professionally Collected

    Confirms that your fingerprints were captured following Globeia's fingerprinting and identity verification procedures.

  • Unique Encrypted QR Code

    Every letter carries a unique encrypted QR code for secure verification of the document.

  • Built for Verification

    The letter provides an additional layer of transparency for organisations reviewing your fingerprinting documentation, including employers, licensing authorities and other authorised recipients.

✓Identity Verified✓Encrypted QR Code✓Every Appointment
Book fingerprints with verification included →Check a letter's status ↗

The Letter of Identity Verification is issued by Globeia and is not issued by, endorsed by, or affiliated with any government authority.

Sample copy for illustration. Real letters carry a unique reference and an encrypted QR code.
Beyond the FBI and RCMP

Fingerprinting Services in San José for Worldwide Clearances

Residents across San José need fingerprinting for residence, overseas employment and licensing requirements. Globeia provides mobile appointments in areas such as Escazú, Santa Ana and Curridabat, and takes fingerprints on the correct cards and forms for each country's clearance applications.

  • Police clearance
    USA · FBIIdentity History Summary, full service. Form FD-258 or FD-1164
  • Police clearance
    Canada · RCMPCriminal Record Check, full service. Form C-216C
  • Police clearance
    South AfricaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    SingaporeCertificate of Clearance
  • Police clearance
    Hong KongCertificate of No Criminal Conviction
  • Police clearance
    AustraliaNational Police Check
  • Police clearance
    IndiaPolice Clearance Certificate
  • Licensing
    FINRASecurities registration fingerprint cards
  • Police clearance
    New ZealandCriminal record check
  • Police clearance
    United Arab EmiratesGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    QatarPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    KuwaitPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    Saudi ArabiaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    OmanPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    BahrainGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    JapanCertificate of criminal record
  • Licensing
    NFA and CFTCFutures and derivatives registration
  • Licensing
    Professional licensingNursing, teaching, finance and more

Don't see your country? We take prints for most national police clearances. Tell us your country and we will confirm the route and price. Globeia supplies the FD-258, FD-1164 and C-216C forms; for other countries, bring the fingerprint form your authority issued.

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Client feedback

What Our Clients Say

A selection of reviews of Globeia from our Google Business Profile, shown as they were written.

  • ★★★★★
    “I submitted an application for my wife's RCMP clearance and received the results within the timeframe specified by Globeia. Additionally, the staff provided exceptional assistance, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services.”
    Deepak SinghGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “I had such an amazing experience with Globeia! I am a Canadian Citizen who needed to obtain my police check as a requirement for my Australian Visa. Globeia's website is clear and straightforward which really made things so easy for me. To add on, their support team is amazing! They happily assisted me through all my confusions!”
    Shanna LenGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “They did a fantastic job on various apostilles from out of country, as well as foreign fingerprint conversion. Very professional and responsive, both through their portal and via email. They proved to be trustworthy and reliable throughout the process. Definitely would use them again for future document services needs.”
    John SlobodaGoogle review
Also from Globeia

Apostille and Translation Support for Documents Worldwide

Do you need documents accepted in Costa Rica or abroad? Globeia helps coordinate apostilles and sworn Spanish translations for birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, police documents, powers of attorney and business records from the U.S., Canada and other countries. You can complete your document process without travelling.

  • U.S. documents

    Our office is in Washington, DC, the capital, so federal apostilles and embassy legalisations are handled in person. State-issued documents are routed to the right Secretary of State.

  • Canadian documents

    Globeia Incorporated obtains apostilles from Global Affairs Canada or the competent provincial authority, and authentication and legalisation where an apostille does not apply.

  • Documents from other countries

    We also arrange apostilles from other countries through our partner network. Tell us the country and the document, and we will confirm the route, timing and price.

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For professionals

Partner with Globeia in San José

In San José, residency files move through lawyers, notaries and relocation advisers that clients trust. Partnering with Globeia lets you offer fingerprinting at your clients' address without arranging it yourself. Whether you are a residency lawyer, relocation consultant, real-estate agency in Escazú or Santa Ana, or an HR team in a free zone, Globeia works in the background, coordinating fingerprinting, submissions, apostilles and translations, with one person in charge for you.

  • +On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding
  • +Apostille and legalisation through the relevant authority
  • +Certified Spanish translation by a recognised sworn translator
  • +One tracked file per client, from appointment to delivery
Talk to us about a partnership
A Globeia partner shaking hands with a client after an appointment
We come to you

Mobile fingerprinting across San José

Skip the traffic on the Circunvalación and Ruta 27. A trained Globeia associate comes to the location you prefer, whether you are at home in Escazú, Santa Ana or Rohrmoser, working near La Sabana or in Lindora, studying in San Pedro, or staying at a hotel in Barrio Amón or Los Yoses. Choose the address and time that suit you, and we confirm the visit in writing.

A Globeia associate taking a client's fingerprints at a table in the client's home
At your home

Complete privacy, no travel, no waiting room

Our associate arrives at the agreed time, presents Globeia identification, and completes the identity check and fingerprints at your table in 15 to 30 minutes. You are welcome to have a family member present.

Book a home visit
At your office, or a place you choose

Your workplace, a hotel lobby or a café

If you would rather not receive a visitor at home, name any convenient location in San José and we will meet you there. Same appointment, same identity checks, same Letter of Identity Verification.

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What to have ready

Two forms of ID

Have two valid government-issued IDs ready, including at least one photo ID with signature, such as your passport and a DIMEX or driving licence. If your clearance requires a specific fingerprint form, bring the form provided by the relevant authority. Prepare a clean table with good lighting and allow 15 to 30 minutes for your appointment.

Coverage

Areas We Cover in San José

We cover San José from Paseo Colón and Barrio Amón to Escazú, Santa Ana, Rohrmoser, Barrio Escalante, San Pedro, Curridabat and Moravia. Heredia and Alajuela are covered by arrangement. If your area is not listed, please ask. We most likely cover it.

  • Escazú
  • Santa Ana
  • Lindora
  • Rohrmoser
  • La Sabana
  • Pavas
  • Paseo Colón
  • Barrio Amón
  • Barrio Escalante
  • Los Yoses
  • San Pedro
  • Sabanilla
  • Curridabat
  • Zapote
  • Moravia
  • Tibás
  • Guadalupe
  • Desamparados
  • Heredia (by arrangement)
  • Alajuela (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in San José

These are the questions we hear most often from clients in San José. If yours is not here, schedule a quick call and we will answer it.

Who we serve

Who We Serve in San José

In San José, a police certificate is usually needed for a pensionado, rentista or inversionista residence file at the Directorate General of Migration (DGME), with an apostille and a sworn Spanish translation. Others need one for a job, a licence or a move to another country.

  • Americans and Canadians in Costa Rica

    An FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check, ready for the DGME with apostille and translation.

  • Pensionado retirees

    Retirees in Escazú, Santa Ana and Rohrmoser filing for residence on their pension.

  • Digital nomads

    Remote workers in Barrio Escalante and Los Yoses moving to residence or their next country.

  • Family residence

    Spouses and partners of Costa Ricans, fingerprinted together at home.

  • Students at UCR

    International students and researchers in San Pedro who need a clearance for residence or a placement abroad.

  • Free zone staff

    Engineers and managers in Heredia and Lindora preparing a transfer or a contract abroad.

Ready when you are

Request one appointment. We coordinate the rest.

From Escazú to San Pedro, Globeia brings fingerprinting to the location you prefer in San José. After your fingerprints are taken, our team helps coordinate your FBI, RCMP or other international clearance, with the apostille and sworn Spanish translation your residence file needs.

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