Fingerprinting Services in Germany for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia
Globeia's fingerprinting services in Germany reach every corner of the country - 38 cities, with a trained associate available at your home, office, or hotel nationwide. Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, and beyond.
FBI Background Check, RCMP Criminal Record Check, and 15+ international police clearances all submitted through Globeia's own offices in the U.S. and Canada. Apostille and translation included in the same file.
✓Associates in 38 cities, at your home, office or hotel
✓FBI, RCMP and 15+ police clearances, on the right card
✓Submission, apostille and german translation by our own offices
✓Starting from €125 fingerprints · starting from €200 full clearance
Coverage38 cities, nationwide
AccreditedRCMP-accredited Canadian office, FBI-compliant U.S. office
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.
Service area
Book Fingerprinting in 38 Cities Across Germany
Choose your nearest city to learn more about our fingerprinting services, appointment options, and client experiences. Every appointment follows the same trusted process, including identity verification and a Letter of Identity Verification.
Your fingerprint appointment takes place in Germany, while our teams in Washington, DC, and Toronto help coordinate the next steps when required. From submission to apostille and translation, your application is managed through Globeia's own offices.
Our own offices, Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC and Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, submit every FBI and RCMP file.
Three questions to ask any fingerprinting provider
The answers tell you whether your file will be done to the authority's rules, or to nobody's.
1
Who actually submits my fingerprints to the RCMP from Germany, and are they on the RCMP's official accredited list?
The RCMP accredits no company outside Canada.Any provider collecting prints in Germany must still submit through an RCMP-accredited company inside Canada. Globeia Incorporated in Toronto is on that list and submits your C-216C electronically to CCRTIS from inside Canada - the only route the RCMP recognises.
2
How do you make sure my fingerprint card meets the authority's requirements?
A fingerprint card with missing details or poor-quality impressions can delay your application. Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC submits to the FBI CJIS Division from inside the United States, after a trained associate in Germany has reviewed every impression on your FD-258 or FD-1164 card.
3
Who orders the apostille and sworn German translation, and do both arrive in the same file?
Germany-based applicants often need their clearance apostilled and accompanied by a sworn German translation before any authority will accept it. Globeia's own offices order the U.S. Department of State or Global Affairs Canada apostille , then the sworn translation the receiving authority requires, in the correct order. One file. One reference. One invoice.
A fingerprint card taken without reference to the authority's standards is just ink on paper: the wrong card stock, a missing rolled impression or an empty "taken by" box, and the application comes back weeks later. Our associates are trained on exactly those criteria.
Germany · Associate base
Berlin
Anywhere in Berlin, across all twelve districts. Visits to your home, office or a meeting room
United States · FBI submissions, apostilles and authentications
Globeia Inc, Washington DC
1901 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Unit 801 Washington, DC 20006
Submits Identity History Summary applications to the FBI CJIS Division from inside the United States and obtains U.S. Department of State apostilles and authentications in person, in the capital.
Globeia Incorporated 1185 Victoria Park Avenue Toronto, ON M4B 2K5
Listed by the RCMP as an accredited fingerprinting company. Digitises your C-216C card and submits it electronically to RCMP CCRTIS from inside Canada, then obtains the Global Affairs Canada apostille.
Globeia teams in Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, India and AustraliaManaged partners for other national police servicesPlatform audited to SOC 1 and SOC 2
Fingerprinting for every purpose
Own Offices. Direct Submission. One File Tracked Throughout.
Every FBI submission goes through Globeia Inc. in the USA, and every fingerprint submission to the RCMP through Globeia Incorporated in Toronto. No vendors, no intermediaries, one tracked file in your SmartPortal.
Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsYour address, Germany
Step 2Secure international transferGermany → Globeia Inc., Washington DCGlobeia
Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Inc., Washington DCGlobeia
Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Inc., Washington DCGlobeia
Step 5U.S. apostilleGlobeia Inc., Washington DCGlobeia
Step 6Sworn translation and deliveryBack to you in GermanyGlobeia
Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on C-216CYour address, Germany
Step 2Secure international transferGermany → TorontoGlobeia
Step 3Submitted to the RCMP by Globeia Incorporated, TorontoGlobeia Incorporated, TorontoGlobeia
Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Incorporated, TorontoGlobeia
Step 6Sworn translation and deliveryBack to you in GermanyGlobeia
Germany ↔ your country
South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, the Gulf and more
The same six steps apply between Germany and the issuing country. Globeia takes your prints on your authority's form and, where you choose the full service, carries the file through submission, results and apostille from our own offices, under one Globeia reference.
✓Prints taken correctly on your country's form
✓Full police clearance handled by Globeia, no third parties
✓One point of contact and one tracked file
Tell us which clearance you need and we confirm the exact route and price before you pay.
On the day
What Happens at Your Fingerprinting Appointment in Germany - Step by Step
Clients booking Globeia's fingerprinting services in Germany tell us the same thing - they want to know exactly what to expect before they book. Here is everything that happens, before and during the visit.
Before the visit
1Confirmation by email with your associate's name, arrival window, and preparation note. Two forms of ID and a clear table to work at.
2Day-before reminder with your associate's direct contact number.
3Appointment time Can be changed with reasonable notice. Full terms are in your confirmation email.
During the visit · 15 to 30 minutes per person
1Arrival at the agreed time. The associate presents Globeia identification.
2Identity check. Passport or residence card, plus a Face ID match.
3Fingerprinting on the correct card. Each impression is checked on the spot and retaken if needed, at no extra charge.
4Your Letter of Identity Verification is issued.
5Cards couriered to Globeia Inc. or Globeia Incorporated. Tracking appears in your SmartPortal.
One step, or all six
How to tell a one-step fingerprint shop, or an online "all-in-one" website, from a provider that can actually run the whole process
Local shops do one thing well: they take prints, in one city. Online services promise everything and own nothing. Globeia is the only provider with its own offices at both ends of your file.
What you need
Local fingerprint shop
Online "all-in-one" website
Globeia
Fingerprints taken in person, in Germany
In one city
✕ Posts you a kit, or sends you to a police station
✓ Associates in 38 cities, at your home, office or hotel
Card checked against FBI and RCMP standards before it ships
Varies
✕ Nobody checks
✓ Trained associates review every impression and retake it on the spot
Fingerprint submission to the RCMP
✕ None. You find an accredited company in Canada yourself
✕ None. The RCMP accredits no company outside Canada
✓ Globeia Incorporated, Toronto, on the RCMP's accredited list, submits to CCRTIS from inside Canada
FBI submission
✕ You post the card to the FBI yourself
Through a third-party vendor
✓ Globeia Inc., Washington, DC, from inside the United States
Apostille
✕ Not offered
Subcontracted, re-posted
✓ Ordered by our own offices in Washington, DC and Toronto: apostille, then any translation
Tracking
A receipt
Email, when it comes
✓ Globeia SmartPortal: one file, one reference, one invoice
Somewhere you can walk in
The shop
✕ No office anywhere
✓ Washington, DC and Toronto, and every address on this page
If you only need the fingerprints, we will happily take just the fingerprints, on the right card, with a Letter of Identity Verification, starting from €125. The comparison describes typical providers, not any named company.
30,000+Clients served
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98%Accuracy rate
95%First-time acceptance rate
92%Faster results
10+ YrsExperience
The authorities set the clock. You control only when Step 1 happens.
Book the appointment now and the remaining steps start the same week.
RCMP accreditation is held exclusively by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia in Germany is not RCMP-accredited, and Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, the FBI, FINRA, or any government authority. Fingerprints for the RCMP Criminal Record Check are collected in ink on the official C-216C form and mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which submits them to the RCMP. All Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries and regulatory results are issued directly by the respective authority, not Globeia.
Pricing
Clear Starting Prices, the Same in Every City
The price depends on the package, the destination country and whether you need a mobile appointment. Full total before you pay, government fees at cost, no hidden charges.
Mobile visits cost extra, depending on your location. RCMP applications also carry a federal fee payable to the Receiver General of Canada, which we pass through at cost.
One clearance, two ways to get it
Meet Lukas. He Lives in Germany and Needs an FBI Background Check for His Visa
Lukas represents many clients Globeia helps every week. He needs fingerprints in Germany for an FBI Background Check and must prepare the documents correctly for his visa application.
On his own
Fingerprinting in Germany, managing every step himself
Week 1
Fingerprints taken
Lukas gets fingerprinted locally and starts arranging the FBI process himself.
Week 4
Card issue found
The fingerprint card has a problem and needs to be redone.
Week 7
FBI result received
The report arrives, but Lukas still needs apostille and sworn translation support.
Week 12
Multiple providers
He manages separate companies, payments, and updates.
Week 15
Documents ready
His complete visa file is finally prepared.
With Globeia
One appointment in Germany. One connected process.
Day 1
Fingerprints collected
Lukas books online. A trained Globeia associate verifies his identity, takes fingerprints, checks the card, and issues a Letter of Identity Verification.
Week 1
FBI submission
The fingerprint card is reviewed and submitted to the FBI CJIS Division through Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC.
Week 3
FBI result received
The completed FBI Background Check is received and moved to the next required document stage.
Week 6
Apostille and sworn translation arranged
Globeia coordinates the required apostille and sworn translation support for use with German authorities.
Week 7
Ready for visa submission
Lukas receives a complete, organised clearance file with updates tracked in one place through SmartPortal.
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
Booking
Your International Check From Germany Starts Here.
Answer a few questions through Globeia SmartPortal about your clearance requirements. Choose a fingerprinting appointment in your city across Germany's 38 covered locations. Pay securely online and track your application, documents, and updates in real time through one SmartPortal .
Book and start now
One booking. We handle the rest.
1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where you want to be fingerprinted
2Pick your appointment time, at our office or at your address
3Pay securely and receive your confirmation and tracking
✓Face ID verified✓Letter of Identity Verification✓Full total shown before payment
Advance reservation
Tell us where and when. We arrange the rest.
1Your city, your clearance and how many people will be fingerprinted
2Three preferred dates, in order. Weekdays are easiest to arrange
3You receive a confirmed date and a written estimate, including the travel fee
Nothing is paid today. You confirm only when you are satisfied with the date and the estimate.
✓Free, no obligation✓Travel fee shown in writing✓One visit for the whole household
Your Globeia SmartPortal
One secure place to follow your file from fingerprinting to delivery.
SOC 1SOC 2GDPR compliant
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, where in Germany you are 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.
Before the callGive us a short brief of what you are looking for, so we come prepared.
On the callWe walk you through the process and answer your questions.
After the callWe send everything in writing. Sign up whenever you are ready.
Video or phone. No obligation.
Pick a time for your call
Verified identity
A Letter of Identity Verification With Every Appointment
Your identity is verified before your fingerprints are taken, at our office or at your door. The letter confirms it, with an encrypted QR code.
1
FaceId Verified
Confirms that your identity was verified before your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer.
2
Fingerprints Professionally Collected
Confirms that your fingerprints were captured following Globeia's fingerprinting and identity verification procedures.
3
Unique Encrypted QR Code
Every letter carries a unique encrypted QR code for secure verification of the document.
4
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
The Letter of Identity Verification is issued by Globeia and is not issued by, endorsed by, or affiliated with any government authority.
SAMPLE
Ref. GLB-DE-000000 Issued 00 Month 2026
Letter of Identity Verification
This letter confirms that the person named below was identified by Globeia before their fingerprints were taken.
Applicant
Jane Sample
Date of birth
00/00/0000
ID document
Passport · ••••1234
Face ID match
Passed
Fingerprint card
FD-258 · 1 card
Taken at
Globeia Germany
Associate
Trained associate #0000
A. Associate
Scan the QR code or enter the reference number at Globeia's verification portal to check this letter's status.
Sample copy for illustration. Real letters carry a unique reference and an encrypted QR code.
Beyond the FBI and RCMP
Fingerprinting Services in Germany for Police Clearances Worldwide
The same appointment covers police clearances for South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, the Gulf states and more, plus FINRA and professional licensing, each on the authority's own form.
FD-258 · FD-1164 FBI
C-216C RCMP
SAPS 91(a) South Africa
SPF fingerprint form Singapore
AFP fingerprint form Australia
CNCC form Hong Kong
FINRA cards Securities licensing
Your authority's own form Any other country
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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★★★★★
“I usually don't write reviews, but I was so pleased with the service I received that I felt compelled to share my experience.
Recently, I needed to obtain an RCMP Criminal Record Check from outside of Canada, followed by an Apostille Certificate for a visa application overseas. The process was fairly straightforward, and Globeia assisted me with the entire process, starting with the RCMP Criminal Record Check, then obtaining the Apostille, and finally mailing the physical documents to me in South Korea via UPS.”
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★★★★★
“Globeia Inc is a great company. Very friendly helpful staff. They got my criminal record done for me super fast and efficiently. Highly highly recommend them!”
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Rachel GilbertGoogle review
★★★★★
“I am quite pleased with the help and Support that was provided by Globeia to me. At every step they were quite responsive and prompt in their replies. At every stage of my application for OCT, the support provided by Globeia was quite useful. They went ahead to help me the requirements of my application beyond the call of duty. e.g. Suggesting quoting application number along with the reports. Thank You Globeia.”
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From Fingerprinting Services in Germany to Apostille, Certified Translation, and Visa Documentation - One Team, One File.
Fingerprinting services in Germany are Step 1. The FBI Background Check, RCMP Criminal Record Check, apostille, certified German translation, and visa documentation each have their own dedicated Globeia page for Germany.
Immigration lawyers, HR and relocation teams, coworking spaces, and international schools in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, and beyond partner with Globeia to deliver complete fingerprinting and clearance services for their clients. One Globeia contact. Every step managed in-house.
+On-site bulk fingerprinting for corporate teams and onboarding across Germany
+Apostille and legalisation through the relevant government authority
+Certified German translation by a recognised sworn translator
+One tracked SmartPortal file per client from fingerprinting to final delivery
Fingerprinting in Germany: Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions from clients booking fingerprinting services in Germany. If yours is not listed, schedule a quick call and Globeia will answer it directly.
Yes. Globeia's fingerprinting services in Germany cover 38 cities nationwide. A trained Globeia associate travels to your home, office, hotel, or any address you choose across Germany. There is no fixed office to visit in Germany. You confirm your address and preferred time when booking through Globeia SmartPortal. Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, and beyond are all covered.
Other police clearances or Fingerprinting only starting from €125, RCMP starting from €200 and FBI starting from €205. You see the full price, including any mobile visit fee, before you pay.
After your fingerprinting appointment in Germany, your FD-258 or FD-1164 card is quality-checked and couriered securely to Globeia Inc. in Washington, D.C. Globeia Inc. then submits your card directly to the FBI CJIS Division from inside the United States. Every impression is reviewed before the card leaves Germany. Wrong card stock, smudged impressions, and missing fields are all caught before the card reaches the authority.
Yes. We take your prints on an FD-258 or FD-1164 card wherever you are in Germany, and the card goes to Globeia in Washington, DC. Our own staff submit it to the FBI, check the result and arrange the U.S. Department of State apostille and any translation your file needs. You can follow every step in Globeia SmartPortal.
Two forms of identification are required at every Globeia fingerprinting appointment in Germany. At least one must be a government-issued document with your photo and signature. A passport is the safest and most widely accepted option. A German residence permit or national identity card is the most common second document. For destinations outside the United States and Canada, bring the fingerprint form your authority has issued to you. Allow 15 to 30 minutes and a clean, well-lit table at your chosen address.
15 to 30 minutes from the moment the associate arrives. We check your ID against your face, roll each finger on the card and check every impression before we leave, so the card is not rejected later.
Every Globeia fingerprinting appointment in Germany is connected to a SmartPortal account. From the moment your fingerprint cards leave Germany, you can track every step in real time. Courier tracking, authority submission confirmation, apostille status, certified German translation progress, and final delivery are all visible in one place. One reference number. One file. Updated throughout the process.
The FBI Background Check, the RCMP Criminal Record Check, and police clearances for South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, the Gulf and many other countries. We take your prints on the card or form each authority requires, and confirm the route and price before you pay.
Yes. Every completed appointment comes with a Letter of Identity Verification. It confirms who was fingerprinted, when and by whom, and carries an encrypted QR code that anyone you send it to can check.
Yes. Families requiring fingerprints for multiple members can arrange a single visit at their home anywhere across Germany's 38 covered cities. Every adult is fingerprinted in the same appointment and all files are tracked together through linked SmartPortal accounts. This is particularly common for families emigrating to Canada or Australia who need every adult's FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check completed at the same time.
Who we serve
Who Uses Globeia's Fingerprinting Services in Germany
Most clients across Germany need a police clearance for a visa application, a move abroad, or a professional registration. These are the people who book most often.
Visa and Residency Applicants in Germany
EU Blue Card holders, freelance residence permit applicants, job seeker visa applicants, and those renewing their Niederlassungserlaubnis who need a verified police clearance as part of their supporting documentation.
Americans and Canadians Living in Germany
U.S. and Canadian nationals based in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and across Germany who need an FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check without flying home to arrange it.
Finance, Healthcare, and Licensed Professionals
FINRA registration fingerprinting, healthcare licensing, finance industry background checks, and employment screening for professionals working across Germany's banking, legal, and medical sectors.
Students and Researchers
University exchange students, doctoral researchers, and fellowship applicants heading to North America or other destinations who need a verified police clearance as part of their application.
Families and Couples Emigrating Together
Every adult in the household fingerprinted in one visit anywhere across Germany's 38 covered cities, with all files tracked together through linked SmartPortal accounts.
People Moving On From Germany
Professionals and families leaving Germany for South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the UAE, Qatar, and other destinations who need country-specific police clearances before they go.
Ready when you are, anywhere in Germany
One Appointment Anywhere in Germany. Globeia Handles the Rest.
Pick a time, pay securely, and let Globeia coordinate your police clearance, apostille and translation, then receive your completed documents, ready for submission.
