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Berlin, Germany

Fingerprinting Services in Berlin for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia

Globeia’s trained associates provide professional fingerprinting in Berlin for applications across Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Japan, and many other countries.

With online booking, live tracking, and our international office network, every step is managed through one trusted platform, so your documentation moves smoothly from Berlin to the authority that needs it. One team handles the fingerprints, the police clearance, the apostille and the sworn German translation, with no middlemen.

Appointment15 to 30 minutes
WhereMobile, we come to you
AccreditedRCMP-accredited, FBI-compliant
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.

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Fingerprinting for every purpose

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

Unlike providers who rely on third-party vendors and intermediaries, Globeia processes every RCMP and FBI submission through our own offices: Globeia Incorporated in Canada, and Globeia Inc. in the USA. No outsourcing. No middleman. No waiting on someone else's timeline. Your fingerprints go directly from collection to our own accredited team for processing.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsYour address, Berlin
  2. Step 2Secure international transferBerlin → Washington, DC
  3. Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Washington, DC
  4. Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Washington, DC
  5. Step 5U.S. apostilleWashington, DC
  6. Step 6Sworn translation and deliveryBack to you in Berlin
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 Ausländerbehörde 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 Berlin. Steps 2 to 5 in our own office in the issuing country. Step 6 back to you in Berlin. Same team, same file, no third parties.

  • ✓Card checked before it ships, so it is not rejected later
  • ✓Submitted by our own accredited 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 clock. You control only when Step 1 happens.

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

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RCMP Accreditation & Processing Disclaimer

RCMP accreditation is held by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia in Berlin is not RCMP-accredited, and Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, FBI or FINRA. RCMP electronic submission is handled through the appropriate Canadian processing route; claims of direct RCMP digital submission from Germany should be treated with caution. All Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries and regulatory results are issued by the respective authority, not Globeia.

One clearance, two ways to get it

Meet Felix. He lives in Berlin and needs an FBI Background Check for his Approbation, the German licence to practise medicine.

Felix is a composite of the clients we meet every week. Here is how his clearance goes when he arranges the fingerprints and manages the rest himself, and how it goes when Globeia handles the complete file.

On his own

Berlin prints, a U.S. vendor and two rejections

  1. Week 1
    Prints taken without a check.

    A service near Alexanderplatz takes his prints on an FD-258 and posts it to a U.S. vendor he never speaks to.

  2. Week 5
    Two prints unreadable.

    The FBI returns the card. He books another appointment and starts again.

  3. Week 11
    Result arrives, no apostille.

    The LAGeSo will not accept it without an apostille. He searches for a U.S. apostille service by email.

  4. Week 16
    His colleague's translation fails.

    A friend at the hospital translated it into German. The LAGeSo requires a version by a sworn translator.

  5. Week 19
    His file finally goes in.

    Four providers, three couriers, and five months without his licence to practise.

With Globeia

His Berlin file, run start to finish by us

  1. Day 1
    Printed at home in Moabit.

    His ID verified, all ten fingers checked, and the Letter of Identity Verification handed over.

  2. Week 1
    Off to our Washington, DC office.

    The team submits it to the FBI, and Felix follows its progress in Globeia SmartPortal.

  3. Week 3
    Result reviewed, apostille requested.

    We request the U.S. apostille the same day. There is no second courier and no new provider.

  4. Week 6
    Sworn German translation done.

    Prepared by a sworn translator the LAGeSo accepts, and ordered by us after the apostille is attached.

  5. Week 7
    Ready for the LAGeSo.

    One invoice. His Approbation file is submitted complete.

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
Pricing

Clear Pricing for Every Package

Every Berlin appointment is a mobile visit. Your final price depends on the package and your destination country, and you see the full total before you pay. Government fees are passed through at cost.

Most chosen
Full service

FBI Background Check, Apostille, Translation

From€205
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓FD-258 prints and FBI submission
  • ✓U.S. apostille and sworn translation
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Most chosen
Full service

RCMP Criminal Record Check, Apostille, Translation

From€200
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓C-216C prints and RCMP-accredited submission
  • ✓Canadian apostille and sworn translation
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Full service

Other police clearances

From€125
  • ✓Prints on your country's form
  • ✓Full process: submission, results and apostille through our vetted partner network
  • ✓Quote confirmed for your country before payment
Tell us your country
Step 1 only

Fingerprinting only

From€125
  • ✓Prints on the card your authority requires
  • ✓Face ID check and Letter of Identity Verification
  • ✕Courier, submission, apostille and translation are yours to handle
Book fingerprints only
Not sure which package you need?

Tell us your visa or purpose and we will point you to the right one in a few minutes. No charge, no obligation.

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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.

Get started

Start your police clearance today

Answer a few questions through Globeia SmartPortal, choose your fingerprinting appointment and pay securely online. From there, our team coordinates the process while you track your application, updates and documents in real time from your SmartPortal account.

Book and start now

One booking. We handle the rest.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where in Berlin 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 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 and what you want to discuss, and pick a time. We will confirm the right package before you book.

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Which police clearances do you need?

Ready to go already? Book and start now.

Verified identity

Every Completed Appointment Comes With a Letter of Identity Verification

We check your face and your ID before we take a single print. Because the appointment happens at your address rather than in an office, the letter matters even more: it lets any authority confirm who was fingerprinted, by whom, and where and when it happened.

  • 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
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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 Berlin for Police Clearances Worldwide

The same appointment in Berlin, in Mitte or Friedrichshain, can also cover police clearances for Australia, Singapore or Japan, where many of the city's researchers and start-up staff move next, as well as FINRA registration and professional licensing. We take each set of prints on the card or in the format the receiving authority requires.

  • Police clearance
    USA · FBIIdentity History Summary, full six-step service. Form FD-258 or FD-1164
  • Police clearance
    Canada · RCMPCriminal Record Check, full six-step 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
  • Licensing
    FINRASecurities registration fingerprint cards
  • Police clearance
    IndiaPolice Clearance Certificate
  • 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

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  • ★★★★★
    “It's a very professional business, they work fast, great communication, great timing, amazing follow up, I really had a pleasant experience with them. Thank you so much for such a wonderful job. I really recommend to use their services.”
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  • ★★★★★
    “I had a great experience with Globeia! I’m currently living in Australia and needed help obtaining my Canadian police check. Even from overseas, their team made the process smooth and stress-free. They were responsive, professional, and kept me updated every step of the way. I received my document quickly and without any issues. I highly recommend Globeia to anyone who needs assistance with background checks, especially if you’re applying from abroad. Thank you, Globeia!”
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  • ★★★★★
    “Globeia's team is dependable, very communicative, and efficient. Their turnaround time is stellar, I would recommend their services to anyone and everyone!”
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Apostille and legalisation, from the U.S., Canada and beyond

Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, police reports, powers of attorney and company documents. We get documents apostilled or legalised for use in any country, without you 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 Berlin

In Berlin, we work with relocation agencies, immigration lawyers, start-up HR teams around Kreuzberg and Mitte, and recruiters bringing doctors and nurses to the city's hospitals. Your clients receive every step, including the sworn German translation, and you have one contact for all of them.

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

Mobile fingerprinting across Berlin

Berlin is a large city, and crossing it on the U-Bahn and S-Bahn for a short appointment takes time out of your day. The associate comes to you instead: your flat in Neukölln, a coworking desk in Mitte or a hotel lobby near the Hauptbahnhof. You choose the place and the time when you book.

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 Berlin 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

Two forms of ID, at least one government-issued with photo and signature. For countries other than the USA and Canada, have the fingerprint form your authority issued. Allow 15 to 30 minutes and a clean table by a window or good light.

Coverage

Areas we cover

Our associates cover all twelve districts of Berlin, from Wedding and Pankow to Schöneberg, Spandau and Köpenick. Potsdam, Oranienburg and Bernau are covered by arrangement. If your area is not listed, please ask. We most likely cover it.

  • Mitte
  • Prenzlauer Berg
  • Kreuzberg
  • Friedrichshain
  • Charlottenburg
  • Neukölln
  • Schöneberg
  • Wedding
  • Moabit
  • Wilmersdorf
  • Steglitz
  • Pankow
  • Zehlendorf
  • Dahlem
  • Tempelhof
  • Treptow
  • Köpenick
  • Spandau
  • Lichtenberg
  • Potsdam (by arrangement)
  • Oranienburg (by arrangement)
  • Bernau (by arrangement)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Fingerprinting Services in Berlin

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

Who we serve

Who uses Globeia in Berlin

People in Berlin usually need a police clearance for a German licence such as the Approbation, a teaching post, or a move to another country. In every case, the visit and the tracked file work the same way.

  • Americans and Canadians in Germany

    An FBI Background Check or RCMP Criminal Record Check from Berlin, apostilled and translated if needed.

  • Doctors seeking Approbation

    Approbation and nursing recognition files, with apostille and sworn German translation.

  • Teachers in Dahlem and Zehlendorf

    Clearances for international school posts in the south-west of the city.

  • Start-up and tech staff

    FINRA fingerprints and employer checks for teams in Mitte and Kreuzberg.

  • Scientists and visiting academics

    Fellowships and visiting posts in North America, from Dahlem to Adlershof.

  • Next stop abroad

    Clearances for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, completed in one visit.

Ready when you are

Book one appointment. We handle the other five steps.

Choose a time and an address in Berlin. We take your prints, process the FBI Background Check or the RCMP Criminal Record Check, order the apostille and the sworn German translation, and deliver a file ready for the LAGeSo or your next country.

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