UK Apostille Service —
City of London,
Same-Day Submission
FCDO-registered. We submit your documents to the FCDO legalisation office the same day we receive them — next-day apostille available. Fixed prices, no hidden charges, tracked return.
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The Official UK Certificate for International Documents
An apostille (pronounced a-pos-STEEL) is an official certificate issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that confirms a UK document is genuine for international use. It authenticates the signature, seal or stamp of the issuing UK authority — confirming to foreign governments that the document is a legitimate UK public record.
The apostille was established by the 1961 Hague Convention, which created a standardised, single-step authentication method recognised by over 125 member countries. For documents destined for Hague Convention member countries, an apostille is all that is required — no embassy or consulate verification is needed on top.
For countries that are not Hague Convention members — such as Vietnam or Taiwan — an apostille is still the first step, but embassy attestation is also required afterwards. We handle both stages as part of our country-specific legalisation services.
The FCDO does not certify the content of the document — only the authenticity of the official signature or seal. The apostille is attached as a certificate to your original document or certified copy.
Fixed-Price Apostille Service — All Inclusive
All prices include the FCDO government fee (£50 for non-business applicants), our handling and submission fee, and tracked return. No extras at checkout.
- ✓ FCDO government fee (£50 for non-business applicants) included
- ✓ Same-day FCDO submission
- ✓ Document pre-check before submission
- ✓ Status updates throughout
- ✓ Secure tracked return courier
⏱ Est. 3–5 working days
- ✓ FCDO government fee (£50 for non-business applicants) included
- ✓ Same-day FCDO submission (by 11am)
- ✓ Apostille returned next working day
- ✓ Priority document pre-check
- ✓ Priority status updates
- ✓ Express tracked return courier
⏱ Next working day
- ✓ Solicitor certification of document
- ✓ FCDO government fee (£50 for non-business applicants) included
- ✓ Same-day FCDO submission
- ✓ Document pre-check before each stage
- ✓ Status updates throughout
- ✓ Secure tracked return courier
⏱ Est. 4–6 working days
Volume discounts for 5+ documents. Law firm & corporate trade accounts available. Contact us for a bespoke quote.
Four Steps — We Handle Everything
As an FCDO-registered provider, we access the business counter directly — cutting out the public postal queue entirely.
Which Documents Need Apostilling?
Most UK public documents can be apostilled. The key question is whether solicitor certification or notarisation is required first.
| Document | Pre-Certification | Apostille Type | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | None required | Paper | Visas, residency, marriage abroad, citizenship |
| Marriage Certificate | None required | Paper | Name change abroad, residency, legal proceedings |
| Death Certificate | None required | Paper | Estate matters, inheritance abroad |
| ACRO Criminal Record Certificate | None required | Paper | Work visas, teaching, residency, Golden Visa |
| Decree Absolute / Divorce | None required | Paper | Remarriage abroad, residency applications |
| Degree / Academic Certificate | Solicitor certification | Paper or e-apostille | Work visa, professional recognition, teaching |
| TEFL / CELTA Certificate | Solicitor certification | Paper or e-apostille | Teaching visa applications |
| Power of Attorney | Notary public | Paper | Legal transactions, property, business abroad |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Depends on format | Paper | Company setup, contracts, joint ventures abroad |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Depends on format | Paper | Business registration, banking, contracts abroad |
| Medical Certificate | Solicitor/GMC doctor | Paper | Visa applications, immigration, Golden Visa |
| DBS Certificate | Notary Public or Solicitor Certification | Paper | Employment abroad (note: Spain requires ACRO not DBS) |
Not sure whether your document needs solicitor certification? Contact us free of charge — we’ll confirm before you send anything.
Apostille Accepted in 125+ Countries
Any country that has signed the 1961 Hague Convention accepts an FCDO apostille as sufficient — no embassy step needed. Some countries require additional steps on top.
Apostille Service — All-Inclusive Pricing
All prices include the FCDO government fee (£50 for non-business applicants), our service fee, and tracked return. No extras at checkout.
| Service | What’s Included | Price (per doc) | Turnaround | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Apostille | FCDO apostille + tracked return | £85 | 3–5 working days | Standard |
| Express Apostille | Same-day FCDO submission (next-day collection) + next-day return | £135 | Next working day | Express |
| Apostille + Solicitor Cert | Solicitor cert + FCDO apostille | From £105 | 4–6 working days | Standard |
| Express + Solicitor Cert | Solicitor cert + same-day FCDO | From £175 | 2–3 working days | Express |
| Apostille + Notarisation | Notary public + FCDO apostille | POA | 4–7 working days | Specialist |
| Volume (5+ docs) | Discounted rate for multiple documents | Contact us | Flexible | Volume |
The Legalisation.Services Apostille Difference
We’re not an online form — we’re a City of London practice that physically handles your documents and submits them the same day.
Trusted Across the UK
From individuals needing a single birth certificate apostilled to law firms processing dozens of documents a month.
Apostille Service — Common Questions
UK Apostille Service — From £85, Next Day Available
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