Apostille service for UK documents
The Apostille certificate confirms that your UK document is valid for use abroad. Our Express Apostille service costs just £79, which includes all government and FCDO fees.
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is an official certification issued by a competent authority in a country that is a member of the Hague Convention. It confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals, or stamps on a document, making it legally recognised for international use.
The Apostille process simplifies document legalisation, removing the need for lengthy and costly embassy or consular legalisation procedures. Whether you require an Apostille for personal, educational, or business purposes, it ensures your documents are accepted abroad without question.
Which documents require an Apostille?
Common documents that often need an Apostille include:
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates
- Academic diplomas and transcripts
- Powers of attorney and notarised documents
- Corporate documents, contracts, and certificates of incorporation
Why choose our Apostille service?
Obtaining an Apostille on your own can be complex and time-consuming, especially if you are unfamiliar with FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) requirements. Our experienced team manages the entire process — from document verification and solicitor certification to submission and collection — ensuring full compliance with UK and international standards.
By choosing our Apostille and document legalisation services, you’ll benefit from:
- Fast and secure processing
- Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
- Reliable UK and international delivery options
- Step-by-step guidance from experienced specialists
We understand that your time is valuable. That’s why we offer express Apostille services with same-day or next-day processing, making international document legalisation smooth, accurate, and stress-free.
Important information – preventing potential delays or rejections
Please read the following information to prevent potential delays with your order. Only send in the documents you require to be legalised.
If you are submitting a certified document, please include the contact details of the signatory, including their email address and place of practice. This information is essential in case the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) needs to verify the signature.
If your document is bound under a notarial or solicitor cover sheet, please ensure that the individual underlying documents meet all relevant Apostille and legalisation requirements before submission.
If you are submitting a document signed by a medical practitioner, please include the signatory’s contact details within your application — including their email address and place of practice.
The medical practitioner must also be registered with the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) to allow their signature to be verified.
This information is essential in case the FCDO needs to contact the practitioner directly to confirm the authenticity of the signature.
Please ensure that all educational certificates submitted for legalisation are signed, certified, and dated by a UK solicitor, notary public, or an official of the British Council.
If the document is certified by the British Council, it must be the original educational qualification certificate. We recommend checking with your local British Council office in advance, as this service is not available in all locations.
Please note that photocopies cannot be accepted under any circumstances for the following documents:
- UK birth, death, marriage, civil partnership, or adoption certificates
- Police or disclosure certificates issued by ACRO, Disclosure Scotland, Access NI, or DBS
This restriction also applies to photocopies attached to other documents or bound under a certified cover sheet. Only original documents can be legalised or Apostilled by the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office).
If you are submitting an original marriage certificate that has been signed by a Minister of Religion or an Authorised Person, please include the contact details of either the signatory or the venue where the ceremony took place — including an email address.
This information is essential in case we or the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) need to verify the signature or authenticity of the document.
If you are submitting an original marriage certificate that has been signed by a Minister of Religion or an Authorised Person, please include the contact details of either the signatory or the venue where the ceremony took place — including an email address.
This information is essential in case we or the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) need to verify the signature or authenticity of the document.
We are unable to legalise laminated or hard-backed documents, as it is not possible to securely attach the Apostille certificate to these materials.
To proceed with Apostille or legalisation, the laminate or hard backing must be removed, or you will need to obtain a replacement document that is not laminated or mounted.
Multi-Page Documents
Where documents contain multiple pages, all pages must be included when submitting them for Apostille or legalisation.
All pages referenced by a solicitor’s or notary’s certification must also be submitted together. Incomplete documents will not be accepted by the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) or by our processing team.
UK Apostille Service for Overseas Customers
Get your UK documents legalised with an official Apostille certificate — no need to travel to the UK! At The Hague Apostille, we specialise in assisting overseas customers with secure, reliable, and fully managed Apostille legalisation and worldwide courier delivery.
Our service includes solicitor certification when required, and we can even order replacement UK documents such as birth, marriage, or death certificates directly to our UK office on your behalf.
Once received, our team arranges FCDO Apostille legalisation and returns your documents anywhere in the world via DHL Express — saving you valuable time, money, and effort.
With years of experience handling international document legalisation and attestation, we manage the entire process from start to finish, ensuring your documents are processed accurately, securely, and delivered safely — wherever you are.
Guaranteed Apostille Service
Thousands of customers trust The Hague Apostille every year to legalise their UK documents quickly, securely, and professionally. We take pride in delivering a reliable, transparent, and high-quality Apostille service — and we stand by it with our 100% Apostille Guarantee.
We guarantee to issue an Apostille certificate on any genuine UK document. In the unlikely event that your document cannot be Apostilled, we’ll refund your full service fee — with no deductions for postage, handling, or document checks, provided your document is in the correct format.
With The Hague Apostille, your documents — and your trust — are always protected.
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Place an order and pay online
Simply choose your documents, complete checkout, and we’ll handle the entire Apostille and legalisation process. You’ll receive instant confirmation with an order reference (e.g., THA-1234) to easily track your document legalisation status online.
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Post your document to us
Send us your original document for a paper-based Apostille and upload a scanned copy for our team to check. This helps us confirm your document is ready for legalisation or attestation.
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Certification and Apostille Issued
Our solicitors will certify your documents when needed and submit them for Apostille legalisation. You’ll receive real-time updates at every stage of the process.
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Return shipping of your apostilled document
You’ll be notified as soon as your apostilled document is ready for dispatch or collection. Real-time tracking keeps you informed every step of the way.
Have questions?
Do you have questions about the apostille process, document legalisation, or embassy attestation? Our experienced specialists are here to provide clear answers and guide you step by step through every stage of the process — from preparing your documents to obtaining official stamps and certifications. With years of expertise in apostille services, document legalisation, and embassy attestation, we’ve helped individuals, families, and businesses quickly and securely legalise documents for international use. Whether you need an apostille for personal, academic, or corporate documents, our team ensures your paperwork meets all UK and foreign embassy requirements for recognition abroad.
