We handle the entire Apostille and embassy legalisation process on your behalf.
An Apostille is an official certification issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) that authenticates the origin of a public document — such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate or court order — for use in a foreign country.
Apostilles are only valid in countries that are signatories to the 1961 Hague Convention. There are currently over 120 Hague Convention countries, including the United States, Australia, France, Germany and most of Europe.
For countries not covered by the Hague Convention — including China, UAE, Saudi Arabia and many African nations — documents require a more complex process called embassy legalisation (also known as "chain of authentication").
This involves notarisation, followed by FCDO certification, followed by authentication at the relevant country's embassy in London. The process and requirements vary significantly by country.
Documents such as power of attorney, title deeds and corporate resolutions often require Apostille for use in foreign property transactions.
Educational certificates, criminal record checks (DBS) and professional qualifications typically need Apostille when used for overseas employment or university applications.
Birth certificates and single status declarations often require Apostille for use in foreign marriage registrations.
Company documents such as Certificates of Incorporation, articles of association and board resolutions may need Apostille or full chain legalisation for overseas use.
Many countries require Apostilled personal documents as part of visa, residency or citizenship applications.
Documents for use in foreign legal proceedings or international probate processes often require full authentication.
We take care of every step so you do not have to deal with government offices or embassies yourself.
Contact us with your documents, the destination country and your deadline. We will advise exactly what is needed — Apostille, embassy legalisation or both.
Send your original documents to us by post or courier. We will prepare them for submission, arranging notarisation if required before submission to the FCDO.
We submit to the FCDO and, where required, to the relevant embassy. We track progress and keep you informed at every stage.
We return your fully apostilled or legalised documents by tracked courier to your address — anywhere in the world.
Contact us with your documents and destination country and we will confirm exactly what is needed and our fee.