Our services
UK Apostille and Document Legalisation Services
We are a private service that prepares UK documents for use abroad. Our services cover apostilles, notarisation and solicitor certification, embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries, and certified translation. We explain each step in plain English so you can see which route applies to your document and destination.
Four routes, matched to your document
Apostille
An apostille is a certificate issued for documents used in countries party to the Hague Convention. We handle the stamping process through the Legalisation Office.
Notarisation and solicitor certification
Notarisation and solicitor certification suit educational certificates, corporate records and affidavits that need an additional verification step before legalisation.
Embassy legalisation
For non-Hague destinations, documents are legalised through the relevant embassy or consulate. We explain the sequence and the government fees that apply.
Certified translation
Where a receiving authority needs a translation, we arrange certified translation so the document can be accepted alongside its legalisation.
Documents
Preparing your documents
Requirements vary by document type. Birth and marriage certificates, degrees, powers of attorney, company filings and police checks each follow a slightly different route, so the right starting point depends on what you hold and where it will be used.
Company filings and police checks often need the originals or recent issue dates before we can begin. Educational certificates may need notarisation first. We confirm the steps for your document before any work starts, so you know what is involved and which government fees apply.
If you are working to a deadline, tell us when the documents are needed. We will help you understand the available turnaround options.