UK apostille – document legalisation (FCDO)
United Kingdom · United Kingdom · Legalisation of UK documents (apostille / e-Apostille)
£60.75 · paper: up to 25 working days + postage; e-Apostille: up to 2 working days · Document — original by courier
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What the report shows
Apostille certificate confirming the signature, seal or stamp on a UK public document is genuine, for use in Hague Convention countries.
Who needs it
private individuals, companies, lawyers, notaries, emigrants
Why people order it
using UK birth/marriage certificates, company certificates, degrees or court documents abroad
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: Type of document, who signed it and destination country (a PDF signed by a UK notary or solicitor can go the e-Apostille route — upload it)
- 📮The paper original must reach us by courier — we e-mail the address after payment. You can upload a scan now so we check it first.
Legal limits
Only UK-issued public documents or documents certified by a UK public official; documents issued outside the UK cannot be legalised.
Issued by
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Legalisation Office
Questions and answers
How do I order UK apostille – document legalisation (FCDO) online?
Fill in Type of document, who signed it and destination country (a PDF signed by a UK notary or solicitor can go the e-Apostille route — upload it) in the form on this page, pay £60.75 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within paper: up to 25 working days + postage; e-Apostille: up to 2 working days.
How much does UK apostille – document legalisation (FCDO) cost?
£60.75, including the official fee of £45.00.
How long does UK apostille – document legalisation (FCDO) take?
paper: up to 25 working days + postage; e-Apostille: up to 2 working days.
Who can order UK apostille – document legalisation (FCDO)?
Anyone.
Do I need to send the original document?
Yes. The paper original goes to us by courier; we send the address after payment.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.