Apostille certificate (Hague Convention) — United Kingdom
Cross-border · Apostille / document legalisation (FCDO Legalisation Office)
£60.75 · up to 25 working days standard; 2 working days e-Apostille; next day / same day premium · Document — original by courier
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What the report shows
FCDO certificate confirming the signature/seal on a UK public document (or a document certified by a UK solicitor/notary) is genuine; same office legalises for non-Hague countries.
Who needs it
UK residents moving abroad, businesses exporting, solicitors, notaries, students
Why people order it
use GRO certificates, ACRO police certificates, company documents, degrees and notarised documents abroad
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: Type of document, who signed it and the destination country (a solicitor- or notary-certified copy also works)
- 📮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
e-Apostille not available for GRO birth/death/marriage/adoption certificates, ACRO, DBS and some other certificates; certifies signature only.
Issued by
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Legalisation Office
Questions and answers
How do I order Apostille certificate (Hague Convention) — United Kingdom online?
Fill in Type of document, who signed it and the destination country (a solicitor- or notary-certified copy also works) in the form on this page, pay £60.75 by card, and the document is e-mailed to you within up to 25 working days standard; 2 working days e-Apostille; next day / same day premium.
How much does Apostille certificate (Hague Convention) — United Kingdom cost?
£60.75, including the official fee of £45.00.
How long does Apostille certificate (Hague Convention) — United Kingdom take?
up to 25 working days standard; 2 working days e-Apostille; next day / same day premium.
Who can order Apostille certificate (Hague Convention) — United Kingdom?
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.