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Apostille & Legalisation

An apostille is the official Hague-Convention authentication required for documents used abroad. We supply apostille legalisation on certified translations and original UK documents for use in any of the 120+ Hague Convention countries. Choose electronic delivery from £149.95 or hard copy by post from £199.95.

Hague Convention
Officially Recognised
120+ Countries
From £149.95
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What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is a standardised certificate issued under the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. It confirms the authenticity of a signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document acted, and the seal or stamp it bears.

Once a document carries an apostille, it is accepted as authentic in any of the 120+ Hague Convention countries without further legalisation. The apostille is internationally recognised across embassies, courts, universities, immigration authorities, and government bodies.

When you need an apostille: using a UK certificate or translation abroad for spouse visas, foreign-property purchase, international school enrolment, foreign business filings, overseas marriage, dual citizenship, or any time a foreign authority asks for a “legalised” or “apostilled” document.

Three Steps to Apostilled Document

Whether you choose e-apostille or hard copy, the workflow is the same. Upload, pay, receive.

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Upload & Choose
Upload a scan or photo of your document. Select e-apostille (£149.95) or hard copy (£199.95). Add a certified translation if required – from £29.95 per page.
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We Process
We arrange the apostille and any required translation. You receive status updates by email throughout. Standard turnaround is rapid; rush service available on request.
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You Receive
E-apostille is delivered by secure email. Hard copy is posted via tracked mail to the UK address you provide at checkout. Submit your apostilled document anywhere a Hague apostille is accepted.
Apostille – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between e-apostille and hard copy?+
An e-apostille is a digital apostille certificate with a verifiable QR code, delivered electronically. A hard copy apostille is a physical certificate attached to your document and posted to your UK address. Both are equally valid under the Hague Convention; the choice depends on what the receiving authority accepts. Most modern visa, university, and business processes accept e-apostilles. Some traditional embassies, consulates, and older legal procedures still require the hard-copy version.
Which countries accept an apostille?+
All 120+ member states of the 1961 Hague Convention accept apostilles in lieu of further consular legalisation. This includes every country in the EEA, North America, most of Latin America, large parts of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. A small number of countries are not Hague members – for those, separate consular legalisation is required.
Do I need a translation as well as an apostille?+
Usually yes. If the destination country's official language is not English, the receiving authority will normally require a certified translation into that language alongside the apostille. We bundle both in a single order for £29.95 per page of translation plus the apostille fee.
How long does an apostille take?+
E-apostille delivery is the fastest. Hard copy apostille takes longer because the certificate must be physically posted to your UK address. Exact timing varies and is shown at checkout. Rush service is available on request.
Can I apostille a translation, or only the original?+
Both are possible. Most international processes ask for the apostille to be placed on a certified translation accompanied by a copy of the original. We can prepare both in one order, with the apostille attached to the relevant document depending on the destination country's requirements.
Is the e-apostille legally valid?+
Yes. Electronic apostilles are issued under the same Hague Convention framework and are recognised internationally. The QR code on the certificate lets the receiving authority verify authenticity online instantly. The e-apostille is the modern standard recommended by the Hague Conference for most cross-border uses.