ACRO Police Certificate Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

Fast, secure apostille for your ACRO Police Certificate.
We handle priority submission to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) with secure return delivery — perfect for visas, immigration, overseas jobs, and more.

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What is an ACRO Police Certificate?

An ACRO Police Certificate is issued by the UK’s ACRO Criminal Records Office.
It confirms whether you have a criminal record and lists any relevant convictions.

It is often required for:

• Visa and immigration applications

• Overseas employment

• Residency permits

• International adoption

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Why You Need an Apostille for an ACRO Police Certificate

Many countries require your UK police certificate to be legalised with an apostille before it will be accepted.
The apostille confirms the document’s authenticity, making it valid in all Hague Apostille Convention member countries.

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Can I Legalise an ACRO Police Certificate?

✅ Yes — the FCDO accepts ACRO Police Certificates for apostille legalisation.
✅ No solicitor or notary certification is needed — it can go straight to the FCDO.

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Apostille Requirements

To avoid delays, your document must meet these conditions:

• Original only – photocopies, PDFs, or scans are not accepted.

• Your original ACRO Police Certificate must be signed by an official of the issuing authority.

• It must contain a wet ink signature and date from the issuing authority.

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Acceptable Formats

• ✔ Original ACRO Police Certificate

• ❌ Photocopies

• ❌ Digital/PDF versions

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Embassy Attestation (If Required)

If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, embassy attestation may also be required after the apostille.
We can arrange:

• Embassy attestation

• Certified translations

• Document scanning (PDF)

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Our Apostille Service Includes

• Pre-submission document checking

• Priority FCDO submission

• Secure return delivery (tracked)

• Optional: Embassy attestation, translations, scanning

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Processing Time

• Priority Service: Next working day submission to the FCDO (if received by 12:30 pm in Milton Keynes)

• Extra time may be required if the signature needs verification

• Most clients receive documents back within 1–2 working days (UK delivery)

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Costs