Adoption Document Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK adoption certificates and court-issued adoption documents for international use. Solicitor certification provided where needed.

What is an Adoption Document Apostille?

An adoption document confirms the legal adoption of a child in the UK.

You may need an apostille for:

• International adoption recognition

• Immigration or citizenship applications

• Overseas legal proceedings

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require adoption documents to be verified before they can be recognised abroad.

Can I Legalise an Adoption Document?

✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified photocopies are accepted depending on format.

Apostille Requirements

• Must be certified by a UK solicitor/notary if not already signed or sealed by the issuing authority.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original UK adoption certificate or certified copy from the GRO or local register office with wet ink signature/seal/date
✔ Original document stamped/sealed by a court or signed by an official of the court/judge (solicitor certification required)
✔ Photocopy or printout of a UK adoption document (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We can arrange embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Solicitor certification (if required)

• Priority FCDO submission

• Tracked delivery

• Optional: translations, scanning, embassy attestation

Processing Time

• Next working day submission to FCDO if received by 12:30 pm

• Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs