Baptismal Certificate Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK baptismal certificates for overseas use. Solicitor certification provided where required.

What is a Baptismal Certificate Apostille?

A baptismal certificate records a person’s baptism, typically issued by a church or religious body.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Religious ceremonies abroad

  • Immigration applications

  • Family history or heritage claims

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities may require your baptismal record to be legalised for recognition abroad.

Can I Legalise a Baptismal Certificate?

✅ Yes — originals and solicitor-certified copies are accepted.

Apostille Requirements

  • Must be certified by a UK solicitor or notary public.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original baptismal certificate certified by a UK solicitor/notary
✔ Photocopy or printout (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We arrange embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

  • Solicitor certification

  • Priority FCDO submission

  • Tracked return delivery

  • Optional: translations, scanning

Processing Time

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

  • Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs

Service Fee (excl. VAT) Notes
Solicitor Certification £25 Required before legalisation
Apostille Service £29 Handling fee
FCDO Apostille Fee £40 Government fee
Total £94 Excluding delivery
Royal Mail Tracked £9.25 UK delivery
DHL/FedEx International £75 Worldwide
Scanning (PDF) £12.50/page Optional