Certificate of Free Sale Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK Certificates of Free Sale for export and trade purposes abroad.

What is a Certificate of Free Sale Apostille?

A Certificate of Free Sale confirms products are freely sold in the UK and meet local regulations.

You may need an apostille for:

• Exporting goods abroad

• Customs clearance in foreign countries

• Regulatory compliance for imports

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign trade authorities require verified certificates before allowing goods into their market.

Can I Legalise a Certificate of Free Sale?

✅ Yes — originals or solicitor-certified copies accepted, provided the certificate is valid.
❌ Certificates marked “Signature not valid/Validity unknown” are not accepted.

Apostille Requirements

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

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original with wet ink signature/seal/date from the issuing authority (with “Signature valid” tick)
✔ Originals without issuing authority signature (must be solicitor-certified)
✔ Photocopies/printouts (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We arrange embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Solicitor certification (if required)

• Priority FCDO submission

• Tracked delivery

• Optional: translations, scanning

Processing Time

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

• Delivery in 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs