Criminal Records Check Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We provide fast apostille legalisation for UK Criminal Records Checks.

What is a Criminal Records Check Apostille?

A Criminal Records Check confirms your criminal history status as held by an official authority.

You may need an apostille for:

• Immigration applications

• Overseas employment

• Adoption abroad

Why You Need an Apostille

Many foreign governments and employers require verified background checks for official processing.

Can I Legalise a Criminal Records Check?

✅ Yes — original documents are accepted.
❌ Checks from private companies and photocopies are not accepted.

Apostille Requirements

• Must be the original, issued by an official authority.

• Must have a wet ink signature and date, or be solicitor-certified if unsigned.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original with wet ink signature/date from issuing authority
✔ Original without signature (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We arrange embassy legalisation for countries outside the Hague Convention.

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