We provide fast apostille services for UK Death Certificates issued by GRO, registry offices, or authorised bodies.
What is a Death Certificate Apostille?
A Death Certificate records the death of an individual and is used for official purposes.
You may need an apostille for:
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Probate abroad
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Overseas inheritance claims
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Estate administration
Why You Need an Apostille
Foreign authorities require proof of death verified through an apostille.
Can I Legalise a Death Certificate?
✅ Yes — only original or certified copies from official UK registry bodies.
❌ Photocopies or draft certificates are not accepted.
Apostille Requirements
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No solicitor certification required for valid originals.
Acceptable Formats
✔ Original or certified copy issued by authorised UK registry offices with wet ink signature/seal/date
Embassy Attestation (If Required)
Available for non-Hague destinations.
Our Apostille Service Includes
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Document check
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Priority FCDO submission
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Tracked delivery
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Optional: translations, scanning
Processing Time
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Next working day FCDO submission if received by 12:30 pm
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Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO
Costs
| Service | Fee (excl. VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apostille Service | £29 | Handling fee |
| FCDO Apostille Fee | £40 | Government fee |
| Total | £69 | Excluding delivery |
| Royal Mail Tracked | £9.25 | UK delivery |
| DHL/FedEx International | £75 | Worldwide |
| Scanning (PDF) | £12.50/page | Optional |
