Decree Absolute Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK Decree Absolute divorce certificates for overseas use, including solicitor certification if needed.

What is a Decree Absolute Apostille?

A Decree Absolute is an official court document that legally ends a marriage in the UK.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Remarrying abroad

  • Updating overseas legal records

  • Immigration or visa purposes

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities often require proof that your UK divorce is final and legally valid.

Can I Legalise a Decree Absolute?

✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts are accepted.
❌ Printed seals cannot be legalised.

Apostille Requirements

  • Must be certified by a UK solicitor/notary if not stamped/sealed/signed by the court.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original stamped/sealed with wet ink or signed by court official
✔ Originals without court stamp/seal/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

Service Fee (excl. VAT) Notes
Solicitor Certification £25 Required if not signed/stamped by court
Apostille Service £29 Handling fee
FCDO Apostille Fee £40 Government fee
Total £94 Excluding delivery
Royal Mail Tracked £8.75 UK delivery
DHL/FedEx International £75 Worldwide
Scanning (PDF) £12/page Optional