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