Department for Business and Trade Document Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK Department for Business and Trade documents for overseas use, with solicitor certification if required.

What is a Department for Business and Trade Document Apostille?

These documents are issued by the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, covering trade, commerce, and export compliance.

You may need an apostille for:

• Overseas business registration

• International trade agreements

• Export certification

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require official trade documents to be verified before recognition.

Can I Legalise a Department for Business and Trade Document?

✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts are accepted.

Apostille Requirements

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

Acceptable Formats

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

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We arrange additional embassy legalisation for non-Hague destinations.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Solicitor certification (if required)

• Priority FCDO submission

• Tracked return delivery

• Optional: translations, scanning

Processing Time

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

• Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs