We legalise Disclosure Scotland criminal record checks for overseas use.
What is a Disclosure Scotland Document Apostille?
A Disclosure Scotland document provides criminal record information for individuals in Scotland.
You may need an apostille for:
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Overseas employment
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Immigration applications
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Adoption or volunteer work abroad
Why You Need an Apostille
Foreign employers and visa authorities require verified background checks.
Can I Legalise a Disclosure Scotland Document?
✅ Yes — originals only are accepted.
❌ Photocopies are not accepted.
Apostille Requirements
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Must be the original document with wet ink signature/date from the issuing authority, or 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 non-Hague countries.
Our Apostille Service Includes
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Solicitor certification (if required)
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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 submission if received by 12:30 pm
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Delivery in 1–2 working days after FCDO
Costs
| Service | Fee (excl. VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitor Certification | £25 | If required for unsigned documents |
| Apostille Service | £29 | Handling fee |
| FCDO Apostille Fee | £40 | Government fee |
| Total | £94 | With certification |
| Total | £69 | Without certification |
| Royal Mail Tracked | £9.25 | UK delivery |
| DHL/FedEx International | £75 | Worldwide |
| Scanning (PDF) | £12.50/page | Optional |
