Disclosure Scotland Document

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:

  • Overseas employment

  • Immigration applications

  • 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

  • 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

  • Solicitor certification (if required)

  • Priority FCDO submission

  • Tracked delivery

  • Optional: translations, scanning

Processing Time

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

  • 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 £8.75 UK delivery
DHL/FedEx International £75 Worldwide
Scanning (PDF) £12/page Optional