Doctor’s Letter Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK doctor’s letters for international use, including solicitor certification for FCDO acceptance.

What is a Doctor’s Letter Apostille?

A doctor’s letter is an official statement from a registered UK medical practitioner, often for medical travel, insurance, or legal purposes.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Medical treatment abroad

  • Overseas visa applications

  • Insurance claims

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities often require medical letters to be verified before recognition.

Can I Legalise a Doctor’s Letter?

✅ Yes — originals and solicitor-certified copies accepted.

Apostille Requirements

  • Must be certified by a UK solicitor or notary public.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original with wet ink signature/seal/date from a doctor registered with the GMC (must be solicitor-certified)
✔ Photocopies/printouts (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

Available for non-Hague destinations.

Our Apostille Service Includes

  • Solicitor certification

  • Priority FCDO submission

  • Tracked return delivery

  • Optional: translations, scanning

Processing Time

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

  • Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs

Service Fee (excl. VAT) Notes
Solicitor Certification £25 Required before legalisation
Apostille Service £29 Handling fee
FCDO Apostille Fee £40 Government fee
Total £94 Excluding delivery
Royal Mail Tracked £9.25 UK delivery
DHL/FedEx International £75 Worldwide
Scanning (PDF) £12.50/page Optional