Family Division of the High Court Document Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK Family Division High Court documents for use overseas, with solicitor certification where necessary.

What is a Family Division High Court Document Apostille?

These documents include judgments, orders, and other official records issued by the Family Division of the High Court.

You may need an apostille for:

• International child custody cases

• Overseas divorce recognition

• Cross-border family law disputes

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign courts require verified UK court documents before recognition abroad.

Can I Legalise a Family Division High Court Document?

✅ 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 signed/stamped/sealed 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)

Available for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Solicitor certification (if required)

• Priority FCDO submission

• Tracked return delivery

Processing Time

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

• Delivery in 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs