Government Issued Document Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK government-issued documents for use abroad, providing solicitor certification where necessary.

What is a Government Issued Document Apostille?

These are official documents issued by UK government departments or agencies.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Immigration applications

  • International trade or compliance

  • Overseas business registration

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require proof that a UK-issued document is genuine.

Can I Legalise a Government Issued Document?

✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts 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 the issuing authority
✔ Originals without signature (must be solicitor-certified)
✔ Photocopies/printouts (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

We can arrange embassy legalisation 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

Service Fee (excl. VAT) Notes
Solicitor Certification £25 Required if not signed by issuing authority
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