We legalise UK Grants of Probate for international use, providing solicitor certification where needed.
What is a Grant of Probate Apostille?
A Grant of Probate is a court-issued document authorising an executor to administer a deceased person’s estate.
You may need an apostille for:
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Managing overseas assets
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International inheritance claims
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Cross-border estate settlements
Why You Need an Apostille
Foreign legal systems require proof of probate to be officially verified.
Can I Legalise a Grant of Probate?
✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts are accepted.
❌ Printed seals cannot be legalised.
Apostille Requirements
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Must be certified by a UK solicitor/notary if not signed/stamped/sealed by the court.
Acceptable Formats
✔ Original stamped/sealed by the court 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)
We can 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
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 | Required if not signed/stamped by court |
| 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 |
