How to Order - 3 Easy Steps

STEP 1 - Get Your Documents Legalised Fast with 1st Apostille

Easily apply online for a paper-based apostille or e-Apostille in just a few clicks with 1st Apostille, your trusted UK legalisation experts.

What You’ll Need:

  • The documents you want to legalise
  • A credit or debit card for secure payment

For Paper-Based Apostille by Post:

  • Your return address for return of legalised documents
  • Access to a printer to print your order number or clearly write the order number on the envelope

Simple Steps to Legalise:

  1. Select the documents you need legalised
  2. Add them to your cart
  3. Provide your delivery address
  4. Make a secure payment
  5. Receive an email confirmation with your order number (e.g., 1ST-1234) after placing your order

Choose 1st Apostille for fast, reliable service—get started now and legalise your documents for global use!

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STEP 2 - Post Your Documents for Legalisation with 1st Apostille

How to Send Your Documents

Once you’ve placed your order with 1st Apostille, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing:

  • Your unique order number (e.g., 1ST-1234)
  • Our postal address for sending your documents

Choose Your Delivery Method

  • Post your documents from within the UK
  • Drop off your documents in person
  • Send from overseas via DHL or Fedex etc to the UK

Prepare Your Envelope

Include either:

  • A printout of your order confirmation or
  • Clearly write your order number (e.g., 1ST-1234) on the envelope

Our Postal Address for Sending Your Documents

Order Number: 1ST-1234 (use your own order number)
1st Apostille Services
100 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FH
United Kingdom

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STEP 3 - What Happens Next? Document Legalisation with 1st Apostille

Once we receive your documents, we make the legalisation process fast, secure, and stress-free:

  1. Automatic Confirmation – You’ll get an email the moment your documents arrive safely at our office.
  2. Expert Review – Our team checks your documents to ensure they meet all FCDO requirements, preventing delays.
  3. FCDO Submission – We submit your documents to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for apostille certification, using our 24-hour priority service for the fastest turnaround.

With 1st Apostille, your document is handled with precision and care so it’s ready for global use in no time.

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Important Tips - Sending Your Documents:

  • Package securely to prevent damage in transit.
  • Use Royal Mail Tracked Delivery (or another tracked courier) so you can monitor your documents.
  • Clearly mark your order number on the envelope or include it inside to avoid delays.

With our FCDO-registered 24-hour apostille service, we’ll legalise your documents quickly and return them ready for worldwide use.

Send your documents today – let 1st Apostille handle the rest!


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Choose Your Service

Next-day Apostille Service
24-hours priority service

Next-day Apostille Service

  • Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates
  • ACRO & NPCC Criminal Record Checks
  • HMRC Letters & Certificates
  • Court Documents
  • Solicitor or Notary-Signed Documents
  • Certificates of No Impediment (CNI)
  • See all documents for Apostille Service
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Solicitor Certification + Apostille
1-2 working days

Solicitor Certification + Apostille

  • Educational Documents
  • DBS and Naturalisation Certificates
  • Company Documents
  • Personal Documents (e.g., Letter from an Employer, P60s, Payslips)
  • Child Travel Consent Form
  • Affidavit
  • Bank Statement
  • Passports and Driving Licences
  • Copies or Printouts of Documents
  • Any document that is not signed or sealed by the issuing authority
  • See all documents for certification + Apostille 
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Sets of Documents
24-hourspriority service or 1-2 working daysif documents requiring certification 

Sets of Documents

  • Set of Educational Documents
  • Set of Employment Documents
  • Set of Company Documents
  • Set of Personal Documents
  • Set of University Certificates

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Embassy Attestation
4-10working days depending on theembassy

Embassy Attestation

  • Middle East – UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt
  • Asia – Vietnam, Thailand
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Notary Certification + Apostille
1-2 working days

Notary Certification + Apostille

  • Educational Documents
  • DBS and Naturalisation Certificates
  • Company Documents
  • Personal Documents (e.g., Letter from an Employer, P60s, Payslips)
  • Child Travel Consent Form
  • Affidavit
  • Bank Statement
  • Passports and Driving Licences
  • Copies or Printouts of Documents
  • Any document that is not signed or sealed by the issuing authority
  • See all documents for certification + Apostille 
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Translation
1-2 working days

Translation

  • Certified Translation
  • Sworn / Notarised Translation
  • Apostille Translation
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Need Some Help? – Speak to a UK Apostille Expert Today

Not sure if your document qualifies for an apostille or embassy legalisation? Need advice on translations, solicitor certification, or urgent processing? Our friendly UK-based team is here to help.

  • Calls answered in under 10 seconds – speak to a real expert almost instantly.
  • Free pre-order advice – we’ll confirm document eligibility before you pay.
  • Worldwide delivery – we can send your apostilled or attested documents anywhere.
  • Extra services – we can order replacement certificates (e.g., birth, marriage, ACRO police checks) on your behalf to speed up the process.

Call us today for quick, expert support.

Email us for a same-day reply.

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Why Choose 1st Apostille for Your Apostille Needs?

When it comes to legalising your documents for international use, you need a partner that’s fast, reliable, and professional. At 1st Apostille, we stand out as the UK’s premier choice for apostille services, embassy attestation, and certified translations. Here’s why thousands of clients trust us to make their global dreams a reality in 2025.

  • Fast 24-Hour Apostille Services

    Time is precious, and we get it. Our 24-hour apostille service ensures your documents—be it birth certificates, marriage records, degrees, or business contracts—are legalised and ready for use. No delays, no stress, just results.

  • Fully Registered with FCDO

    As an FCDO-registered provider, we adhere to the highest standards set by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Your documents are processed with precision, ensuring they’re recognised worldwide without question.

  • Comprehensive Embassy Attestation

    Planning to work or marry in non-Hague countries like the UAE, Qatar, or Vietnam? Our embassy attestation services cover every step—from solicitor certification to FCDO apostille and embassy stamping. We handle the complexities, so you don’t have to.

  • Expert Document Translation

    Language barriers? Not with us. Our certified translation services ensure your documents meet the linguistic requirements of your destination country, whether it’s Spanish for a wedding in Mexico or Arabic for a job in Dubai.

  • Customer-First Approach

    We’re more than a service—we’re your partner. With transparent pricing, real-time digital tracking, and eco-friendly e-apostille options, we make the process seamless. Our experienced team stays updated on 2025 regulations, including post-Brexit changes, to keep your plans on track.