We legalise UK Letters of No Trace for international use, ensuring they meet FCDO requirements for legal recognition abroad.
What is a Letter of No Trace Apostille?
A Letter of No Trace is issued by the General Register Office (GRO) to confirm that there is no record of a person’s marriage in the UK.
You may need an apostille for:
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Overseas marriage applications
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Immigration processes abroad
Why You Need an Apostille
Foreign authorities require proof that no marriage record exists before approving certain applications.
Can I Legalise a Letter of No Trace?
✅ Yes — only the original document with a wet ink signature and date from a GRO official.
❌ Photocopies are not accepted.
Apostille Requirements
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Must be the original with an authorised signature and date.
Acceptable Formats
✔ Original with wet ink signature/date from a GRO official
Embassy Attestation (If Required)
Available for countries outside the Hague Convention.
Our Apostille Service Includes
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Document check before submission
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Priority FCDO submission
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Tracked return delivery
Processing Time
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Next working day FCDO submission if received by 12:30 pm
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Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO processing
Costs
| Service | Fee (excl. VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apostille Service | £29 | Handling fee |
| FCDO Apostille Fee | £40 | Government fee |
| Total | £69 | Excluding delivery |
| Royal Mail Tracked | £9.25 | UK delivery |
| DHL/FedEx International | £75 | Worldwide |
| Scanning (PDF) | £12.50/page | Optional |
