Letter of No Trace Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

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:

  • Overseas marriage applications

  • 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

  • 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

  • Document check before submission

  • Priority FCDO submission

  • Tracked return delivery

Processing Time

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

  • 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