Reference from an Employer Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK employer reference letters for overseas use, including solicitor certification.

What is an Employer Reference Apostille?

An employer reference confirms your work history, skills, and character for employment purposes.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Overseas job applications

  • Immigration purposes

  • Professional licensing abroad

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign employers and government agencies require employment references to be legally verified.

Can I Legalise an Employer Reference?

✅ Yes — originals and solicitor-certified copies are accepted.

Apostille Requirements

  • Must be certified by a UK solicitor or notary public.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original certified by UK solicitor/notary
✔ Photocopy/printout (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

Available for non-Hague Convention countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

  • Solicitor certification

  • 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 before legalisation
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