Sheriff Court Document Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK Sheriff Court documents for overseas use, providing solicitor certification where needed.

What is a Sheriff Court Document Apostille?

A Sheriff Court document is an official legal record issued by a Sheriff Court in Scotland.

You may need an apostille for:

• Enforcing judgments abroad

• International legal disputes

• Probate or inheritance matters overseas

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require verified UK court documents before recognition.

Can I Legalise a Sheriff Court Document?

✅ Yes — originals, certified copies, or solicitor-certified printouts accepted.
❌ Printed seals cannot be legalised.

Apostille Requirements

• Must be certified by a UK solicitor/notary if not stamped/sealed/signed by the court.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original stamped/sealed with wet ink or signed by a court official
✔ Originals without stamp/seal/signature (must be solicitor-certified)
✔ Photocopies/printouts (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

Available for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Solicitor certification (if required)

• 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