Statutory Declaration Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

What is a Statutory Declaration Apostille?

A statutory declaration is a formal statement affirmed before a solicitor or notary public.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Overseas legal proceedings

  • Immigration applications

  • Business transactions abroad

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require legal statements to be officially verified.

Can I Legalise a Statutory Declaration?

✅ 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 destinations.

Our Apostille Service Includes

  • Solicitor certification

  • Priority FCDO submission

  • Tracked return delivery

Processing Time

  • Next working day FCDO 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