Last will and testament – Next Day Apostille Service

What is a Last Will and Testament?: Legal document outlining estate distribution after death.

Category: Personal documents

Can I Legalise?: Your last will and testament can be legalised.

Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:

         FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:

•          Your original last will and testament witnessed in the UK by a solicitor or notary public
•          A copy of your last will and testament which has been deposited with the relevant court and containing a court official’s signature or seal
•          A copy or printout of your last will and testament certified in the UK by a solicitor or notary public

Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: Yes, Your last will and testament must be certified by a solicitor or notary public in the UK.

Requires Submission as Originals?: No.

Important Notes: Certification in UK; notary seal if applicable.

Common Use: Inheritance, estate planning abroad.

Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).

To qualify for next-day processing, we must receive your documents before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

We guarantee that your documents will be prepared and processed for apostille on the next working day, ensuring fast turnaround and maximum efficiency.

If your document requires solicitor certification, please note that an additional working day will be added to the processing time.

To ensure fast and accurate processing, please include a printed copy of your order confirmation or clearly write your order number (e.g., 1ST-1234) on the envelope.

Delivery Address

Order Number: 1ST-1234 (use your own order number)
1st Apostille Services
100 Avebury Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FH
United Kingdom

1. You will receive an instant email confirmation once your documents arrive safely at our office.
2. Our experienced team will carefully review your documents to ensure they meet the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) legalisation requirements.
3. If anything is missing or incorrect, we’ll contact you promptly to resolve the issue without delay.
4. Once approved, we submit your documents to the FCDO for apostille certification, using our fast-track 24-hour service for maximum efficiency.

1. At 1st Apostille, we ensure your documents are legalised quickly and securely delivered.
2. Once your documents are apostilled, we collect them from the FCDO the very next day and dispatch them to your provided shipping address.
3. You’ll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number as soon as your documents are on their way.
4. Expect to receive your apostilled documents within 1–2 working days, ready for international use.