Solicitor Signed Documents - – Next Day Apostille Service

What Is a Solicitor-Signed Document?

A solicitor-signed document is any document that has been officially signed (and usually stamped) by a UK solicitor — a qualified legal professional authorised to verify, certify, or witness documents.

What It Means

When a solicitor signs a document, they are confirming one of the following:

• Witnessing a signature — confirming they saw you sign it.

• Certifying a copy — confirming a photocopy matches the original.

• Drafting and signing — preparing a legal document and signing in their professional capacity.

Common Examples

• Certified copies of passports, birth, or marriage certificates

• Academic qualifications

• Statutory declarations or affidavits

• Contracts or legal agreements

• Powers of attorney

• Property-related deeds and documents

Why It Matters for Apostille Services

Many solicitor-signed documents can be apostilled directly by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) without extra verification — if the solicitor is registered in the FCDO’s database of recognised legal professionals.

If your solicitor is on this register, the process is:

1. Faster — no extra checks needed.

2. Simpler — the FCDO can confirm authenticity immediately.

Our team can:

• Check if your solicitor is FCDO-registered

• Advise on the fastest way to prepare your documents for apostille

• Handle the submission for you to ensure no delays

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.