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What is an Apostille?

The Apostille is an official certificate issued by the government to ensure that a document is recognised when presented in another country

 

The certificate being glued to the back of documents and being embossed with FCDO stamp makes it tamper-evident

Before you apply, check if your documents can be legalised

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Court and sealed with a wet ink court seal

Public registry, such as a birth, marriage or death certificate, or a company certificate issued by Companies House

Government department and signed by an official, such as a letter of confirmation of tax registration

Registered doctor, such as a medical certificate signed by a doctor

Documents such as a power of attorney, a contract or a qualification certificate

Copies of documents such as a passport or a driving licence

There are 2 types of apostille

Paper-based Apostille

Paper-based - you’ll need to send your documents by post (or submit them in person, if you’re a registered business)

e-Apostille

Electronic - known as an ‘e-Apostille’, you’ll need to upload your documents as PDF files that have been electronically signed by a UK notary or solicitor

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