Before you apply, check if your documents can be legalised
![Apostille template.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8c27b_700ae6fe0f0542f38c26dac9a57da6ae~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_386,h_443,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Apostille%20template.png)
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