Legalisation4you

UK FCDO-listed next-day apostille provider
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FCDO Apostille, Notary & Certified Translation Services

Legalisation4You prepares UK documents for overseas use, including apostilles, solicitor certification, notary services, certified translations and embassy attestation, handled start to finish by one team.
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  • Route checked before processing
  • Secure & confidential
  • UK-based support, Mon–Fri

£20+

Certification from

£85+

Apostille from

Next day

Express option

11+

Embassies supported

Route checked before processing

Every order, before any work begins

Document

received

Certification

if needed

FCDO Apostille

issued

Embassy attestation

if required

DOCUMENT ROUTE FINDER

Find the right route for your document in minutes

No two documents or destinations are quite the same. Answer two quick questions, and we’ll point you to the likely route, then confirm the exact requirements before we start any work.

Tell us what you need

Choose your document type and destination country. We’ll show the likely route and confirm the exact requirements before processing.
  • Takes around 30 seconds
  • No obligation
  • We confirm before processing

1 What document do you have?

Your likely route appears here

Select a document and destination — it takes around 30 seconds.

Confirm requirements & get a quote

Your documents are secure and confidential

Next day express option

Available on apostilles

Secure & confidential

Your documents are safe with us

Expert support at every step

Real people, real help

Trusted by our customers

Read our reviews on Trustpilot →

  • Officially registered
UK Legalisation Office registered agent

Registered FCDO
Next-Day Legalisation Service

Legalisation4You is registered with the UK Legalisation Office to use the FCDO’s premium next-day apostille service.
Our team goes to the FCDO in person every working day to hand-deliver and collect documents. That’s what turns a same-week apostille into a next-day one.

Submit today

We hand deliver to the FCDO

Next working day

Apostille issued by the FCDO

Fast return

Documents returned to you quickly

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  • Order by 12pm — submitted the same working day

Next-day apostille

Using the FCDO premium next-day service.

Daily hand delivery

We visit the FCDO every working day.

Registered & trusted

Officially registered with the UK Legalisation Office.

Secure handling

Documents handled in-house from start to finish.

100% confidential

Your documents are safe and secure with us.

UK LEGALISATION OFFICE REGISTERED AGENT

Legalisation4You is an officially registered agent with the FCDO.

WHY CHOOSE A REGISTERED AGENT?

Registered agents have direct access to the FCDO premium service, so your documents are processed faster and more reliably.

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  • PROVEN TRUST

Our track record in document legalisation

Every year, we help customers get UK documents ready for use abroad, with direct guidance, secure handling and a route check before anything goes to processing.

1,000s

Apostilles processed every year
UK documents handled for overseas use each year.

100+

Country legalisation routes supported
Guidance for apostille, embassy attestation and destination-specific requirements.

5.0

Customer rating
Reviews across Google and Trustpilot from customers using our services.

Next-day

FCDO premium service access
Registered with the UK Legalisation Office to use the FCDO premium next-day service.

15+

Embassy destinations supported
Attestation support for UAE, Qatar, China, Egypt, Kuwait, Malaysia and more.

REGISTERED WITH THE UK LEGALISATION OFFICE

We are registered to use the FCDO premium next-day service.

SECURE & CONFIDENTIAL HANDLING

Your documents are handled with the highest care and complete confidentiality.

ROUTE CHECKED BEFORE PROCESSING

We confirm the correct legalisation route for your document and destination before we begin.

UK-BASED EXPERT SUPPORT

Speak to our UK team, Monday to Friday, for expert guidance before and after you order.

UK LEGALISATION OFFICE REGISTERED AGENT

Legalisation4You is an officially registered agent with the FCDO.

WHY CHOOSE A REGISTERED AGENT?

Registered agents have direct access to the FCDO premium service, so your documents are processed faster and more reliably.

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OUR SERVICES IN DETAIL

UK document legalisation services

From solicitor certification through to FCDO apostilles and embassy attestation, we handle the steps required to ensure your UK documents are accepted abroad.
  • Core service

Apostille Services

  • Best for: UK documents accepted overseas
For UK documents requiring an FCDO apostille, including certificates, ACRO documents, company records and other eligible documents.
Find the right route
From £85

Embassy Attestation

  • Best for: UAE, Qatar, China and other destinations
For countries that require embassy or consular attestation on top of the FCDO apostille.
Destination-based
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E-Apostille

  • Best for: eligible digital documents
An electronic apostille sent by email. Not every document qualifies, so we check eligibility first.
From £150
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Solicitor Certification

  • Best for: certified copies before apostille
For passport copies, ID documents and other copies that may need solicitor certification before they can be apostilled.
From £20
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Notary Services

  • Best for: powers of attorney and declarations
For documents that typically need notarial handling before apostille, including powers of attorney and legal declarations.
From £140
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Certified Translation

  • Best for: documents needed in another language
Certified translations for documents that an overseas authority needs to read or accept.
Quoted per document
View Translation Services →

Not sure which service you need?

Try the Document Route Finder above, or just ask before you order. We'll confirm the right route before we start.

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Secure & confidential

Your documents are in safe hands

Checked before processing

We confirm the correct route first

Updates throughout

We keep you informed at every step

Returned securely

Your documents returned by tracked delivery

DOCUMENT ASSESSMENT

Get the right route and a clear quote

Upload a clear scan or photo of your document, tell us where it was issued and where it’s going, and our team will confirm the steps, cost and turnaround.

No work begins and no additional service is charged without your approval.

How it works

  • 1

Upload your document

Send us a clear scan or photograph of the complete document.

  • 2

Tell us where it is from and where it is going

We use the issuing country and destination country to assess the likely requirements.

  • 3

Receive your route and quote

Our team confirms the required services, expected cost and turnaround before processing.

Secure & confidential

Handled with the highest care.

Reviewed by our UK team

Real people, expert assessment

No obligation to proceed

You decide after our assessment.

  • Your information is 100% confidential and never shared with third parties.

Tell us about your document

We'll review it and confirm the correct route and quote.



    Start typing, or choose “Other / not sure”.



    The country or authority that produced the document.



    This helps us check whether an embassy or consular stamp may be required.

    ♧

    Upload a scan or photograph

    Make sure the text, signatures, stamps and document
    edges are clearly visible.

    or drag and drop here
    PDF, JPG or PNG · Multiple pages accepted



    More than one? List them all below.




    ♙   Your document will be reviewed securely by our team. Submitting this form does not commit you to an order.

    Our process

    How your document
    is processed

    We’ve kept the process simple, clear and secure, from the moment you send your document to the moment it’s returned to you.

    What you get

    Route confirmed upfront

    We check the right route for your document and destination before we begin.

    Updates at every step

    Regular updates, so you always know where things stand.

    Handled securely

    Your documents are kept secure and confidential, then returned to you safely.

    Trusted by our customers

    Read our reviews on Trustpilot

    • YOU START

    Place your order

    • 1

    Choose a service or use Route Finder

    Tell us your document type and destination country. We confirm the correct route and advise on any requirements.

    • 2

    Send us your documents

    Upload online or post your documents to us. We'll check and confirm everything is in order.

    • WE HANDLE IT

    We legalise your document

    • 3

    We review and verify

    Our team reviews and verifies your documents, and confirms the exact steps before any work starts.

    • 4

    Certification / Notary (if required)

    Where required, we arrange solicitor certification or notarisation as part of the process.

    • 5

    FCDO Apostille

    We submit your document to the FCDO for apostille, with next-day express available.

    • 6

    Embassy attestation (if required)

    If your destination requires it, we handle the embassy or consular attestation too.

    • DONE

    Back in your hands

    Tracked delivery

    • 7

    Embassies and destinations we support

    Some destinations need an embassy or consular attestation on top of the apostille. We can advise based on your destination and manage those extra steps where needed.

    Embassies and destinations we support

    Some destinations require embassy or consular attestation after the apostille. We can advise based on the destination country and manage the additional steps where required.
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    UAE Embassy

    Qatar Embassy

    Yemen Embassy

    Bahrain Embassy

    Egyptian Embassy

    Kuwait Embassy

    Chinese Embassy

    Jordan Embassy

    Iraq Embassy

    Oman Embassy

    Malaysia Embassy

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    London · UK Thailand Kuwait Egypt Qatar UAE Bahrain Malaysia
    From the UK to 15+ embassy destinations — attestation arranged after the apostille
    Simple, transparent, fair

    Clear pricing, easy to compare

    Specialists in notary, translation, solicitor certification and FCDO-linked legalisation for UK and international use. Fast, dependable apostille solutions.

    Transparent pricing

    Fast turnaround

    Secure & confidential

    Careful document handling

    All prices are “starting from”.

    Standard Apostille

    Best for: most UK documents used overseas

    Includes FCDO apostille handling and return of your document. Turnaround: 3 working days.
    • FCDO apostille included
    • Return shipping included
    £85.00 Starting from
    Start now
    • Ask before ordering

    Next day

    Express Apostille

    Best for: urgent deadlines

    1-working-day apostille — document must be in by the cut-off time.
    • FCDO handling and return included
    • Priority processing
    £95.00 Starting from
    Start now
    • Ask before ordering

    E-Apostille (Electronic)

    Best for: eligible digital documents

    Electronic apostille delivered by email. Turnaround: 3 working days.
    • Electronic apostille by email
    • We confirm eligibility first
    £150.00 Starting from
    Start now
    • Ask before ordering

    Notary Service

    Best for: powers of attorney & declarations

    Typical notary charge per document. Notarisation by a notary public for overseas use.
    • Notarisation by a notary public
    • For domestic and international use
    £140.00 Starting from
    Start now
    • Ask before ordering

    Solicitor Certification

    Best for: certified copies before apostille

    Standard document certification by a practising solicitor.
    • Certified by a practising solicitor
    • Often the first step before apostille
    £20.00 Starting from
    Start now
    • Ask before ordering

    Solicitor + ID Verification

    Best for: ID documents needing identity checks

    Solicitor certification with identity verification included.
    • Solicitor certification included
    • Identity verification included
    £60.00 Starting from
    Start now
    • Ask before ordering
    Customer Feedback

    What our customers say

    Rated 5.0 out of 5 across Google and Trustpilot by individuals, law firms and businesses.
    • Registered with over 15 embassies — recognised for attestation work

    Google Reviews

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    Why choose us

    Why customers trust Legalisation4You

    From the first check of your document to its secure return, every stage is handled by an actual UK-based team.

    Trust built into every stage

    Route checked

    We confirm exactly what your document and destination need before any work starts.

    Service prepared

    We coordinate certification, notary work, apostille, translation and embassy attestation, wherever they apply.

    Authorities handled

    We submit to the right authorities and manage every step on your behalf.

    Updates sent

    You'll hear from us at every stage, so you always know what's happening and when.

    Tracked return

    Your documents come back to you by tracked delivery.

    Google Reviews

    Correct from the start

    We confirm your document and destination route before any work begins, then coordinate certification, notary services, apostille, translation and embassy attestation wherever they're needed.

    NO GUESSWORK

    Stay updated at every stage

    Talk to our UK-based team Monday to Friday. We'll keep you posted at every stage, so you always know what's happening and when.

    UK-BASED SUPPORT

    Secure handling, wider reach

    Your documents are handled securely and confidentially, with support covering 15+ embassy destinations.

    SECURE & CONFIDENTIAL

    Google Reviews

    5.0 out of 5-based on 100+ reviews on Google

    Checked before processing

    We confirm the correct route first

    Updates throughout

    We keep you informed at every step

    Returned securely

    Your documents returned by tracked delivery

    • Independent verification

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    Registered to use the FCDO premium next-day legalisation service.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to the questions we hear most. For anything else, we’re a phone call away.
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    What is an apostille?
    An apostille is an official certificate issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) that confirms the signature, seal or stamp on a UK document so it can be accepted in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
    Some documents, such as photocopies or ID documents, need to be certified as true copies by a practising solicitor before they can be apostilled. We confirm whether this applies to your document during our review, so you don’t pay for a step you don’t need.
    No. Original documents issued by a UK government body, such as birth, marriage or death certificates, degree certificates from UK universities, or company documents from Companies House, can usually go straight for apostille without solicitor certification.
    Embassy attestation is an additional stamp applied by the destination country’s embassy or consulate after the FCDO apostille. It’s required for a number of destinations, including UAE, Qatar, China, Egypt, Kuwait and others, before the document will be accepted locally.
    Yes. We support embassy attestation for these destinations and more than 15 others. We confirm the exact requirements for your document and destination before we begin any work.
    Yes. Use our Document Route Finder or submit your document for a free assessment. Our UK-based team will review it and confirm the correct route, cost and turnaround before you commit to anything.
    You can upload a clear scan or photograph through our online form, or post the original documents to our UK office if the destination requires an original. We’ll confirm exactly what’s needed once we know your document type and destination.
    Turnaround depends on the service. Standard apostilles typically take around 3 working days, while our express next-day service (registered with the UK Legalisation Office) can return an apostille the next working day. Embassy attestation and translation add additional time depending on the destination.
    An E-Apostille is an electronic apostille issued and delivered by email rather than as a physical stamped document. It’s only available for certain eligible digital documents, so we confirm suitability before processing.
    Yes. If your document needs to be understood by an overseas authority, we can arrange certified translation alongside apostille and, where required, embassy attestation, so everything is handled as one process.

    Get your documents ready for use abroad!

    Order online, or send us your document type and destination country, and we’ll confirm the correct route before processing.

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