Legalisation4you

UK FCDO-listed next-day apostille provider
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Your Documents. The Right Route.

At Legalisation4You, we handle UK document legalisation, from certificates and apostilles to embassy requirements. Over 20 years of experience means you can leave the route to us, from start to finish.
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20+

Years of experience

99%

Client satisfaction

4.9★

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Who we are

UK documents. Overseas requirements. One team to help you navigate both.

For over 20 years, we’ve helped people get their UK documents ready for use abroad.
Apostille needed? Solicitor certification? Notary work? Embassy or consulate legalisation? Professional translation? The right combination depends on the document and where it is going, and missing a step can lead to delays, extra costs, or having to start again.
That is where our team comes in. We bring the different parts of the process together, guide you through each stage, and pay close attention to the details so your documents are properly prepared for their intended use overseas.

What we help with

  • Apostille certification
  • Solicitor and notary services
  • Embassy and consulate legalisation
  • Professional document translation
  • International document requirements
  • UK documents for overseas use
What we do

One document. One team. The right service.

Not sure which step comes first? We bring apostilles, certification, notary support, embassy attestation and translation together, helping you get your documents ready without the guesswork.
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FCDO apostille

Apostille services

Taking a UK document abroad? An FCDO apostille confirms the signature, stamp or seal on your document, helping it meet the requirements of countries that recognise apostilles. Choose the service that suits your document and timeframe.

From£85 Turnaround3 days
Standard 3 days Express next day E-apostille FCDO fees included
Apostille service page
02

Non-Hague destinations

Embassy attestation

Destinations outside the Hague Convention require embassy or consular attestation after the apostille. We hold current fee and timeframe information for each embassy and confirm the position again at the point of order.

From£160 TurnaroundVaries
Consular attestation Chamber of commerce Current timeframes Tracked handling
Embassy attestation page
03

Certified copies

Solicitor certification

Where an original cannot be sent, or the receiving authority asks for a certified copy, a UK solicitor certifies the copy against the original. Identity verification can be added where the authority requires it.

From£20 TurnaroundSame week
Certified copies ID verification Passport copies Apostille afterwards
Solicitor certification page
04

Notary public

Notary support

Documents you sign yourself normally need a notary rather than a solicitor. The notary checks your identity, witnesses the signature and applies the notarial seal, after which the FCDO apostille follows.

From£140 TurnaroundAppointment
Powers of attorney Affidavits Statutory declarations Company resolutions
Notary services page
05

Translation

Certified translation

Legal and official translation, arranged before or after legalisation depending on what the receiving authority asks for. Getting the order right matters: translating too early can invalidate the work.

FromQuote Turnaround2–5 days
Legal translation Sworn translators Before or after apostille Certified wording
Certified translation page
Why customers trust us

Listed on GOV.UK. Backed by 20+ years.

Sending important documents overseas means trusting someone with paperwork you cannot afford to get wrong. Here is what gives our customers confidence.
  • 01

20+ years of experience

Two decades focused on UK document legalisation, with the knowledge to guide customers through the process.
  • 02

FCDO-registered service

A trusted FCDO-registered provider offering apostille services for UK documents prepared for overseas use.
  • 03

Multiple services, one team

Apostille, solicitor certification, notary services, embassy legalisation and professional translation, all handled through one team.
  • 04

Attention to detail

Our knowledgeable team guides you through each stage, with careful attention to the details that matter.
  • 05

Practical support

We help make a complicated process more straightforward, guiding you through the requirements for your documents.
  • 06

For personal and business documents

From individual paperwork to business documents, we provide a comprehensive service for documents intended for overseas use.

Our process

We handle the steps. You stay in control.

Click any stage to see what happens and what we need from you.

Stage 1 of 6

Tell us what you have and where it is going

Send us a scan or photo of your document and tell us the country it is going to. That is enough to start checking the route; originals only travel once everything is agreed.

What this involves

A photo or PDF is enough to start No payment details needed at this stage Any deadlines flagged from the outset

Stage 2 of 6

We confirm the correct route

A UK-based specialist reads the document against the receiving authority’s requirements and confirms the steps, the total cost and the timeframe in writing.

What this involves

Written confirmation of every step No charge for the assessment Cheaper routes flagged where they will be accepted

Stage 3 of 6

Certification or notary arranged

Where the document needs certifying first, we arrange a UK solicitor or notary. Appointments are booked around you where a signature has to be witnessed.

What this involves

Solicitor certification for copies and ID Notary appointments for signed documents Often available same or next day

Stage 4 of 6

FCDO apostille completed

The document is submitted to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as a listed provider rather than by public post, which is what keeps standard service at three working days.

What this involves

Standard three working days Express next working day available FCDO fees included in the quote

Stage 5 of 6

Embassy attestation if required

For destinations outside the Hague Convention, the apostilled document goes on to the relevant embassy or consulate, with chamber of commerce endorsement where the document is commercial.

What this involves

Current consular fees and timeframes Chamber of commerce endorsement arranged Progress updates at each handover

Stage 6 of 6

Document returned securely

Your original is returned by tracked Royal Mail or courier, UK or international, and any digital certificate is emailed to you the same day it is issued.

What this involves

Tracked UK and international return Courier return available Digital certificates emailed on issue
Countries we support

Where your document is going changes what it needs

Not every country follows the same legalisation route. For destinations outside the Hague Convention, your UK document may need embassy or consular attestation after the relevant certification and apostille steps.
QA Qatar Attestation after apostille Attestation route AE UAE Apostille, attestation and MOFA Attestation route SA SA Saudi Arabia Chamber and consular steps Attestation route CN CN China Consular legalisation route Attestation route EG Egypt Consulate attestation Attestation route IQ Iraq Embassy attestation Attestation route KW Kuwait Embassy attestation Attestation route LB LB Lebanon Embassy attestation Attestation route VN VN Vietnam Consular legalisation Attestation route MY Malaysia High commission route Attestation route
Reviews

Real people. Real documents. A team they trust.

From first-time applicants to businesses and law firms with repeat orders, see what our customers say about working with us.

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4.9

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Based on 1486+ completed orders for personal and business documents.

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They checked the certificate first and told me the notary I had been quoted for was not needed. The apostille came back inside the week.

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We send company documents for legalisation several times a year. One contact, one invoice, and the timeline they give us holds.

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Clear written explanation of every stage before we paid anything. The deadline was tight and they kept us updated throughout.

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Frequently asked

Questions people ask before ordering

Are you listed on GOV.UK?
Yes. Legalisation4You is listed as an FCDO-approved provider for next-day apostille services, giving you a recognised route for getting UK documents apostilled.
Yes. Legalisation4You handles FCDO apostilles, including standard, express and e-apostille services. We can also arrange the certification needed before an apostille where your document requires it.
Yes. Legalisation4You handles embassy and consular legalisation for destinations that require more than an apostille, including the certification and FCDO stage where needed.
It depends on the document and the destination. Legalisation4You can advise whether solicitor certification is sufficient or whether a UK notary is required before the apostille or embassy stage.
Yes. Once your legalisation is complete, Legalisation4You can arrange for your documents to be returned securely to you, including delivery directly to your door.

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