Solicitor Certification (+10)

To ensure your documents are legally acknowledged internationally, understanding the certification requirements is key. Here’s what you need to know:

Documents Typically Requiring Solicitor Certification:

Most documents need to be certified before they can be apostilled. This includes, but is not limited to:

Educational Documents: Such as degrees, diplomas, GCSEs, A-levels, NVQs, and more.

Commercial Documents: Including company resolutions, agreements, financial statements, etc.

Legal Documents: Covering powers of attorney, wills, court orders, and similar.
Certification by a solicitor typically suffices for these documents.

Documents That Do Not Require Certification:

Certain government-issued and official records are usually exempt from needing additional certification:

Government-Issued Documents:

Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates.

Official Records: Police clearance certificates (ACRO) and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks.

These documents can be submitted directly for the apostille process.

Not Sure? Get in Touch!

If you have any questions or are unsure whether your documents require solicitor certification, please contact us before submitting your order. Our experienced team will guide you through the correct preparation of your documents, ensuring a smooth and efficient legalisation process.

Domestic Shipping (UK):

For all our UK customers, we dispatch your documents via Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service is designed to ensure your items are secure and delivered promptly within the UK. The Royal Mail Special Delivery guarantees that your important documents reach their destination safely.

International Shipping:

Customers requiring international delivery will have their documents shipped via DHL Express. DHL is a global leader in express shipping and provides reliable, expedited delivery to a vast number of destinations worldwide. With DHL, we ensure your documents are handled with care and reach you swiftly, no matter where you are located.

Shipping Rates:

Shipping rates for both domestic and international services are calculated at checkout. The final cost is based on the delivery location and the size and weight of your package. To ensure transparency and allow you to make informed decisions, all shipping fees will be clearly itemised during the checkout process.

Please Note:

Orders placed before 10am are eligible for next-day delivery within the UK, subject to Royal Mail's terms and service conditions.

The cut-off time for next-day delivery ensures we can process your documents efficiently and dispatch them in a timely manner.

International shipping times vary according to the destination and will be estimated during the checkout process.

We are committed to ensuring your documents are shipped securely and arrive on time.

For any specific shipping enquiries or special requests, please contact our customer service team.