19/10/2026
3 checks can prevent 3 unnecessary steps before you arrange an apostille.
1. Will the document stay in the UK?
If it is only being used in the UK, an apostille is usually not needed. The receiving organisation should confirm what it accepts.
2. What has the receiving authority requested?
The correct requirement may be certification, notarisation or translation rather than an apostille.
3. Is the destination a non-Hague country?
An apostille alone may not be enough. Embassy or consular legalisation may be required instead.
We check documents before submission and use FCDO-registered solicitors and notaries to help prevent avoidable rejections. FCDO fees are non-refundable if a document is rejected.
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