At a glance
Step
- Send your documents (or clear scans) via Check My Documents
- We confirm the correct route and order for your destination
- We coordinate certification (if needed), apostille (if needed), then embassy legalisation
- We return documents by tracked delivery, with updates
What you need
- Your document(s), plus destination country and intended use
- Receiving authority instructions (if provided)
- Original or certified copy, depending on the route
- Certified translation only if required
What affects turnaround
- Country and embassy requirements
- Whether certification or an apostille is needed first
- Courier/post transit and submission windows
- Errors found at pre-check
Common reasons for delays or rejection
- Wrong certification type
- Missing steps or wrong sequence
- Name or detail mismatches
- Wrong format (original vs certified copy)
- Missing supporting paperwork
What Is Embassy Legalisation?
Embassy legalisation (sometimes called document attestation) is a country-specific step carried out by a foreign embassy or consulate. It confirms your document has been correctly certified for use in that country.
Many destinations require embassy legalisation after an apostille issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
A common sequence is:
- Solicitor or notary certification (if required)
- Apostille
- Embassy or consular legalisation
Commercial documents: Chamber of Commerce certification may be required before the apostille and embassy steps, depending on the destination and document type.
The route depends on:
- Destination country
- Receiving authority (employer, university, government body)
- Document type (personal, educational, commercial)
Types Of UK Documents We Apostille
Personal Documents
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Police clearance certificates
- Passport copies (certified)
- Medical or death certificates
Educational Documents
- Degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Diplomas and awards
- Professional qualifications
- Teaching certificates
Educational documents often need solicitor certification before an apostille. We confirm the correct route for your qualification.
Commercial Documents
- Certificates of incorporation
- Certificates of good standing
- Powers of attorney
- Board resolutions
- Invoices and contracts
Commercial documents may need Chamber of Commerce processing or solicitor certification before embassy submission.
For corporate clients, we can help with export documentation, authorised dealer letters, and distributor agreements. Where required, we can arrange chamber certification.
Countries We Support
Popular destinations
How does the process work if I am outside London?
1. Check and confirm requirements
We review your document, destination and receiving authority. Our pre-check flags common issues before submission and, where possible, before third-party fees.
2. Process in the correct order
We coordinate certification, apostille and embassy legalisation as required, following destination-country rules.
3. Secure return and updates
We return documents by tracked delivery and provide updates.
We handle documents UK-wide by post/courier, with clear instructions after review.
What commonly causes delays or rejections?
- Wrong certification type
- Name spelling differences across documents
- Original needed but a copy sent, or the reverse
- Missing supporting paperwork
We aim to identify these at pre-check to reduce avoidable delays.
Get In Touch
Start with a document check so we can confirm the correct route before submission.