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An apostille is a certificate issued to authenticate the origin of a public document for use in another country.

An apostille is typically required when presenting official documents in foreign countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Apostilles can be issued for various types of public documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, educational diplomas, and legal documents.
Most countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention accept apostilles. However, some countries may require additional legalisation procedures.
The time to obtain an apostille can vary depending on the service you choose for the apostille. It can range from 2 to 5 working days.
The cost of obtaining an apostille varies depending on the service. Fees typically include government charges which are £40 and service fees.
Yes, apostilles can be issued for documents in languages other than English. However, translation may be required.
Original documents are usually required for apostille purposes to ensure authenticity. Copies may be accepted in some cases if they are certified as true copies by a notary or other authorised individual.
Document legalisation is necessary when presenting official documents in foreign countries that do not recognise apostilles or require additional legalisation procedures.
Document legalisation typically involves multiple steps, including notarisation , authentication by relevant authorities, and legalisation by consulates or embassies.
Not all documents can be legalised, but common examples include birth certificates, marriage certificates, educational diplomas, and commercial documents.
Countries that are not a part to the Hague Apostille Convention usually require document legalisation for foreign documents to be recognised.
The time required to legalise a document can vary depending on the specific requirements of the destination country and the processing times of the relevant authorities.
Document legalisation verifies the authenticity of a document for international use, while notarisation certifies the authenticity of signatures and seals on the document.
Photocopies of documents may be accepted for legalisation in some cases, but original documents are typically preferred for greater assurance of authenticity.
Documents in languages other than the official language of the destination country may need to be translated and certified for legalisation purposes.
Yes, we offer document legalisation services for both personal and commercial purposes, tailored to the specific requirements of each client.
Embassy legalisation is the process of authenticating documents for use in foreign countries through their respective embassies or consulates.
Embassy legalisation is required when presenting official documents in foreign countries that do not accept apostilles or require additional legalisation procedures.
Embassy legalisation involves authentication specifically by the embassy or consulate of the destination country, whereas apostille and document legalisation involve different processes.
Documents that typically require embassy legalisation include commercial documents, legal documents, and personal documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates.
The time to legalise a document through an embassy can vary depending on the specific requirements of the embassy and the processing times involved.
Not all embassies can legalise documents, and the availability of embassy legalisation may depend on the diplomatic relations between countries.
Embassy legalisation may be required for certain countries that do not accept apostilles or have specific legalisation requirements.
Additional documentation, such as proof of identity or proof of residency, may be required for embassy legalisation, depending on the embassy's requirements.
Yes, we offer expedited embassy legalisation services for urgent cases, subject to additional fees and availability.
Costs associated with embassy legalisation may include government fees, service fees, and any additional charges levied by the embassy or consulate.
FCDO legalisation is the process of authenticating documents for use in foreign countries through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in the UK.
FCDO legalisation is necessary when presenting official documents in foreign countries that do not accept apostilles or require additional legalisation procedures.

Yes, To verify the validity of an Apostille, you can visit the following website and input both the date of issue and the Apostille number found on the Apostille certificate. Verify an Apostille

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