Degree Certificate Apostille UK — Official FCDO Legalisation Service
We provide a fast, professional apostille service for UK degree certificates, processed through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Whether your degree was awarded by a UK university and you need it legalised for employment, further study, or professional registration abroad, our service ensures your document is correctly authenticated and returned to you quickly.
What Is an Apostille for a Degree Certificate?
An apostille is an official certificate that authenticates your UK degree certificate for legal use in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention. Many employers, universities, and government bodies in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and across Europe require an apostille before they will accept a foreign degree certificate as valid. The apostille is issued exclusively by the FCDO.
Who Needs a Degree Certificate Apostille?
You may need an apostille on your UK degree certificate if you are applying for a job abroad that requires verified academic credentials, registering with a professional body or licensing authority in another country, applying for a student visa or postgraduate programme overseas, or completing any legal or administrative process that requires proof of your UK qualification.
Solicitor Certification Requirement
In most cases, UK degree certificates must be certified by a UK solicitor before the FCDO will issue an apostille. This is because degree certificates are issued by private institutions rather than a government body, and the FCDO requires a solicitor to confirm the document is genuine. Our solicitor certification add-on is available for £20 per document and is handled by our in-house solicitor.
Our Service Options
Standard Apostille Service — £59 (3–5 Working Days): Your degree certificate is submitted to the FCDO and processed within 3 to 5 working days. Solicitor certification (£20) is required in addition to this fee for most degree certificates.
Express Apostille Service — £79 (Next Working Day): Your degree certificate is submitted to the FCDO on a priority basis and processed on the next working day. Recommended when you have an urgent deadline.
How to Order
Complete the secure payment form below and upload a scan of your degree certificate so we can verify it before you post the original. Once payment is confirmed, post your original degree certificate to our office. We will arrange solicitor certification if required, submit it to the FCDO, and return it to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery or DHL international courier.
