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Same Day Apostille Service UK

To access the Urgent Same Day Legalisation Service UK, please follow these steps:

  1. Submit a Request:
    Email your request to info@apostilleandcertification.com with the following details:
    • The type of document requiring urgent legalisation.
    • A scanned copy of the document(s), if available.
    • Details explaining the urgency.
  2. Provide Evidence of Urgency:
    Include proof of why the document(s) require urgent attention, such as an email chain that clearly shows the time-sensitive nature of the request.
  3. Submission Deadline:
    For same-day service, requests must be submitted to the FCDO by 3 PM on the previous day. Requests submitted after 3 PM will be reviewed by the FCDO on the following day. After reviewing the documents, the FCDO will either approve or reject the same-day apostille request. If approved, the document will be processed for apostille the next day.
  4. Cost:
    The cost for the same-day service is £250, payable upfront. If solicitor certification is required before the apostille, solicitor certification is £20 per document.
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Do you want to get your documents legalised quickly and effectively? Choose our same day apostille service UK. Whether it’s for work, business, study, or personal reasons, we make it smooth, fast, and hassle-free.

Remember that we don’t apostille documents ourselves. Only the UK government can issue an apostille; our team manages the entire process on your behalf.

Fast & Reliable Same Day Apostille Service London

For our London-based clients who need urgent document legalisation, our same day apostille service London is a reliable option. Our experienced team checks your documents, confirms they’re ready for submission, and then submits them to the relevant government office. We ensure that your documents are processed as quickly as possible.

Complete Same Day Legalisation Service UK

Some documents may also require additional legalisation by the embassy. Our same day legalisation service UK can help you with that too. At Apostille and Certification Services Limited, we understand sensitive documents need careful handling. Whether it is a birth certificate, academic documents, or business paperwork, we support you through every step.

Why Choose Our Same Day Legalisation UK Services?

The chances of errors are costly when deadlines are tight. Our same day legalisation UK support gives you the following help.

  • Check your documents before submission
  • Submit promptly so the FCDO can process it quickly
  • Clear communication at every step
  • Reduce the risk of rejection due to errors

Contact us today if you’re in search of a trusted partner that manages your urgent document legalisation.

Compare our apostille services

ServicePrice per documentTurnaround
Standard£593–5 working days
Next Day£79Next working day, if received by 10:30am
Same Day£250Genuine emergencies only – the FCDO decides

Saudi Arabia and Vietnam need the apostille only. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt and Thailand also need embassy legalisation after the apostille.

Who can use the same day service?

The FCDO’s Restricted Urgent Service is only open to documents in one of these categories:

  • Documents linked to time-sensitive repatriation
  • Time-limited documents linked to the transport of animals
  • Documents relating to the welfare of a child or a vulnerable adult
  • Commercially urgent documents required within 48 hours – for example insolvency searches, corporate transaction documents or short-notice private client documents
  • Visa, asylum or travel documents where the date of travel is within 48 hours

If your document doesn’t fit one of these, the fastest option is our Next Day service.

Frequently asked questions

Is same day apostille available for every document?
No. The FCDO’s Restricted Urgent Service is only open to the categories listed above. If your document doesn’t fit one of them, the fastest option is our Next Day service.
How does the same day service work?
Send us a scan of the document and a short note of why it’s urgent. We submit the request to the FCDO, who decide whether to accept it. If they approve, we take the original in the next working day, between 12:00 and 12:30, and it’s apostilled while we wait.
How much does it cost?
£250 per document – the FCDO’s urgent fee of £100 plus our service charge of £150. Solicitor certification, if your document needs it, is £20 per document.
Is the same day service guaranteed?
No. The decision rests with the FCDO. If they don’t accept your document under the urgent service, we’ll tell you straight away and offer the Next Day service instead.
What happens to the £250 if the FCDO declines?
Contact us before paying if you’re unsure. If the FCDO declines your request, we’ll discuss moving you to Next Day.
What evidence of urgency do I need?
Proof of why the document is time-sensitive, such as an email chain that clearly shows the deadline. Send it with your request.
How do I get the original to you?
Once the FCDO approves the request, bring the original to our office or send it by guaranteed next-morning courier. Collection from our office is available the same afternoon, or we can dispatch by Special Delivery or courier.
My document also needs embassy legalisation. Can you help?
Yes. Embassy legalisation comes after the apostille, for countries such as the UAE and Qatar. See our embassy legalisation page.

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