Your adoption certificate must be either the original document signed by the registrar or an official certified copy from the General Register Office bearing the registrar’s wet ink signature.
Solicitor-certified copies are not accepted, and adoption certificates are not eligible for e-apostille, so the physical original must be sent for legalisation.
We make the process easy and secure:
We verify your certificate is valid for apostille.
The FCDO (UK Foreign Office) applies the official apostille.
We dispatch your legalised document securely your address.
Legalising a UK adoption certificate involves attaching an apostille to either the original document signed by the registrar or a certified copy issued by the General Register Office.
Accepted format:
• Original or GRO-certified copy with registrar’s wet ink signature.
Solicitor certification is not required, and adoption certificates are not eligible for e-apostille, so the physical document must be sent for legalisation through the FCDO.
Our team manages everything from validation to legalisation, ensuring your documents are processed smoothly, accurately, and on time.
Standard processing within 3–5 working days.
Faster turnaround in 2–3 working days.
Fully digital apostille, our fastest service yet.
Here are answers to common questions about apostille, attestation, turnaround time, and our services.
