To be accepted for legalisation, your birth certificate must be either the original document or an official registrar copy issued by the General Register Office (GRO) or a local register office.
Photocopies and scans are not accepted, and the document must be in its original format. If you no longer have the original, we can help you order an official replacement before starting the legalisation process.
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 birth certificate involves attaching an apostille to the original document or an official registrar copy.
Accepted format:
• Original birth certificate, or
• Official registrar copy issued by the General Register Office (GRO) or local register office.
Photocopies and scans are not accepted. The apostille is physically attached to the document by the FCDO to confirm the authenticity of the registrar’s signature and seal.
Our team can handle the entire process for you, ensuring your birth certificate is properly prepared, submitted, and returned securely — so it’s ready for use overseas without additional legalisation steps.
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.
