To be accepted for legalisation, your death certificate must be an original or an official registrar copy. Photocopies and scans are not valid for apostille. If you don’t have the original, we can help you order a certified replacement from the General Register Office (GRO).
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 death certificate involves attaching an apostille — an official certificate that confirms the document’s authenticity for use abroad.
We can legalise either the original death certificate or a certified copy issued by the General Register Office or a local register office.
There are two types of apostille:
• Paper-based — you must send your physical document by post or deliver it in person.
• E-apostille — UK death certificates issued by the GRO are not eligible for e-apostille.
As the UK is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, this process removes the need for further legalisation abroad.
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.
