Apostille Service

What is an Apostille or "Hague Apostille"?


An "Apostille" or "Hague Apostille" is an official certificate provided by the UK FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) which confirms that a signature, stamp or seal is from a UK public official or that a document is from a UK public body.

You will need an apostille if official/authority in another country has asked you to provide UK documentation. Click here to see which countries accept FCO apostilles without further legalisation. For non Hague countries, such as the UAE, we are able to offer an additional legalisation service. Please call for rates.

What LACUK can offer


  • We have been fully registered with the UK FCO to provide legalisation services for more than 15 years.
  • Legalisation service: We also visit the consulates of other countries to get the apostille attested/legalised (if required - see below).
  • We are different from other legalisation providers - we always deliver and collect our documents in person.
  • As agents, the FCO processing times offered to us are shorter than everyone else.
  • Solicitor service: If your document does not have an official signature, for certain documents (e.g. those from companies house) our solicitors can certify the document for you. Call us to find out if we can do this for you.
  • Our apostille service can be used on documents such as the following: Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, Civil Partnership certfiicate, Certificate of No Impediment (CNI), The Letter of No Trace, Death certificate, ACRO/NPCC/ICPC certificate, Decree Absolute with original wet stamp, Court documents with original wet stamp, Certificate of residence (HMRC), and other documents which have been signed by a UK public official. If your document does not appear on the above list, please call us and we will let you know if we can obtain an apostille for you.

How long it takes


Standard Service - 4-8 working days

Expresss Service - 3-4 working days

Premium Service - Next day - £130
*Please note that if you wish to use the premium next day service, the cut-off time for submission is 09:30.