The festive season is almost here, and the Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes and our team will operate on limited hours over Christmas and the New Year. Please review the dates below before sending your documents.
Notarisation services
Our notary office is closed from Monday, December 22nd, 2025, and reopens on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Embassy services
Almost all embassies in London close for several days during the holiday season. Please check with our office when the last submissions are accepted.
Standard service operating hours:
| Dates | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 17th December | Normal business hours. Collection ONLY! (no submissions) This means the FCDO allows the collection of documents submitted the day before for apostille service, but does not accept the submission of documents on this day. |
| Wednesday 24th December | Normal business hours. Collection ONLY! (no submissions) This means the FCDO allows the collection of documents submitted the day before for apostille service, but does not accept the submission of documents on this day. |
| Thursday 25th December | CLOSED |
| Friday 26th December | CLOSED |
| Saturday 27th December | CLOSED |
| Sunday 28th December | CLOSED |
| Monday 29th December | Regular opening hours and service |
| Tuesday 30th December | Regular opening hours and service |
| Wednesday 31st December | Regular opening hours and service |
| Thursday 1st January 2026 | CLOSED |
| Friday 2nd January | CLOSED |
| Saturday 3rd January 2026 | CLOSED |
| Sunday 4th January 2026 | CLOSED |
| Monday 5th January 2026 | Normal Hours Resume |
If you have any urgent enquiries or need assistance with apostille requests during the holiday season, please feel free to contact us via email or phone. We will make every effort to respond to your enquiries as quickly as possible.
From everyone at London Apostille Services Ltd and our valued partners, we wish you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year filled with happiness and success.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served you over the past 12 months. Your trust in our services means the world to us, and we are committed to providing you with the highest level of support and professionalism in the New Year.
As you take a well-deserved break to celebrate the holidays, may your homes be filled with warmth, laughter, and heartwarming memories.
We look forward to continuing our partnership in 2026 and helping you achieve your goals.
With warmest wishes,
The London Apostille Services Ltd Team
