As the holiday season approaches, the Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes (and, by extension, us) will feel the festive cheer and operate with reduced hours on December 18th. (We’ll be swapping legal documents for holiday shopping lists and spreadsheets for eggnog recipes.)
Apostille services, holiday hours, and operations:
The FCDO operates reduced services from Wednesday, 18th December.
Notarisation services
Our notary closes his office on Wednesday, 25th December 2024, and reopens on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.
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 18 December | Normal business hours. Collection ONLY! (no submissions)This means the FCDO allows collections of documents that have been submitted the day before for apostille service but does not accept submitting documents on this day. |
| Saturday 21 December | CLOSED |
| Sunday 22 December | CLOSED |
| Monday 23 December | Regular opening hours and service |
| Tuesday 24 December | Normal business hours. Collection ONLY! (no submissions)This means the FCDO allows collections of documents that have been submitted the day before for apostille service but does not accept submitting documents on this day. |
| Wednesday 25 December | CLOSED |
| Thursday 26 December | CLOSED |
| Friday 27 December | CLOSED |
| Saturday 28 December | CLOSED |
| Sunday 29 December | CLOSED |
| Monday 30 December | Regular opening hours and service |
| Tuesday 31 December | Normal business hours. Collection ONLY! (no submissions) This means the FCDO allows collections of documents that have been submitted the day before for apostille service but does not accept submitting documents on this day. |
| Wednesday, 1 January 2025 | CLOSED |
| Thursday, 2 January 2025 | Normal Hours Resume |
For any urgent inquiries or 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 2025 and helping you achieve your goals.
With warmest wishes,
The London Apostille Services Ltd Team
