Have you been told you need a document ‘legalised‘, ‘apostilled‘, ‘attested‘, or ‘notarised‘ for use abroad? The terminology is confusing, but the solution is simple.
We provide a complete, ‘done-for-you‘ service that handles every single requirement.
Our service is designed to do one thing: get your documents correctly legalised and accepted wherever you need them, with zero stress.
Our complete apostille services start from £87.
You don’t need to be an expert—that’s our job. We handle the complexity so you can have complete peace of mind.
Why choose us
- We are registered with the FCDO Legalisation Office, a trusted handling company from start to finish.
- Express turnaround — next-day apostille options, plus reliable standard services.
- End-to-end management — solicitor/notary certification, apostille, embassy legalisation, and certified translations in 100+ languages.
- Central London drop-off & collection; secure worldwide courier returns.
- Confidential & compliant — professional chain-of-custody and data security.
- Acceptance guarantee — if the FCDO rejects your documents due to our handling, we’ll put it right (or refund).*
*Exceptions apply where wrong or invalid documents are supplied or requirements change outside our control. Ask for details.
Prices (most popular options)
- Express Apostille (paper) — from £97, next business day
- Standard Apostille (paper) — from £87, 3–4 business days
- e-Apostille (digital) — from £97, 5–48 hours
- Embassy legalisation — price & time depend on country (free check for a precise quote)
Tip: Unsure if you need an apostille or embassy legalisation? Send a quick photo of your document and the destination country — we’ll confirm the exact route and price.
Our ‘done-for-you’ legalisation process
What is legalisation?
Document legalisation is how a UK document is made officially valid overseas. There are two routes:
Route A — Apostille (Hague Convention countries)
The FCDO attaches an apostille confirming the UK signature/seal’s authenticity. Many countries accept the apostille alone.
- Suitable for: birth/marriage certificates, education documents, company documents, powers of attorney, etc.
- Options: paper apostille or e-apostille (digital) where eligible.
- Turnaround: next-day, 3–4 days, or 5–48 hours (e-apostille).
e-Apostille basics
- Issued digitally by the FCDO.
- Ideal when the recipient accepts digital documents.
- We’ll confirm if your document type and destination accept it; if not, we’ll use a paper apostille.
Route B — Apostille (Hague Convention countries)
After the UK apostille, the destination embassy applies final stamps attestation.
- The extra steps vary: some education documents require verification by the Cultural Bureau, and some commercial documents require involvement by the Chamber of Commerce.
- Times & fees depend on the embassy’s rules and current processing schedule.
Are you unsure which route you need? Tell us the destination country, and we’ll confirm the correct path in minutes.
Note on educational & commercial documents:
The legalisation path for these documents often includes specialised steps in addition to the core 3-stage process.
Educational Documents: Following legalisation, some countries require final validation from their own Cultural Bureau or Attaché (e.g., Saudi Arabia’s Mosadaqa).
Commercial documents often need authentication from a Chamber of Commerce (before, after, or instead).
We recommend contacting us for a free document check for these types of documents to confirm the exact procedure.
Example timelines by embassy
Processing times can vary greatly. The short list below shows our estimated total turnaround times for some common countries.
Legalisation for any UK document
We handle the legalisation for all genuine UK-issued documents. Below are some of the most common types we process daily. Each document has its own set of requirements, all of which we manage for you.
Business documents
Articles of association
ACRO police certificate
Bankruptcy documents
Board resolutions
Certificate of free sale
Certificate of good standing
Certificate of incumbency
Certificate of origin
Certificate of residence
Company resolutions
Confirmation statements
HM Revenue & Customs
And many more…
While we specialise in legalising UK documents for worldwide use, we can often assist with legalising foreign documents. The process is different and depends on the specific document and country.
If your document was not issued in the UK, please get in touch with our office for a consultation before ordering. Our experts can advise on the correct procedure for your situation.
Trusted by thousands of clients worldwide
We have successfully legalised thousands of documents for clients around the globe. But don’t just take our word for it—see what they have to say.
The London Apostille Services Ltd (LAS Ltd) advantage
– or why choose our service?
Fast track legalisation
As a registered FCDO legalisation agent, we offer the fastest way to get an apostille. Our same-day apostilles*, and next-day legalisation services ensure you meet the tightest deadlines.
Decades of expertise
With over 15 years of experience, our team spots potential issues before they become costly rejections. We guarantee we prepare your documents correctly the first time.
Dedicated human support
You get real human support throughout the process. There are no call centres, just expert advice when you need it for complete peace of mind.
Total convenience & security
Our ‘done-for-you’ service, secure document handling, and tracked worldwide delivery mean you can be confident your sensitive documents are in the safest hands.
Ultimately, choosing the right service comes down to trust. It’s the confidence that your important documents will be handled correctly, quickly, and with personal care. Our team is ready to provide you with that complete peace of mind.
FAQs:
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