The full process explained:
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Step one:
Make sure that your adoption certificate can be legalised with an apostille. You need the original ‘full’ version or an official replacement that is stamped by the GRO.
Step two:
Contact our office.
When emailing, please provide the following information:
- How soon do you need the apostille?
- Do you also require embassy legalisation?
- How will the adoption certificate be delivered and returned?
When we have all the information, the team will assess your enquiry and give you a detailed quotation and timeline of the process.
If you accept the quotation the process of getting an apostille starts. We will take of everything.
Final step:
As soon as your UK adoption certificate has been apostilled, we will send you a scanned copy via email.
If you are not collecting your apostilled document from our London office – we will provide you with the tracking number given by the courier.
Note that we return documents by DHL or Royal Mail only. If you want to make other arrangements, please let us know.
How much does it cost?
For personal documents, prices are as follows:
- 3-4 day apostille service starts from £87.
- 1 day (next business day) service costs £97
The price includes our fees, FCDO fees, and VAT.
There could be additional costs, depending on another service you choose and how many documents you wish to apostille. Additional cost examples are:
- Translations start from £35
- Notarisation by notary public (+ £96)
- Return delivery costs (+ £12)
- Embassy legalisation (from + £60)