How to order:
If you have any questions, please call 0207 0500 692
Step one:
Check your board resolution to make sure that all signatories have dated and signed the document(s) and that no pages are missing.
We can apostille both the original and a photocopy of your board resolution.
However, most customers prefer a scanned copy, so they don’t have to physically post the document to our central London office.
Step two:
An FCDO-registered notary or solicitor certifies the board resolutions.
There are two options:
- Certify the board resolution as a true copy (no need to send the original to our office, a scanned copy is sufficient) This is the most popular option for our clients.
- Verify the signatory’s signature. If we need to verify the director’s signature, we have to arrange a video call with the notary and request AoA (Articles of Association) to confirm if a single authorisation will suffice to issue a board resolution.
If you are not using our in-house, discounted solicitor certifications, ensure that the documents are certified by a solicitor registered in the UK.
Plus, ensure their signatures are registered with the FCDO. Otherwise, your documents will be rejected.
Step three:
When you have your document ready, contact our office. When emailing, please provide the following information:
- How many pages need an apostille? (We offer a discount for multiple pages)
- In which country will the board resolution be used?
- Does the board resolution need to be translated?
- How soon do you need the apostille?
When we have all the information, the team will assess your enquiry and give you are personalised, detailed quotation.
If you accept the quotation, we send an invoice to be paid, and the process of getting the apostille starts.
Step four:
As soon as your documents have been apostilled, we will send you a scanned copy via email to inform you that the legalisation process has been completed successfully and your apostilled documents(s) are on their way or ready to be collected.
If you are not collecting your apostilled certificate from our London office – we will provide you with the tracking number given by the courier.
Note that we return documents with DHL or Royal Mail.
How much does it cost?
For business documents, prices are as follows:
- 10-12 day service cost £122
- 3-4-day service costs £135.
- 1 day (next business day) costs £152
The price includes admin, solicitor, 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 £65
- Notarisation by notary public (+ £96)
- Return delivery costs (+ £12)
- Embassy legalisation (from + £75)