How to get a copy of your degree certificate in the UK?

If your degree certificate is lost or damaged, we recommend that you contact your university for a replacement certificate or an authenticated copy. The process depends mainly on your university’s internal rules and procedures.

I need notarisation, how does it work?

To get your university degree notarised you need to follow the following steps: Provide the original degree or have our notary verify a copy. You must provide ID (passport) and proof of address You must complete a ‘letter of consent’ to contact HEDD The notary will contact and verify your degree with the university The notary will attach their official seal and signature to your degree. Once notarised, you can submit your degree to get an apostille. Please note that verifying your degree through HEDD can take several weeks. Alternatively, a copy can be verified if the issuing university emails the notary directly with the attached degree, confirming its authenticity.

What information should the solicitor certification include?

The solicitor should include the following when certifying your degree certificate for the apostille service. They should state what they are certifying (true copy, original document, witness signature etc.) They should use their own personal signature, not the company name They should include the date of the certification They should state their company address Please note that some authorities abroad will not accept copies of certain documents, even though they can be legalised. If you want to ensure your degree certificate copy will be accepted, contact the concerned foreign authority.

What is the UK degree attestation process?

The degree attestation process is a service provided on top of the apostille certificate. Some countries may require the apostilled degree certificate to be legalised further by the consulate of the country you wish to use it. We provide degree certificates legalised and apostille certificates for international use when needed.

Do I have to come to your office?

No, you don’t need to attend our office in Westminster. Documents can be sent by courier, post, or email. We recommend using a tracked service if you send your documents by post. We return your documents in the same way. You are of course welcome to drop documents off and collect in person. Delivering in person requires that you have an order number. Please make sure you contact our office first.

Can I get an apostille for my degree certificate if I am not in the UK?

Yes, you can get an apostille for your UK degree even if you are not in the UK. You can also check if the British Embassy in the country you are in can authenticate your degree. If the local embassy does not authenticate your degree, you will have to send us the original or a certified copy. A copy of your degree is preferred as you can email it, and we can certify that digital copy for you. Before sending us the electronic copy, ensure that the requesting authority accepts a certified copy. Some countries will only accept the original. Also, your degree might require embassy attestation if the country is not part of the Hague Convention. Again, please check with the requesting authority. If you have several degree documents or want to include your transcript, we can bind documents into sets to save you money.

UK Apostilles for Degree Certificates

Not sure what your degree needs? We’ll work it out for you.

All UK educational documents must be certified before they can be apostilled. Tell us the country where your degree will be used and we’ll determine whether it should be certified by an FCDO-registered solicitor or notary, then show you the available turnaround options and exact price.

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Original degree, copy or PDF? We can help.

Every UK degree must be certified before the FCDO can issue an apostille. The route depends on the version of the document you have and, in some cases, the country where you will use it.

Original degree certificate

Have the original paper certificate? We can arrange the required solicitor or notary certification and then obtain the apostille.

Copy of your degree

Prefer not to send the original? In many cases, we can make and certify a copy of your degree before obtaining the apostille. We’ll also handle any required document verification.

PDF or digital degree

If your university issued the document electronically, send us the PDF. We’ll verify the document and arrange the appropriate digital certification before determining whether a paper apostille or e-Apostille route is suitable.

Do you have a transcript, diploma, university letter, or another educational document?
The same certification and legalisation process applies to all UK educational documents.

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Solicitor or notary certification? We’ll choose the correct route.

All UK educational documents must be certified before the FCDO can issue an apostille.

For most degree certificates, an FCDO-registered solicitor can certify the document. In some cases, the destination country or receiving authority may require notarisation instead.

You don’t need to decide which one to use. Tell us where you’ll use your degree, and we’ll arrange the correct certification as part of the service.

Already certified?

The solicitor’s or notary’s signature must be registered with the FCDO because the apostille is issued against their signature on your document. If the existing certification is not suitable, we can arrange new certification for you.

Where will you use your degree?

The country where you will use your degree determines both how it should be certified and what legalisation is required afterwards.

Apostille only

For many countries, the correct solicitor or notary certification followed by an FCDO apostille completes the UK legalisation process.

Further legalisation required

Some destinations require additional embassy, consular or other legalisation. Certain countries and receiving authorities also require specific wording or statements in the solicitor or notary certification and may reject a document if the certification doesn’t meet their requirements—even where the FCDO has issued an apostille.

That’s why we check destination requirements before certifying the document, rather than treating certification and apostille as separate steps.

You don’t need to know which route applies before you order. Select your destination country and we’ll show you the correct process, turnaround and price.

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Degree apostille — pricing at a glance

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e-Apostille – Digital

from £97

Best for eligible digital educational documents

For suitable PDF documents only
Digital certification included where required
No physical document required
Sent electronically once completed
Eligibility must be confirmed first

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Standard – 3-4 Days

from £120

Our most popular option for UK educational documents.

Solicitor certification included
FCDO apostille included
Suitable for most degree certificates
Status updates by email
Multi-document discounts available

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Express – Next-Day

from £135

For urgent degree apostille orders.

Solicitor certification included
FCDO apostille included
Submit by 9:30 am
Next working day processing
Ideal for urgent overseas deadlines

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Need embassy or consular legalisation too?

Some destinations require additional legalisation after the UK apostille. This will take longer, depending on the country and authority involved. Select your destination to see the correct process, expected turnaround and exact price.

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How the degree apostille process works

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Select the destination country:
Tell us where your degree will be used. This determines the correct certification and legalisation route.
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Tell us what document you have:
Choose the document type and whether you have the original, a copy or a PDF.
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Send or upload your document:
We’ll arrange the required solicitor or notary certification, complete any necessary verification and obtain the FCDO apostille.
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Receive your legalised document:
Once complete, we’ll return the document by your chosen delivery method or make it available for collection.

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Have another UK educational document? The process is the same.

Degree certificates are only one type of educational document we legalise. The same core process applies to UK diplomas, transcripts, university letters and other academic or professional qualifications.

Before the FCDO can issue an apostille, an FCDO-registered solicitor or notary must first certify every educational document. We’ll determine the correct certification and any further legalisation required for the destination country.

Degree certificates: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhDs and other university degrees.
Diplomas & qualifications: Academic, vocational and professional diplomas and certificates.
Academic transcripts: University transcripts, results and diploma supplements.
University & college letters: enrolment, attendance, graduation, and other official letters.
GCSEs, A Levels & BTECs: School and further-education qualifications issued in the UK.
Professional & training certificates: Including TEFL, TESOL, CELTA and other recognised training qualifications.

Not sure which category your document belongs to?
That’s fine. Select the document type when you start your quote, and we’ll guide you through the correct process.

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Why choose London Apostille Services?

Getting the apostille is only one part of legalising an educational document. You must also complete the certification correctly for both the FCDO and the country where the document will be used.

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We get the certification right
We arrange certification by an FCDO-registered solicitor or notary and make sure the wording is appropriate for the destination requirements.
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We handle the whole process
We can arrange certification, verification, FCDO apostille, and any further embassy or consular legalisation.
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Fast processing when you need it
Next-day and standard services are available, with e-Apostille options for eligible digital documents.
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Safe return to the UK or overseas
Choose collection, Royal Mail, or DHL return once your documents are complete.
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Our service guarantee
If the FCDO rejects a document because of a certification or signature issue we arranged, we’ll correct the issue and resubmit it at no additional charge, subject to our service terms.

Frequently asked questions about degree apostilles

Here are answers to the commonly asked questions about how to apostille a degree certificate in the UK.

Ready to legalise your UK degree?

Tell us where your degree will be used and what type of document you have. We’ll show you the correct certification and legalisation route, expected turnaround and exact all-in price.