When you order with London Apostille Services Ltd, you’re working with a GOV.UK-listed provider that’s registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). We manage your FCDO submission from start to finish.

How your ACRO apostille order works

You’ll move through 3 simple steps to reach your finished apostille:

Order online and check price

You’ll answer 4 quick questions to get your price. Tell us the destination country, desired turnaround time, preferred return method, and whether you need extras such as translation.

You’ll see your exact figure straight away. Once you’re ready, you can use our approved payment options, including online credit and debit cards, direct bank transfer, or PayPal. We’ll confirm your order right away.

Please note that all orders must be paid in full before we can return apostilled documents. For account enquiries, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Send your original document to us

Only an original ACRO certificate can be apostilled. Your document needs to reach our Westminster office in one of 3 ways:

Drop it off in person between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Post or courier it to us instead.
Alternatively, ACRO can post it straight to our office at your request.

Get the apostille with a secure return

Once your ACRO reaches us, we take it to the FCDO for your apostille.

From there, you choose how we return it. Options include collection from our office, Royal Mail, DHL next-day delivery within the UK, or international DHL within 2 to 3 days.

Order your ACRO apostille

When do you need an ACRO apostille?

You’ll usually need your ACRO apostilled for a visa, residency application, or job offer abroad. Spain, Portugal, and Cyprus all ask for a legalised ACRO police certificate from the UK before they move your application forward.

If a foreign registrar or embassy has asked for proof of your UK record, an apostille makes it something they’ll recognise.

ACRO apostille cost and turnaround times

Your ACRO apostille cost depends on the service speed you choose:

Service	Price	Turnaround
Standard	From £87	3 to 4 working days
Express – Next Day	From £97	Next business day, when your certificate reaches us by 9:30 am

Get a custom quote today

Preparing your ACRO certificate for an apostille

We receive every ACRO outcome the same way. Whether yours reads No Trace, No Live Trace, Trace, or Further Information Stepped Down, we accept it and apostille it.

Your certificate has to be the original, since copies can’t go forward for legalisation. ACRO issues every certificate as a hard copy, meaning an electronic apostille isn’t possible.

Screenshot of a mock ACRO Police Certificate, displaying personal information, photo, and criminal record check outcome.

ACRO background check (Example only)

Avoid unnecessary solicitor certification

Your ACRO doesn’t need a solicitor’s signature before it reaches the FCDO. If a solicitor signs it, the apostille confirms their signature. It won’t confirm the police official’s signature, which is what most receiving countries expect.

Send us your certificate exactly as ACRO issued it. We’ll take it to the FCDO unchanged.

Extra steps and services some applicants need

Some destinations ask for a little more than the apostille itself. Our network handles each of these for you.

ACRO police certificate notarisation

The FCDO usually apostilles an original ACRO Police Certificate directly, so it doesn’t need to be notarised first.

However, some overseas authorities impose additional requirements. For example, a particular business, employment, or immigration procedure may require the ACRO Police Certificate to be notarised before it is legalised.

This is an exception, rather than the rule.

The requirements depend on the requesting authority and the specific application. If a notarial certificate is required, we can arrange this through an FCDO-registered notary before completing the required legalisation process.

If an embassy, immigration authority, employer, or other overseas organisation has given you document requirements, send them to us, and we can confirm the correct procedure before we process your document.

Certified translation for your ACRO

Your receiving authority may ask for your ACRO certificate to be translated. Check with them before you order. Spain, for example, often wants a sworn translation of a UK ACRO. Our service covers translations in 130+ languages, and we arrange for the translation alongside your apostille.

Embassy attestation for your ACRO certificate

Your ACRO police certificate apostille needs embassy attestation for destination countries outside the Hague Convention, such as Qatar, Egypt, and Kuwait.

UAE-bound paperwork also needs embassy attestation when moving to Dubai from the UK. At LAS Ltd, we arrange for attestation once your apostille is ready. If you’re going to Qatar, you or your employer complete the final Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) step.

UK background checks we can apostille

Whatever check your authority has asked for, we can likely apostille it. Our team also handles various UK checks alongside your ACRO:

National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC)
Criminal Records Office (ACRO)
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Basic Disclosure
Enhanced Disclosure
Disclosure Scotland
NIS Certificates
Subject Access Reports
Criminal Record Check (Northern Ireland)
Police Clearance Certificates (Guernsey)
Police Letters

Why choose London Apostille Services Ltd

Here’s why our services stand out:

You can reach our team by phone or email, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, plus we have online support until 7 pm.
Every quoted price already includes our admin fee.
Westminster-based with established FCDO Legalisation Office relationships.
Fully insured document handling from start to finish.

Hear what some of our past clients have to say about us and our services:

      
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   Sophie Thomas 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent service.  Everything is explained very clearly and happened as promised.  For me it was very much worth the extra cost.  I will always use this service in future.  (DHL didn't distinguish themselves much with the Spanish sector of the courier service to Spain, but that is nothing new, and not LAS's fault!)
  
 
 
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 25 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent service from London Apostille Services. Professional, efficient and quick to respond, with clear communication throughout. The whole process was smooth and straightforward. A special thank you to Lorena for her professionalism and helpfulness. Highly recommended!
  
 
 
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   The Daisymont 
 22 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Had to get a letter apostilled and delivered to a UK address whilst being in South Africa. From receipt of the letter, the apostilled document was delivered on the 3rd working day. Excellent service and excellent communication.
  
 
 
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   Omar Baltaji 
 21 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent service! the team are very helpful and quick to respond. I ordered an apostille for both my transcript and degree, and they were able to notarize them and obtain the apostille, then send them back to my home in Lebanon in under a week. I truly recommend them!
  
 
 
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   Karen Blair 
 21 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  A fast, efficient and stress-free service.  Everything was done within a week from the time we posted the documents to the time they arrived back, apostilled, in Spain. Excellent value for money for the service provided,  highly recommended.
  
 
 
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   Siddiq Akbar 
 20 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  My wife received a PGCE degree from UK and we weren't sure how to get it attested/legalised for her Work Permit application in Vietnam. After doing some search, and asking my wife's boyfriend (ChatGPT lol), we shortlisted LAS.

The LAS team, Lorena in particular, were super helpful in guiding us. All we did was pay their fee and they professionally handled the task. Throughout the process, we were update on progress and in the stipulated time, we have now received the attested degree in Vietnam.

Thank you Lorena and LAS team! Keep doing the good job. Highly recommend using their services.
  
 
 
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   athanassios ferentinos 
 11 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Impeccable service at every stage of the legalization process.
  
 
 
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   SP 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent apostille service! The team responded promptly and provided great support throughout the process. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. I highly recommend their services. Thank you!
  
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  The company provides excellent customer service and always goes the extra mile to assist customers. Their team is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about individual needs. I was impressed by their personal approach, as they took the time to understand my requirements and offer suitable solutions. Communication was clear, prompt, and efficient throughout the entire process. Their dedication to customer satisfaction makes them stand out from other companies. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy, and customer-focused service."
  
 
 
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   Ervin Putri 
 28 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I highly recommend this apostille service! They have been incredibly helpful and professional throughout the entire process. I live miles away from them — I’m in Korea while they are based in the UK — but the communication has been excellent and very effective.

I needed an apostille for my graduate degree, and everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. What I especially appreciated was how they kept me updated at every step of the process, so I always knew what was happening and where things stood.

Fantastic service, great communication, and very trustworthy. I’m extremely happy with the experience and would definitely recommend them!
  
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Exceptional service. I needed urgent UK apostille and notarization services while based in Spain, and they handled the entire cross-border process seamlessly. Everything was completed and delivered back to me within days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
  
 
 
 
 
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to the questions applicants ask us most about their ACRO apostille:

Is an ACRO the same as a DBS?

No. An ACRO isn’t the same as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An ACRO supports various applications abroad, such as work, visa, or residency. A DBS mainly helps UK employers decide who’s suitable for certain roles, often those involving children or vulnerable adults.

Both give details of criminal records (including “spent” convictions), but an “enhanced” DBS check also includes pending cases and ongoing investigations based on the Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons.

Normally, foreign countries request only an ACRO apostille.

Can I get an ACRO certificate if I have never lived in the UK?

Yes, in some circumstances.

ACRO confirms that a person who has never lived in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man may still apply for a Police Certificate if one has been requested. ACRO specifically states that applicants in this situation can apply where they can provide a copy of their British passport.

The application requires a full ten-year address history, including overseas addresses.

If you have never lived in the UK and do not hold a British passport, we recommend confirming your eligibility with ACRO before applying.

Do you apply for the ACRO certificate on my behalf?

We don’t apply for your ACRO certificate on your behalf. You’ll need to request it from ACRO. Once it arrives, send us the original. From there, we handle your apostille, plus any notarisation and translation your destination needs.

If your destination falls outside the Hague Convention, we also arrange attestation, which is the extra embassy or consulate document authentication some countries require.

Can I get my ACRO apostilled while I am outside the UK?

Yes. Many of our clients order their ACRO apostille from outside the UK.

You can place your order and pay online, then have your certificate posted or couriered to our Westminster office, whether you send it yourself or a family member sends it for you. You could also have it sent to us directly from ACRO.

How recent does my ACRO certificate need to be?

Your receiving authority decides this limit. We don’t set it ourselves.

It’s best to check the authority’s current guidance before you apply, since certificates are often only valid for 3 to 6 months after issue. Time your ACRO request close to that window so it doesn’t expire before you need it.

Ready to get your ACRO apostille sorted?

Answer 4 short questions and pay online, then post or drop off your original certificate. Our team takes it from there. At London Apostille Services Ltd, we’re a GOV.UK-listed provider backed by a refund guarantee if we make an error on our end.