How it works:

  1. Submit your document: Send us your original or official replacement certified birth certificate by mail or in person.
  2. Choose your service:
    • 3-4 business days: Starts at £87 per certificate.
    • 24-Hour: Starts at £97 per certificate. Documents must be received by 10:00 AM for next-day processing and pickup at 3:30 PM the following day.
  3. We secure the apostille: We’ll verify your document and obtain the apostille from the UK government.
  4. Get it back fast: Collected in person or delivered worldwide, sealed and ready for embassies, visa centres, and registrars abroad.

What’s included:

  • Government fee, VAT, and the paper apostille certificate
  • Status updates by phone, e‑mail, or LiveChat
  • A PDF scan of the fully legalised document for your records

Need extra speed? Upgrade to our premium courier route and receive the apostilled birth certificate authorities want in as little as 24 hours.

Trusted apostille service for UK birth certificates

Transform your UK birth certificate into a globally recognised legal document—without the hassle.

In as little as 24 hours, we secure the apostille for a birth certificate you need, handling every form and queue on your behalf.

Whether you’re applying for a visa, planning an overseas wedding, or claiming dual citizenship, our streamlined service delivers a guaranteed birth certificate apostille with real‑time tracking and a money‑back promise.

Choose the experts who obtain the apostille birth certificate UK customers trust for speed, transparency, and peace of mind.

Supporting every reason you need a birth certificate apostille

Here’s why people need their birth certificates apostilled:

  • Marriage abroad: Spain, Italy, and France requires apostilled birth certificates to prove identity and legal status before marriage registration.

  • Visa applications: Spouse visas, work permits, and permanent residency applications in Australia, Canada, and the US often require apostilled birth certificates.

  • Dual citizenship claims: Irish, Italian, and EU citizenship applications through ancestry require apostilled birth certificates for you and your parents or grandparents.

  • International adoption: Adoption agencies and foreign courts require apostilled birth certificates for all family members, along with proof of address.

  • Work permits: UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait require apostilled birth certificates for employment visa background verification.

  • Study abroad programs: Longer-term student visas and foreign government scholarships sometimes require apostilled birth certificates.

Our complete document legalisation service

Beyond apostilles, we handle the full legalisation process. Qatar, Egypt, and Kuwait aren’t part of the Hague Convention, so they require embassy attestation after the FCDO apostille. We manage both steps.

We also provide:

  • Sworn translations: Sworn translations in 130+ languages. Spanish authorities require sworn translators; certified translations won’t work. We translate first, then apostille both documents together.

  • Courier and delivery: Royal Mail and DHL options for UK and international delivery. All shipments are tracked and insured.

  • Document replacement: We order replacement certificates from the General Register Office, then apostille them on arrival.

  • Consultation: We’ll confirm what you need: translations, number of copies, and receiving authority format requirements.

What customers say about our service:

Why choose LAS Ltd?

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Additional services and costs

  • Translations: From £55 per page/certificate
  • Return delivery: Royal Mail UK £12 / DHL UK £20 / Europe £45 / Worldwide £65
  • Consular legalisation for non‑Hague countries

Once your document is ready, we’ll send you a PDF scan for your records.

You can collect the original from our office, post it to a UK address via Royal Mail Special Delivery, or courier it internationally through DHL.

Here are examples of what UK birth certificates look like.

Most UK birth certificates are printed in black and green or black and red.

Your birth certificate apostille, done right the first time

We check every birth certificate before submission to avoid rejections. Common problems include unclear signatures, damaged documents, or certificates that are too old for the FCDO database.

  • Pre-submission verification: We spot problems before submission and contact you with solutions to avoid delays.

  • Quality control: We verify names match exactly, dates are clear, and all signatures are present and legible.

  • FCDO knowledge: We stay current with changing FCDO requirements and acceptance criteria.

  • Edge case handling: Very old certificates or unusual registrar signatures sometimes need special handling. We manage these complications.

  • Full refund guarantee: If the FCDO rejects your document due to our error, we will refund the full service cost. Read our refund policy before proceeding.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Common questions about birth certificate apostilles:

Which birth certificate should I apostille?

Both long-form and short-form birth certificates can be apostilled, but the long-form is generally preferred for international use.

If the FCDO doesn’t recognise the signature on your birth certificate, it may be rejected for an apostille. This can happen with very old or new certificates. If rejected, you can:

To get a copy of your birth certificate and other documents such as death certificates, marriage certificates, or civil partnership certificates in England or Wales, you will have to register with the General Register Office (GRO) website.

Or you can provide the details, and we can order a replacement certificate on your behalf.

 

If your birth certificate was issued outside the UK, it must be notarised before it can be apostilled. You’ll need to provide the original document, which we will verify for authenticity. Our FCDO-registered notary will create and notarise a certified “true copy” of the document. This notarised copy will be used to obtain the apostille.

No. The FCDO only accepts original birth certificates or GRO-certified copies. Regular photocopies cannot be apostilled. If you’ve lost your original, order a replacement from the GRO website. GRO replacements are considered originals and can be apostilled.

No. Birth certificates don’t need solicitor certification before apostille. The FCDO apostilles birth certificates directly. Solicitor certification adds an unnecessary layer between the FCDO and the original document. Submit your original or GRO-certified copy directly.

No. Most customers post documents to us using Royal Mail Special Delivery or a courier. For in-person delivery, our Westminster office (opposite St. James’ Park tube station) is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Technically, yes. Apostilles don’t expire – they confirm signatures and stamps were genuine when issued. Practically, many countries prefer recent apostilles. Immigration offices and marriage registrars often want apostilles issued within 3-6 months.

Simply contact us with your document details and service requirements. We’ll provide a personalised quote and get started as soon as you’re ready.

Contact & visit us

Office address:
LAS Ltd
1st Floor
3 Orchard Place
London, SW1H 0BF

Map:
https://goo.gl/maps/
(Opposite St. James’ Park tube station)

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Bank Holidays: Closed

Delivery & collection:
Documents can be delivered and collected from our London office during opening hours. If you have any inquiries or would like to schedule an appointment, don’t hesitate to contact us at 207 0500 692 or hello@apostillelondon.com.

Modern UK Birth Certificate Example 2019
Short Form UK Birth Certificate (OLD)
Old UK Birth Certificate Example from 1979
UK Birth Certificate Example
UK Birth Certificate (Red) Example
UK Birth Certificate Example (Red)
UK Birth Certificate Example from 2023
Afghan Birth Certificate issued by the Afghan Embassy in London
Specimen England and Wales Long Birth Certificate
Specimen England and Wales Long Birth Certificate