Apostille a birth certificate quickly and easily with our expert service.

We handle the entire process. Provide us with the original or an official, certified replacement copy of your birth certificate, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Important note: E-apostilles and photocopies of birth certificates are not accepted for UK apostille applications.

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:
    • Standard: Get your apostilled certificate in 3-4 business days. Starts at £87 per certificate.
    • 24-Hour: Get your apostilled certificate the next business day. 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 handle the rest: We’ll verify your document and obtain the apostille from the UK government.
  4. Receive your document: We’ll deliver your apostilled certificate within the timeframe of your chosen service.

All prices include:
The apostille certificate, Government fees & VAT

How it works:

Submit your document: Send us your original or official replacement certified birth certificate by mail or in person.

Choose your service:

  • Standard: Get your apostilled certificate in 3-4 business days. Starts at £87 per certificate.
  • 24-Hour: Get your apostilled certificate the next business day. 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.

We handle the rest: We’ll verify your document and obtain the apostille from the UK government.

Receive your document: We’ll deliver your apostilled certificate within the timeframe of your chosen service.

All prices include:
The apostille certificate, Government fees & VAT

Why choose us?

Compare our services with others to see why LAS Ltd is the best choice.

LAS Ltd. Competitor A Competitor B
Processing 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day
Price £97 £197 £230
Support Phone, email, LiveChat Email, LiveChat Email-only
Deliver & collect Yes Yes No
Money back guarantee Yes No Unavailable
Express shipping Yes Yes Yes

Additional services and costs

  • Translations: From £55 per page/certificate
  • Return delivery: Royal Mail UK £12 / DHL UK £20 / Europe £45 / Worldwide £65

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.

Consular legalisation may be required for countries outside the Hague Convention.

Whether you need notarisation, an apostille, or consular legalisation, we handle the entire process.

Important information:

If your birth certificate is very old or new, the FCDO may reject it if the signature is not registered. In this case, we’ll guide you through the next steps, whether obtaining a new copy or having the certificate certified.

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.

Here are examples of what UK birth certificates look like.

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

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

FAQs

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’s website.

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.

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.