Degree certificate apostille service overview:

  1. Provide the original degree or have our solicitor verify a copy.
  2. Documents must be certified or notarised by a UK FCDO-registered solicitor or notary.
  • 3-4 day apostille service from £120
  • 1 day (next business day) from £135
  • 5 – 48 hours e-Apostille from £97

The price includes admin fees, solicitor certification, apostille certificate, FCDO fees, and VAT.

Trusted support whenever your UK degree needs an apostille

Simply holding a UK degree isn’t enough to take advantage of international opportunities. Many overseas institutions will require proof that your degree certificate is authentic, hence the need for an apostille.

We’ll provide the support you need in the following common situations when you’ll likely be asked to provide an apostilled UK degree certificate.

 

  • For international employment, especially for skilled work in sectors like education, medicine, engineering, and finance.

  • When enrolling in postgraduate programs overseas, you’ll likely need an apostilled copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate.

  • When processing visa, residency, or immigration applications. For instance, moving to Dubai requires FCDO apostilles and UAE attestation for educational documents.

Let us know if we should apostille the original or a certified copy.

If you only have a copy or a PDF, our solicitors must confirm it’s genuine—usually by having the issuing university email them directly. For more information, see our guide on legalising copies of UK documents and PDFs remotely.

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How to get an apostille for a UK degree certificate ​

    1. Send us your original degree

Even if you only need a certified copy, some authorities may still require seeing the original document. We recommend confirming with the requesting authority that an apostilled copy is acceptable.

Don’t have your degree certified yet? No problem. Our team can handle the solicitor/notary public certification for you.

    1. We certify your documents (If needed)

Your original degree and/or degree copy must be certified by an FCDO-registered solicitor or notary public before we can obtain the apostille.

Already certified? Send us your documents directly.
Need certification? Let us know, and we will manage this step on your behalf.

    1. Contact us for a tailored quote

To provide the most accurate quote and timeframe, please share:

  • Whether you also need transcripts apostilled
  • Whether you want the apostille on the original or a copy
  • The country where your documents will be used
  • If a translation of your degree is required
  • Your deadline (how soon you need it)
  • Your preferred delivery/return method

Once we have your details, we’ll assess your needs and give you a clear, itemised quotation. If you decide to move forward, we’ll handle every aspect from start to finish.

    1. Receive Your Apostilled Degree

As soon as your degree certificate has been successfully apostilled, we will:

  • Email you a scanned copy for your records.
  • Arrange for courier or postal return (DHL or Royal Mail), or let you know when it’s ready for collection from our London office.
  • Provide tracking information (if applicable) to know exactly when to expect delivery.

 

Cost to apostille a degree certificate

  • 3-4 day apostille service from £120
  • 1 day (next business day) from £135
  • 5-48 hours e-Apostille from £97

Our comprehensive fee covers:

  • Solicitor certification
  • FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) Fees
  • Administration
  • VAT

There could be additional costs, depending on your chosen service and how many documents you wish to apostille.

We will always provide a full breakdown to see precisely what you’re paying for.

Our fast-track apostille options

There are three options for getting an apostille.

Option one: 1 day (next business day)

  • Documents must arrive before 9:00 am for the next-day service.
  • Documents can be collected around 3:30 pm the next day.

Option two: 3 to 4 days:

  • If documents arrive after 9:30 am, it will take 3-4 days

Option three: e-Apostille 5 to 48 hours

If the document qualifies for an e-apostille, it is usually completed within 24 hours but can take two working days, depending on the FCDO’s workload.

What’s always included in your degree legalisation

  • If documents need to be certified, we get a solicitor
  • We submit your documents to the FCDO for the apostille
  • We arrange the embassy attestation if needed
  • If required, we also arrange for the Arab Chamber of Commerce certification
  • Documents are returned by your preferred chosen method.
  • We are competitively priced with no hidden fees

  • We have a service guarantee! If we can’t get your degree legalised, we refund our fee.

Examples of types of degree certificates that can be legalised:

If your degree is not listed above, contact us, we can legalise all UK degrees.

Why choose London Apostille Services

Document legalisation used to mean navigating complex government bureaucracy and filling endless forms on your own.

That doesn’t have to be your experience, though. We’ve reimagined the apostille process, guaranteeing a quick and effortless experience for you. Here’s how:

  • FCDO-registered and compliant: We are a registered business user with the FCDO, adhering strictly to all document legalisation guidelines. We’ll ensure your documents are legalised correctly the first time.A foundation degree

  • An end-to-end legalisation service: We’ll manage the entire legalisation process on your behalf. Our integrated service includes arranging for notary/solicitor certification and managing embassy attestation where required.

  • Speed to accommodate urgent needs: Do you have an urgent request that needs to be fulfilled fast? If we receive your degree certificate before 9:00 AM, we’ll have it apostilled and ready for collection by around 3:30 PM the next day.Certificate of attendance

  • Clear terms and transparent pricing: The prices displayed on our website are what you’ll end up paying. You’ll get an all-inclusive quotation that includes our fees, FCDO fees, solicitor certification, and VAT.

Real experiences from real clients

Many people have used our document legalisation services to seize opportunities all over the world. You don’t have to take our word for it, however. Here are first-hand accounts directly from our past clients.

Get your UK degree certificate apostilled quickly and correctly

Regardless of your destination, our experienced team will ensure your UK degree certificate is legalised correctly the first time and without delays.

Our team will ensure that:

  • We account for the country-specific document legalisation requirements of your destination.

  • We hasten the certification processes by connecting you with a reliable solicitor or notary public within our network.

  • We help you avoid common FCDO rejection issues that may occasion delays, such as incomplete certification, faded/damaged certificates, or non-UK-issuing authorities.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to the commonly asked questions about how to apostille a 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, we help legalise educational certificates from all officially recognised UK universities.

Countries that aren’t party to the Hague Apostille Convention will require embassy attestation in addition to the FCDO-issued apostille. Major countries in this category include the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Nigeria, Vietnam, Malaysia, Kuwait, and Angola.

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[1] Legalisation of UK degree certificates
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/legalisation-of-uk-degree-certificates

[2] Check if your university or college can award a degree
https://www.gov.uk/check-university-award-degree