What an apostille is, which documents need one, and how to obtain an official apostille for use abroad — updated for 2026.
An apostille authenticates the signature and seal of a UK official document for use in countries that are party to the Hague Convention. These guides explain exactly when you need an apostille, which documents qualify, and how the process works.
A plain-English explanation of what an apostille does, which countries accept it, and when you need one — with the key differences between apostille and other forms of document authentication.
🔍 what is an apostille UKA complete list of UK documents that can receive an apostille — birth certificates, marriage certificates, degrees, police certificates, and more — and which countries require them.
🔍 which documents need apostille UKHow to get an apostille for a UK birth certificate for use abroad — the process, timescales, and how we obtain the official apostille on your behalf.
🔍 apostille birth certificate UKGetting an apostille for a UK marriage certificate for use in another country — what the process involves, how long it takes, and what to do if your marriage was registered abroad.
🔍 apostille marriage certificate UKHow to apostille a UK university degree, A-level certificate, or professional qualification for use in employment or further education abroad.
🔍 apostille degree UKTranslation and apostille are two separate processes — this guide explains when you need both, in what order to obtain them, and how we handle both as a single service.
🔍 translation and apostille UKCurrent apostille processing times, the difference between standard and urgent options, and how to plan around your overseas application deadline.
🔍 apostille turnaround time UKOfficial Translations: certified translations from £29.95 per page, delivered within 24 hours, accepted by the Home Office, UKVI, and UK courts.
