How do I apply for an e-Apostille?

How to Get Started

Please upload your document as a PDF using the upload option above.
Once we receive your order, a member of our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

Steps for Electronic (E-Apostille) Service

1.      Place your order online

2.      Upload your documents as PDFs — these must be electronically signed by a UK Solicitor or Notary Public

3.      We submit your document to the FCDO for legalisation

4.      Receive your e-Apostilled document via email, ready to download

5.      Share your legalised document electronically (e.g., by email or online upload)

Turnaround Time: Most e-Apostille orders are completed within 1–2 working days*

Important Requirements for E-Apostille

·         All documents must be e-certified by a UK Solicitor or Notary Public before submission

·         Certification must be completed using a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) in accordance with eIDAS regulations

·         Our in-house Solicitors and Notaries are fully equipped to provide compliant digital certification

·         If you're unsure whether your document is eligible, please contact us — we're happy to help

Important:
We cannot certify Powers of Attorney or Affidavits that have already been signed. These documents must be electronically signed during a live video communication session in the presence of a Solicitor or Notary.

Documents Excluded from E-Apostille Service

The following documents must be legalised through the paper-based service:

·         All General Register Office (GRO) documents (birth, marriage, death, adoption certificates)

·         ACRO police certificates (England and Wales)

·         DBS certificates (England and Wales)

·         Disclosure certificates (Scotland or Northern Ireland)

·         Fingerprint certificates

·         ACCA membership certificates

·         Powers of Attorney that have already been signed

·         Documents requiring wet ink signatures or original stamps/seals

·         Any documents not digitally certified by a UK Solicitor or Notary using a QES