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