Adoption Document
No certification needed, the original certificate/certified copy from the General Register Office/stamped or sealed in wet ink is acceptable.
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No certification needed, the original certificate/certified copy from the General Register Office/stamped or sealed in wet ink is acceptable.
An adoption document is an official record confirming the legal adoption of a child under UK law. This may include an Adoption Certificate, Court Order, or other documents issued by a UK authority or family court.
This document is often requested by:
Certification required: The adoption document must be an official copy issued by a UK court or registry. If it lacks a court seal or official signature, it must be certified by a UK solicitor or notary public before apostille.
Original document: The apostille will be applied to the official original or a solicitor-certified copy.
Not eligible for e-apostille: Adoption documents must go through the physical apostille process.
The document must include a court seal, registry stamp, or authorised signature.
Photocopies or informal versions must be certified before submission.
Some countries may require a certified translation and further embassy legalisation after apostille. Always check the destination country’s requirements.