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National Archives document

National Archives document

Regular price £79.00
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If you select NO, solicitor certification is required, and we will include it as part of the process.

You will need to send us the original document.

Next-day apostille guarantee

To qualify for next-day processing, your documents must be received at our Milton Keynes office before 12:30 pm.

We guarantee that eligible documents will be prepared and processed for apostille on the next working day, providing a fast and efficient turnaround.

Please note that if you submit your documents at any of our other offices, one additional working day will be added to the processing time. This allows for postage or courier transfer to our Milton Keynes office.

If your documents require solicitor certification, a further working day will also be added to the overall processing time.

How to send your documents

To help us process your documents quickly and accurately, please include a printed copy of your order confirmation with your documents.

Alternatively, you can clearly write your order number on the envelope, for example: FTA-1234.

Delivery address

Order number: FTA-1234
The Apostille
Unit 335 South Row
Milton Keynes
MK9 2FY
United Kingdom

Please replace FTA-1234 with your own order number.

What happens after we receive your documents

  1. Once your documents arrive safely at our office, you will receive an email confirmation.
  2. Our experienced team will carefully review your documents to ensure they meet the legalisation requirements of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
  3. If anything is missing or incorrect, we will contact you promptly so the issue can be resolved without delay.
  4. Once your documents have been approved, we will submit them to the FCDO for apostille certification using our fast-track 24-hour service.

Fast and reliable document return

  1. At Fast Track Apostille, we ensure your documents are legalised promptly and returned securely.
  2. Once your documents have been apostilled, we collect them from the FCDO and dispatch them to the shipping address provided.
  3. You will receive an email confirmation with a tracking number as soon as your documents have been sent.
  4. You can usually expect to receive your apostilled documents within 1–2 working days, ready for international use.

What is a National Archives document?
A National Archives document is an official or historical record held or issued by The National Archives in the UK. These documents may be used for research, legal claims, family history matters or overseas administrative purposes.

Category:
Government-issued document

Can it be legalised?
Yes. A National Archives document can be legalised.

Accepted formats for legalisation:
The FCDO accepts National Archives documents in the following formats:

  • the original National Archives document stamped or sealed by The National Archives, or signed by an official of The National Archives;
  • the original document not stamped, sealed or signed by The National Archives;
  • a photocopy or printout of the National Archives document.

Does it require solicitor or notary certification?
No. However, if the original document is signed or sealed, it should include a wet ink signature, or a wet ink or embossed seal, together with a date from the issuing authority.

Does the original document need to be submitted?
No. A photocopy or printout may be accepted.

Important notes:
If submitting a signed or sealed National Archives document, it should include the required wet ink signature, seal and date from the issuing authority.

Common uses:
National Archives documents are commonly used for research, legal claims abroad, family history matters and overseas administrative procedures.

Is embassy attestation required?
Yes, embassy attestation may be required for countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, such as the UAE or Qatar.

National Archives document

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