Getting Started with e-Apostilles
Learn about e-Apostille certificates and why they are required
An e-apostille is the digital equivalent of a traditional paper apostille, issued by the FCDO. This guide explains what an e-apostille is.
e-Apostilles have the same legal standing as paper apostilles under the Hague Apostille Convention. This guide explains which countries accept e-Apostilles.
This guide explains digital solicitor signatures used by solicitors to certify documents without requiring physical signatures or seals.
Understanding the difference between an e-Apostille and a traditional paper apostille. Choosing the most suitable format for your document.
A guide to advanced and qualified electronic signatures (AES and QES), secure types of digital signature.
Document Requirements
What documents can or cannot receive an e-Apostille
This guide explains when a solicitor is required before obtaining a UK e-apostille. It sets out the situations where solicitor certification is necessary and when it is not.
Can you get an e-apostille for your document or does it need a paper apostille?
Many UK documents can now be e-Apostilled without requiring traditional wet-ink signatures, but some situations still demand physical signatures before legalisation. This guide explains when a wet ink signature is required.
If you require an e-Apostille, your document needs an electronic signature. This guide explains the different methods for obtaining electronic signatures.
Whether you can apostille a scanned document or PDF depends on whether it contains a valid electronic signature and what the FCDO will accept. This guide explains.
Supported Document Types
Which documents can have the e-Apostille and how to present them
Personal documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and medical letters are among the most commonly apostilled documents for international use. This guide explains which personal documents can be e-Apostilled.
Academic documents like degree certificates, transcripts, PGCE, and TEFL certificates are frequently needed for international employment, further study abroad, or professional registration. This guide explains how to get academic documents e-apostilled.
Legal and court documents like decree absolute certificates, deed polls, probate documents, and court orders are frequently needed for international legal proceedings, marriage abroad, or immigration applications. This guide explains how to get legal documents e-apostilled
Criminal record checks like ACRO certificates, DBS checks, and Disclosure Scotland documents are among the most commonly apostilled documents for overseas employment, immigration, and visa applications. Can they be e-Apostilled? This guide explains.
Company documents are often needed for international transactions and overseas registrations. This guide explains which ones can receive an e-apostille and how to obtain digitally signed versions.
Process & Step-by-Step Guides
Journey from upload to delivery of the PDF e-Apostille
Information on how and where to order an e-apostille service
How to view your document and e-apostille in the PDF file with Adobe Reader.
Pricing, Timescales & Delivery
How much, how long and how do you deliver the e-Apostille
The cost of a UK e-apostille can be confusing because providers present fees differently. This guide sets out what our all-inclusive price covers and why it offers clear, upfront transparency.
How long does it take to get an e-Apostille or the paper apostille? A guide to processing times.
The UK e-apostille has become the fastest and most convenient way to legalise documents for use overseas. It is possible to get a same day e-Apostille but there are limitations. Read this guide for more detailed information.
Find out how is the e-Apostille delivered and delivery options for the paper apostille.