Same Day e-Apostille Service
Same Day e-Apostille Service
The UK e-apostille has become the fastest and most convenient way to legalise documents for use overseas. In theory, it is possible to get a same day e-Apostille, but it is not always possible.
Documents need to be submitted to a solicitor for digital certification. The FCDO take several hours to accept and process new document submissions.
- What is the e-Apostille?
- Can you get a same day e-Apostille?
- Your Document Must Be Digitally Signed by a Solicitor
- How the Process Works
- Benefits of the e-Apostille
Everything You Need for a Fast Legalisation Service
Your e-Apostille is issued directly by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Our team will verify the document and organise valid electronic solicitor certification to avoid delays.
Same Day e-Apostille Service
Same Day e-Apostille Service
The UK e-Apostille is a fast way to digitally legalise a UK documents for use overseas. In theory, it is possible to submit a document to the FCDO in the morning and obtain an e-Apostille on the same day. However, submission to a solicitor for certification and the delays at the FCDO can mean documents take 1 to 2 working days.
Our e-Apostille Service is designed for clients who need urgent processing and want a complete, managed service from start to finish. We make e-Apostilles as quick as possible.
We prepare your document, arrange the correct digital certification, and submit it to the FCDO Legalisation Office for e-apostille issuance. Once complete, the final e-Apostille is delivered to your email inbox as a secure PDF.
What is the e-Apostille
What is the e-Apostille
An e-Apostille is the electronic version of the traditional paper apostille. Instead of a physical certificate, the UK FCDO issues a digitally signed apostille attached directly to your PDF document. It is verified through the FCDO’s official online validation portal and is accepted by Hague Convention countries and many governments worldwide.
Can you get a same day e-apostille?
Can you get a same day e-apostille?
Yes, it is possible to get a same day e-Apostille but it cannot be guaranteed. While many e-Apostilles issued by the FCDO take one to two working days to complete, we prioritise all FCDO submissions the same day your document is received and approved. Processing times depend on the FCDO’s workload, but we ensure your application is prepared and submitted immediately, giving you the fastest possible result.
In reality, most e-Apostilles are issued within one to two working days. The FCDO takes several hours to process each e-Apostille. Solicitors need to review the document and add a digital certification. Once complete, the FCDO applies an advanced electronic signature and returns the final document to us.
Your Document Must Be Digitally Signed by a Solicitor
Your Document Must Be Digitally Signed by a Solicitor
Before a document can receive an e-Apostille, it must contain a suitable electronic or advanced digital signature. The FCDO only accepts signatures from registered, verifiable professionals. For most documents, this means:
A UK solicitor must apply a compliant digital signature to your PDF
The signature must include their full name, position, contact information, and a unique digital certificate
The signature must be independently verifiable through the certificate authority that issued it
We take care of this entire process. Clients simply send us their document in PDF format and we prepare this and digitally sign it using a qualified solicitor who is registered with the FCDO Legalisation Office.
How the Process Works
How the Process Works
1. Send your PDF
Email or upload your document. We check it to confirm it is suitable for an e-Apostille.
2. Solicitor digital certification
Our solicitor applies a compliant, FCDO-acceptable digital signature to your document.
3. Immediate submission to the FCDO
Your document is uploaded to the FCDO portal the same day it is approved.
4. Issuance and delivery
Once the FCDO completes verification, the e-Apostille is issued and emailed to you as a secure, digitally signed PDF.
Benefits of the e-Apostille
Fast digital legalisation
No postage required
Secure digital signature
Easy to store and forward to overseas authorities
Verifiable through the FCDO’s online system
Get Started Today
If you need an urgent e-apostille, our e-Apostille Service provides the fastest and most reliable route to obtain one. Send your document to us today and we will handle everything, including solicitor certification and immediate submission to the FCDO.
How The e-Apostille Process Works
The process is simple. Follow the steps below and we will arrange the e-apostille for you.
Same Day e-Apostille Service FAQs
Same Day e-Apostille Service FAQs
These questions cover the most common points about same day e-Apostilles.
