Most UK court documents and legal certificates are still issued as paper originals with court seals and stamps. While some courts have adopted digital systems, the majority of legal documents you’re likely to need apostilled will require solicitor certification before they can be e-Apostilled. We cannot solicitor certify court documents if we cannot verify the contents.

Some UK courts and legal bodies now offer digitally issued documents or can provide verified digital copies on request. Divorce documents such as final orders are now primarily issued digitally by the Family Court. HM Courts & Tribunals Service has been gradually introducing digital systems, though availability varies significantly by court type and document category.

Foreign courts, particularly for matters like probate, marriage registration, adoption, or property transactions, often have strict requirements for original paper documents with traditional apostilles. While e-apostilles are legally valid, some jurisdictions or specific courts may not yet have the infrastructure to verify electronic documents. We always recommend confirming requirements with the receiving authority before choosing between the e-Apostille and paper apostille for legal matters.