Certification process

This document must first be certified by a practising UK solicitor or notary public, who verifies it and attaches a signed certificate. Once certified, it is ready for the apostille. This is the usual route, but confirm the exact requirements with us when you start your order.

Document requirements

Default certification (some clergy signatures on FCDO file — confirm).

Digital e-Apostille

Possibly — an e-Apostille needs a PDF of your religious / baptism certificate that has been electronically signed by a UK solicitor or notary public. If you only hold the paper version, you'll need the paper apostille.

The Hague Convention

An apostille authenticates a UK public document for use in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Destinations outside the convention may need further embassy legalisation instead.