Doctor’s letter apostille – UK legalisation service

Fast, secure apostille service for your doctor’s letter

We provide fast apostille and legalisation services for doctor’s letters, including priority FCDO apostille UK processing and secure tracked delivery. This service is commonly required for immigration procedures, overseas medical requirements and international official use.

What is a doctor’s letter?

A doctor’s letter is an official medical document issued and signed by a registered medical professional in the United Kingdom. These letters may confirm medical conditions, treatment, fitness to travel or other healthcare-related information.

Why you may need an apostille

You may require an apostille for:

  • Visa and immigration applications
  • Overseas medical treatment
  • International insurance claims
  • Residency or travel requirements
  • Official medical verification abroad

An apostille ensures your doctor’s letter is legally recognised in Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Can I legalise a doctor’s letter?

Yes — UK doctor’s letters can be legalised for international use, provided they meet the required format and certification standards.

Apostille requirements
  • Original signed doctor’s letter required
  • Documents may require certification by a UK solicitor or Notary Public before apostille
  • The medical professional’s signature must meet FCDO legalisation requirements
Acceptable formats for legalisation

✔ Original doctor’s letters signed by a registered UK medical professional
✔ Documents certified by a UK solicitor or Notary Public where required
❌ Uncertified photocopies, scans or unofficial printouts are not accepted

Embassy attestation (if required)

If your destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, additional embassy attestation may be required after the FCDO apostille UK process.

We can arrange:

  • Embassy attestation
  • Certified translations
  • PDF scanning
Our apostille service includes
  • Pre-submission document checks
  • Priority FCDO apostille UK submission
  • Secure tracked return delivery
  • Optional services: embassy attestation, translation and scanning
Processing time

Priority service:
Next working day submission to the FCDO if documents are received before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

Most clients receive their apostilled documents within 1–2 working days after FCDO processing.