Export certificate apostille – UK legalisation service

Fast, secure apostille service for your export certificate

We provide fast apostille and legalisation services for export certificates, including priority FCDO apostille UK processing and secure tracked delivery. This service is commonly required for international trade, customs clearance and overseas regulatory compliance.

What is an export certificate?

An export certificate is an official document confirming that goods exported from the United Kingdom meet specific regulatory, commercial or health requirements for international trade.

Why you may need an apostille

You may require an apostille for:

  • International trade and exports
  • Overseas customs clearance
  • Foreign regulatory approval
  • Import and distribution requirements abroad
  • International commercial agreements

An apostille ensures your export certificate is legally recognised in Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Can I legalise an export certificate?

Yes — UK export certificates can be legalised for international use, provided they meet the required format and certification standards.

Apostille requirements
  • Original export certificate required
  • Documents must be issued or certified by an authorised UK body
  • Certain documents may require solicitor or notary certification before apostille
Acceptable formats for legalisation

✔ Original export certificate
✔ Official certified copies issued by the relevant authority
✔ 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.