Grant of probate apostille – UK legalisation service

Fast, secure apostille service for your grant of probate

We provide fast apostille and legalisation services for grants of probate, including priority FCDO apostille UK processing and secure tracked delivery. This service is commonly required for overseas inheritance matters, property transfers and international estate administration.

What is a grant of probate?

A grant of probate is an official legal document issued by a UK court confirming that an executor has the authority to administer a deceased person’s estate.

Why you may need an apostille

You may require an apostille for:

  • Overseas inheritance claims
  • International estate administration
  • Property transfers abroad
  • Accessing foreign bank accounts or assets
  • Probate proceedings in another country

An apostille ensures your grant of probate is legally recognised in Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Can I legalise a grant of probate?

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

Apostille requirements
  • Original court-issued grant of probate required
  • Documents must contain an official court seal, stamp or signature
  • Certain documents may require additional solicitor or notary certification before apostille
Acceptable formats for legalisation

✔ Original grant of probate issued by a UK court
✔ Official certified copies issued by the court
✔ Documents certified by a UK solicitor or Notary Public where required
❌ Uncertified photocopies or scanned 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.