Letter of no trace apostille – UK legalisation service

Fast, secure apostille service for your letter of no trace

We provide fast apostille and legalisation services for letters of no trace, including priority FCDO apostille UK processing and secure tracked delivery. This service is commonly required for immigration procedures, overseas employment and international background verification.

What is a letter of no trace?

A letter of no trace is an official document confirming that no criminal record information has been found against an individual in the United Kingdom. These letters are commonly issued for immigration, visa or employment purposes.

Why you may need an apostille

You may require an apostille for:

  • Visa and immigration applications
  • Overseas employment applications
  • International background checks
  • Residency or work permit procedures
  • Foreign legal or administrative requirements

An apostille ensures your letter of no trace is legally recognised in Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Can I legalise a letter of no trace?

Yes — UK letters of no trace can be legalised for international use, provided they meet the required format and certification standards.

Apostille requirements
  • Original letter of no trace required
  • Documents must be issued by an authorised UK authority or police body
  • Certain documents may require solicitor or notary certification before apostille
Acceptable formats for legalisation

✔ Original letter of no trace
✔ 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.