Translation apostille – UK legalisation service

Fast, secure apostille service for your translation

We provide fast apostille and legalisation services for translated documents, including priority FCDO apostille UK processing and secure tracked delivery. This service is commonly required for immigration procedures, overseas legal matters and international official use.

What is a translation document?

A translation document is a certified translation of an official document from one language into another. Certified translations are commonly prepared by professional translators or translation agencies for legal, academic, immigration or business purposes.

Why you may need an apostille

You may require an apostille for:

  • Visa and immigration applications
  • Overseas legal proceedings
  • International academic or employment applications
  • Foreign business or administrative requirements
  • Official recognition of translated documents abroad

An apostille ensures your translated document is legally recognised in Hague Apostille Convention countries.

Can I legalise a translation?

Yes — certified translations can be legalised for international use, provided they meet the required format and certification standards.

Apostille requirements
  • Translations usually require certification by a UK solicitor or Notary Public before apostille
  • The translator or certifying professional must meet UK legal certification standards
  • Certified translations must include the translator’s declaration or certification details where required
Acceptable formats for legalisation

✔ Certified translations prepared by a professional translator or translation agency
✔ Documents certified by a UK solicitor or Notary Public
❌ Uncertified translations, photocopies 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
  • Additional 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.