Civil Partnership and Conversion of Civil Partnership Certificate – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Civil Partnership Certificate or Conversion of Civil Partnership Certificate is an official UK government-issued document confirming the registration of a civil partnership or the legal conversion of a civil partnership into a marriage. These documents are commonly required for immigration, visa applications, marriage recognition, and other international legal matters.

Our next working day UK apostille service provides official legalisation of civil partnership and conversion certificates through the FCDO apostille UK process, ensuring full international recognition.

Can I legalise a civil partnership or conversion certificate?

Yes, civil partnership and conversion of civil partnership certificates can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts these documents in the following formats:

• Original certificate issued by a UK register office
• Official certified copy issued by the relevant authority
• Photocopies or scans are not accepted unless properly certified
  

Solicitor or notary certification required

Usually no, if you provide an original or official certified copy issued by the UK authority.

Certification by a UK solicitor or notary public may be required for photocopies or scanned documents.

Original documents required

Yes. Original certificates or official certified copies are normally required for apostille processing.

Important notes

• Documents must be issued in the UK
• Certificates must be clear, complete, and fully legible
• Laminated documents may not be accepted in some cases
• Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
• Certified translations may be required for overseas use
  

Common uses

• Immigration and spouse visa applications
• Overseas marriage or partnership recognition
• Residency applications abroad
• International legal and family matters
• Name change and civil status updates overseas
  

Embassy attestation required

Yes, for non-Hague Convention countries (e.g. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), embassy attestation is required after the FCDO apostille UK process.

To qualify for our premium 1 day apostille service, documents must be received before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

We offer fast apostille processing with next working day submission to the FCDO, ensuring a quick and efficient turnaround.

Please note that if solicitor certification is required, an additional working day will be added to the processing time.