Pet export document from the DEFRA – Premium 1 day Apostille service

Pet export document from the DEFRA – Premium 1 day Apostille service

£79.00 GBP
£79.00 GBP
Does your original pet export document from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have a wet ink signature and date from the issuing authority? (Select “Yes” or “No”)

If you select NO, solicitor certification is required, and we will include it as part of the process. You will need to send us the original document

Pet export document from the DEFRA

A Pet Export Document from DEFRA is an official document issued or authorised by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, confirming that a pet or animal meets the required health, export, or travel conditions for movement overseas. These documents are commonly required for international pet relocation, animal export, customs clearance, and overseas veterinary procedures.

Our next working day UK apostille service provides official legalisation of DEFRA pet export documents through the FCDO apostille UK process, ensuring full international recognition.

Can I legalise a pet export document from DEFRA?

Yes, pet export documents from DEFRA can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts DEFRA pet export documents in the following formats:

  • Original pet export document issued or authorised by DEFRA
  • Export health certificate or official veterinary certificate
  • Official certified copy issued by the relevant UK authority
  • PDF copies may be accepted if properly certified

Solicitor or notary certification required

Usually no, if you provide an original document issued or signed by DEFRA or an authorised UK authority.

Certification by a UK solicitor or notary public may be required for photocopies, scans, or PDF documents.

Original documents required

Original documents or official certified copies are normally recommended for apostille processing.

Important notes

  • Documents must be issued or authorised in the UK
  • Official DEFRA, APHA, or veterinary signatures and stamps should be clearly visible
  • Certification must be completed in the UK if required
  • Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
  • Additional veterinary, vaccination, or import documents may also be requested by the destination country

Common uses

  • International pet relocation
  • Animal export procedures
  • Overseas customs clearance
  • Import permit applications abroad
  • Veterinary and quarantine requirements 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.

Premium 1 Day apostille guarantee

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.

What happens after we receive your documents

We confirm receipt of your documents by email as soon as they arrive.

Our specialists review each document to ensure full compliance with FCDO apostille UK and legalisation requirements.

If any corrections are needed, we contact you immediately to avoid delays.

Your documents are then submitted for next working day apostille using our fast-track 24-hour FCDO service, ensuring a fast, efficient and fully compliant legalisation process.

Fast and secure return of apostilled and legalised documents

At Oracle Apostille Services, we provide fast apostille and legalisation with secure delivery across the UK and internationally.

Once your documents are processed by the FCDO, we collect them the next working day and dispatch them via your chosen delivery method.

You will receive tracking details by email, allowing you to monitor your delivery in real time.

Your apostilled documents are typically delivered within 1–2 working days, ready for immediate international use.

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Pet export document from the DEFRA – Premium 1 day Apostille service

£79.00 GBP