Professional qualification certificate – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Professional Qualification Certificate is an official document issued by a UK professional body, regulator, training provider, or awarding organisation confirming that an individual has achieved a recognised professional qualification. These certificates are commonly required for overseas employment, professional licensing, immigration, and international registration.

Our next working day UK apostille service provides official legalisation of professional qualification certificates through the FCDO apostille UK process, ensuring full international recognition.

Can I legalise a professional qualification certificate?

Yes, professional qualification certificates can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts professional qualification certificates in the following formats:

• Original professional qualification certificate
  
• Certified copy of the original certificate
  
• PDF or digital certificates may be accepted if properly certified
  

Solicitor or notary certification required

Yes. Professional qualification certificates usually require certification by a UK solicitor or notary public before apostille.

Notary certification may also be required depending on the destination country or requesting authority.

Original documents required

Original certificates or properly certified copies are recommended for apostille processing.

Important notes

• The certificate should be issued by a recognised UK professional body, regulator, or awarding organisation
  
• Certification must be completed in the UK
  
• Digital or PDF certificates should be certified before submission
  
• Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
  
• Certified translations may be required for overseas use
  

Common uses

• Overseas employment applications
  
• Professional licensing abroad
  
• International membership registration
  
• Visa and immigration applications
  
• Residency and work permit procedures
  

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.