Statutory declaration – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Statutory Declaration is a formal written statement of fact that is signed and declared to be true in the presence of a UK solicitor, notary public, commissioner for oaths, or other authorised person. Statutory declarations are commonly required for legal, immigration, business, property, identity, and overseas administrative matters.

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

Can I legalise a statutory declaration?

Yes, statutory declarations can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts statutory declarations in the following formats:

• Original signed statutory declaration
• Declaration witnessed by a UK solicitor, notary public, or commissioner for oaths
• Solicitor-certified or notary-certified copy
• Photocopies or scans are not accepted unless properly certified

Solicitor or notary certification required

Yes. A statutory declaration must usually be signed and witnessed by a UK solicitor, notary public, or commissioner for oaths before apostille.

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

Original documents required

Yes. Original signed and witnessed statutory declarations are normally required for apostille processing.

Important notes

• The declaration must be properly signed and witnessed
• The authorised person’s signature, name, and professional details should be clearly visible
• Certification must be completed in the UK
• Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
• Certified translations may be required for overseas use

Common uses

• Visa and immigration applications
• Proof of name, identity, or marital status
• Overseas property transactions
• International business and legal matters
• Foreign administrative 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.