Subject access request letter – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Subject Access Request Letter is a formal written request made by an individual to obtain personal data held about them by an organisation, public body, employer, school, financial institution, or other data controller. These letters are commonly used for legal, immigration, employment, financial, and overseas administrative matters.

Our next working day UK apostille service provides official legalisation of subject access request letters through the FCDO apostille UK process, ensuring full international recognition.

Can I legalise a subject access request letter?

Yes, subject access request letters can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts subject access request letters in the following formats:

• Original signed subject access request letter
• Letter signed before a UK solicitor or notary public
• Solicitor-certified or notary-certified copy
• PDF copies may be accepted if properly certified

Solicitor or notary certification required

Yes. Subject access request letters usually require certification by a UK solicitor or notary public before apostille.

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

Original documents required

Original signed letters or properly certified copies are recommended for apostille processing.

Important notes

• The letter should clearly identify the applicant and the organisation holding the data
• The document should be signed and dated
• Certification must be completed in the UK
• Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
• Supporting identity documents may also be requested by the receiving authority

Common uses

• Immigration and visa applications
• Overseas legal proceedings
• Employment background checks
• Financial or insurance matters abroad
• Foreign government or embassy submissions

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.