Veterinary document – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Veterinary Document is an official document issued by a UK veterinary surgeon, veterinary practice, animal health authority, or recognised organisation confirming information about an animal’s health, vaccinations, treatment, identity, or export status. Veterinary documents are commonly required for pet travel, animal export, overseas relocation, customs clearance, and international veterinary procedures.

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

Can I legalise a veterinary document?

Yes, veterinary documents can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts veterinary documents in the following formats:

• Original veterinary document signed by a UK veterinary surgeon
• Document issued on official veterinary practice or authority letterhead
• Export health certificate or animal health document
• Certified copy of the original document
• PDF copies may be accepted if properly certified

Solicitor or notary certification required

Yes. Veterinary documents usually require certification by a UK solicitor or notary public before apostille.

Documents issued or signed by an official UK authority may not require additional certification, depending on the document type and destination country.

Original documents required

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

Important notes

• The document should clearly show the animal’s details, owner’s details, and veterinary information
• The vet’s signature, practice details, stamp, or official certification should be visible
• Certification must be completed in the UK where required
• Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
• Additional vaccination, microchip, export, or import documents may also be requested

Common uses

• International pet travel
• Animal export procedures
• Overseas relocation with pets
• Customs and quarantine clearance
• Veterinary registration or import permit applications abroad

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.