The legalisation guide collection
Apostille & legalisation guides
Clear guidance on preparing documents for overseas use. Explore certification, signing, apostille and embassy attestation by topic, country or document type.
01 / Essentials
Understand the starting point.
Explore the core services and signing considerations before moving on to a country or document guide.
UK apostille
An introduction to FCDO apostille services, document preparation and overseas use.
Explore the service Service overviewSolicitor-certified copies
Certification for passports, academic certificates and other documents that may need it before apostille.
Explore the service Signing & witnessingRemote witnessing
Signing, witnessing and document execution considerations for documents intended for overseas use.
Read the guide02 / Country routes
Match the guide to your route.
Start with both the country that issued your document and the country where it will be used. The labels below distinguish these two starting points.
Spanish documents for overseas use
Apostille and embassy legalisation guidance for documents issued in Spain.
Read Spain guide Document origin / TurkeyTurkish documents for overseas use
A guide to apostille, embassy attestation and legalisation routes for Turkish documents.
Read Turkey guide Destination / United Arab EmiratesUAE Embassy attestation in London
Guidance on preparing personal and business documents for UAE attestation.
Read UAE guide Destination / KuwaitKuwait employment visa documents
UK document preparation, apostille and embassy legalisation considerations for employment visa use.
Read Kuwait guideHave a different country in mind? Ask us about your documents →
03 / Document guides
Explore your document type.
Find focused guidance for police certificates, teaching qualifications and company documents.
ACRO Police Certificate
Guidance on arranging apostille and legalisation separately from the ACRO certificate application.
Read ACRO guide Criminal record documentsDBS certificates
Preparing a DBS certificate for overseas use, with certification, apostille and embassy legalisation considerations.
Read DBS guide Teaching qualificationsTEFL & TESOL certificates
Verification, certification and preparing teaching qualifications for overseas use.
Read teaching guide Company documentsUK Certificate of Incorporation
A practical guide to preparing a UK company certificate for apostille and overseas use.
Read company guideA clear next step
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