UK Degree Apostille
Verification, solicitor certification and legalisation for your UK academic documents.
Tell us where your documents will be used and what the recipient requires. We can then review the verification, certification and apostille route.
The process
From verification
to overseas use.
The required stages depend on your award, the document format and the receiving authority.
Check the award
We arrange checks through the awarding institution or its designated verification service.
Prepare the certification
The solicitor prepares wording that reflects the verification obtained and the recipient’s requirements.
Arrange the apostille
We coordinate the appropriate FCDO submission for a paper apostille or eligible e-Apostille.
Further legalisation
Embassy or consular attestation is arranged where the destination requires an additional stage.
The foundation of the process
Verification before certification.
We establish the appropriate source for checking your award. Depending on the institution, this may involve HEDD, a university verification team or its secure document-sharing platform.
You may need to provide consent or authorise access to an official digital record. We will explain the relevant steps for your institution.
Read the common questionsFind the appropriate route.
We help you check the recipient’s instructions before deciding which format or stages to arrange.
Paper apostille
For a physical document requiring a paper apostille. Confirm whether the recipient needs an original or a certified copy.
Explore paper apostilles Digital documentse-Apostille
For eligible digitally signed documents where the receiving organisation accepts an electronic apostille.
Explore e-Apostilles Additional stageEmbassy legalisation
For destinations requiring embassy or consular attestation in addition to the UK apostille process.
Explore embassy attestationVerification and legalisation perform different roles: award verification checks the academic record; an apostille authenticates the relevant signature, stamp or seal.
Client experiences
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Useful information
Before you begin.
Share the recipient’s written requirements wherever possible, particularly any instructions about originals and certification wording.
Which academic documents can you review?
Send the UK degree certificate, transcript or academic record you need to use overseas. We will check the awarding institution, the available verification route and the recipient’s requirements.
How is my qualification verified?
We follow the awarding institution’s procedure. This may involve HEDD, direct confirmation from the institution, or access to an official record through its designated digital service. Consent or an authorised sharing link may be required.
Do I need to post my original certificate?
The answer depends on the required certification and document format. Start by sending readable copies and the recipient’s instructions; we will confirm what needs to be inspected or posted before you send originals.
Can I use an e-Apostille?
An e-Apostille may be suitable if your document is eligible and the recipient accepts it. The application requires a PDF electronically signed by a UK solicitor or notary. A scan of a paper certificate alone does not meet that requirement.
Can I start while I am outside the UK?
Yes. Send your enquiry by email or WhatsApp, with the destination and any deadline. We will explain the verification arrangements, any original-document requirements and delivery options for your case.
How are fees and timescales confirmed?
A quotation depends on the documents, verification route, required legalisation and delivery. University response times vary, so verification must be considered alongside the certification, FCDO and any embassy or courier stages. Please flag your deadline at the outset.
Start your enquiry
Prepare your degree
for its next destination.
Send your documents, the awarding institution’s name, destination country, recipient’s requirements and any deadline.