Apostille for UK Degree Certificates

An apostille on your UK degree certificate is often required for study, employment, or immigration overseas. Our streamlined service includes solicitor certification and ensures your qualifications are quickly recognised in all Hague Convention countries.

How our service works

1. Submit your certificate. Send us the original degree or a registrar-certified copy.
2. Document review & payment. We check the paperwork, confirm the fee, and send secure payment instructions.
3. University verification. We liaise with your university to authenticate the award. Response times vary from a day to several weeks.
4. Solicitor certification. A qualified solicitor certifies the document—a prerequisite for the apostille.
5. Apostille issuance. Once certified, the FCDO attaches the apostille and we return the document to you.

We accept:

• Original UK degree certificates
• Registrar-issued certified copies
• Degree transcripts (in some cases, if required by foreign authorities)

We cannot process:

• Photocopies or scans not certified by a solicitor
• Certificates from institutions outside the UK

Common uses abroad

• Applying to international universities
• Securing a work visa or residency permit
• Obtaining professional licenses overseas
• Proving qualifications to foreign employers
• Applying for equivalency assessments or credential evaluations

Turnaround time

The apostille itself is normally issued within 1–2 business days once the solicitor-certified document is accepted. Overall timing depends on how quickly your university confirms the degree.

Why an apostille matters

• Global recognition: A Hague apostille makes your degree automatically valid in all member countries with no further legalisation needed.
• Required for many purposes: Foreign universities, employers, licensing bodies, and immigration authorities routinely ask for apostilled credentials.

Paper vs e-apostille

We can supply both paper and electronic apostilles. Although e-apostilles are becoming more common, many institutions still insist on a paper version for academic use. E-apostilles are issued as digitally signed PDF documents by the FCDO. They are legally valid in the same way as paper apostilles, but you should always confirm that the receiving authority will accept them.

Solicitor certification explained

Degrees signed only by university officials are not eligible for apostille. A solicitor or notary must first certify the signature to confirm its legitimacy.

Ready to get started?

Prepare your degree certificate and place an order online—our specialist team will handle the rest and keep you informed every step of the way.