What is an apostille for a translation?: An apostille for a translation is the legalisation of a certified translation so it can be accepted for official use overseas. The apostille confirms the signature or certification attached to the translation, not the content of the original document itself.

Category: Translation apostille

Translation Apostille: A certified translation can be legalised with an apostille if it has been properly certified by a UK solicitor or notary.

Can it be legalised?: Yes, a certified translation can be legalised, provided it meets FCDO requirements.

Accepted formats for legalisation: The FCDO can accept a certified translation that has been signed and certified by a UK solicitor or notary. The translation must be complete, clear and attached to the relevant certification.

Does it require solicitor or notary certification?: Yes. A translation usually needs solicitor or notary certification before it can receive an apostille.

Does the original need to be submitted?: The certified translation must be submitted. The original document may also be required if it needs to be checked or attached as part of the certification process.

Important notes: The apostille is applied to the certification of the translation, not directly to the translated text. Uncertified translations, scans or draft versions cannot be legalised.

Common uses: Translation apostilles are commonly used for visas, immigration, marriage abroad, study, work, legal matters, business documents and official overseas applications.

Is embassy attestation required?: Embassy attestation may be required if the translation is intended for use in a country that is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

To qualify for next-day processing, we must receive your documents before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

We guarantee that your documents will be prepared and processed for apostille on the next working day, ensuring a fast turnaround and maximum efficiency.

If you drop off your documents at any of our other offices, please note that one additional working day will be added to the processing time to allow for postage or courier transfer to our Milton Keynes office.

If your documents require solicitor certification, an additional working day will also be added to the overall processing time.

To ensure fast and accurate processing, please include a printed copy of your order confirmation or clearly write your order number (e.g., 12A-1234) on the envelope.

Delivery Address

Order Number: 12A-1234 (use your own order number)
12 Apostilles
Unit 335 South Row
Milton Keynes
MK9 2FY
United Kingdom

You will receive an instant email confirmation once your documents arrive safely at our office.

If you would like us to review your documents before submission, please email us a scanned copy. Our experienced team will carefully check your documents to ensure they meet the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) legalisation requirements.

If anything is missing or incorrect, we’ll contact you promptly to resolve the issue without delay.

Once approved, we will submit your documents to the FCDO for apostille certification using our premium 24-hour service for maximum efficiency.

1. At 12 Apostilles, we ensure your documents are legalised quickly and securely delivered.

2. Once your documents are apostilled, we collect them from the FCDO the very next day and dispatch them to your provided shipping address.

3. You’ll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number as soon as your documents are on their way.

4. Expect to receive your apostilled documents within 1–2 working days, ready for international use.