UK Apostille Service
Help with getting eligible UK documents legalised for use abroad. The UK Legalisation Office checks qualifying UK public documents and, where accepted, attaches an apostille. Locate Translate Limited is listed by the FCDO among next-day legalisation service providers.
UK document legalisation and apostille support
If an overseas authority asks for a UK document to be legalised, the official UK process starts through the Legalisation Office. GOV.UK explains that eligible documents are checked against official records and legalised by attaching an apostille.
UK Legalisation Office apostille
The Legalisation Office is the government authority responsible for legalising eligible UK documents through the apostille process.
Official GOV.UK guidance →Government legalisation services
Applications for a paper apostille or e-Apostille begin online. The exact submission route depends on the document and application type.
Apply on GOV.UK →Apostille translation
If your project involves translation as well as an apostille, use the dedicated translation-and-apostille page rather than mixing the two services.
Apostille translation services →The Legalisation Office UK and the FCDO
UK Legalisation Office
The Legalisation Office is part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office process for legalising eligible UK documents for use overseas.
GOV.UK legalisation →UK foreign office legalisation
Searches for Foreign Office legalisation or FCDO legalisation generally refer to the same government apostille/legalisation route on GOV.UK.
Official service →Locate Translate and FCDO
Locate Translate Limited appears on the current GOV.UK list of next-day legalisation service providers. That listing is separate from the government Legalisation Office itself.
View provider list →What is the current Legalisation Office UK address?
Searches often include “Legalisation Office Milton Keynes”, “Legalisation Office UK address” and the older wording “Legalisation Office, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, PO Box 7656, Milton Keynes, MK11 9NS”.
Searching for an apostille near me or UK apostille services near me?
You do not need to be physically near the Legalisation Office to start the UK apostille process. The government application starts online, and GOV.UK gives the next submission steps for the type of apostille you choose.
Apostille certificate near me
For a UK document, first confirm that the document can be legalised and whether you need a paper apostille or e-Apostille.
Check GOV.UK →Apostille solicitor near me
Some documents may need certification before legalisation. The required step depends on the document, so check the government guidance before arranging certification.
Check requirements →Apostille Coventry
If you are searching from Coventry, the UK apostille application still begins through the national GOV.UK process; you do not need a Coventry-based Legalisation Office.
Ask about support →Hague apostille Coventry
The apostille is used under the Hague Apostille framework where applicable. For Coventry-based searches, use the same UK legalisation process and check the destination country’s requirements.
Official UK route →How the UK apostille process works
1. Check the document
Confirm whether the UK document is eligible for legalisation and whether it needs any prior certification.
2. Apply online
Use the official GOV.UK service to apply for a paper apostille or e-Apostille, depending on eligibility and your recipient’s requirements.
3. Follow the submission instructions
For a paper application, use the submission details generated after applying. For an e-Apostille, the completed legalised document is provided digitally.
GOV.UK currently states that the standard paper service usually takes up to 25 working days, e-Apostille up to 2 working days, and that next-day paper service is for registered businesses. Processing can take longer where signatures or other details need verification.
Apostille, certified translation and document-specific guidance
Certified translation + apostille
Translation and legalisation are separate requirements. Use the translation-and-apostille page when both are needed.
Translation + apostille →How to get an apostille
For a longer informational explanation of the process, use the dedicated apostille guide.
Apostille guide →Certified translation vs apostille
If you are unsure which requirement applies, use the dedicated comparison page before ordering the wrong service.
Compare requirements →Client feedback on apostille services
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UK apostille and Legalisation Office FAQs
What is the UK Legalisation Office?
It is the government service that checks eligible UK documents and, when requirements are met, legalises them by attaching an apostille.
What is the Legalisation Office UK address?
For documents sent by post, current GOV.UK guidance says the postal submission address is provided after you apply online. Use the address generated for your application.
Is PO Box 7656, Milton Keynes, MK11 9NS still the Legalisation Office address?
That address appears in older searches and documents, but current GOV.UK guidance tells applicants to apply online first and use the postal address supplied after the application. Do not rely on an old address for a new application.
Where is the official GOV.UK apostille service?
The official service is the GOV.UK “Get your document legalised” guide at gov.uk/get-document-legalised.
Can I get an apostille near me?
The UK process starts online, so you do not need to live near the Legalisation Office. Follow the official application and submission instructions for your document.
Can I get an apostille in Coventry?
If you are in Coventry, use the same national UK legalisation route. If you want assistance with the process, send your document details for review.
Does an apostille mean the same thing as certified translation?
No. An apostille legalises an eligible document for relevant international use; certified translation addresses the language of the document. Some situations may require both.
Need help with a UK apostille or document legalisation?
Send the document type, destination country and any instructions you received from the overseas authority so the appropriate legalisation route can be reviewed.