e-Apostille
A digitally issued Apostille for eligible PDFs electronically signed by a UK notary or solicitor. A scan of a handwritten signature alone is not enough.
Understand the electronic routeUK apostille & document legalisationUK documents.
UK documents.
Prepared for use abroad.
From a degree for a new role to a power of attorney for property abroad, start with the right document and the right form of legalisation. We help you understand what is needed before you commit.
Personal & business documents · Hayes, West London · By appointment
✓ Clear guidance on the right route✓ Notarial practice in Hayes✓ Paper and electronic routes explained
One destination. The right process.Two forms of Apostille.
Two forms of Apostille.
One clear starting point.
An Apostille authenticates an eligible signature, seal or stamp for use abroad. Your document and the receiving authority determine what is needed.
Paper Apostille
A certificate attached to an eligible physical document. The paper route remains necessary for document types excluded from the electronic service.
Understand the paper routeFind your starting pointPaper or electronic?
Paper or electronic?
Start with your document.
Two quick questions help you understand the likely route. The document and its destination still need individual review.
Start with what you have
All document guidesA guide for your document.
From first enquiry to next steps
How it worksClear at every stage.
Understand the requirement
Share the document type, destination and receiving authority’s instructions.
Confirm the right route
Check whether an original, certified copy, notarisation or translation is needed.
Agree the arrangements
Confirm availability, the full quote, processing and delivery before proceeding.
Prepare for use abroad
Follow the agreed route and check the receiving authority’s requirements.
Important documents.
Individual attention.London Notary Public · Hayes
The practice behind the guidanceA person to speak to.
A person to speak to.
A route you understand.
London Notary Public is led by Mihail Florin Gavrila in Hayes, West London. The notarial practice is regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Use this site to understand your options, then discuss your documents and the receiving authority’s instructions with the practice.
About the practiceBefore you begin
A few useful answers.
Does every UK document need an apostille?
No. Ask the receiving organisation whether legalisation is required and exactly which version of the document it needs.
Can I apply to the FCDO myself?
Yes. GOV.UK offers direct applications. If you need certification or help choosing the correct route, ask before applying.
Sources & review
Reviewed 2026-10-22. Requirements can change. Check current official guidance and the receiving authority’s instructions before proceeding.
A good next stepTell us where your
Discuss your document Tell us where your
document needs to go.
Start with the document, the destination and your deadline.