Attest documents for use in the United Kingdom

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in the United Kingdom

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in the United Kingdom

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to UK authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in the United Kingdom, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedEnglishtranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in the United Kingdom, including documents issued in:

the United Kingdom is a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab). This means that official documents issued in other signatory countries can be certified by an Apostille Stamp in the country where they have been issued. This stamp will generally be accepted directly by UK authorities as confirmation of the document’s authenticity without need for further certification in the United Kingdom.

However, documents from non-Apostille countries must be legalized by the authorities of the issuing country and then attested by the local UK embassy or consulate. This applies to documents in countries such as: AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar

If you have documents issued in the United Kingdom:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in the United Kingdom for use abroad, including UK birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of the United Kingdom, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in the United Kingdom. Translations not done in the United Kingdom may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by UK authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in the United Kingdom, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in the United Kingdom

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

UK Resources

UK news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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United Kingdom Visa and Immigration Resources
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Check if you need a UK visa
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Find out if you need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.
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United Kingdom Embassies and Consulates
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Find a British embassy, high commission or consulate
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Find a British embassy, high commission or consulate
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United Kingdom Doing Business
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British Chambers of Commerce
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The 53 Accredited Chambers which make up our UK network are trusted champions of businesses, places, and global trade.
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United Kingdom Visa and Immigration News
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How to Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
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The Overseas Domestic Worker Visa allows domestic staff working in a private household to enter the UK and continue their employment for up to 6 months.
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Unravelling UK immigration policy for tech: options and obstacles for start-ups
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At a time when there is a global race for top tech talent, the UK needs to not only offer routes to live and work in the UK, but such options need to be attractive in order to stand out in an increasingly competitive international market.
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How to Apply for a Parent of a Child Student Visa - Lexology
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This visa allows one parent to accompany their child or children to the UK while they undertake studies at an independent fee-paying school.
How UK visa rule change will impact Indian students, workers, caregivers
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The new UK visa rules restrict caregivers from bringing dependents, a move aimed at curbing the disproportionate number of dependents accompanying workers.
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Rules for UK Visit Visas and Permitted Paid Activities Have Changed
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The main difference is that the one-month Permitted Paid Engagements (PPE) visa for experts in their field coming to the UK to undertake specific paid engagements no longer exists
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UK visa routes for foreigners without a job offer
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Check the conditions and eligibility for the India Young Professionals Scheme and Global Talent visas.
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Common Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications - Lexology
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In this post, we discuss common application mistakes and consider what falls within the parameters of an innocent mistake.
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UK Visa Sponsor Licence Refusals: Causes and Solutions
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When deciding a sponsor licence application, the Home Office may either reject the sponsor licence application as invalid, refuse the application or grant the application with an A rating.
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A Beginner's Guide to Self-Sponsorship as a Skilled Worker
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One way to work in the UK as a migrant is through sponsored employment as a Skilled Worker. A migrants leave in the UK as a Skilled Worker is tied to the condition that they work for their sponsored employer. It is possible to sponsor yourself to work in the UK if you already have set up or would like to set up a UK based company.
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New rules for business visitors to the UK
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In a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules published in December, the Home Office set out a number of changes to the UK's visitor visa rules,
British national spotlight series
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If you are a South African national, what are the circumstances that indicate you may be entitled to apply for British citizenship
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Changing Status from a UK Fiancé Visa to a Spouse Visa
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Transitioning from a Fiancé Visa to a Spouse Visa in the UK can be exciting and daunting.
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United Kingdom Trade and Business News
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UK tax considerations for US persons relocating to the UK
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At the interface of the USs citizen-based, and the UKs residence-based, tax systems, arise a volcano of double-tax and mismatch traps for the unwary.
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The Expat Relocation Guide to London
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If you're moving to London for work, this expat guide will help you get settled and hit the ground running while adapting to a new city. 
Guide to doing business in the UK - Lexology
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For companies considering a move into the UK market, there are two broad options: establishing a subsidiary in the UK; or setting up a permanent establishment here (i.e. part of the non-UK parent established here in the UK).
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing for Divorce in the UK
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Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging time, but understanding the legal process can help alleviate some of the stress. If youre wondering how to file divorce in the United Kingdom, this step-by-step guide will provide you with a clear roadmap to navigate the process effectively.
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Right to work checks: how to get them spot on
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They are a crucial aspect of the hiring process, but can have an expensive sting in the tail if ignored.
Turkey and the UK Sign Free Trade Agreement
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As the end of the Brexit transition period approaches, Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
UK-Singapore free trade agreement: securing bilateral trade in goods and services post-Brexit
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The UK is Singapores third largest trading partner for goods, second largest for services and its top investment destination in Europe.
UK takes top-spot in European property investment market
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A global survey by international law firm DLA Piper, showed that the UK is considered prime real estate by investors, following Brexit.
Building bridges between Singapore and Northern Ireland in tech, education and life sciences, Business News Top Stories - The Straits Times
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Northern Ireland, a traditional engineering powerhouse, is now a European hub for software development, research and development and global cybersecurity 
Japan-UK free trade agreement and Japan Inc MA
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Japan and the UK signed a post-Brexit bilateral free trade agreement on 23 October 2020 with an implementation date of 1 January 2021.
Europe: Brexit - Impact on food labelling
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Food labelling changes postponed until 1 October 2022 for foods sold in Great Britain; Northern Ireland will continue to follow the EU rules
The law on foreign takeovers is being tightened
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Its not about China, honest

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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