e-Apostille + e-Certification (QES) — fast, secure, and fully digital
No need to post or courier your documents. The e-Apostille offers a 100% digital process approved by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
What happens after you order
Once your order is placed, here’s what to expect:
1) Digital submission
Upload your documents online in the required format (usually PDF) or send email it to us. You’ll receive a confirmation email and a unique order reference number.
2) Solicitor e-Certification (QES)
Your document will be digitally certified by a UK solicitor using a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) — ensuring it meets the UK’s legal standards for electronic authentication.
3) Verification
Our team reviews your files to ensure they meet FCDO standards, then submits them for digital apostille certification through the official UK Legalisation Office.
4) Email notification
Once legalisation is complete, you’ll receive an email confirmation with a secure download link to access or receive your legalised documents by email.
Secure digital signature
Your e-Apostille is issued and digitally signed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) using advanced encryption standards.
Each document includes a unique digital certificate and verification code that confirms its authenticity and ensures it has not been altered since issuance.
This digital signature guarantees:
- The document originates from an official government source.
- It has not been modified or tampered with.
- It is recognised internationally under the Hague Apostille Convention.
Your recipient can instantly verify the signature through the official UK Government verification portal, providing complete confidence in the document’s authenticity.
After your e-Apostille is issued
Once your e-Apostille has been issued, you’ll receive an email containing a secure PDF copy of your legalised document. You can download, store, and share it instantly — with no need to wait for post or courier delivery.
How to share your e-Apostille:
- By email: Attach the PDF directly to your message.
- Via secure cloud link: Upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar platform.
- In person: Present it on your device screen or from a USB drive.
Each e-Apostille includes a unique digital validation code, allowing anyone to verify its authenticity — even after it has been shared multiple times.
No printing, no postage — just a fast, secure, and globally recognised way to deliver your official documents.
Every e-Apostille carries the same legal validity as a traditional paper apostille issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Verify your e-Apostille
Your recipient can verify the authenticity of the apostille issued by the FCDO through the official UK Government portal:
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Contact our UK Apostille experts
At The Apostille, we understand that document legalisation can seem complex — but our mission is to make it effortless for you.
Our experienced, UK-based team provides expert guidance at every step of the process, from choosing the right service to ensuring your documents are correctly prepared, legalised, and ready for use abroad.
Whether you need an apostille, embassy attestation, certified translation, or replacement certificate, our specialists are here to answer your questions and handle everything with speed, care, and precision.
We pride ourselves on being responsive, transparent, and professional — delivering the right solution for individuals, law firms, and businesses across the UK and beyond.
Get in touch today and experience a service that’s efficient, reliable, and completely stress-free.
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