What is an Apostille Stamp

The Apostille Stamp is an official government issued Stamp applied to documents so they will be recognised and verified when presented in another country.

The Apostille Certificate is issued by the Country in which the document originates. Once a document has had an Apostille Stamp attached to it confirming the authenticity of the signatures and seals it can be presented to any country which recognises the Apostille Stamp. The authority receiving the document should then accept the document as the Stamp Authenticates the seals or signatures as true and valid without requesting further evidence or proof.

For some Countries the Apostille Stamp may not be enough to have the document Legalised for the specific Country, you can find out a list of these countries using this link: Embassy Legalisation

The Apostille Stamp

The Apostille Stamp is created in a certain format and includes the following information:

Country of issue
Who has signed the document
The capacity in which the person signed the document
Details of any seal on the document
Place of issue
Date of issue
Issuing authority
Apostille Certificate number
Stamp of issuing authority
Signature of representative of issuing authority

An example of an Apostille Stamp:

An example of an Apostille Stamp

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Apostille & Legalisation Services Ltd

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Tim Poole

3 years ago

Rhianna was extremely helpful. Mine and my partner's decrees got rejected by the FCO due to solicitor signature. They took it to their own solicitor got it resigned, then resubmitted and all was good. Would highly recommend.

ALEJANDRO GONZALEZ DEGETAU

3 years ago

I strongly recommend this service. I needed a legalisation and apostille with urgency and Rhianna Cain (the person in charge of my case) solved my problem within less than two days. Rhianna's response time, kindness and efficiency was admirable. I'm very grateful to her and her team.

Mark Thompson

3 years ago

We used A&LS Ltd to have our ACRO's Apostilled for our Non Lucrative Visas. Given the roller coaster that we'd been on to this point we opted for the expedited service which wasn't exactly cheap, BUT, given what we endured to this point, getting these documents in our possession in a timely fashion was very important and worth every penny.
We dealt with Rhianna and found her to be both professional and communicated well throughout the whole process.
Documents were received in a timely manner. Thanks very much.

Fiona Cobb

3 years ago

We needed an Apostille service quickly and found this company to be very easy to use. I checked a few facts and the response time was fast and the answers clear and unambiguous. Once the documents were received by the company they turned them around really quickly, in fact faster than we had anticipated, and then sent them on. It’s an excellent service that I will definitely use again whenever the need arises - fast, reliable, well-priced. I definitely recommend this company.

katie brown

3 years ago

Good service however website is misleading regarding the delivery time. I sent off my documents on the 14th of December and received it on the 3rd of January. Quite annoying when i paid for the fastest service.i have since requested an explanation and a refund regarding this..

With this being said the customer service team is excellent and really helped me. Hats off to rhianna who was excellent with her communication, she has a professional manner and i can not fault her.

Bejinariu Cosmin

4 years ago

If I could give less than 1 star ,I will do that,worse experience I've ever had.
Because of my consultant,Zak Walker I had to drive 1.5 hours ,because he won't reply to any of the emails,he doesn't have any answers for me regarding to my documentation, beside (no and I don't know).

M B

4 years ago

I used this Service for a name change. I got my deed poll within days. Absolutely Amazing. Spoke to Gentleman on the telephone and he was super. Very helpful and professional. Hats off ... Thank You.

Lola Flynn

4 years ago

Unfortunately the apostille service for 2 documents took one long month with poor comunication which delayed my Spanish Student visa application. The prices compare to other websites which seem to deliver a much faster service (days)and have very good published reviews. I used this website on recommendation by a previous user , but interestingly, looking now , it does not publish any reviews on its website. I would not use it again

Ellen Atiyah

4 years ago

Extremely disappointed by Aposttile Services' lack of efficiency and poor customer service.

As I was facing a deadline to complete my documentation for a Spanish visa, I opted for their fast-track, 1-day service and promptly sent the Apostille Application form along with my document to be legalised (having paid £15 for Special 1st Class Delivery to ensure the document arrived on Friday 15th July). On Wednesday 20th July, I arranged the payment of £165. As I had not received an update from the company; I made numerous calls and sent numerous emails to find out the progress of the document. This was extremely challenging and stressful to do whilst working full time. I did not expect to be nagging and chasing when I had paid £165 for the fast-track service and £15 for postage. I eventually found out there was an issue with the document. Instead of the company taking a proactive approach I had to take matters into my own hands and resolve this issue. After 10 days, the document was finally legalised (thanks to Rhianna who was the most helpful person I spoke to and had to step in to resolve this issue as her colleague was out of office - thank you). I then unfortunately missed the submission date for my visa request.

As mentioned, I am extremely disappointed by this company's services. Your website guarantees that the document will be completed within 1-3 working days depending on service level and that there will be updates throughout the service. I have emailed to complain about this and (unsurprisingly) have not received a response. I don't recommend this company at all.

Christopher

4 years ago

Excellent service, quick turn around even with the postal strikes, very helpful on the phone, CNI & birth certificate was sent back next day delivery before 1pm, was happy and will definitely use them again.

Thank you for all your help
More than 😊

Jonathan Williams

4 years ago

We had all sorts of problems with the FCO as they were taking an age to process some docs required for a visa to Spain - why did we leave? Spoke to Rhianna who could not have been more helpful. Guiding us as to the best way forward and even suggesting an alternative method regarding the medical certificate. Cannot recommend them highly enough and will certainly use them again. This is a mine field and you need experts!

Garry

4 years ago

My ACRO Certificate was returned promptly but my doctors Certificate I was told ,was rejected because they had no reference for the doctor's signature, which I duly requested, received ,then sent to person dealing with my case. After several weeks I asked where my Certificate was and received no reply to two queries. It was only when I queried with my agent that I got a response. I was told it was rejected yet again , my agent was told it had been sent. Now it seems that both original Certificate and Doctors confirmation of identity are lost. The inconvenience and added expense that this is costing is galling, Applied for,
Apostled, and translated because I have to start the whole process again, With hindsight I wish I had sent my documents to be apostille myself as the level of incompetence and ignorance is beyond. Not to mention the unprofessional way I was ignored. If it was possible I would give 5 black stars.

Zeno Sittas

4 years ago

Great service, very responsive & fast with delivery would use again.

NINA WIGMAN

4 years ago

I have used the services of Rhianna WHO’s being working on my numerous amount of documents since January 2022. I couldn’t wish for a better professional attitude. Since, prompt with her replies and genuine about the charges. I couldn’t recommend her enough. And I will be using her services again. Wishing her an the best in her professional carrier ❤️♥️❤️

Cheryl Ann Graham

4 years ago

Absolutely terrible customer service. Didn’t even receive the will-kit I paid for and have been trying to get it sorted for over a month and now being ignored. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

Tom H

4 years ago

Absolutely superb service, would recommend without hesitation, special mention for Zac who was simply brilliant

Just had some more documents done by Zak and once again brilliant Service, hard to put in words how grateful I am, needed the documents like yesterday and Zak was so helpful and sorted them for me no problem

Kimberley Lucey

4 years ago

Very efficient and professional service. I will definitely use them again and would recommend

Cory

4 years ago

What a disaster !!!!!!! I had the misfortune of my documents attestation process being outsourced to this company they held my documents for a week before starting the attestation process, lied on the date the documents where submitted to the Embassy (they said the 9/5 when in fact it was the 18/5. Zak didn't respond to WhatsApp or emails messages despite requesting for communication via WhatsApp. And after the massive delay couldn't do a simple thing like send me scanned copies of the final docs.

A complete shambles of an organization, BEWARE dealing with them

Paulette Michaud

4 years ago

Impressed with the efficient staff member I dealt with…Zak Walker. He stayed in touch with me throughout the unfamiliar process of obtaining Apostilles on various documents, and patiently answered my numerous questions. I would not hesitate to recommend this business!

Rachel Crittenden

4 years ago

Well I have added another name for myself and this company we’re very good and explained everything and also helped me with a few issues straight away.
Great service.

Adam Gohary

4 years ago

Super professional, efficient, accurate, very affordable and fast service. One of the best that I have dealt with.
Many thanks to Zak.

MR. Haque

5 years ago

“Amazing company with good quality service “
A very professional company
Dealing with Rihanna was perfect in every way. Really great for Apostille & Legalisation Services.
I would recommend them to anyone. Awesome.
👍💕👌😊😍📚🏆✉️🖊🇬🇧

Wael Kamel

5 years ago

So far my second time to use their service, very professional, excellent service. Special thanks to Rhianna and whole team

Yinka A

5 years ago

Quick, cost-effective and brilliant service. Will recommend.

Steffan Warren

5 years ago

Excellent service. I needed to get an apostille for my marriage certificate and sent to Russia as quickly as possible. The turnaround time was very impressive. My optimistic estimate was that I would receive the document in Russia within a week, but the whole thing was handled in less than 3 days. Very highly recommend this service if you have an urgent request.

Anne Willis

5 years ago

Paid for the rapid service and got required documents back within 2 days.
Thanks so much for such a great service and all your help.

david bradley

5 years ago

Thank you so much for the Execellent service i will certainly use Apostille & Legalisation Services Ltd again, i highly recommend them.

Stephanie Robertson

5 years ago

Extremely professional and reliable company! Rhianna was excellent at communication and made what could’ve been a stressful process a breeze!
Really happy with the service of getting wedding documents legalised for overseas ceremony!! 🙂

Moose

5 years ago

Ordered over 2 weeks ago and didn’t receive item phoned the company on the given website and lady who answered wasn’t even sure if they “dealt” with UKDP. Never received my order so phoned the Head office and finally got a response from a gentleman called Zak who was very helpful and chased the issue and finally got my documents 3 weeks later almost.
Fast service for first time orders though for change of name and would recommend

Don MacRaild

5 years ago

Faultless service from the team. I cannot recommend this company highly enough.

William Cutbush

5 years ago

Great service. They made it easy and handled everything. Zak was my consultant, he was great. Very affordable too. I highly recommend!

Anderson Gichuhi

5 years ago

Responsive and great help to get documents authenticated and legalized. Are helpful with advise and clear with time period with your process. I would recommend them to anyone.

Dinara17100

5 years ago

I was looking for the apostille service while being abroad and found this company, and overall I would say that their level of service is really great! Especially I am thankful to Zak Walker, as he was responding to any questions very quickly and the overall service was done in the professional and efficient manner. I would recommend it without a doubt.

Petya Kostova

5 years ago

Very happy with the service provided, good communication and the price I’ve been given very good. Also everything has been completed within a week . Highly recommend
Thank you very much
I’ll definitely use your service again

andzger10

5 years ago

I was very impressed with Zak Walker and his customer service. My experience using this company was expectational from start to finish. Highly recommended. Many thanks

Natalie Curtis

5 years ago

An excellent, efficient and speedy service. All genuine and certificates were provided. All taken care of in one simple pack with clear instructions. Highly recommended.

Laura Kolb

5 years ago

Great and helpful service, explained what I needed to do and got it done 🙂

danny wright

5 years ago

I would like to offer the thanks of my wife and myself for the speed,and efficiency of our order.Thanks to Zak and his staff who were a joy to deal with.We would have no hesitation in recommending this service!!

Tony Esdaile

5 years ago

Extremely efficient service, I was able to notarise and apostille a document within 2 days of contacting them.
Would definitely recommend them without reservation and will employ them again in future

Robert Connell

5 years ago

My brother and I needed a Power of Attorney document notarised and apostilled to enable us to progress an inheritance in Spain.

It was a pleasure to deal with Rhianna who managed the process and the Notary who briefed us to ensure we fully understood the implications of signing this document.

The whole process was very quick and efficient and it was great to deal with personable individuals who made this a lot easier than we expected.

Based on our experience, I would definitely recommend this company.

Robert Stephens

5 years ago

Excellent service, great communication and a pleasure to deal with such a professional company.. Highly impressed thank you.

Derrick Reid

5 years ago

Excellent and clear customer service provided by Zak Walker about the process of Legalisation and Attestation of documents!

tushar kumar

5 years ago

Sought apostille of documents from overseas (India).
Very professional and prompt service. Processes and fees were clear from the beginning, and regular updates were provided. Very impressed oevrall,

Jean Philippe Tissot

5 years ago

Rhianna was phenomenal, the service of the company in terms of quality and execution was superb. I will always be calling them

Ravichandra Mavooru

5 years ago

Zak assisted to get my DBS legalised, notarised and attested by the Kuwaiti Embassy. This happened during the time UK was under lock down. The response was quick and so was the service so I thank the firm for their professionalism in dealing with the document and posting it safely to an international address. Highly recommend for any attestation services.

Clive Gibbons

5 years ago

I have used this company for legalizing British documents in Spain on a few ocassions and I must say how happy I am with their service. Excellent and very quick service. Highly recommened.

Bobby Fontafuego

5 years ago

I paid for 1-2 day recorded delivery on the 14th December. I received my documents on the 23rd December.

Initial problem blamed on losing my documents.
Requested information I had previously stated in an email before processing my request
Recorded delivery was just left in my porch without requesting a signature.

I just feel I wasted my money choosing this option and no offer of compensation was made even though you knew you could not fulfil the initial transaction.

Not a professional way to conduct business in my eyes.

Bobby

Liam

6 years ago

Fantastic company, I made a mistake when sending off my application, the mistake was quickly picked up by Apostille who contacted me strait away to check the details. My documents arrived on time, amazing quality very professional company. I will 100% use again.

Yvonne Patterson

6 years ago

Zak first answered my call and kept me updated throughout the process. I called other similar services, but none compared to the friendly, helpful, reassuring voice of Zak Walker, although some were cheaper, I did not feel comfortable doing business with them as they were very impersonal, and totally automated. Other more expensive service providers were condescending and cold. Thank you so much Zak for making Apostille & Legalisation Services such a pleasure to do business with.

Justin Smathers

6 years ago

Excellent! Zak Ws super efficient and helpful.

Henriks Fisuns

6 years ago

I would like to post an honest and fair review of the service that I have been provided with!

Basically, the service was really quick, made the documents in one day through the email (have sent all the required documents in attachment) without any hustle, delays and troubles. Response is really quick. Also I would like to mention that the prices for the service are really satisfactory as they don’t ask a lot of money. Had to notarise a settlement status in the UK so heard from my friends that they have paid £150 - £180 when I have been charged just £120.
The certificate has been sent to me straight away when done and plus they have sent me a scanned copy of the document to reassure. It has been sent via Royal Mail special service! Quick, reliable and easy going.

Special thanks to Zak Walker! He is a great guy and easy to talk and explains everything if you have any questions!

Have a good day!

Beep Beep Orbit coming through

6 years ago

Much recommended! Zak was very helpful in finding me the best price for the service, they responsed quickly to all my emails (even tho I asked 500 questions) and my documents were sent back to me within 2 days of them posting! I'll definitely be referring them to friends and family 😀

Aud G

6 years ago

There was a mistake on the documentation. I quickly called and spoke to a guy who said he will send me an email to fill in the correct details so that the new and correct name can be put on the document. I quickly responded to the email and it has been over a week, no response. Poor service and would not advise anyone to use this service. I had to use another service and they were very prompt.

Steve Taylor

6 years ago

vg service & value for money, excellent communication & fast delivery, HAPPY 😉

Colleen Cornes

6 years ago

This service simplified the process of changing my name or part of it.
It was carried out in a very professional and efficient manner and in a matter of weeks I was in possession of a good quality official document and copies, which I used with the relevant bodies to legally be known by my chosen new name.
Without leaving my home I had access to this service which was efficient and very good value for money.
I would recommend without a doubt.

Martin Mitchell

6 years ago

I found this company searching online while away for the UK. From my first point of contact thebexperience was honestly fantastic. Fast response to emails, easy to digest information, fair costings and totally professional. This has also been in a time where the world is in chaos due to the pandemic!

I wish that other companies I have to use more regularly were as efficient as these guys, I highly recommend them.

MEENA

6 years ago

Excellent and efficient service. Zak Walker was exceptional and very patient with my endless emails and queries. Service was good value for money. It was very easy to use as I posted the document and it was returned by post! I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again.

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