3. What is an apostille?

An apostille is a form of verification issued by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office verifying the signature and seal of a notary or other public officer, so that the document bearing his/her signature and seal can take effect in countries which have ratified the Hague Convention for the Abolition of Consular Legalisation of 1961. We obtain this form of legalisation several times a day. It is normally possible to obtain the apostille on a same day or next day basis.