Order Your Apostille - How to order an apostille certificate

We have made ordering an apostille as simple as possible.

Your document will fall into one of our two categories, Tier 1 or Tier 2. If you are not sure which category your document is please read more about the documents we can process. Send us your document following our simple 4 step process-

Use the Order Form
1. Print our easy to use order form – Order Form
2. Post or email your document to us with a copy of the completed order form (not all documents can be emailed).
3. Make a payment by debit or credit card, cheque or postal order. Details are on the order form.
4. We will return your document to you in 5 working days.

Print your order form >>> Order Form

If you do not have access to a printer or you are not able to print the order form please send us a note/letter with your document-

Send us a letter
1. Write a cover letter to be sent with your document. Make sure you provide your return address, telephone number and email contact.
2. Post your document to us with your letter. Our address is on our contact page.
3. Include a cheque or Postal Order for the correct amount made payable to The Apostille Service. Alternatively ask us to call you for payment by debit or credit card.
4. We will issue the apostille and return post the document to you in 5 working days.

Our service commitment to you-

  • We endeavour to process all documents in less than 5 working days. Over 99% of all documents are issued with an apostille and despatched from our office within 5 working days. We often complete apostille orders in only 3 days.
  • To provide free advice and information – online – by telephone – by email
  • To provide trained advisors from 9.00 to 5.30 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
  • To answer your telephone calls directly within 4 rings. Your calls go directly to an advisor. No call centres, automated messages or receptionists. Just real people answering phones.
  • To offer expert advice on how to process your documents.
  • To provide free return delivery by first class post. We also offer alternative delivery options. Please see the order form for more details.