Apostille & Legalisation Services Ltd

Apostille & Legalisation Services Ltd: document legalisation for international use

Apostille & Legalisation Services Ltd is a UK-based company dedicated to the legalisation of documents for use abroad. Its activities cover apostille, consular legalisation, translation of official documentation, notarial services and other procedures related to the international validity of British documents.

The company processes documents through the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office), the authorised body in the UK for legalising documents of British origin. It explains that its aim is to simplify a procedure that many foreign organisations require in order to verify the authenticity of academic certificates, company documents and other relevant papers. Apostilled documents can be used in countries that are signatories to the 1961 Hague Convention, whose member states accept apostilles issued by other members.

Legalisation and document management services

The company's catalogue includes several lines of work, with reference rates published on its website:

• Premium or standard apostille: from £64 per document.
• Embassy or consular legalisation: from £55 per document.
• Certificate of Good Standing: from £50 per document.
• Translation of official documentation: from £48 per page.
• Medallion Signature Guarantee: from £220 per stamp or stock.
• Transcription service: price agreed in advance.

In addition to these services, the company mentions notarisation of documents, company formation, shareholders' agreements and proofreading as part of its offering. It also processes certificates of good standing and can access certain documents on the client's behalf, for example through Companies House, which reduces the paperwork for the user.

Working process and customer service

The procedure described by the company begins with sending an enquiry or order, preferably by phone, with as much detail as possible. The team reviews the request and contacts the client. Once payment is received, the documents are sent. The company offers professional advice with no obligation to order and discounts for large orders or regular clients.

For sets of documents, such as a batch of academic certificates or company documents, the company states that it can advise on how to group them to reduce government fees. It also sends updates by email and phone during the legalisation process.

Data protection and registration

The company states that it is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and that it complies with the UK Data Protection Act. It applies a strict non-disclosure policy for the handling of personal data. Its UK company registration number is 11092262.

Head office and opening hours

The main office is located in Braintree, Essex, and the company provides international legalisation services for clients who need British documents to be valid in other countries. Telephone and email support is available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00.

Location and contact

Suite 3, 9-13 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE · Phone: +44 20 8017 2216 · Email: orders@apostille-services.co.uk · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 17:00