UK Apostille & Certificate Authentication for Academic Degrees and Documents

UK academic records — such as degree certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and exam results — often require apostille legalisation or certificate authentication before they can be accepted by foreign universities, employers, or government authorities.

In most cases, these documents must first be certified by a solicitor or notary before the apostille can be issued. We handle the full UK certificate and degree authentication process, ensuring your academic documents are legally recognised abroad.

Which Academic Documents Need Apostille or Authentication?

We handle the UK authentication and apostille process for a wide range of academic certificates, including university degrees, diplomas, transcripts, and exam results. These documents are often required for use abroad in education, employment, or immigration.

We commonly legalise the following academic documents:

  • Degree Certificates, Diplomas, and Professional Qualifications
  • Academic Transcripts and Records of Achievement
  • GCSEs, A-Levels, and other school certificates
  • Letters of Enrolment or Attendance
  • University or College References

Here’s how the UK apostille and certificate authentication process works for academic documents. Whether you’re legalising a degree certificate, diploma, or transcript, the following steps apply:

1

Certification first

Academic documents will need solicitor or notary certification before legalisation.

2

Originals or certified copies

In many cases, a solicitor or notary public certified copy can be used instead of the original.

3

Translation

Some countries will request that a certified translation is submitted alongside the apostille.

How to Authenticate or Legalise Academic Certificates in the UK

Here’s how we handle the UK apostille and authentication process for your academic documents — from checking your paperwork to secure delivery.

1
Check

Review your documents and confirm the requirements.

2
Certify

Arrange solicitor or notary certification if needed.

3
Process

Submit them to the FCDO for apostille authentication.

4
Deliver

Return the completed documents securely, ready to use abroad.

Common Uses for Apostilled Academic Documents

  • University or college applications overseas
  • Work visas or professional licensing abroad
  • Immigration or residency applications
  • Study abroad and exchange programmes

FAQ

Not always — many countries accept a solicitor-certified copy. We’ll confirm what’s required in your case.

Yes, transcripts and school certificates can be legalised once they have been properly certified.

Most academic records must be certified by a solicitor or notary before the apostille can be added.

Some countries require both an apostille and a certified translation. We can arrange this if needed.

Make Sure You’re Ready

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