Apostille for the United States of America

Notarisation for USA documents is essential when you need your personal, academic, or business papers accepted by authorities in the United States. Some states and authorities will also require an apostille in order to be accepted.

Apostille for USA – Notarisation of Documents for the United States of America

Many documents sent to the United States require notarisation before they can be apostilled or legalised. We verify the authenticity of your document or signature, making it suitable for use across different US states. Once notarised, we can issue an apostille or arrange further legalisation if the receiving authority requires it.

Apostille Requirements for the USA – State-Specific Legalisation Rules

The apostille process for the USA varies depending on the state. Some US authorities accept an apostille alone, while others insist on an additional Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) legalisation.
States that commonly require FCDO legalisation include:

California
New York
Oregon
Texas
Florida

Always check the requirements of the organisation requesting your documents, as rules differ between state authorities.

Time and Fees for Apostille Services

For a clear breakdown of Foreign Office fees and processing times, please visit our main legalisation section. We aim to provide quick and efficient support for all USA apostille and legalisation needs.

USA Embassy Contact Details – United States Embassy in London

If your matter requires direct embassy involvement or confirmation, the contact details for the Embassy of the United States of America in London are:

Embassy of the United States of America
24 Grosvenor Square
London
W1A 2LQ
T. 020 7499 9000

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Apostille for United States of America in London: next working day service

Need a UK document apostilled for use in United States of America? United States of America is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a UK Apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is all your document needs to be accepted in United States of America. No United States of America embassy or consulate legalisation is required. Apostille Direct arranges apostilles for United States of America in person in central London, every working day.

Next working day apostille for United States of America: to get an Apostille on your document, drop the documents off at our office before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.

Where to find us: located directly opposite CHARING CROSS TRAIN STATION: Room 102, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, Westminster, London, WC2N 4JF.

United States of America apostille prices

Apostille of one single UK document for use in United States of America: £120 inc VAT
Notarisation and apostille for United States of America: starting from £195 for the first document and starting from £105 for each subsequent document

Apostille for United States of America: frequently asked questions

Do UK documents for United States of America need embassy legalisation?
No. United States of America is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so the UK Apostille is enough.

How quickly can I get a UK apostille for United States of America?
Drop your documents at our office opposite Charing Cross station before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.

How much does an apostille for United States of America cost?
Apostille of one single document is £120 inc VAT. Notarisation and apostille starts from £195 for the first document and from £105 for each subsequent document.