What We Do — Clear and Professional

We provide complete document certification and document verification services that ensure your papers are accepted without delay. Firstly, we review every document carefully to confirm that it is ready for legalisation. Next, we certify true copies or verify signatures and content depending on your needs. After that, we prepare your papers for acceptance by embassies, banks, universities, or foreign authorities. Finally, once all checks are complete, we return your certified documents to you using a secure tracked courier service.

What Is Document Certification?

In short, document certification ensures that the copy matches the original and the signature is genuine. For example, you may need a certified true copy of a degree certificate for university admission or a certified birth certificate for immigration purposes. In many cases, certification prevents delays when submitting documents to official bodies. Our team works efficiently to issue certified copies that are recognised by both UK and international institutions.

What Is Document Verification?

Document verification confirms the authenticity and accuracy of a document’s content and signatures. Often, foreign ministries, embassies, and financial institutions require verification before they can accept documents for official or legal use. Moreover, verification ensures your paperwork complies with local and international regulations. We complete verifications promptly and advise you if additional embassy attestation or an apostille is necessary.

Why Choose Apostille Direct London?

• Expert support: We liaise directly with solicitors, notaries, and the FCDO, ensuring every document is properly accepted abroad.

• Fast turnaround: Same-day and next-day options are available for urgent requests, so your documents reach their destination on time.

• End-to-end service: Certification, verification, translation, embassy attestation, and apostille services are all managed under one roof.

• Secure Handling: Tracked couriers, insurance options, and strict confidentiality therefore guarantee peace of mind at every stage.

Common Documents We Certify and Verify

We handle a wide range of documents. For instance, you may need certification or verification for:

• Birth, marriage, and death certificates

• Academic transcripts, diplomas, and degree certificates

• Powers of attorney and wills

• Business records such as Articles of Incorporation, minutes and shareholder registers

• Criminal record checks (DBS) and medical documents

How the Process Works (Simple Steps)

1. First, send or deliver your documents — we accept secure courier deliveries and in-person visits.

2. Review and advise — we check signatures, stamps, and supporting materials, then explain what is required.

3. Certify or verify — in this step a certified true copy is prepared or authenticity is confirmed as needed.

4. Legalise if required — if necessary, we can additionally arrange FCDO apostilles or embassy attestation on your behalf.

5. Return securely — we dispatch your certified or verified documents via tracked courier for safe delivery.

Note: If you require an apostille or embassy attestation, we will manage that for you. See our E-Apostille & Digital Apostille and priority services pages.

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