Solicitor certification services

Have your documents certified by a qualified UK solicitor to ensure legal authenticity and acceptance abroad.

What is solicitor certification?

Solicitor certification is a legal process in which a UK-qualified solicitor examines your documents and confirms that copies are true and accurate representations of the originals. This certification provides an official level of trust and authentication that ensures your documents are accepted for legal, professional, personal, or international purposes.

This service is often required when:

You need to submit documents for visa or immigration applications.

You are applying to universities, professional bodies, or employers abroad.

Legal or court authorities require verified copies of your original documents.

You plan to legalise your documents further, such as obtaining an apostille or embassy attestation.

A solicitor-certified document includes the solicitor’s signature, official stamp, and confirmation statement, which gives foreign authorities and institutions confidence in the authenticity of your documents.

Why you might need solicitor certification

Legal or court proceedings
Solicitor-certified copies are required for submitting documents in courts or for legal matters, ensuring authenticity and acceptance by legal authorities.
Visa, immigration, or embassy applications
Certified documents are often needed when applying for visas, immigration, or other embassy procedures to confirm the validity of your documents abroad.
University, professional, or corporate submissions
When submitting documents to universities, professional bodies, or employers abroad, solicitor certification confirms that your copies are accurate and official.
Preparing documents for Apostille or legalisation
Solicitor certification can be an essential step before obtaining an apostille or embassy attestation, ensuring documents meet international legalisation requirements.

Solicitor signed documents – Express Apostille service

£79.00 - £94.00

Types of documents we can certify

Civil Records: birth, marriage, death certificates
Legal Documents: affidavits, powers of attorney, court orders
Educational Documents: diplomas, transcripts
Personal Documents: letters, employment proofs, statements

How it works

Step 1: submit your documents
Provide your original documents or clear copies to our team. Ensure everything is complete to allow smooth verification by the solicitor.
Step 2: solicitor review & verification
A qualified UK solicitor carefully examines your documents, confirming that copies are true and accurate representations of the originals.
Step 3: issuance of certified copies
Certified copies are issued with the solicitor’s official signature and stamp, providing legal authenticity and recognition.
Step 4: ready for use locally or abroad
Your certified documents are now valid for submission to courts, employers, universities, government bodies, or for further legalisation such as apostille or embassy attestation.

FAQs / additional notes

When is solicitor certification required?

Solicitor certification is typically required when:

Legal or court authorities request verified copies of original documents.
Universities, professional bodies, or employers abroad require certified copies.
You are preparing documents for further legalisation, such as an apostille or embassy attestation.
Personal, business, or official matters require an added level of authenticity without full notarisation.

How long does the process take?

Processing times can vary depending on the number of documents and the complexity of verification. Typically, solicitor-certified documents can be issued within 1–3 business days once all required documents are submitted.

What are the costs?

Fees depend on the number of documents and the type of service. Costs cover the solicitor’s certification, administrative handling, and any additional services such as courier delivery. Contact us for a personalised quote based on your requirements.

Additional notes:

Ensure all documents are complete and legible to avoid delays.
Solicitor certification does not replace the need for apostille or embassy attestation if required for international use.
Our team can advise you on the most suitable certification path based on your destination country and purpose.

Why choose Rapid Apostille

Trusted UK document legalisation specialists – fast, secure, and internationally recognised.

Fast turnaround
We process apostilles, embassy attestations, and certified translations quickly, including urgent requests, so your documents are ready for international use without delays.
Worldwide acceptance
Our apostilles and legalisations are fully recognised internationally, for visas, work, study, business, and personal purposes.
Secure handling
Every document is treated with care and confidentiality, from receipt to return delivery.
Experienced specialists
Our team has 15+ years of combined experience in UK document legalisation and certified translation services.