Description
What is a National Archives Document?: Historical or official records from the UK National Archives.
Category: Government-issued documents
Can I Legalise?: Your National Archives document can be legalised.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:
- Your original National Archives document, stamped or sealed by the National Archives, or signed by an official of the National Archives
- Your original court document, not stamped, sealed or signed by the National Archives
- A photocopy or printout of your National Archives document
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: No, but original must contain a wet ink signature or a wet ink/embossed seal and a date from the issuing authority.
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Wet ink signature/seal/date if signed.
Common Use: Research, legal claims abroad.
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).