{"product_id":"solicitor-signed-documents-must-be-registered-with-fcdo","title":"Solicitor signed documents – Express Apostille service","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eWhat Is a solicitor-signed document?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eA solicitor-signed document is any document that has been officially signed (and usually stamped) by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eUK solicitor\u003c\/strong\u003e — a qualified legal professional authorised to verify, certify, or witness documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eWhat it means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eWhen a solicitor signs a document, they are confirming one of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eWitnessing a signature\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirming they saw you sign it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eCertifying a copy\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirming a photocopy matches the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eDrafting and signing\u003c\/strong\u003e — preparing a legal document and signing in their professional capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eCommon examples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eCertified copies of passports, birth, or marriage certificates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eAcademic qualifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eStatutory declarations or affidavits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eContracts or legal agreements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"952\"\u003ePowers of attorney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eProperty-related deeds and documents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eWhy it matters for Apostille services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eMany solicitor-signed documents can be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eapostilled directly\u003c\/strong\u003e by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth \u0026amp; Development Office (FCDO) without extra verification — \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eif\u003c\/strong\u003e the solicitor is registered in the FCDO’s database of recognised legal professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eIf your solicitor is on this register, the process is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eFaster\u003c\/strong\u003e — no extra checks needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eSimpler\u003c\/strong\u003e — the FCDO can confirm authenticity immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eOur team can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eCheck if your solicitor is FCDO-registered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eAdvise on the fastest way to prepare your documents for apostille\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eHandle the submission for you to ensure no delays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rapid Apostille","offers":[{"title":"Yes","offer_id":52772673814861,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No","offer_id":52772673847629,"sku":null,"price":94.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/9372\/6541\/files\/ra-SolicitorSignedDocuments_1_107e6a5a-34d8-4930-95a4-b2c8369b357a.jpg?v=1767018608","url":"https:\/\/www.rapidapostille.co.uk\/products\/solicitor-signed-documents-must-be-registered-with-fcdo","provider":"Rapid Apostille ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}