Adoption Certificate
How To Legalise An Adoption Certificate
The legalisation process in the UK involves affixing an apostille (certificate) to a public document. Legalisation serves as official confirmation that the signature, stamp, or seal on the document is authentic.
Documents can be legalised if they are required to be recognised by an international foreign body.
One of the public documents that you can ask to legalise in the UK is a adoption certificate.
We are here to help you legalise your adoption certificate.
The Value Of An Adoption Certificate In The UK
As you already know, an adoption certificate in the UK differs from a birth certificate. The last one records the child’s birth and his or her biological parentage, while an adoption certificate reflects the legal process of adoption and the child’s new legal parents.
A UK adoption certificate is a legal document that officially certifies that a child has been adopted. It is essential for a variety of reasons.
For example, an adoption certificate contains the adopted child’s new name, the adoptive parents’ names, and the date of birth. You will later need this document to enrol the child in school and obtain a passport or other public services.
In addition, the certificate confirms that the adoptive parents have all parental rights and responsibilities for their adopted child.
That is why an adoption certificate has special significance both within the UK and abroad, which is why you may need apostille service UK.
Requirements for legalisation
What format is required for the apostille:
Only the original certificate that has a signature of the registrar or a certified copy from the General Register Office that is also signed by the registrar is acceptable for the apostille.
Does the document require solicitor certification:
UK adoption certificates do not require solicitor certification as they are also signed by the registrar of the General Register Office.
Here are some Reasons to Obtain an Apostille Stamp on Adoption Certificate
So what is the purpose of legalising UK documents, particularly your adoption certificate?
The reasons may vary:
- Immigration and Citizenship matters (Legalised adoption certificates might be required when applying for immigration or citizenship status for the adopted child or travel purposes)
- Questions of Education (This relates to the issue of an adopted child’s enrolment in an educational institution abroad)
- Medical Services (A particular reason is the need to seek medical care abroad)
- Some Legal Proceedings (A legalised adoption certificate could be presented as evidence in court)
- Inheritance (There is an obvious need to provide a legalised document UK in case of inheritance in any other country)
Choose The Right Service
Pricing does not include solicitor or notary certification. We can provide this service at an additional cost.
Standard Service
£79.99
- 3-5 Working Days Turnaround
- Document Verification
- FCO Apostille and Admin Fees
- FREE UK 1st Class Postage
Timeframes are for guidance purposes only.
Express Service
£84.99
- 1-2 Working Days Turnaround
- Document Verification
- FCO Apostille and Admin Fees
- FREE UK 1st Class Postage
Timeframes are for guidance purposes only.
Urgent Service
£199.99
- Same Day Turnaround
- Document Verificaction
- FCO Apostille and Admin Fees
- Drop Off and Collection Only!
Must meet strict requirements set by FCO to qualify.