If you plan to work, study, or apply for professional registration in another country, you may be asked to provide official proof of your academic qualifications. In many cases, foreign authorities require university degrees and other academic documents issued in the United Kingdom to be notarised and authenticated  before they are accepted abroad. Notarisation helps confirm that a document is genuine and properly certified so that it can be recognised by institutions, employ

What Is an Apostille? An apostille  is an official certificate issued by a competent authority that confirms the authenticity of a public document so that it can be recognised in another country. In the United Kingdom, apostilles are issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) . The apostille certificate verifies the signature, seal, or stamp on a document and confirms that it has been properly executed by a recognised official, such as a notary public. Th