Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
I’m told I have to get my documents apostilled. Have no idea what this means, where I need to go, etc. ….. HELP
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“And don’t get scammed by companies claiming to offer the service. All they do is send the documents to the same place you can yourself and charge you a fee.”
“Hi it means the government has to certify them as official. I’m an Aussie I had to send mine to the embassy in Madrid and they gave it an official looking stamp/seal thing. You need to get that done before sworn translation if the documents need translating as well. So if you’re in Spain already check out your country’s embassy/consulate – if you’re in your home country check out the department of foreign affairs offices or similar.”
“https://www.gov.uk/get-document-legalised – “An Apostille is a certificate attached by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, confirming that a document has been signed by a notary public or other public official. It confirms that the notary public or public official is, in fact, a genuine notary public or public official authorised by the UK Government.”
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