Same-day Apostille Service (paper-based service)

1. Submit a Request

Email your request to support@apostilleonline.co.uk

, including the following information:

• The type of document requiring urgent legalisation
  
• A scan of the document(s) (if available)
  
• The full name, designation, and capacity of the certifying official
  
• A brief explanation outlining the urgency of your request
  

2. Provide Evidence of Urgency

You must include supporting evidence demonstrating why urgent legalisation is required.

This may include email correspondence showing time-sensitive requirements or strict deadlines.

3. Submit on Time

Your request must be received by 3:00 pm on the day before you require the service.

This allows the FCDO sufficient time to review and respond to your request the same day.

• Requests received after 3:00 pm will be reviewed on the next business day.
  

4. Await FCDO Decision

We will notify you by email whether the FCDO has approved or rejected your request.

If approved, you must deliver the original documents:

• By 9:00 am to the London office, or
  
• By 11:15 am to the Milton Keynes office
  

If rejected, we will advise you to use an alternative service (for example, our next-day service).

5. Verification of Signature

When we receive your scanned documents, the FCDO will check whether the certifying signature is registered in their database.

• If verified, your request will proceed.
  
• If not verified, your request will be rejected. You will receive instructions on how to obtain verification, and we will guide you on the next steps.
  

6. Collection of Legalised Documents

Your legalised documents will be ready for same-day collection from 2:30 pm at the Milton Keynes office.