Apostille for United Kingdom · California Documents

Apostille for United Kingdom from California

UNITED KINGDOM

The United Kingdom has been a Hague Convention member since 1965 — a California apostille is accepted for settlement visas, marriage in the U.K., and civil registration.

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Destination🇬🇧 United Kingdom

StatusHague member since 1965

RouteThe United Kingdom has been a Hague Convention member since 1965 — a California apostille is accepted for settlement visas, marriage in the U.K., and civil registration.

TurnaroundSame-day Sacramento filing available · standard 3–5 business days

From$175 per apostille · $550 same-day · $550 for 3 documents

Common usesSettlement visa, spouse visa, marriage at a U.K. register office, character clearance, academic credentials, property transactions

Documents we apostille for United Kingdom

Birth certificate

Required for U.K. settlement visa supporting documentation and British citizenship applications.

Marriage certificate

Apostilled for marriage notice filing at a U.K. register office and spousal visa applications.

FBI background check

Federal route via U.S. Dept of State — not California SOS. Required for U.K. visa character assessment.

Diploma & transcripts

For NARIC/ENIC recognition and credential filings at U.K. universities and professional bodies.

Power of attorney

Notarized in California, apostilled for property and legal matters before U.K. authorities.

Divorce decree

Apostilled for prior-marriage documentation in U.K. civil registration or visa applications.

How the United Kingdom apostille works

Document check ($45, credited). We verify your document is California-issued, correctly certified, and U.K.-ready before any Secretary of State fee is paid.
Sacramento filing. Couriered to the California Secretary of State — mail-in or same-day in person depending on your timeline.
U.K. routing. The U.K. has been a Hague member since 1965. California apostilles are accepted by the Home Office, U.K. register offices, and courts — no translation required.
Returned tracked. Apostilled document returned by tracked carrier with status updates throughout.

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United Kingdom apostille — FAQ

Yes. The United Kingdom has been a Hague Convention member since 1965 and accepts apostilles from any other member, including the California Secretary of State.

Typically yes — apostilled California birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable), and FBI background check (federal route). Confirm the current checklist with UKVI.

No. U.K. authorities accept California documents in English directly — no translation step required.

No. FBI documents are federal records authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. We prepare California documents and advise on the federal route.

Status and requirements for United Kingdom verified against the HCCH Apostille Section status table (hcch.net) as of 2026-06-19. Not legal advice.