What is an “apostille”?
An apostille is a certificate issued (in the U.K.) by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). It confirms that a document was signed by the person whose signature is on the document. Often this is the signature of a notary, but the FCO also has other signatures registered with it, such as those of solicitors and officials. Each document carries its own apostille and these cost £12 each. For more information see “What does legalisation or authentication of a document mean”.
An Apostille is a state certification for documents like a birth certificate, or marriage certificate. An Apostille on a certified state certificate, certifies that the document is valid and may be used in another country. Example; if you plan to register your child in Mexico, an Apostille on the birth certificate will allow you to do so.
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