Apostille UK Documents for the USA
Fast, reliable apostille services for UK documents to be used in the United States of America. We handle the FCDO apostille so your documents are ready for US courts, family matters and employment.
Why Apostille Documents for the USA
If you need to use a UK document in the United States for divorce recognition, US immigration, employment or education matters, it will need an Apostille certificate. UK decree absolutes, birth certificates, TEFL qualifications and final divorce orders are the most commonly apostilled UK documents for US use.
The United States is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, with the Convention having entered into force in 1981. Once your UK document has been apostilled by the FCDO, no further attestation at the US Embassy is needed for the document to be accepted by US authorities.
Top 3 Most Common Documents for the USA
These are the most frequently apostilled UK documents for use in the USA.
| Document type | Important notes | Apostille fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decree Absolute Final divorce order issued by an English or Welsh court | Commonly required for US recognition of UK divorce, US remarriage and immigration matters. Issued by an English or Welsh court. | £94.00 | Order apostille |
| Birth Certificate Full UK birth certificate | Required for US immigration (Green Card, family-based petitions), inheritance and certain education matters. Long-form GRO certificate required. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
| Final Order (Divorce) Final divorce order under the new divorce procedure | Equivalent to the decree absolute under the new UK divorce procedure. Required for US recognition of UK divorce. | £94.00 | Order apostille |
The Apostille Process for the USA
A simple 4-step process to get your documents apostilled for use in the USA.
Step 1
Place Your Order
Choose your document type and delivery speed. Post your documents to us.
Step 2
We Check & Prepare
We review your documents and ensure everything is in order for the Apostille.
Step 3
FCDO Apostille
We submit your documents to the FCDO in person and obtain the official Apostille certificate.
Step 4
Return Delivery
Your apostilled documents are returned via your chosen delivery method. Tracked delivery options are available.
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