Philip Wallace - Notary Public. 020 7940 4000

What is legalisation? What is an Apostille? What does FCO mean? What is the Hague Convention? 

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Legalisation means that the government here authenticates the signature of the notary, who must sign the document first.

Legalisation is done here by the Legalisation section of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (the FCO). They check the signature and seal of the notary. They then stick on a certificate bearing a nice official seal. This certificate is called an Apostille. An Apostille is attached under the provisions of the Hague Convention.

After that, some countries also want their own embassy or consular stamp as well. Yes, some countries are very bureaucratic!

We can advise you about legalisation, and arrange for you to have it done quickly in London instead of having to go to Milton Keynes where the public office is located.

Philip Wallace, Notary Public, at Anthony Gold (solicitors). Phil works from two offices.

Streatham office - Tuesdays & Thursdays	London Bridge office - Wednesdays
Lloyds Bank Chambers 186 Streatham High Road London, SW16 1BG	The Counting House 53 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QN
020 7940 4000	020 7940 4000
Entrance in Becmead Avenue	Beside London Bridge Station

Mr Wallace's secretary, Shabnam, will be pleased to give you initial information or to book an appointment.

In case of urgency or difficulty ring Mr Wallace direct on 07712 677475

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