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Apply online to get a UK document legalised - document requirements, what it costs, how long it takes and how to get help with your application.
You can get certain official UK documents ‘legalised’ by submitting them…
Apply online for a paper-based apostille or an e-Apostille. To apply,…
Contact the Legalisation Office if you have: a question about how the…
A list of businesses that can provide a next-day service to legalise a document.
Find guidance and regulation from government
Licence and registration application information for companies that deal in precursor chemicals.
Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products and cigarette papers from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
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