Question 1

Which DBS certificates can you apostille?

Accepted Answer

Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS certificates, as well as Disclosure Scotland and Access NI certificates. The apostille is attached to the paper certificate issued by the DBS, so please send us the original.

Question 2

Does my DBS certificate need a solicitor first?

Accepted Answer

We include solicitor certification as standard. A DBS certificate doesn't carry a government signature the FCDO can verify, so an SRA-regulated UK solicitor certifies the certificate first and the FCDO then apostilles the solicitor's signature. Both steps are covered by the one fixed price — there's nothing extra to arrange.

Question 3

Do you need the original DBS certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes — please post the original certificate rather than a photocopy. We return it to you tracked and signed-for with the apostille attached.

Question 4

My DBS certificate hasn't arrived yet — can I apply now?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apply and pay now, then post the certificate to us as soon as the DBS sends it to you. We start the same day it reaches our office.

Question 5

Is an apostille enough for my destination country?

Accepted Answer

For Hague Convention countries — the majority, including Spain, Italy, Australia and, since 2023, China — an apostille alone is enough. For non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait you'll also need embassy attestation, which we offer as a full end-to-end service.

Question 6

I have an ACRO police certificate instead — is it the same process?

Accepted Answer

ACRO police certificates carry an official signature, so they go straight to the FCDO without the solicitor step. We apostille those too — just choose the ACRO police certificate option when you apply.

Question 7

Can I include a certified translation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If the destination country needs a certified translation of the certificate alongside the apostille, add translation at checkout and we'll arrange it.

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