Question 1

Does my Power of Attorney need a solicitor before the apostille?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A POA is a privately-drafted document, so the FCDO won't apostille it directly. A qualified UK solicitor first certifies it — and the FCDO then apostilles the solicitor's signature.

Question 2

Does the POA need to be signed and witnessed first?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The document must be properly executed (signed and witnessed in line with UK requirements) before we can have it certified. If it's an LPA registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, send the registered copy.

Question 3

Do you need the original or a copy?

Accepted Answer

Please send the original signed document. The SRA-regulated solicitor we arrange needs to sight the original to certify it — we'll post it back to you tracked once it's apostilled.

Question 4

It's for use in a non-Hague country — do I need more than an apostille?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For non-Hague destinations (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, etc.) you'll also need embassy attestation. We offer that as a full end-to-end service alongside the apostille.

Question 5

Can I include a certified translation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many overseas authorities require a certified translation alongside the apostilled POA — add translation at checkout and we'll arrange it.

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