When you’re facing tight deadlines for document legalisation, every day counts. Many people assume they can simply visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in person to speed up the apostille process, but here’s the reality: the general public cannot visit the FCDO directly for legalisation services. Your only options are to post your documents directly to the FCDO and wait weeks for processing, or use a registered urgent postal apostille service to get your documents legalised in just 1-2 working days.

For a fast apostille you can choose to use a registered next day legalisation service provider to organise the apostille for you. The FCDO has a list of approved apostille services that attend the FCDO to obtain apostilles on a next day service.

The FCDO Reality: Why Direct Applications Take So Long

The FCDO only allows registered next-day legalisation service providers to visit their offices in person. This means when you post documents directly to the FCDO, you’re joining a much slower processing queue that can take several weeks. Your documents sit waiting alongside thousands of others, with no priority processing and no guarantee of when they’ll be completed.

For anyone facing urgent deadlines – whether for visa applications, overseas employment, property transactions, or educational requirements – this simply isn’t fast enough.

Processing Times

• 1Apostille – 1 to 2 working days*
• FCDO Legalisation Office – 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how busy they are.

We expedite document legalisation for you. If you need a faster legalisation for your documents, consider choosing an apostille service.

How an Urgent Postal Apostille Service Actually Works Faster

A registered urgent postal apostille service operates completely differently. As FCDO-approved providers, we have direct access to the legalisation office and can process your documents through the priority next-day service. This means:

• Professional document checking before submission to prevent delays from rejected applications

• Direct access to FCDO legalisation services as registered providers

• Priority processing through the next-day service channel

• Expert preparation ensuring your documents meet all requirements for legalisation

The process is surprisingly simple:

1. Order online through our secure platform.

2. Post your documents to us with a note of your order number.

3. That’s it! We’ll take care of the rest.

Why Leave It to the Professionals?

Document legalisation isn’t just about speed, it’s about getting it right the first time. Our urgent postal apostille service includes comprehensive document checking to ensure your papers are apostille-eligible and properly prepared. Common issues that cause delays include:

• Documents that require additional certification before apostille

• Incorrect document types that cannot be apostilled

• Missing signatures or seals that invalidate the document

Security and Peace of Mind with Postal Services

We understand that posting important original documents can feel nerve-wracking, which is why our urgent postal apostille service includes:

• Regular updates throughout the legalisation process

• Secure handling

• Tracked return delivery options are available

When Time Is Critical, Choose the Fastest Option

If you’re facing urgent deadlines for document legalisation, don’t risk the weeks of delay that come with posting directly to the FCDO. An urgent postal apostille service through a registered provider is not just convenient, it’s the fastest legitimate way to get your documents legalised.

With processing times of just 1-2 working days and the expertise to ensure your documents are handled correctly first time, a professional urgent postal apostille service delivers the speed and reliability you need when time is running out.

Ready to get your documents legalised urgently? Our simple online ordering system means you can start the process today, regardless of where you’re located.

Note – We aim to complete all apostilles in 1-2 working days. This is subject to document checks, the FCDO and peak season variations. We cannot guarantee your document is completed in just 2 days, but 98% of documents are processed quickly. Please visit our apostille processing times page a detailed explanation on how fast we can process.