Apostille UK Probate Documents

Obtain an Apostille stamp on a Last will and Testament, Grant of Probate and other probate documents issued by UK courts for use abroad

Probate documents (including Grant of Probate and Last Will and Testament) issued in the United Kingdom are legalized for official use abroad by obtaining an Apostille stamp from the UK Foreign Office (Legalization Office). Authorities of countries that have signed the Hague Apostille Convention will recognise the Apostille directly as confirmation of authenticity. Otherwise, the authentication must be confirmed by the destination country's embassy in London.

Apostille countries include Spain, France, USA, Greece, Italy.
See list of Apostille Convention Countries

UK Apostilles can be applied directly to a Last Will and Testament (original or copy) that has been certified by a UK notary or solicitor. If a copy of the will and testament has been deposited with the court, then an Apostille can be applied to a copy containing an original signature or seal of the court.

A Grant of Probate can be submitted for an Apostille when it is stamped or sealed by the court, signed by an official of the court, or otherwise certified by a UK notary or solicitor.

Isarey will take care of the entire process in the United Kingdom for you. We offer individual assistance certifying your documents and a dedicated project manager to ensure that each process is carried out efficiently and securely.

We'll assist you with obtaining a certified copy of your probate documents and we'll obtain all necessary apostilles, legalizations and certifications. We also provide notarized and certified translations into Spanish, French, Portuguese and other languages, so that your certificate is properly legalized and ready to submit in the country where you need to present it.

Obtain a certified copy of a UK Last Will and Testament, Grant of Probate, Grant of Confirmation

A Last Will and Testament (original or copy) can be authenticated with a UK Apostille stamp from the Foreign Office when it has been certified by a UK notary or solicitor. If a copy of the will and testament has been deposited with the court, then an Apostille can be applied to a copy containing an original signature or seal of the court.

A Grant of Probate can be submitted for an Apostille when it is stamped or sealed by the court, signed by an official of the court, or otherwise certified by a UK notary or solicitor.

A Grant of Probate or Representation (Grant of Confirmation in Scotland) is a document confirming the legal authority of the executor to deal with a deceased person's estate. A sealed and certified copy of a grant of probate can be obtained by post or (by appointment) in person from the court.

• Find a will or probate document (England and Wales)
• Registers of Scotland: Order a copy of a will
• How can I get a copy of a will? (Scotland)
• Northern Ireland Probate Search

Isarey also assists to obtain and certify UK death certificates and Death Certificates issued abroad, including Spain, United States and India.
Please contact us for further information.

Certified translations of UK Probate Documents

When presenting a UK Grant of Probate, Last Will and Testament and other court documents and death certificates in countries which do not have English as an official language, then a certified translation may be required. The certified translation must meet the requirements of the destination country, so that a translation done locally in the United Kingdom may not be valid.

Depending on the recipient country and authority, there are generally two options. The first option is to obtain a translation certified by a UK notary. This translation can then be certified by UK apostille, giving the translation the same validity as a notarised translation done in the destination country. The second option is to obtain a certified translation locally in the destination country.