Welcome to Grampian Translation Services – Cambridge (GTS Cambridge). We provide FCDO apostille and document legalisation services, with notarisation and certified translation support where needed, for clients in Cambridge and surrounding areas.
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Aberdeen & Cambridge offices · Officially listed on GOV.UK as a next-day legalisation service provider
FCDO Registered · UK Apostille Specialists
Professional notarisation, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and complete international document management for personal, academic and corporate documents across the UK.
At GTS Cambridge, we support individuals, families, students, and businesses with FCDO apostille and document legalisation handled to a professional standard. Whether you need an apostille for a visa application, marriage abroad, university admission, court/legal use, or overseas employment, we make the process simple and stress-free.
FCDO apostilles accepted by overseas authorities, courts, and embassies
Standard and urgent options available for your deadlines
Every document checked before submission and delivery
Direct support in English & Arabic throughout
Professional document legalisation services with secure handling and direct submission to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
A cost-effective apostille service for clients who do not require urgent processing. We manage the full FCDO submission and collection process with secure handling and clear communication throughout.
A fast and reliable solution for urgent apostille requirements. We handle document checks, secure submission, and next-day collection from the UK FCDO. Ideal for time-sensitive legal, immigration, academic, and commercial documents.
Documents for use overseas often need official legalisation. At Grampian Translation Services, we manage notarisation, FCDO apostille and embassy legalisation to ensure your documents are valid and ready for international use.
Official FCDO apostille service for all document types
Scotland & UK jurisdiction coverage
for countries requiring additional consular stamps. Benefits:
Accepted by UK & authorities
1 to 5 working days completion
Secure, nationwide support for all your legal document needs
The Process
Simple, secure and professionally managed from start to finish. We handle the entire process on your behalf.
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Send a clear photo or scan of each document by WhatsApp or email, with your destination country and deadline. We always review documents before quoting.
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We confirm the right route, whether notarisation is needed first and whether embassy legalisation is needed after, in one clear quote.
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Accept the quote and we issue your invoice. Pay by secure Stripe payment link or bank transfer, and your order is booked in.
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Post your originals to us by tracked post or courier, or hand them in at our Aberdeen or Cambridge office. e-Apostille documents are simply emailed.
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We prepare your documents, arrange notarisation where required and submit to the FCDO. You never deal with the FCDO or an embassy yourself.
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Completed documents are returned by tracked courier within the UK or worldwide by DHL, or collected in person by arrangement.
We work with clients across Cambridge and nearby towns. Hand documents in at our Cambridge office (Fora, 20 Station Road, CB1 2JD), or use remote support via email and WhatsApp with delivery/collection options where needed.
Standard Apostille
~ 5 working days
Our Standard Apostille Service provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for legalising UK documents for official use overseas. We manage the process through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), ensuring your documents are handled professionally and securely.
This service is suitable for overseas employment, visa and immigration applications (including the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa, NLV), university admissions, marriage abroad, residency applications and business use overseas.
We can apostille a wide range of documents including:
Where required, we also offer solicitor and notary public certification before apostille, together with embassy legalisation. For urgent requirements, see our Speedy / Next-Day Apostille Service.
Speedy / Next-Day
~ 2–3 working days total
Our Speedy Apostille Service is designed for urgent and time-sensitive international documentation requirements. We provide fast-track handling through the FCDO next-working-day route, helping individuals and businesses meet tight overseas deadlines with confidence.
Suitable for urgent visa and immigration applications, overseas employment and deployment, last-minute travel requirements, business and corporate transactions, legal and court-related matters and urgent embassy legalisation.
Documents submitted through our speedy route are processed by the FCDO on the next working day. Documents can be handed back the following working day in London or Milton Keynes by arrangement, or returned by tracked courier to addresses across the UK typically within 2–3 working days.
Premium Same-Day
Same day (subject to eligibility)
Our Premium Apostille Service offers the fastest available handling through the FCDO same-day route. Subject to document eligibility and operational availability, documents may be apostilled and returned the same working day in Milton Keynes or London by arrangement.
Suitable for urgent legal and corporate matters, powers of attorney, overseas business transactions, emergency visa and immigration requirements and urgent embassy legalisation. Please contact us before sending documents so that eligibility and timing can be confirmed.
Electronic Apostille
Our e-Apostille Service provides fast and secure legalisation of eligible electronic UK documents through the FCDO digital apostille system. This service is suitable for digitally signed documents and offers efficient online processing, secure verification and streamlined international document management for overseas use.
Embassy Legalisation
Why GTS Cambridge
We understand how important your documents are. That's why we provide a reliable, professional apostille service with a personal touch.
Why GTS Cambridge
We understand how important your documents are. That's why we provide a reliable, professional apostille service with a personal touch.
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Enquiries
Your trusted partner for document legalisation
Specialist expertise in legalisation & translation
Cambridge office: Fora, 20 Station Road, CB1 2JD (hand-in or post). Also at 7 Queen’s Gardens, Aberdeen.
Trusted professional standards
Clear pricing, no surprises
Multilingual Staff
Personal, business & legal documents
Who We Help
Professional notarisation, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and complete international document management for personal, academic and corporate documents across the UK.
Company documents, powers of attorney and commercial paperwork legalised for international business.
Urgent apostille and embassy legalisation for overseas deployment and employment documentation.
Personal and employment document legalisation for workers relocating or contracting abroad.
University degree and academic certificate apostille for overseas education and employment use.
Professional legalisation support for legal practices handling international matters and cross-border transactions.
Apostille and legalisation for birth certificates, police certificates and personal documents for visa applications.
Powers of attorney and legal document legalisation for overseas property transactions and investment.
Marriage abroad, residency applications and personal document legalisation handled with care and expertise.
Trusted by thousands across the UK
2 months ago
Great services, they been so quick and they did an excellent job with the translation services that I asked for.
a week ago
German document needed urgent translation. Job done quickly and professionally at reasonable cost.
August 30, 2021
I requested a translation from English to Spanish and got it right away. Very fast response, easy process, and great quality.
November 27, 2021
I needed my certificate of good conduct translated for employment. It was done quickly, efficiently, and Eltijani answered all my questions. Highly recommend!
June 30, 2021
Eltijani translated my fiancé’s birth certificate from Polish to English. It was ready on time, good quality, and worth the money. Very pleased with the fast response!
August 6, 2025
I used this company to get a document apostille, translated & notarised. I received a good service and I got the documents back in good time. I would recommend.
August 6, 2025
New service for apostille of certificates. Very quick, reliable and professional service. Very impressed as saved me a lot of hassle.
Why Choose Us
Professional notarisation, FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation and complete international document management for personal, academic and corporate documents across the UK.
Registered business user with access to FCDO next-day and same-day apostille processing routes.
Priority access to FCDO fast-track processing, ensuring your urgent documents meet overseas deadlines.
Experienced UK apostille and international document legalisation specialists with an established reputation.
All documents are handled securely with tracked UK and international courier return options.
Complete service from notarisation through FCDO apostille to embassy legalisation and courier return.
Clear communication and expert advice from first enquiry to completed legalisation. We're here to help.
Let our expert team handle the notary, translation and apostille process for you — fast, affordable and fully UK-compliant.
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Not sure whether you need an apostille, notarisation or embassy legalisation? Just send the documents and destination, and we will tell you.
Get answers to common questions about our services
An FCDO apostille is an official certificate issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirming that a UK document or signature is genuine for use overseas. Apostilles are required for international legal, business, immigration and academic purposes in countries that are members of the 1961 Hague Convention.
Some documents can be apostilled directly by the FCDO, while others must first be notarised or certified by a solicitor or notary public. We can review your documents and advise on the correct route before submission, ensuring there are no delays or rejections.
Yes. We regularly assist businesses with the notarisation, apostille and embassy legalisation of company and commercial documents including certificates of incorporation, articles of association, powers of attorney, board resolutions and other corporate documents for international use.
Yes. We provide embassy and consular legalisation services for countries requiring further authentication after the FCDO apostille, including the UAE, Angola, Qatar, Kuwait and Malaysia. We also assist with Arab-British Chamber of Commerce legalisation where required.
Our standard apostille service typically takes up to 5 working days. We also offer a speedy next-working-day apostille service and a premium same-day option for eligible documents. Please contact us to discuss the most appropriate route for your requirements.
Yes. We offer a speedy next-working-day apostille service through the FCDO for urgent requirements. Documents can be handed back the following working day in London or Milton Keynes by arrangement, or returned securely by courier to addresses across the UK.
Yes. Clients across the UK regularly send documents to us securely by post or courier. We can return completed, apostilled documents to you by tracked courier anywhere in the UK or internationally. We recommend using a tracked and insured postal service when sending original documents.
Certified translations are available where required by overseas authorities. Please mention your translation requirements when requesting a quote and we will advise accordingly.
Just a clear photo or scan of each document by WhatsApp or email, together with the destination country, your deadline and whether you also need a certified translation. We review your documents before quoting and confirm everything else, including whether notarisation or embassy legalisation is required.
You can hand documents in at our Aberdeen office (7 Queen's Gardens, Aberdeen AB15 4YD) or our Cambridge office (Fora, 20 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JD). Most clients simply send documents to us by tracked post or courier.