Notarisation, Apostille & Embassy Legalisation — Made Simple

Official documents often need more than just translation. At Grampian Translation Services, we manage the entire process: notarisation, Apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and embassy legalisation. We make sure your documents are valid and ready for international use.

Watch how our Apostille & Notarisation services work

Who we work with

Official documents often need more than just translation. At Grampian Translation Services, we manage the entire process: notarisation, Apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and embassy legalisation. We make sure your documents are valid and ready for international use.

Apostille for UK & Foreign Documents

Official FCDO apostille service for all document types

Notary Public

Scotland & UK jurisdiction coverage

Embassy legalisation

for countries requiring additional consular stamps. Benefits:

Certified Translations

Accepted by UK & authorities

Fast Turnaround

1 to 5 working days completion

Trusted by Businesses, Law Firms & Individuals

Secure, nationwide support for all your legal document needs

Benefits

How It Works

Safe Handling of Your Documents

We know how important and sensitive your personal and legal documents are. When you entrust Grampian Translation Services with notarisation or apostille, your papers are handled with the highest level of care and security. Documents are securely stored in our office until dispatch. Every order is packaged in tamper-proof, secure envelopes. We only use trusted, trackable couriers to ensure safe and reliable delivery. From the moment your documents reach us until they are safely returned to you, we make your peace of mind our top priority.

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hand in or post your documents for apostille. copies may be accepted for translation.

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Our notary certifies your documents. Then we legalise them via the FCDO (Foreign Office).

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Your apostilled documents are sent by secure delivery, or collected in person.

Why Choose Grampian Translation Services?

Your trusted partner for document legalisation

Over 10 Year's Experience

Specialist expertise in legalisation & translation

Aberdeen-Based

Serving all UK cities with local expertise

ABGCC & FSB Member

Trusted professional standards

Fast & Transparent

Clear pricing, no surprises

Friendly Staff

Multilingual Staff

All Document Types

Personal, business & legal documents

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by thousands across the UK

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our services

Standard service: up to 10 days
Premium service: 2–3 working days (extra fees apply)

We provide three levels of service through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO):

A. Same-Day Service – Documents are processed by the FCDO on the same day and delivered to you the following day.

B. Next-Day Service – Documents are processed by the FCDO the next working day and delivered the day after.

C. Standard Service – Documents are processed under the normal FCDO schedule (typically 1–2 weeks, depending on workload).

Yes — we offer full notarisation service where required.

Yes, if your document is not in English. We provide certified translations.

We accept scan copies for translations. However, originals will be needed for non-electronic apostille

Ready to Legalise Your Documents?

Let our expert team handle the notary, translation and FCDO apostille process for you — fast, affordable and fully UK-compliant.

Personal Documents

Academic Certificates

Business Contracts

Court & Immigration Papers

Trusted by leading firms in Oil & Gas, Law, and Academia

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