UK documents for India, notarised and legalised
An organisation in India has asked for a UK document. It may need notarisation, a UK FCDO apostille or a particular form of attestation. We review the instructions, confirm the route and a fixed fee, then arrange the UK steps.
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The route for India at a glance
- Notarisation, where neededA power of attorney, certified copy or company record may need a notarial act first. Some UK public documents can go straight to the apostille.
- UK FCDO apostille, if requiredAsk the Indian recipient whether they need the UK FCDO apostille and any additional attestation.
- High Commission step: confirm firstDo not assume it is required for every matter, or that it can always be omitted. We confirm with you before anything is ordered, and quote any charge in writing.
- TranslationCheck whether the recipient requires one, in which language and from which translator.
Fixed fees from £95 plus VAT per document. We confirm the route and the full fee in writing before you pay.
- Powers of attorney
- Certified copies
- Company records
- Certificates
What your document needs for India
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Check the document and the recipient’s instructions
A power of attorney, certified copy, company record or certificate may have different requirements. Ask the Indian recipient about acceptable wording, originals or copies, the UK FCDO apostille and any additional attestation.
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Notarise where needed
The Notary may need to witness a signature or certify a copy before legalisation. Some UK public documents may be eligible for a UK FCDO apostille directly. Do not sign a document requiring witnessing until instructed.
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UK FCDO apostille, if required
The Legalisation Office checks the signature, stamp or seal. An apostille does not confirm the contents of the document.
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Check the High Commission or consular step
Do not assume it is required for every matter, or that it can always be omitted. Confirm any additional attestation or submission instructions with the receiving authority and the High Commission of India before proceeding.
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Translation
Check whether the recipient requires a translation, its language and the translator’s qualifications. Ask whether certification of the translation is needed and where it fits in the sequence.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
Notarised and apostilled, per document
| Power of attorney, notarised and apostilled | £230 |
|---|---|
| Company document, notarised and apostilled | £245 |
| Court order, notarised and apostilled | £190 |
| Degree certificate or transcript, notarised and apostilledplus the university’s verification fee at cost, confirmed before you pay | £190 |
| Birth, marriage or death certificate (GRO), apostille only | £95 |
Plus VAT. Including the UK FCDO fee. Urgent or e-apostille add £30 per document. Next-day UK delivery £25 per order.
Notary appointment only
| Personal documents and powers of attorneyin person; by video from £195 | £135 |
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| Business and property documentsin person; by video from £195 | £150 |
| Certified copy of a passport or identity documentin person or by video | £95 |
Plus VAT, per document. Out of hours, 7 days a week, from £195. Embassy or consular, translation and courier charges are quoted in writing before you proceed.
Three ways to get it done
Online by video
For signatories in England and Wales, where the act, the document and the receiving authority allow it. From £195 plus VAT.
Book a video appointment →In person, Gray’s Inn Road
Fox Court, 14 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN. Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, plus evenings and weekends out of hours.
Book at our office →By post, courier or by hand
Already signed, or a UK certificate that only needs an apostille? Post, courier or hand-deliver the original to us and we take it from there.
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Documents for India
Anything else? Email team@internationalnotary.co.uk or call 020 3488 4195.
Does every document for India need High Commission attestation?
Requirements depend on the document and the recipient. We confirm the specific process before ordering any extra step, and quote any High Commission charge in writing.
Does a power of attorney need to be notarised?
It may. Share the draft and the recipient’s requirements before signing so the Notary can review them. A power of attorney, notarised and apostilled, is £230 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee.
Can you help with OCI documents?
Yes. Certified copies are £95 and affidavits or declarations £135 plus VAT per document. Our OCI documents page explains what is usually needed.
Can you do company documents for India?
Yes. A company document, notarised and apostilled, is £245 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee. Any further attestation is quoted in writing before you proceed.
Can I use a UK FCDO e-apostille?
Check both the document’s eligibility and the recipient’s format requirements. The FCDO does not offer e-apostilles for certain UK certificates.
Can I attend online?
Possibly, if you are in England and Wales. The Notary checks suitability for the act and whether the recipient accepts it. An in-person appointment at our Gray’s Inn Road office may be necessary.
How much will it cost in total?
Notarisation and the UK FCDO apostille are fixed fees per document, set out in the table above: for example, a power of attorney notarised and apostilled is £230 plus VAT, including the FCDO fee. Any embassy or consular, translation or courier charges for India are quoted in writing before you proceed, so you know the full cost before you pay.
How long does it take?
Notary appointments are usually available the same day, with 2 hours’ notice. A standard UK FCDO apostille takes 3 working days, an urgent apostille 1 working day, and an e-apostille usually arrives within 24 hours.
How do I get the finished document back?
Collect it from our Gray’s Inn Road office, or choose next-day UK delivery for £25 plus VAT per order. International courier is quoted in writing. E-apostilles are emailed.
Sources and checks
Last checked: 3 November 2026. GOV.UK: Get your document legalised; High Commission of India in London: Miscellaneous Consular Information; High Commission of India in London: Common Telephone Queries. Both High Commission pages opened, but the legalisation passages were beyond the readable output and could not be independently checked in full. No precise Indian attestation rule is asserted on that basis.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in India. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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