UK documents for Italy, notarised and apostilled
An Italian notary, lawyer or authority has asked for a UK document. We review their instructions, the Notary witnesses or certifies it, and we obtain the UK FCDO apostille, for a fixed fee agreed before you pay.
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The route for Italy at a glance
- British notary, then UK FCDO apostilleThe Italian Consulate in London says a power of attorney can be signed before a British notary and then apostilled by the UK Legalisation Office.
- No extra Consulate stamp for covered documentsFor public documents covered by the Hague Apostille Convention, the apostille replaces consular legalisation of the signature or seal.
- Not every document needs a NotarySome UK public certificates may be eligible for an apostille without notarisation.
- TranslationAsk whether an Italian translation is required, and whether it must be certified or sworn.
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
- UK public certificates
What your document needs for Italy
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Check the recipient’s instructions
Ask the Italian notary, lawyer, authority or other recipient about the wording, witnesses, original or copy and any translation. For a power of attorney, send us the draft before signing.
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Notarise where needed
The Notary may witness a signature or certify a copy. The Italian Consulate describes a British notary route for powers of attorney. Some UK public certificates may be eligible for a UK FCDO apostille without notarisation.
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UK FCDO apostille
The FCDO checks the signature, stamp or seal. The apostille authenticates that signature, stamp or seal, not the contents of the document.
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Check whether a consular step applies
For public documents covered by the Hague Apostille Convention, a UK FCDO apostille replaces diplomatic or consular legalisation of the signature or seal. Do not assume an extra Italian Consulate stamp is required. For documents outside its scope, check the route with the recipient and the competent authority.
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Translation
Ask whether an Italian translation is required, who may provide it and whether it must be certified or sworn. Confirm whether the translation needs its own certification or UK FCDO apostille, and when to arrange it.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
Notarised and apostilled, per document
| Power of attorney, notarised and apostilled | £230 |
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| 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 Italy
Anything else? Email team@internationalnotary.co.uk or call 020 3488 4195.
Can you help with an Italian power of attorney?
Yes. We review the draft and the recipient’s instructions and advise on the notarial process. The Italian Consulate says the British notary route is followed by a UK FCDO apostille. A power of attorney, notarised and apostilled, is £230 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee.
Does every UK document for Italy need notarisation?
No. The route depends on the document. Some UK public records may be eligible for a UK FCDO apostille without a separate notarial act.
Does an apostilled document always need the Italian Consulate’s stamp?
No. For an eligible document covered by the Convention, a UK FCDO apostille replaces consular legalisation of the signature or seal. Confirm any other document requirements with the recipient.
Can I attend online?
Possibly, if you are in England and Wales. The Notary checks whether the act and document are suitable and whether the Italian recipient accepts the format. An appointment at our Gray’s Inn Road office may be needed.
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 Italy 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; Italian Consulate in London: Powers of attorney; Italian Consulate in London: Translators and interpreters; HCCH: Apostille Convention status table; HCCH: Convention text. The Consulate’s list of translators is not an endorsement or a general rule for Italian translations.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in Italy. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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