UK documents for Spain, notarised and apostilled
A Spanish notary, authority or bank has asked for a UK document. We check what it needs, 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 Spain at a glance
- UK FCDO apostilleThe Spanish Consulate says foreign public documents generally need legalisation or an apostille unless an exemption applies.
- No Spanish Consulate step after the apostilleThe Spanish Consulate in London says an apostilled document needs no additional consular procedure and may be presented directly in Spain.
- Originals, not apostilled photocopiesThe Consulate accepts originals or true copies from the issuing body. Legalised or apostilled photocopies cannot replace the original.
- TranslationAsk whether a Spanish translation by an accredited sworn translator is needed.
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
- Visa sponsorship letters
What your document needs for Spain
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Check the recipient’s instructions
Confirm the required wording, whether an original or a copy is acceptable and whether the document needs translation. If a Spanish adviser has prepared a power of attorney, send us the draft for review and wait for signing instructions.
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Notarise where necessary
The Notary may need to witness your signature or certify a copy. Some UK public documents qualify directly for a UK FCDO apostille, without a notarial act.
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UK FCDO apostille
The FCDO checks the signature, stamp or seal. It does not certify the content of the document.
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Check whether consular legalisation applies
The Spanish Consulate in London says a document apostilled by the issuing country’s authority requires no additional consular procedure and may be presented directly in Spain. It also states that originals or true copies from the issuing body are admissible, and that legalised or apostilled photocopies cannot replace the original. Confirm with the recipient what form of notarial act or document they require.
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Translation
Ask whether a Spanish translation is needed and whether it must be by an accredited sworn translator. Confirm whether the translation itself needs certification or a UK FCDO apostille, and when it should be completed.
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 Spain
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Does a UK document always need a UK FCDO apostille for Spain?
The Spanish Consulate says foreign public documents generally need legalisation or a UK FCDO apostille unless an exemption applies. Check the specific document with the recipient.
Will the Spanish Consulate need to stamp an apostilled UK document?
No. Its guidance says a document apostilled by the issuing country’s authority needs no additional consular procedure.
Can you help with a Spanish power of attorney, for example to sell or buy property?
Yes. Send us the draft from your Spanish adviser before you sign. A power of attorney, notarised and apostilled, is £230 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee.
Does a Spanish power of attorney need translating?
That depends on the document and the recipient. Ask whether a sworn translation is required before arranging one.
Can you notarise a sponsorship letter for a Spanish visa?
Yes. See our page Spain visa sponsorship letters, notarised and apostilled. A sponsorship letter is £135 plus VAT per document, or £230 with the standard apostille, including the FCDO fee.
Can I sign online?
Possibly, if you are in England and Wales. The Notary must first check that the act, the document and the recipient permit online notarisation. Some matters need an in-person appointment.
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 Spain 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. Spanish Consulate in London: Hague apostille and legalisation; GOV.UK: Get your document legalised; GOV.UK: Notarial and documentary services in Spain.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in Spain. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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