What is Legalisation?
Some documents (such as Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates) do not always need a notary. They may simply need to be legalised. We can arrange this for you and, if you require, we can have your documents shipped to almost anywhere in the world.
As a firm of notaries, we can advise you on what you need to do to legalise, the timescale and the costs. We legalise documents nationally, so if you’re in our home town of Birmingham or somewhere else, we can help.
Which documents can we help you legalise?
You can legalise documents of all types and nationalities with us including:
- Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth
- Certified Copy of an Entry of Marriage
- Certified Copy of an Entry of Death
- Certificate of No Impediment
- ACRO certificates bearing an original wet ink signature
- Original Decree Nisi or Absolute Stamped and Sealed by a Court
- Original Companies House documents signed with a wet ink signature of an official of Companies House
- Certificate of Incorporation signed with a wet ink signature of an official of Companies House
and many other document types!
Do you only handle UK documents?
We handle documents from over 60 countries across the globe, so you can use us regardless of where your documents were issued. Example countries include: US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Russia, France, Germany and Italy. Request a quote from us and just let us know what documents you have, and where they were issued.
Will I need to have my documents notarised?
If you are unsure whether your document is eligible for our “Legalisation Only” service, please call us on 0843 836 0201.
We are a firm of notaries, so we can undertake the additional notarial work, should it be required.
How can members of the public or businesses instruct us?
- Please complete the Legalisation Order Form on this page which includes details the cost for up to 10 documents.
- If you have more than ten documents to legalise or any difficulty then we can take orders over the telephone on 0843 836 0201, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
- Send us your documents including a note of your unique order reference. For speed and security we strongly recommend that you use Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. Alternatively telephone for an appointment on 07917 866045 so that you may bring them in to our office in Brierley Hill or our City Centre office in Birmingham.
Legalisation Order Form
Client Reviews
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This is the first time I have used a Notary service and I was very grateful to Gareth for his warm , approachable and professional manner. Gareth guided me effortlessly through the signing of the documents . Thank you Gareth for your support and for explaining the process to me. Excellent service.
I found that the service at Fatchett & Co. Notaries Birmingham was efficient, professional and friendly service. I am very happy with the service I received.🙂
I needed some documentation to be notarised at short notice, they managed to fit me in the next morning, great service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gareth & the team was very helpful thanks guys 😎
We had a great response from the team at Fatchett Brierley Hill with very short notice and no previous experience with them.We needed some documentation to be agreed and notarised and were led through the process very well. We would not hesitate to recommend them.David and Vicky.
Gareth quickly understood what we needed and in a professional and friendly manner. Our situation was resolved efficiently. Thanks.
Fast and direct…
Super friendly here, they did everything quickly and easily. Would definitely recommend to anyone that requires notary services in the area
I was very panic when I was dealing with the legal documents, Gareth give me very thoughtful and professional explanations of these documents. Highly recommended!
Excellent service, highly recommended!
Gareth what can I say. Such a lovely warm and friendly soul. I came early for my appointment which was no trouble at all. He signed all 3 copies of my title documents which was I was greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure meeting you and would recommend anyone who needed a Notary Public with a smile 😃 Thank you Gareth 😊
Excellent service, so quick and hassle free. I would recommend Fatchett & Co to anyone I like 100%
It was very quick and very friendly experience and we were scared at first but they explained it clearly. And the patience they showed we really appreciate the help we got. Highly recommend.
Friendly and professional staff. I like the after service personalised card which was a nice touch! Would recommend to use their services as I had already on few occasions. Thank you
I am so pleased I opted to use this company! The whole process was handled in a very professional but personable way, from making my initial enquiries to the final notarization, by Gareth, of my affidavit for my son's visa application to the USA. Highly recommended.
An urgent problem requiring a notary was dealt with quickly, sensitively and with kindness. Thank you for going the extra mile
It was an amazing experience at Fatchett & co for me and my husband. Very professional and friendly. The environment was great as well. 👍🏽👍🏽
A fast notary service and FCDO (apostille) legalisation. Friendly And committed approach. Fast delivery, Documents received within 3 days. A reasonable fee. I went for my documents attestation required from Indian Embassy. ThanksMr.Gareth Fatchett
Amazing service, Mr Gareth was very helpful. Even when I had an issue with some documents he was happy to make the corrections free of charge. No appointment needed. Will definitely come here again!
Team were very efficient with a same day request. Excellent service!
Dealing with Fatchett & Co was a pleasure.Knowledge, pleasant, efficient, I would recommend.Thank you
I got exceptionally great same day appointment and service! I have used your services before and will definitely be recommending using your professional services again!
I visited Fatchett’s to have a document notarised with the addition of Apostille. Gareth handled all of this with ease, as well as communicated with the French notary regarding clarification of requirements, the sending of an electronic copy, and also organised the Apostille and the sending of the hard copy by courier. The process was taken care of for me, with was much appreciated, and helped reduce current stress levels. The single best experience of late
The service was very good and the welcome and it was quick to get the appointment
Seamless exercise! I made an enquiry online had a phone call the next day set an appointment for the next day. The best bit was the depth of knowledge they had in the subject matter knowing exactly what was required and more and all this was done with speed more importantly impeccable customer focus and service. I had a 30min slot but it was all done within 20mins but in that time I gained better understanding of what was required. So I walked away with far more than I bargained for. I would give my unreserved recommendation to Fatchett & Co you will not be disappointed and they have a broad wealth of knowledge.
Within minutes of sitting down for my meeting with Gareth I felt like a valued client. He was personable and efficient. In arranging my meeting I also had to communicate with Daniel. I found both of them to be polite and helpful. I would not hesitate to use their service again. Efficient is the word that comes to mind to describe their handling of my needs.
Thank you Daniel and the team, for an efficient service.
Yet again Gareth was incredibly efficient. He always makes the process easy and keeps you informed throughout every step.Thank you
Nothing less than the outstanding service I have come to expect. Welcoming, thorough and always happy to explain the finer details. An absolute pleasure to use this service. I can highly recommend Fatchett & Co Notary Public
Friendly professional service
Excellent service
Thanks to a very quick an efficient service I was able to complete a sale of a property abroad with minimal stress. Thanks.
Happy to recommend them. Well priced and super efficient. Received my document back with the apostille within a week.
We dealt with Jon, what a great quick efficient service we would certainly recommend to anyone to use and definitely use again thank you for all your help Nina & John (stoke on Trent )
Very good and very professional
We had the pleasure of working with Gareth Fatchett from Fatchett Solicitors, and we couldn't be more pleased with the service we received. Gareth was not only professional and efficient but also incredibly welcoming and approachable throughout the process. He went above and beyond to assist us in obtaining a notarisation letter for our son, who needed it urgently before traveling to Europe. His warm demeanour and genuine willingness to help made the experience smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciate his efforts and would strongly recommend Gareth and Fatchett Solicitors to anyone seeking legal assistance. Thank you for your outstanding service!
Amazing service and very insightful, no obligations gave good explanations to everything and alternative options. Would highly recommend their service. It's both solicitors and notary
I have no problem getting the apostille. Thank you for your quick job. I will recommend it!
I was there to have me signing witnessed. It wasn't that fast because we had a friendly chat. A pleasant experience.
Excellent service - rang Monday, got an appointment Tuesday, documents and sage professional advice by Gareth and an email to followup on the Wednesday. Notarised documents over to the authorities by Thursday and they told me they were happy with all the paperwork by Friday - a whole lot off my mind by the weekend. Thanks Fatchett & Co.!
Very good service highly recommend
Wow! I received absolutely outstanding service from Gareth at Fatchet Service. Not only was he incredibly friendly, but he also provided expert advice on the necessary documents for my case at no additional cost. I can't recommend Fatchet Service highly enough if you want to ensure a fantastic experience and avoid any disappointment!
Legal issue are sometimes complex and difficult to understand but we received professional and easy to understand advise and counselling. He was most welcoming, friendly ,polite and kind to assist . Thank youHighly recommend
Very nice and very helpful . Made our first experience needing there professional assistance. A pleasure
Great helpful company which I would recommend, they get the job done. I will definitely use them again if needed.
Professional team with customer's oriented approach👍
Fantastic service provided.Very welcoming and provided detailed information on the process throughout
Pleasant staff member (Gareth) , and everything completed quickly and efficiently .
Daniel Clarke provided a good and efficient service
Professional and helpful service. Thank you.
Fantastic service provided came out to the carpark as my mums mobility is poor, also.printed some documents for us.
Prompt and professional service! Certainly recommend them
Efficient and friendly service, very thorough and keen to ensure I received what I needed.
Super experience! Courteous, knowledgeable and friendly people. I’d highly recommend their services.
Exceptional Notary and Solicitor Services!I recently had the pleasure of using Fatchett and co for notary services, and I couldn't be more impressed with the experience. From the moment I walked into the office, I was greeted with professionalism and warmth, which immediately put me at ease.Mr. Fatchett demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and attention to detail. They took the time to carefully explain the process, ensuring I fully understood each step before proceeding. This clarity was invaluable, especially given the legal complexities involved in my documents.The service was prompt, efficient, and thorough. What stood out most was his dedication to making sure everything was done correctly and legally, without cutting any corners. Their knowledge and experience were evident, providing me with complete confidence that my documents were in safe hands.Additionally, the fees were very reasonable, especially considering the high level of service provided. I truly appreciated the transparent pricing with no hidden costs.I highly recommend Fatchett and co for anyone in need of notary or solicitor services. They provide a seamless, professional, and reliable service that exceeds expectations.
I needed a notary or solicitor who would certify a document signed by me and to be apostiled using fast track FCDO service and post the document to the country of destination. I got an apointment within 24 hrs, which is fantastic and way sooner than anywhere, the meeting happened in a very professional room dedicated solely for my and very private. The documents were duly witnessed and signed and the Secretary managed all the payments and onwards courier very quickly and expertly. Amazed and will come back with more requests.
Quick and friendly service. Do recommend.
Really helpful people
Very efficient service received from Gareth, highly recommend
An Excellent company , fast, competitively priced, efficient service , i knew i had made the right decision from the very first phone call....i would have no hesitation recommending Fatchett & Co
Excellent service , for notarising my passport for overseas business.Professional, friendly and immediate, I would recommend.
Very easy to deal with, online payment portal was convenient and they were quite accommodating, price to me seemed a bit high but the service was excellent so I have no qualms.
Pretty decent service although I was confused when the notary wasn’t the one in the picture and was wearing shorts and a t shirt!
Very friendly people. Service was very good and in a good time frame. Would definitely use your company again . Highly recommend.
Great service provided by Fatchett and Co, helpful with what we need for our documents and flexible with appointment options. Very helpful, highly recommend.
Incredibly efficient service! I needed something notarized very last minute and they responded so quickly and accommodated me. Location is so convenient, they’re so friendly and I’m really happy I found them! Highly recommend!
I was so pleased with the service I had received. From the very start I was given professional advice and knew I was in safe hands. I highly recommend this firm.
They are amazing at what they are doing. Got next day appointment. Received a thorough email of what documents are expected from us, their location etc.We got our notary signed. Great job done!
Quick and efficient service. Responses to email and queries. Would recommend thank you
Great service by Fatchett & Co for our notary requirement. Thank you
Very professional services, prompt with appointment and all communications. Documents notarized in a structured and organised way. Communication both before and after the appointment are to the highest standard. Would definitely recommend them.
I found Fatchett & Co to be most accommodating and flexible in my latest dealings with them. Gareth was incredibly helpful and informative. If I have the need to use a notary again I won’t hesitate to contact them.Many thanksLydia
Fast response to my query / quote. Friendly staff, who emailed and called with updates
Professional service provided at short notice.I would recommend this practice for notarial services.
Fatchett & Co, were very helpful, professional and friendly. Highly recommend this Company.
Very good service. Really satisfied.Thank you so much 👍
Needed a few documents notarised, called them up and the customer service was amazing, they managed to fit me in with one of there branches within the hour, the service there was swift, easy and professional, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get their documents done.
Just been to see Daniel at Fatchett & Co in Brierley Hill what a lovely gentleman, definitely a professional in every way explained everything so I could understand the legal terms, thank you.My very best regards Jeff W
Great service. 10/10
My wife and I used their service to certify copies of our passports. It was excellent and hassle free. I had to postpone my appointment with very short notice and they kindly accommodated me. The premises is nice and clean, I would come here again for future notary services, and strongly recommend them. They accept card payment as well.
I got a selection of documents apostilled and notarised with Fatchett and Co. as part of the visa application process. I found that both Sarah and Gareth were both extremely welcoming and informative throughout my appointment, taking care explaining each stage of the process and going the extra mile to do everything that they could to ensure that my documents were in the best shape before being sent off! I really appreciated all of the extra effort they put into helping me out and I will be sure to return should I require their assistance in the future.
Great meeting with Gary, very knowledgeable and was very nice to deal with.
Very happy with the service we received. Gareth was so friendly and helpful and was very understanding of our situation and acted with compassion and understood what we had been through to try and get stuff sorted. He went above and beyond and we felt at ease straight away with him and we feel if we have any issues we will definitely go back to him. I highly recommend Gareth and the company
They was very helpful to me and they provided a professional service.
Speedy, friendly and sincere service with a smile. Highly recommended and I shall be back in case of any additional needs.
We had an urgent things to do. We got appointment the same day, a few hours. Very professional service and nice atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone.
Very friendly, efficient and thorough service. Super helpful when needed to reschedule appointment.
I used Fatchett and co. to certify a document for identity verification. The whole experience from quick appointment booking, to visiting and receiving the document, was handled with extreme professionalism and efficiency. I would highly recommend this company for notary services. Couldn’t have been better.
Friendly, helpful, professional and efficient service. Would recommend.
It was nice and easy good work apriciated
Very helpful indeed. They were straight to the point and also very friendly. Would use them again
This is the second time I've used Fatchett and Co. And once again I was very pleased with the service provided.
Friendly efficient service. Will recommend. Found them on line and they got back asap with information on the service and fees. Detailed information on the location, appointment confirmation and a few reminders. Thank you
Needed to get my Certificate of enrolment to the university legalised to apply for Korean student visa. Gareth helped with everything and the work was done very fast!
The whole team at Fatchett &Co, have been professional, helpful and courteous at all times. I will happily use this company again
Extremely friendly and efficient service which was conducted with professionalism and offered an extra service for convenience which made the whole experience satisfying. Will definitely recommend and use again in future if needed .
Fast service and very satisfactory.
I have sent my documents for notarisation to Fatchett & Co. Notaries. I contacted them via email and the correspondence was great. Sarah specifically was responding promptly to my queries and advising me accordingly. I don’t have any complaint, their service and communication is excellent. I just need to wait for my documents to be returned via post. I highly recommend them, especially if you need the apostille stamp on any of your documents.
Gareth is very professional and helpful, highly recommended
Excellent !
Very good service
You helped me again. Waiting for the document to be sent by post. Wish you the best!
From start to finish Fatchett & Co have been professional, well organised and provided clear communication. We met Gareth for our appointment, he is very clearly knowledgable and was patient and professional when dealing with us. Thank you all!
Friendly environment. Gareth was very helpful and I am sure I got the best deal
Good and friendly staff, very welcoming. Like the service!
Their notary service is impeccable. Gareth is so helpful and diligent to ensure everything is in good order. highly recommended.
Good service, friendly staff and ready to help with anything
Very professional services, thanks a lot.
Professional, fast and friendly. Great service indeed!
Exceptional assistance! Quick an easy notary service! Would highly recommend!
Very fast and efficient service including out of hours communications. Gareth is the best. Well done and hope many more enjoy the great service on offer here.
Clear, simple snd stress free process. Thank you!
It was the first time I ever had to get documents notarized. Staff were kind and patient and communication was always clear and timely. If I ever find myself in need of such a service again Fatchett & Co Notaries will be my first choice.
Really nice visit, warm, friendly welcome to a lovely office and good professional advice from Gareth who is very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Very happy with this company, from the initial call for an appointment, and speaking to Daniel, I highly recommend and would definitely choose this company again.
Brilliant service, we approached Fatchett & Co because we're getting married in Cyprus and needed some help with our documents.We found their service to be fast, efficient and friendly, they also made sense of any jargon and explained the whole process from start to finish.Would 100% recommend.
Excellent professional service. I needed documents notarised urgently and this was accomplished on the same day I rang for an appointment. Extremely smooth process.
Extremely good service for a document that had to be validated for use in the Netherlands.
Gareth made me feel extremely welcome and gave me some comforting advice regarding the certification of my decree absolute to get married in Greece later this year. Myself and my partner particularly appreciate the offer of sending all our required paperwork off to the Foreign Office for apostile stamps via Gareth as part of my meeting; this will be a huge peace of mind.i look forward to meeting Gareth again in the coming month.
Fantastic comprehensive service. The ease of use and professionalism was refreshing. Highly recommended.
Great service, very helpful, informative and friendly demeanour! Will definitely employ the services of Fatchett & Co. Notaries if needed in the future!
Very quick and lovely staff
From the initial telephone conversation with Sarah who was kind and helpful to Gareth who was friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable, Fatchett and Co were brilliant. An exceptional experience all round.
Amazing professional service at a good price. Had the information required to certify my documents as per the APHRA guidelines to make the process effortless. Would highly recommend to any healthcare professionals looking to travel and gain membership abroad.
The service provided by this company is excellent. First of all, they reply to all my email promptly. I wasn't exactly sure what I needed but they are able to provide a thorough yet concise information. Second, the location is very easy to find and near to so many public transport and shops.I was met with Mr Gareth Fatchett for notarization and he was amazing. Such a friendly man who knows about his job inside out and with so much passion. Overall, a very good experience, and definitely will find them again.
Amazing service, punctual in and out very quickly and professional
These folks are great! I needed an appointment at quite short notice and they managed to fit me in. The Notary knew his stuff which made me feel comfortable with what I was doing. Only took about 15 minutes and I was done. Well worht it and the price was great for the service I got
A very helpful bunch, well explained service and the price was reasonable considering the time they had to spend dealing with my paperwork. Use them if you need any Notary jobs doing
I had no idea what I needed a Notary to do really, but this firm talked me through the process very clearly. They supported me every step of the way and make it feel a little less daunting. Would definitly recommend
Very friendly, professional service..... from initial telephone contact to signing of documents. All in all, a very pleasant experience.Would definitely use again, if the need arises and would also tell a friend.
Exceptional freindly service from start to finish. Would highly recommend. Valuable guidance throughout process.
Great service
Very relaxed place to go to and was very helpful in sorting my requirements out. Communications between myself and Fatchett & co have been excellent and I’ve always been kept informed by them from day one
Clear instructions and speedy service.
Organised a power of attorney document, Gareth was efficient & the document was quick to get back to us & legalised
Fatchett & Co Notaries provided exceptional notary services. They were professional, efficient and made the entire process completely stress free. I highly recommend using this company.
Highly recommended, thank you
I needed a Notary to witness my signature so Googled the service and Fatchett & Co popped up. Booking the appointment was very easy. My appointment was just 3 days away and to a location very convenient for me. I received a confirmation email with everything I needed to know and instructions for the day. Gareth was friendly, efficient and very knowledgeable.
Received top notch service from Daniel Clarke. Highly recommend his services.
Had a great experience with Daniel Clarke. I recommend fatchett & co.
We needed a notary to notarise a power of attorney for the purchase of a French property. We recieved the paperwork on Friday the 8th of September and our notaire in France wanted the POA by the following week. After phoning about we managed to secure an appointment the following Thursday. We then received a call from Sarah who managed to get us an appointment on the Tuesday. All documents were notarised and emailed to our notaire in France immediately after the notary had finished. We found Fatchett and co, especially Sarah to be very helpful and efficient. We would highly recommend their services.
A great experience with FATCHETT. My work has been done within short time by following all the mandatory procedures. Daniel is very understanding and friendly. Thanks for the quick resolution.
Perfect service, Gareth was responsive, helpful and efficient. Highly recommended!
Efficient and friendly service - needed some POA documents notarised, and Fatchett were able to assist at short notice. Handy access from home, so convenient for us. Quite expensive we thought, but have no means of comparison so might be u just.
Helpful and pleasant. Everything was smoothly and efficiently handled with the minimum of fuss . Will happily use again.
Had a very hassle free service except for getting lost trying to locate the building😀😀😀😀😀. Thanks Daniel for being so helpful.Highly recommend.
I am happy to use Gareth's service time and time again: friendly, efficient and cost effective.
We needed a Notary to enable us to get married abroad. Within an hour of my initial enquiry the lovely Sarah phoned & was able to book an appointment, explain the process & put my mind at ease. Mr Fatchett was a lovely man, helped us to complete our paperwork & again fully explained the process. Would most definitely recommend their services
Information given prior to booking was clear and concise. The e-mails likewise.The appointment with the actuary went well and t e service was excellent. All of the required paperwork was dealt with by them it wa couriered to London and then to Turkey arriving 10 days after it was completed.My thanks to them for making it easy and fast.
Excellent service, very thorough and efficient.We were seen really quickly and everything went according to plan. 10/10Many thanksPhil and Tracy Walker
Absolutely fantastic service! Couldnt recommend this company more. Really friendly people who made our experience stress free.
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