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Certification, apostille and attestation

Document legalisation for use abroad.

We regularly coordinate US and UK documents for destinations across the Middle East and North Africa, alongside document attestation within the UAE. Have a different issuing country or destination in mind? Tell us what you need and we’ll review the route.

Our regular areas of expertise

The document, its origin and its destination.

The route may involve certification, an apostille or embassy and consular attestation. We take account of any steps already completed and confirm the work we can coordinate for your request.

US and UK documents

Regular coordination for documents being used in MENA destinations, for individuals, employers and representatives.

Attestation in the UAE

Local handling and remaining attestation work for documents already in the UAE, with their origin and existing certifications taken into account.

Explore UAE attestation

Other countries and bespoke work

Our network supports selected routes beyond our regular work. Share your issuing country, destination and document type so we can confirm the available service.

Before you decide

See the proposed work and charges first.

HLD reviews the request and sets out the agreed processing steps, charges and any delivery work in a quotation before you accept.

  1. 01The document and countries covered
  2. 02The agreed processing steps
  3. 03The charges and currency
  4. 04Any delivery work included

Before you begin

Clear answers about the service.

For plain-English explanations of apostilles, attestation and route terminology, use the document legalisation guide.

Official starting points: UK Legalisation Office and US Department of State.

Start with the document details

Tell HLD where the document was issued and where it will be used.

Request a quotation