Apostille for Acro Police Certificate

What is an ACRO Police Certificate?

An ACRO Police Certificate (issued by the ACRO Criminal Records Office) is an official document detailing an individual’s criminal record history in the United Kingdom. It is a key requirement for many international processes, including:

• Visa and immigration applications (e.g., for Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand)

• Overseas work permits and teaching contracts

• Securing residency in another country

• International adoption processes

Why Does an ACRO Certificate Need an Apostille?

• An apostille is a special certificate issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) that authenticates the signature, seal, and capacity of the official who signed the document. Without an apostille, your ACRO certificate will not be recognised as a valid legal document in any country that is part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
• Simply put, the apostille is the internationally accepted proof that your police certificate is genuine, allowing foreign governments and organisations to trust its validity.
• Used for international adoption processes

How We Get Your ACRO Apostille Certificate ?

Navigating the government legalisation process can be complex and time-consuming. Our service is designed to handle the details for you, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

Step 1: Obtain Your ACRO Certificate
First, you must apply for and receive your original ACRO Police Certificate directly from ACRO. We cannot obtain this on your behalf. Once you have the physical original document in hand, you can send it to us for the apostille. Y

Important: You can use our Gatwick office address (see footer of the website) if you want quicker service or you are overseas. When we receive it, we will match the booking name with the name on certificate. When ready, we can post it back in the UK or overseas.

Step 2: We Check and Prepare Your Document
Our experts will review your ACRO certificate to ensure it is the correct version for legalisation and that it is in perfect condition. We then manage the entire submission to the FCDO on your behalf.

Step 3: The FCDO Issues the Apostille
The FCDO will attach the apostille certificate to your original ACRO document. This certificate verifies its authenticity for international use.

Step 4: Return of Your Legalised Document
Once the process is complete, we securely return your fully legalised ACRO certificate with the apostille attached directly to your chosen address.