A UK birth certificate is an official record of birth issued by the UK General Register Office (GRO) or a local registrar, confirming an individual’s identity and citizenship details.Our Next Day UK Apostille Service provides official legalisation of UK birth certificates through the FCDO apostille service for international use. Category: Civil Record (Birth, Death, Marriage certificate) Birth Certificate Apostille. Can I Legalise?: Your birth certificate can be legalised. Acceptable Formats for Legalisation: FCDO can only accept the document in the following format: Your original UK birth certificate or a certified copy issued by one of the following: General Register Office (GRO) Local Register Office National Records of Scotland (NRS) General Register Office Northern Ireland (GRONI) Overseas Registration Unit in the UK We are unable to legalise photocopies or DRAFT certificates. Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: No, but original must contain a wet ink signature or a seal from the issuing authority. Requires Submission as Originals?: Yes (unless certified copy). important Notes: No photocopies/drafts. Wet ink signature/seal. Common Use: Passports, visas, citizenship applications. Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).