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The United Kingdom: New Document Legalization Fees for 2024
Key Points
- The United Kingdom will increase fees associated with the legalization of public documents beginning in 2024
Overview
The United Kingdom (UK) government will increase fees for legalizing public documents beginning 1 January 2024. Legalized documents are needed in many international transactions, including overseas working visas. These changes will include the following:
| Service | Current fee up to 31 December 2023 | New fee from 1 January 2024 |
| Standard service in the UK (plus postal costs) | £30 | £45 |
| Standard (Next-Day) | £30 | £40 |
| Digital e-Apostille | £30 | £35 |
| Urgent service in the UK | £75 | £100 |
| Overseas service (in addition to indirect costs, if any) | £30 | £40 |
According to the government, consular office fees may also increase at the discretion of officials within each location.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of the UK’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
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