Apostilled documents in Birmingham for use in Lithuania

Birmingham apostille for Lithuania is issued by the FCDO Legalisation Office and accepted by Lithuanian authorities.

Birmingham → Lithuania

Hague Members

Destination Lithuania

Destination status Hague Convention member

Issued by The Legalisation Office (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)

Standard turnaround Up to 25 working days, plus postage

Information validated 18 August 2026

Complete Guide

Norfolk Apostille Services for Lithuania

How to get your UK documents legally recognised for use in Lithuania through the apostille process from Norfolk.

In this guide

Understanding the Apostille Stamp for Lithuania
The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Lithuania's Specific Requirements

Understanding the Apostille Stamp for Lithuania

Legalising a document between the UK and Lithuania follows the 1961 Hague Convention framework. When you need to use British papers in Lithuania, the apostille serves as the international recognition of authenticity. This single certificate verifies signatures, stamps and seals to Lithuanian authorities. The Legalisation Office handles this certification for all UK documents. Their Milton Keynes office processes postal applications from across the country, including Norfolk. A Birmingham apostille for Lithuania has the same legal standing as one issued anywhere else in the UK, because it's a federal-level certification. The important factor is ensuring you have the correct supporting documents when sending your application.

The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Begin by contacting the Birmingham Register Office on Holliday Street to obtain a fresh certified copy of your document. These copies carry the official seal and are produced specifically for international use or document legalisation for Lithuania. This approach avoids sending your original certificate through the post and potential loss. The copy will bear the signature of the Superintendent Registrar and show the date of issue. Once you have this certified version, you can safely send it to The Legalisation Office for the apostille. The FCDO facility in Milton Keynes will return your papers with the apostille certificate attached by secure post. The entire process typically takes two to three weeks from start to finish.

Lithuania's Specific Requirements

Obtaining an apostille from United Kingdom to Lithuania requires attention to the receiving country's rules. All accompanying paperwork must be translated into Lithuanian by an authorised translator, as Lithuanian authorities will not process documents in English. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lithuania may request additional verification even after the apostille is applied. Public documents like birth, marriage, and death certificates are widely accepted under this system. Educational certificates and professional qualifications might need supplementary checks depending on the Lithuanian institution involved. The successful legalisation allows your documents to be used across all member states party to the Convention.

Frequently Asked Questions

Birmingham → Lithuania apostille FAQ

How long does the Birmingham apostille for Lithuania take?

The apostille is usually returned within about a week after the FCDO Legalisation Office receives your file. This time frame reflects the period the office needs to check the paper and affix the Hague stamp. The FCDO Legalisation Office, located at PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes MK10 1XX, works solely by post and applies an official fee of £45 for standard postal service or £40 for next‑day service for registered businesses. A common mistake is to expect faster service without using the next‑day option, which can add a day to the overall schedule. To keep the timeline on track, send a fresh certified copy rather than an original and include the correct fee with your request.

Which documents are eligible for an apostille when I need them in Lithuania?

Any public record such as a birth, marriage or death certificate can receive an apostille once you have a certified copy. In practice this means the copy must bear the signature of the issuing authority rather than the original paper you hold. You can order a fresh certified copy from the Birmingham Register Office, which operates from Holliday Street, Birmingham B1 1TJ and sends the copy by post. A frequent error is to send the original civil record, which may be lost in transit and is not required for the apostille. After you receive the certified copy, forward it to the FCDO Legalisation Office for the stamp before sending it onward to Lithuania.

Where can I obtain a fresh certified copy of a civil record in Birmingham for use in Lithuania?

The Birmingham Register Office provides certified copies of birth, marriage and death records. This service involves the office verifying the entry in its register and printing a new paper that carries the official signature and seal. The office is located at Holliday Street, Birmingham B1 1TJ and handles requests by post, so you simply write to them with the details of the record you need. Many people mistakenly send a photocopy, which the Register Office will not certify, leading to delays later. Order the certified copy first, then use that copy when you apply for the apostille at the FCDO Legalisation Office.

Which authority adds the apostille to my document in Birmingham?

The apostille is added by the FCDO Legalisation Office, the department responsible for Hague stamps across the United Kingdom. In practice the office receives your certified paper, checks that the signature matches its records and then places the stamp on the back of the file. The office’s mailing address is PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes MK10 1XX and it charges an official fee of £45 for standard postal handling or £40 for the next‑day service available to registered businesses. A typical oversight is to forget to include the correct fee, which results in the file being returned without the stamp. Ensure you enclose the exact fee amount with your request and keep a copy of the receipt for your records.

What language requirements does Lithuania have for apostilled documents?

Lithuanian authorities require that any apostilled paper be accompanied by a translation into Lithuanian. This means the translation must be a sworn statement signed before a court or a qualified translator and then stamped by the same court. The translation should match the wording of the apostilled document exactly, and the court’s stamp confirms its accuracy. A common pitfall is to submit an English translation without the sworn statement, which the receiving office will reject. After you obtain the sworn translation, attach it to the apostilled paper before sending the whole bundle to the Lithuanian institution.

How It Works

Four steps to your Lithuania-ready apostille

No office visits, no queues. The entire process is handled remotely and you track every step in real time.

Prepare your document

Obtain the original document (or a certified copy) you need to use abroad, and check whether it must be notarised first.

Confirm the requirements

Verify the document is eligible for an apostille.

Submit to The Legalisation Office

The apostille is issued by The Legalisation Office, the competent authority. The government fee is £45 / document (standard postal); £40 / document next-day (registered businesses).

Receive your apostille

The authority attaches the apostille certificate, making the document valid abroad with no further embassy legalisation.

Where to go

Where Birmingham documents are certified and apostilled

These are two different offices doing two different jobs. The local register office issues the certified copy of a Birmingham birth, marriage or death record — check its current appointment rules before going. The apostille itself before use in Lithuania comes from the FCDO Legalisation Office, the UK's single competent authority, which accepts documents by post rather than in person.

Birmingham Register Office

Certified copies of civil records (birth, marriage, death)

Holliday Street, Birmingham B1 1TJ

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FCDO Legalisation Office

Issues the apostille — UK-wide, by post

PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes MK10 1XX

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