Apostilled documents in Brighton for use in Peru

Brighton apostille for Peru: The Legalisation Office (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) issues apostilles for UK documents to be used in Peru, a Hague Convention member since 2010.

Brighton → Peru

Hague Members

Destination Peru

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 19 August 2026

Complete Guide

Apostille from United Kingdom to Peru

How to get a document issued in Brighton certified for use in Peru with an apostille from United Kingdom to Peru

In this guide

Apostille vs. Embassy legalisation for Peru
Peru's Hague status & what it means
The Brighton → Peru route step by step
Destination-specific requirements

Apostille vs. Embassy legalisation for Peru

You need the right stamp on a British paper before the authorities in Peru will accept it as valid. For Peru, the stamp is called an apostille. An apostille for Peru is put on the paper by The Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes, not by the Peruvian embassy in London. The single stamp means Peru will trust the paper is genuine without extra checks, as long as it comes with the apostille. This saves time and extra trips between offices.

Peru's Hague status & what it means

Peru signed up to the Hague Convention in 2010, which means they officially accept apostilles from the UK without further checks. The fact that Britain already follows the same treaty makes everything simpler: no embassy legalisation step is needed. Your document must get the apostille stamp before you use it in Peru. This apostille from United Kingdom to Peru will be checked by Peruvian officials to confirm the signature on your paper comes from a British public body they trust. If your paper is in English, that is usually fine, but some offices may ask for a sworn Spanish version.

The Brighton → Peru route step by step

Start by gathering your original paper if it is something like a birth certificate. For documents issued in Brighton, Brighton & Hove Register Office at Bartholomew Square can provide a fresh certified copy if you want to keep your original safe at home. This new copy is what will be stamped with the apostille. You send the copy to The Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes by post. If it is a document they can verify, they will attach the apostille and return it to you by courier. Once you have the apostille on your paper, it is ready for use in Peru. There is no need to go to the Peruvian consulate unless they specifically ask for a translation.

Destination-specific requirements

Peruvian authorities may request a sworn translation into Spanish for the document legalisation for Peru to be complete. The translation should be done after the apostille is in place so it includes the stamp. Some public bodies in Peru have their own forms about how papers should be submitted. For example, if you need to show proof of a single status, you may also need a certificate of no impediment stamped alongside your birth record. The apostille requirements for Peru do not set an expiration date, but it is wise to check how old a paper the office there will accept.

Frequently Asked Questions

Brighton → Peru apostille FAQ

How do I get a Brighton apostille for Peru?

First, confirm your paper is an original or a certified copy. For personal papers such as birth certificates, you can order a fresh certified copy from Brighton & Hove Register Office at Town Hall, Bartholomew Square. This means you keep the original safe. Send this copy to The Legalisation Office (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) at PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes. They will attach the Hague apostille sticker, which Peru accepts as full legalisation. The standard turn is up to 25 working days from when they receive it.

Does Peru require embassy legalisation instead?

No, Peru joined the Hague Convention in 2010 so it accepts the apostille. This means your paper does not need further stamps from the Peruvian embassy in London. The apostille alone confirms the signature on your British document. There is no extra step after the Milton Keynes office returns it to you. Just make sure your name matches exactly on all papers and that any translations are complete before you travel.

What if my document is not in Spanish?

Peruvian authorities require all foreign papers to be in Spanish. You will need a sworn translation done by an official translator in Peru or by one approved by the Peruvian consulate. Do this after the apostille is attached, because the translation must include the apostille page. The translator will provide a certified statement that the translation matches the original exactly. Keep the apostilled original and the translation together as one set.

Can a solicitor certify my documents instead?

Not for public records like birth or marriage certificates. The only valid certification is the apostille from The Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes. Solicitor certifications are useful for other papers like company documents or academic records, but even those still need the apostille for Peru. The key is that the apostille must be the final step on a document bearing the original seal of the issuing office. Private certifications do not meet this rule for civil records.

How long will the whole process take?

The Legalisation Office quotes up to 25 working days for standard service once they receive your papers. This does not include postage time to Milton Keynes and back to you. If you need it faster, some registered business users can pay more for next-day service. Remember to factor in time for getting certified copies from Brighton & Hove Register Office if needed. Then add time for translation if your document is not already in Spanish.

How It Works

Four steps to your Peru-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 Brighton documents are certified and apostilled

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

Brighton & Hove Register Office

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

Town Hall, Bartholomew Square, Brighton BN1 1JA

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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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