Apostilled documents in Coventry for use in Romania

Coventry apostille for Romania — get an apostille from the Legalisation Office for use of UK documents in Romania.

Coventry → Romania

Hague Members

Destination Romania

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 21 August 2026

Complete Guide

Coventry Apostille for Romania - Complete Guide

How to get an apostille in the UK for use in Romania, including procedures at Coventry Register Office and the FCDO Legalisation Office.

In this guide

Apostille vs. Embassy legalisation for Romania
Romania's Hague status & what it means
The Coventry → Romania route step by step
What Romanian authorities require
Fees and processing details

Apostille vs. Embassy legalisation for Romania

For document legalisation for Romania, you need an apostille and not embassy certification because Romania joined the Hague Apostille Convention. This distinction matters because each route has different steps and costs. An apostille is a simplified certificate that verifies the signature and seal of UK-issued documents for use abroad. The FCDO Legalisation Office confirms the status of public records trusted between Hague countries. When you follow the correct path, you avoid extra steps and delays for your papers.

Romania's Hague status & what it means

Romania signed the Apostille Convention in 2001, which shapes what you must do. This membership means your UK documents only need one stamp to be valid there. No further checks are required at the Romanian embassy, which saves both time and money. You can present any paper certified this way in any Romanian city. The rules apply equally to personal and business records throughout the country.

The Coventry → Romania route step by step

Start by getting your original document from Coventry Register Office if you need one of their certified copies. The address is Cheylesmore Manor House, Manor House Drive, Coventry CV1 2ND. You can request a fresh official copy for legal procedures rather than risk sending your only original. With the certified papers in hand, send them to the FCDO Legalisation Office at PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes MK10 1XX. Their specialists will examine everything before issuing the apostille from United Kingdom to Romania. Once complete, the stamped papers come back to you ready for use in Romania.

What Romanian authorities require

To prepare what you need for an apostille for Romania, remember these points. Personal records like birth and marriage certificates must have the full name, date, place of event and registration details. The receiving office in Romania prefers files that are self-explanatory and complete. Your papers must be legible with clear signatures and stamps, otherwise they might request fresh ones. Understanding these rules helps prepare everything correctly the first time.

Fees and processing details

Each apostille for Romania costs an official fee per document, with standard and express options available. The time frame for postal processing varies based on workload at the Legalisation Office. Most customers receive their completed items within several weeks when using regular mail. The exact duration depends on factors like seasonal demand and your choice of return delivery. Always allow extra time before your planned use date in Romania to account for post delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Coventry → Romania apostille FAQ

What is the process for a Coventry apostille for Romania?

The process depends on your document type and who issued it in Coventry. For a UK public document like a birth certificate from Coventry Register Office, you order a fresh certified copy to use instead of submitting your original. That copy then goes to The Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes by post for the apostille stamp. Since neither the register office nor The Legalisation Office offers an in-person counter service, postal processing is standard. For papers issued outside the UK, different rules apply, and you should clarify the route before proceeding.

How long does the whole process take from Coventry to Romania?

The Legalisation Office's standard postal service takes up to 25 working days from the day they receive your papers. That timeline applies whether you send the documents yourself or use an agent. The way the post moves makes it longer than the office's stated turnaround goal, so factor in at least three weeks for the whole journey. Bank holidays on either end can add more days, so check the calendar before you send anything. Once stamped, the paper takes another few days via tracked mail to reach Romania.

Can the apostille be rejected once it gets to Romania?

Romanian officials must accept an apostille from another Hague Convention member state under international law, but only if the paperwork follows their needs exactly. They check the document type, verify it meets their standards, and confirm no local requirements are missing. Common problems include documents not being current enough for the purpose or lacking proper certification. They also need the text translated into Romanian by an approved translator after the apostille is in place. Your British embassy in Bucharest can explain more about how Romanian offices want things.

Do I need both a Hague apostille and any other legalisation for Romania?

No — since Romania joined the Hague Convention in 2001, only the apostille stamp is necessary to prove your document's origin for official use there. The process ends when The Legalisation Office returns your stamped paper with their seal and signature. You do not take it to the Romanian embassy in London or any other office. The only additional step is a professional translation into Romanian, which happens after the apostille is already on the page. Read the translation rules carefully, as some offices insist on a specific translator or certification method.

How It Works

Four steps to your Romania-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 Coventry documents are certified and apostilled

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

Coventry Register Office

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

Cheylesmore Manor House, Manor House Drive, Coventry CV1 2ND

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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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