Apostilled documents in Leicester for use in Georgia

Leicester apostille for Georgia is secured by ordering a fresh certified copy from the Leicester Registration Service (115 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FZ) and having it apostilled by the FCDO Legalisation Office, which processes requests by post and charges an official fee.

Leicester → Georgia

Hague Members

Destination Georgia

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 20 August 2026

Complete Guide

Leicester apostille for Georgia

Certify your UK documents for legal use in Georgia through Leicester's Local Registration Service and the FCDO Legalisation Office.

In this guide

Apostille vs embassy legalisation for Georgia
The Leicester to Georgia route step by step
What you need to prepare

Apostille vs embassy legalisation for Georgia

Georgia joined the Hague Convention in 2007, which means an apostille from the UK is sufficient for using your documents there. There is no need for the longer embassy legalisation process that non-member countries require. A Leicester apostille for Georgia is recognised across all regions once properly certified by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

To begin document legalisation for Georgia, you need the correct version of your paper with a fresh official signature. If you need a birth, marriage, or death certificate, order a certified copy from Leicester Registration Service on Charles Street rather than handing over your original sensitive records. The office can supply multiple copies for different legal needs while keeping your original safe at home.

The Leicester to Georgia route step by step

First, get your paper in order. If your document is a civil record, request an official copy from Leicester Registration Service. For other papers, you may need a solicitor-certified copy. Then send it to the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes to receive an apostille from United Kingdom to Georgia. The office checks that the signature matches their records and attaches the apostille certificate.

Once you have the apostille for Georgia with its unique reference number, your document is ready for use by Georgian authorities. The entire process works by post - no in-person visits are needed to either the passport office or the legalisation service. These careful steps ensure that officials in Tbilisi or Kutaisi can quickly verify that your British document is genuine.

What you need to prepare

The key to a smooth apostille is understanding what you need for an apostille for Georgia from start to finish. Along with your document, you must complete the FCDO application form with clear details of both the paper's origin and its intended use. Payment covers the standard service rate, though faster options may be available for urgent needs in Leicester.

Remember that the legalisation fee is fixed per document, regardless of whether it is a single-page birth certificate or a multi-page contract. Keep your proof of postage and make copies of everything you send. The registration service and legalisation office both maintain records of their work, which can help if any questions arise later about your document's journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Leicester → Georgia apostille FAQ

How does the Leicester apostille for Georgia work?

An apostille issued by the FCDO Legalisation Office is the correct certification for documents you intend to use in Georgia. This means the foreign ministry adds a stamp that confirms the origin’s signature and seal. First you must obtain a fresh certified copy of your record from the Leicester Registration Service at 115 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FZ. A common mistake is trying to send the original civil record, which could be lost, whereas a certified copy protects the original. You then pay the official fee of £45 per document and post the package to the FCDO Legalisation Office (PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes MK10 1XX).

Do I need a fresh certified copy of my civil record for the apostille?

Yes, the apostille must be applied to a certified copy rather than the original document. This ensures the copy carries the same legal effect while keeping the original safe. The Leicester Registration Service at 115 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FZ issues such copies and works only by post, with no public counter to visit. Many people mistakenly think the original is acceptable, but the Legalisation Office will not accept it. Request the fresh copy from the registration service, then include it with your fee when you send it to the Legalisation Office.

What are the costs and how long does it take to get the apostille for Georgia?

The official fee is £45 per document for the standard postal route and £40 for the next‑day service used by registered businesses. The fee covers the work of the FCDO Legalisation Office in confirming the document’s authenticity. After the office receives your certified copy and fee, it usually takes up to 25 working days before the apostille is stamped and returned. Some expect an overnight turnaround, but the office’s schedule can extend the wait if volumes are high. Plan ahead by allowing enough time for the office to check the paper before your deadline.

Are there any language or translation rules for documents sent to Georgia?

Georgia’s receiving authorities often require that any foreign‑language document be presented with a sworn translation into Georgian. This means you must obtain a translation signed before a court and then have that translation stamped by the same apostille route. The translation must be sent together with the original certified copy so the two match exactly. A frequent error is submitting an untranslated version, which the receiving office will return for correction. Arrange a qualified court‑sworn translation, then send both the translation and the certified copy together with the fee to the Legalisation Office.

Can I use embassy legalisation instead of an apostille for Georgia?

Because Georgia became a member of the Hague Convention in 2007, an apostille is the only certification that the country requires. This means embassy or consular legalisation is not needed for documents that already carry the apostille. The FCDO Legalisation Office issues the apostille, and once applied, the document is ready for Georgian authorities. Some applicants still request embassy stamps, not realizing the extra step adds cost without benefit. Use the apostille route as described and avoid unnecessary embassy procedures.

How It Works

Four steps to your Georgia-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 Leicester documents are certified and apostilled

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

Leicester Registration Service

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

115 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FZ

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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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