Apostilled documents in Nottingham for use in Romania

Nottingham apostille for Romania: legal recognition of UK documents through the Hague Convention country, issued by the Legalisation Office (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office).

Nottingham → 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

Nottingham Apostille for Romania

How to legalise UK documents from Nottingham for use in Romania, including where to get certified copies and how the apostille process works for Romania.

In this guide

The apostille for Romania: simpler than embassy legalisation
How to get your Nottingham documents legalised for Romania
Timescales and official fees for Nottingham to Romania
What you need for an apostille for Romania

The apostille for Romania: simpler than embassy legalisation

Romania is a party to the Hague Convention, which means you can use an apostille instead of full embassy legalisation for UK documents. The change took effect in 2001, so there is no need to visit any consulate during the apostille process for Romania. An apostille from the Legalisation Office (a division of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) will ensure your papers are accepted by Romanian authorities. The certificate confirms the signatures on UK-issued public documents, including those produced or certified in Nottingham. This includes civil registry documents like birth, marriage or death certificates issued by Nottingham Register Office, as well as company papers and court orders. Think of the apostille as a global stamp of authenticity for your documents.

How to get your Nottingham documents legalised for Romania

Start by gathering the papers you need for Romania. If you have a civil record like a Nottingham birth certificate, you may be glad to know that you never need to send the original through the post. Instead, obtain a fresh certified copy from Nottingham Register Office at The Council House, Old Market Square, NG1 2DT. For business documents, you may need a new print-out from the relevant UK registry, dated recently. The entire process for document legalisation for Romania happens by post through the Legalisation Office's dedicated processing centre. Once you have the correct version of your document, prepare the paperwork along with the required forms and send them to Milton Keynes for the apostille sticker and signature. Keep an eye out for any postal delays since you cannot visit the office in person.

Timescales and official fees for Nottingham to Romania

Getting your papers apostilled from the United Kingdom to Romania involves a fixed fee charged per document by the Legalisation Office. The standard postal route for an apostille to Romania costs £45 per document while expedited service costs £40 per item for registered customers. Processing usually takes up to 25 working days, though you should allow extra time for postage. You might be able to request same-day processing for an extra fee. These timings do not include the initial step of getting certified copies from the Nottingham Register Office, which can take a few working days to arrange. Plan for the whole process to take up to two weeks in total.

What you need for an apostille for Romania

Romania requires that all foreign documents presented in court, for university admission or for business registration be apostilled first. There is no need to have documents translated before you get the apostille from United Kingdom to Romania. The UK-issued apostille should be attached to the document or to a certified copy. The legalisation office that serves all of England will securely attach the apostille to your paperwork. Keep in mind that a Nottingham solicitor or notary public cannot issue the official apostille, as this can only be done by the National Archives if it is an older document. Newer documents require a wet stamp and signature from the UK Legalisation Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nottingham → Romania apostille FAQ

How do I get a Nottingham apostille for Romania?

You order a fresh certified copy of your document from Nottingham Register Office at The Council House, which avoids sending your only original. That new copy then goes to The Legalisation Office (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) in Milton Keynes by post for the apostille stamp. They require the paper version, not a scan, with all signatures fully visible. Once the office checks the document, they attach the apostille certificate. The whole process usually takes up to 25 working days if you use the standard postal option.

Are translations needed for Romanian authorities?

Romania often requires both the original document and a certified translation into Romanian. You'll need to have this done by a sworn translator recognised in Romania. The apostille always goes on the original English document first. After that, the translation is made from the apostilled original. Keep both the apostilled original and the certified translation together when you submit them.

What documents can be apostilled for use in Romania?

Nottingham Register Office can provide fresh certified copies of birth, marriage and death certificates for apostilling. Academic degrees and police certificates can also be processed, following different routes. Business documents like shareholder registers usually need company checks first. The key is starting with a paper that the original issuing authority can verify. Always order a new certified copy rather than sending the only original you hold.

How long is an apostille valid in Romania?

Romania does not set an official expiry date for apostille certificates. Your document itself may have its own validity period - like a police certificate often needed within three months. The receiving office in Romania has the final say on how recent they require the papers to be. Some institutions there might prefer newer versions of certain documents. For anything time-sensitive, check direct with the Romanian office that will review your file.

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 Nottingham documents are certified and apostilled

These are two different offices doing two different jobs. The local register office issues the certified copy of a Nottingham 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.

Nottingham Register Office

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

The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT

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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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