Embassy Legalization from London to Lithuania

Lithuania apostille from London

How to prepare paper from London for official use in Lithuania when a simple authentication is sufficient.

In this guide

For Lithuania: the single-step route
The British certification step
Getting your paper certified
Using your certified document in Lithuania

For Lithuania: the single-step route

Documents issued in the UK and destined for Lithuania follow a straightforward path. The receiving side in Lithuania accepts a simple single-step certification instead of full consular legalization. This applies whether your paper is a birth certificate, marriage record, or company document from London. The legalize documents for Lithuania process involves getting just one stamp from the UK government, after which your paper is ready for use there. Keeping this single step lowers both the cost and waiting time compared to longer consular routes.

The British certification step

The body with power to place the official stamp is the Legalisation Office, which operates by post from Milton Keynes. Before you send anything, note that civil registration papers in particular should never be mailed as originals. These certificates can be lost in transit and replacing them means starting the whole process over. When preparing document legalization for Lithuania, order a fresh certified copy from the Westminster Register Office at 317 Harrow Road in London if you have a birth, marriage or death record. The same applies to court documents registered in the city. They will send the new copy straight to you for direct forwarding to the Legalisation Office.

Getting your paper certified

Ordering a copy through the correct office ensures no need to risk the one you already hold. For consular legalization for Lithuania, this eliminates the embassy attestation phase altogether. Once the Legalisation Office receives your application and the certified paper, they place their mark on it. This confirms the signature is authentic, which satisfies Lithuanian authorities. The standard turnaround runs 7 to 10 business days, though a quicker 2 to 3 business day express option exists if your timeline is tight. Remember that the paper must be complete and legible when submitted for the certification.

Using your certified document in Lithuania

When the Legalisation Office returns your paper, it is ready for presentation in Lithuania. There is no further embassy legalization for Lithuania from London needed. The receiving office there sees the stamp as full proof of the document's validity. Your embassy attestation for Lithuania is complete at this point. Have the paper ready along with any translations required by the specific office where you will present it. This single certification meets the standard for all public and private sector uses in Lithuania.

London → Lithuania legalization FAQ

How do I certify a UK document for use in Lithuania?

Documents issued in the UK do not require full embassy legalization from London to Lithuania in most cases. Instead, you only need an apostille from the Legalisation Office at PO Box 6255 in Milton Keynes. The FCDO team there attaches this official certificate to verify the official's signature on your paper. This simpler route works because Lithuania accepts the apostille for documents under the Hague Convention. Once you have this single stamp, your document is ready for use with Lithuanian authorities.

Where do I go for a certified copy of my UK birth certificate?

Visit or write to Westminster Register Office at 317 Harrow Road, London W9 3RJ. Their team can issue fresh certified copies of civil records like birth, marriage, or death certificates. Request that they make a copy from their original register and certify it with their official stamp. This new copy becomes your legal paper for the process, so you keep your original certificate safe at home. Take or send this copy to the Legalisation Office for your next step.

Does Lithuania need my papers converted to Lithuanian?

Yes. Any document not already in Lithuanian must be translated before use there. Have the translation done by a translator officially sworn for court work in Lithuania or the UK. That translator makes a sworn statement about the accuracy of their work. Then get that statement certified in the same way as the original document. Keep all versions together as one complete file for the authorities in Lithuania.

How long does the full certification process take?

Regular service takes 7-10 business days once your papers reach the Legalisation Office. The office offers an express option that processes documents in 2-3 business days for an additional fee. These times cover just the apostille service at Milton Keynes. Remember to allow extra time for getting certified copies, translations, and any mailing delays between steps. Start early, especially if you face a fixed deadline for submitting your papers in Lithuania.

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 in Lithuania, and check whether it must be notarised first.

Confirm an apostille is what you need

Because Lithuania is a Hague Convention member, a single apostille — not embassy legalisation — makes your London document valid there.

Submit to The Legalisation Office

The apostille is issued in United Kingdom by The Legalisation Office, the competent authority — never by a Lithuania embassy or consulate.

Receive your apostille

The authority attaches the apostille certificate, making the document ready to use in Lithuania with no further steps.

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