ACRO Certificate UK Apostille
If you need your ACRO Certificate(s) apostilled, you can send it/them to us for apostille processing.
All ACRO Certificates will have an official, FCDO-issued, apostille certificate attached within 3 working days.
Have an ACRO Certificate legalised with a UK apostille certificate by The Apostilles Group for just £95.
Includes FCDO fees.
Your document will be transported using Royal Mail's Guaranteed Special Delivery service to the FCDO Legalisation Office and back (where necessary).
Eligible for…
Paper Apostille
Get an FCDO issued, physical paper apostille, with solicitor certification on your ACRO Certificate(s)
ACRO Certificate questions…
What is an ACRO Certificate?
An ACRO Certificate is a document produced by ACRO (Association of Chief Police Officers, Criminal Records Office) who make use of the PNC (Police National Computer) to make an account of your history of involvement with the Police and judiciary services whilst in the UK.
Who can get an ACRO Certificate?
Anyone can apply for an ACRO Certificate, even if you've never been to the UK, you can apply for a certificate which will state you have never been in trouble with the Police in the UK.
What do I need to get an ACRO Certificate?
There's a definitive list of FAQs on the ACRO website here, but in short, you will need;
10 year address history, a passport photo, a copy of your passport and a selfie-style photo of you holding your passport open at the photo page.
LEGALISATION SUPPORT SERVICES
EMBASSY ATTESTATION
The Hague Convention only applies to 83 countries, we've selected the most popular to chose from but if you need a different country we will be able to carry this out for you. Find out more here.
TRANSLATION OF APOSTILLED DOCUMENTS
Your apostilled ACRO Certificate can be translated digitally (if you need a hard copy, please let us know) in to any of 130 languages from £80
ACRO CERTIFICATE APOSTILLE
Things to remember
Only the original ACRO can be apostilled, no photocopies or scans can be apostilled.
The ACRO is not eligible for the e-Apostille service.
If you already have an ACRO Certificate but you are abroad, you can contact ACRO on 00442380451477 and ask them to send a duplicate to us, rather than having to send your document overseas.
REASONS YOU MAY NEED AN ACRO CERTIFICATE LEGALISED
New employer requests proof of your criminal record
Visa Requirements