Disclosure Scotland UK Apostille

If you need Disclosure Scotland Certificate(s) apostilled, you can send it/them to us for apostille processing.

All Disclosure Scotland Certificate(s) will be certified by our solicitor and have an official, FCDO-issued, apostille certificate attached within 3 working days.

Have a Disclosure Scotland Certificate legalised with a UK apostille certificate by The Apostilles Group for just £115.

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 Disclosure Scotland Certificate(s)

Disclosure Scotland Certificate questions…

What is a Disclosure Scotland Certificate?

A Disclosure Scotland Certificate is a document produced by Disclosure Scotland who make use of the PNC (Police National Computer) and Scottish Criminal History System (CHS) to provide information to potential employers about suitability for certain roles involving children and vulnerable adults.

Who can get a Disclosure Scotland Certificate?

There are 3 types of Disclosure Scotland checks that will provide a Certificate.

Basic - this can be applied for by the subject

Standard - can only be applied for by an employer and is typical for roles in security

Enhanced/Enhanced with Barring List - can only be applied for by an employer and is used for roles working with children and vulnerable adults.

You can find more information here.

This will be changing to a Level 1 or 2 system from 1st April 2025.

What do I need to get a DBS Certificate?

To apply for a Basic Disclosure Scotland Check, you will need the following;

  • Addresses for the last 5 years (including the dates you lived at each address), and if you have them your:

  • passport

  • driving licence (full or provisional)

  • National Insurance number

Your employer will let you know what they need from you for another other type of Disclosure Scotland check.

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 Disclosure Scotland Certificate can be translated digitally (if you need a hard copy, please let us know) in to any of 130 languages from £80

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND CERTIFICATE APOSTILLE

Things to remember

  • Only the original Disclosure Scotland can be apostilled, no photocopies or scans can be apostilled.

  • The Disclosure Scotland is not eligible for the e-Apostille service.

REASONS YOU MAY NEED AN DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND CERTIFICATE LEGALISED

  • New employer requests proof of your criminal record

  • Visa Requirements