At First Law Solicitors, we provide a full range of certified document services for individuals, families and businesses across the United Kingdom. Our solicitors certify, verify and witness a wide range of documents to ensure they are legally valid, properly authenticated and ready for official or international use.
We make the process clear and straightforward, helping you meet the formal requirements of banks, government departments, universities and overseas authorities.
Document certification confirms that a copy or original has been seen, checked and verified by a solicitor. It assures the receiving authority that the document is genuine, complete and accurate.
This service is often required when submitting evidence to official bodies, making visa or property applications, or carrying out business transactions that involve identity or financial checks.
Our certification services are recognised by UK institutions and accepted internationally when prepared for Apostille or consular legalisation.
We certify a wide range of documents, including personal, financial and business records. Common examples include passports and other identity documents, bank statements, academic certificates, property deeds, Powers of Attorney and company registration documents.
Before certification, our solicitors review each document carefully to confirm that it meets the necessary standards. We then apply a professional certification statement, our signature and official solicitor details, ensuring it can be relied upon wherever it is used.
If your certified document is required abroad, we can also prepare it for Apostille legalisation with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) or for further embassy and consular verification where required.
Since 2025, the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework has allowed solicitors to issue certified electronic documents that meet modern evidentiary standards. Our firm uses secure digital systems and Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) to verify and certify documents electronically, where accepted by the receiving institution.
We also offer remote appointments by secure video conference for clients who are overseas or unable to visit in person. This allows us to verify documents and issue digital certification statements in line with UK and international requirements.
All records are encrypted, traceable and securely stored, ensuring that every certified document is genuine and fully verifiable.
Your personal information and documents are handled with complete care. All processing and storage comply with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).
We protect your original documents, return them promptly after verification, and ensure that only authorised individuals have access to your certified copies.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine accuracy, professionalism and efficiency. We understand that certified documents are often required quickly and that even small errors can cause delay or rejection.
Our solicitors make the process simple. We explain what you need to bring, confirm the wording required by the relevant organisation, and ensure that your documents are certified correctly the first time.
Whether you need documents certified for a personal, business or international matter, our service provides the legal assurance and reliability you expect from a regulated law firm.
If you need solicitor-certified documents for use in the United Kingdom or abroad, contact First Law Solicitors today. Our team offers convenient appointments, fast turnaround times and secure digital certification services.
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