At First Law Solicitors, we provide fixed fee certification appointments for individuals and businesses who need documents certified or verified for legal, financial or official use. Our solicitors ensure that every document we certify meets the required legal standards, both in the United Kingdom and overseas.
We offer flexible appointments by arrangement at our offices, by secure video, or through our digital verification service, ensuring your certification is valid, convenient and fully compliant with current UK law.
Certification confirms that a document is genuine, complete and true to the original. A solicitor’s signature and seal on a certified copy gives the recipient confidence that the copy has been checked against the original document.
You may need certified copies or solicitor-attested documents for a wide range of purposes, including visa, passport or citizenship applications, property sales, mortgage or land registration matters, company, employment or business transactions, academic or professional qualification checks, and probate, estate or trust administration.
Our solicitors explain what type of certification you need and ensure the process meets the formal requirements of the authority or institution requesting the document.
Our certification process is designed to be clear and efficient. When you book an appointment, we confirm what documents you need certified and what form of verification is required. During the appointment, we check the original document, compare it with the copy, and add our solicitor’s certification statement and signature.
We can also provide certified electronic copies through the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework, using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) where permitted. This ensures that your certified documents are recognised by UK authorities and international organisations that accept digitally verified copies.
Each appointment follows a fixed fee structure, so you know the cost in advance. The fee depends on the number and type of documents but remains transparent and agreed before the appointment takes place.
Since 2025, many documents can now be certified remotely under the updated Digital Verification Services standards. Our solicitors can witness and verify documents by secure video call using approved digital identity checks. This service is particularly helpful for clients who are abroad or unable to attend in person.
We also assist with cross-border document recognition, ensuring that certifications meet both domestic and international evidentiary standards.
We handle all documents securely and in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO). Every document you share with us is protected through encrypted systems and verified under the DVS framework to ensure confidentiality and authenticity.
Originals are handled carefully and returned immediately after certification. Copies are stored only where required and always in line with professional and regulatory standards.
At First Law Solicitors, our certification services combine accuracy, convenience and transparency. We provide quick appointments, clear guidance on what you need to bring, and full legal assurance that your certified documents meet all formal requirements.
Our solicitors are qualified to certify documents for UK authorities, foreign embassies, consulates and professional bodies, ensuring that your paperwork is accepted without delay.
To arrange a fixed fee certification appointment, contact First Law Solicitors today. We offer appointments by phone, video or in person, and provide prompt, reliable service across the United Kingdom.
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