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Need to use your ACRO Police Certificate abroad? Ace Apostille can legalise your original ACRO certificate with a UK paper apostille, so it is ready for overseas visa, residency, immigration, citizenship, employment or study applications.
We check your document, submit it for official UK apostille legalisation and return it securely to you. You can send us your ACRO certificate, bring it to one of our offices, or arrange for ACRO to deliver it directly to our offices.
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Do I need an apostille for an ACRO Police Certificate?
You may need an apostille for your ACRO Police Certificate if a foreign authority, embassy, consulate, immigration office, employer, university or residency department has asked for a legalised UK police certificate. The apostille confirms that the signature, stamp or seal on your UK document can be recognised overseas.
An apostille does not change the information shown on your ACRO certificate. It simply confirms the authenticity of the UK document for international use. If the country receiving your document is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, a UK apostille is usually the recognised form of legalisation.
Fast ACRO apostille service from Ace Apostille
- Official UK paper apostille for ACRO Police Certificates
- Document check before submission
- Next-Day FCDO legalisation service
- Secure UK and international return options
- Free scanned PDF copy by email
- Simple online ordering from £79
- No solicitor certification needed for an original ACRO certificate
Learn More:
How to Get an ACRO Police Certificate in the UK
How to order an ACRO Certificate + Apostille from Ace Apostille
ACRO Police Check: How to get one quickly and avoid rejection
How to get an apostille for your ACRO Police Certificate with Ace Apostille
Step 1: Start Your Apostille Order Online
Go to the Ace Apostille online order page and select ACRO Police Certificate as your document type.
Step 2: Send us your original ACRO Police Certificate
You can send your document by post, courier, or bring it to one of our offices.
Step 3: Or ask ACRO to send it directly to Ace Apostille
If you have not ordered your ACRO certificate yet, you can apply through the official ACRO portal and use Ace Apostille’s delivery address. This can save time because your certificate comes directly to us for apostille legalisation.
Step 4: We check your certificate
Our team checks that your ACRO Police Certificate is suitable for apostille. This helps reduce the risk of delays or rejection.
Step 5: We submit it for UK apostille legalisation
Your document is submitted for the official UK paper apostille. The apostille is attached to the certificate so it can be recognised overseas.
Step 6: We return your apostilled certificate securely
Once completed, we return your apostilled ACRO Police Certificate using your selected delivery method. A scanned PDF copy will also be emailed to you.
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Does an ACRO Police Certificate need solicitor certification before apostille?
In most cases, an original ACRO Police Certificate does not need solicitor certification before apostille. If the certificate is original and contains the required official signature, stamp or issue details, it can be submitted for a paper apostille without a solicitor or notary certifying it first.
This matters because unnecessary solicitor certification can change what the apostille is confirming. Instead of confirming the ACRO official’s signature or seal, the apostille may confirm the solicitor’s signature. Some overseas authorities specifically want the original ACRO certificate apostilled, not a certified copy.
Ace Apostille checks your certificate before submission and will advise if there is any issue.
Can I get an e-Apostille for an ACRO Police Certificate?
In most cases, No. For ACRO Police Certificates for England and Wales, the UK Government instructs that an e-Apostille is not available. You should use a paper-based apostille, where the official apostille certificate is attached to the physical ACRO document.
This is one of the most common mistakes people make. If an overseas authority has asked for an apostilled ACRO Police Certificate, choose the paper apostille route unless the receiving authority gives you different written instructions.
Ace Apostille provides the correct paper-based apostille route for ACRO certificates.
What if the destination country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention?
If the country receiving your ACRO Police Certificate is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille alone may not be enough. You may need further embassy or consular legalisation after the UK apostille.
The Hague Conference explains that the Apostille Convention replaces the traditional legalisation process with a single apostille certificate issued by the competent authority in the country where the document originates. Where the destination country is outside that system, extra legalisation may be required.
Ace Apostille can advise you on the next step if your ACRO certificate is being used in a non-Hague country.
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Why Choose Ace Apostille?
Choosing the wrong route can lead to delays, rejected documents and extra costs. Ace Apostille helps you avoid that by checking your document before submission.
With Ace Apostille, you benefit from:
- Fast online apostille ordering
- Free document review
- Free PDF Scanned copy via email in 2 hours
- Solicitor certification add-on where needed
- University award verification where required
- FCDO apostille submission handled for you
- Clear pricing
- UK-based customer support
- Tracked return delivery options
Apostille + ACRO Police Certificate FAQs
Do I need an apostille for my ACRO Police Certificate?
Yes, if the overseas authority has asked for a legalised, apostilled or authenticated UK police certificate. An apostille confirms the authenticity of the UK signature, stamp or seal on the document so it can be recognised abroad. Not every country or application requires one, so check the instructions from the embassy, consulate, employer, university or immigration office before submitting your documents.
Can an ACRO Police Certificate be apostilled?
Yes. An original ACRO Police Certificate can usually be legalised with a UK paper apostille. The apostille is attached to the physical certificate and confirms the authenticity of the UK document for overseas use. Ace Apostille can check your certificate, submit it for legalisation and return it securely once completed.
Does ACRO need solicitor certification before apostille?
Usually, no. An original ACRO Police Certificate normally does not need solicitor or notary certification before apostille. It can usually go straight for a paper apostille if the document is original and contains the required official details. Solicitor certification may be needed only if you are using a copy or if the receiving authority specifically asks for a certified copy.
Can I get an e-Apostille for an ACRO Police Certificate?
No. The UK Government states that ACRO police certificates for England and Wales cannot receive an e-Apostille. You should choose a paper-based apostille, where the apostille certificate is physically attached to the original ACRO document.
Can I apostille a photocopy of an ACRO Police Certificate?
A photocopy is usually not the best option. Most overseas authorities prefer the original ACRO Police Certificate with the apostille attached. A certified copy may be possible in some cases, but only if the receiving authority confirms that it will accept a certified copy instead of the original.
Can ACRO send my certificate directly to Ace Apostille?
Yes. If you are applying for a new ACRO Police Certificate, you can use Ace Apostille’s delivery address so ACRO sends the certificate directly to us. This can save postage time and help your apostille process start sooner.
Is an ACRO Police Certificate the same as a DBS check?
No. An ACRO Police Certificate is mainly used for international purposes such as visas, residency, immigration and overseas employment. A DBS check is mainly used for UK employment, safeguarding and volunteering checks. If a foreign authority asks for an ACRO Police Certificate, a DBS certificate may not be accepted.
How long is an ACRO Police Certificate valid?
ACRO does not set one universal validity period for every use. The authority requesting the certificate decides how recent it must be. Many visa or residency authorities ask for a certificate issued within a certain number of months, such as 3 or 6 months. Always check the rules for your destination country before ordering the apostille.
Does the apostille extend the validity of my ACRO certificate?
No. The apostille confirms the authenticity of the document, but it does not make an old ACRO certificate new again. If the receiving authority requires a recently issued police certificate, you may need to obtain a new ACRO certificate before arranging the apostille.
Do I need a translation for my apostilled ACRO certificate?
Possibly. If the document is being used in a non-English-speaking country, the authority may ask for a certified or sworn translation. In many cases, the apostille should be added first, and the translation should be completed afterwards.
The Apostille is issued in English, French and Spanish, therefore a translation of the Apostille page is not usually needed for these languages.
Other countries like Portugal, Italy and others will required a translation of the original ACRO + a translation of the Apostille page.
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Avoid delays, wrong apostille types and rejected document formats. Ace Apostille can check your ACRO Police Certificate, submit it for the correct UK paper apostille and return it securely to you.
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