Thinking about moving abroad, applying for a visa, or starting a new job overseas? If you need to prove your UK criminal record status, you’ll likely need an ACRO Police Certificate. But did you know your ACRO certificate may also need an Apostille for use abroad? Here’s everything you need to know, plus a simple step-by-step guide to ordering your ACRO and getting it legalised with Ace Apostille.

How to Order Your ACRO Police Certificate

You have two main options to get your ACRO to Ace Apostille for legalisation:

1. I already have an ACRO Certificate

• If you already have your certificate, you can either:
  • Bring your ACRO certificate in person directly to one of our offices.
  • Send your ACRO by post to:
    • Ace Apostille 3rd Floor, Elder House West, 590-598 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1LR, UK

2. I need to order and ACRO Certificate

• Order your ACRO certificate online via the official ACRO portal: Order Your ACRO Certificate
• When ordering, under “Delivery Option”, use our Delivery Address:
  • Ace Apostille 3rd Floor, Elder House West, 590-598 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 1LR, UK

Tip: You can get your certificate delivered straight to us – saving you time and speeding up your Apostille process.

How to Get an Apostille for Your ACRO Certificate

Ready to legalise your document? Here’s your simple step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Go to the Ace Apostille Online Order Page

• Start your order here: Apostille Order Online – UK

Step 2: Select “ACRO Police Certificate” as Document Type

• Choose “ACRO Police Certificate” from the drop-down list.

Step 3: Embassy or Consulate Legalisation?

• Most countries only require an Apostille if they are part of the Hague Convention. If so, select NO.
• If the country is not in the Hague Apostille Convention, you may need extra legalisation. Check which countries are part of the Hague Convention.
• Top 6 countries that require Consular Legalisation: Kuwait, Taiwan, UAE, Qatar, Thailand, Vietnam.

Step 4: Do You Need a Certified Translation?

• If your document needs to be used in a non-English-speaking country, add a certified translation. Common languages:
  • Spanish (Spain, Colombia, Peru, etc.)
  • Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)
  • Italian (Italy)
  • Bulgarian (Bulgaria)
• If English is accepted, you can skip this step.

Step 5: Additional Certifications

• Good news! For ACRO Certificates, you do not need a Notary Public or Solicitor certification. An Apostille alone is usually sufficient.

Step 6: Place your order

• Complete your order: Fill in your return address details and pay online.
• We’ll process your ACRO certificate and send it back to you – fully legalised and ready to use abroad!

How long does the ACRO Apostille process take?

Processing times vary but are usually completed within 1-2 days of receiving your document.

Can Ace Apostille arrange everything for me?

Absolutely! We specialise in making the process smooth, secure, and stress-free—from start to finish.

Ready to Legalise Your ACRO Police Certificate?

Don’t risk delays or rejected documents. Order your Apostille with Ace Apostille today and ensure your certificate is accepted worldwide.

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