Mrs C was born in England but had lived in Mexico with her husband for several years. They had recently welcomed their first child and wanted to register the birth with the Mexican authorities so their child could obtain the legal rights and documentation available to them in Mexico.
As part of the registration process, the Mexican authorities requested Mrs C’s UK birth certificate with an Apostille to prove that the birth certificate was an official UK document.
Unfortunately, Mrs C had lost her original birth certificate years earlier and had no idea how to order a birth certificate from overseas or how to obtain an apostille stamp birth certificate UK.
Living thousands of miles away, Mrs C quickly discovered that obtaining an Apostilled birth certificate was not as simple as ordering a replacement certificate.
She first needed to obtain an official certified copy of her UK birth certificate before arranging for it to be legalised with an Apostille by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Trying to understand which organisations were involved, how the process worked and how to arrange secure delivery to Mexico felt confusing and time-consuming.
Mrs C found UK Document Services while searching online for information about how to order a replacement birth certificate from overseas.
She wanted one company to manage everything—from obtaining the replacement certificate to arranging the Apostille and safely delivering the completed documents to Mexico.
How to Order a Birth Certificate with an Apostille Stamp
Mrs C simply completed the UK Document Services online Order Form, providing:
- her full name at birth
- her date of birth
- her place of birth
- her parents’ names (where known)
She then simply ticked the Apostille box.
No original documents were required.
After reviewing the information, UK Document Services searched the England and Wales birth records to confirm the correct birth record before submitting the application.
Once the certified birth certificate had been received, we arranged for the apostille stamp through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Finally, we securely dispatched the Apostilled birth certificate to Mrs C in Mexico using her preferred delivery option.
Mrs C received her Apostilled UK birth certificate in Mexico without having to contact multiple UK organisations or understand the complicated Apostille process herself.
She was able to provide the document to the Mexican authorities, allowing her child’s registration to proceed without delay.
Apostilled Birth Certificate Dispatch Times
Birth Certificate Dispatch Times
- Standard Service – dispatch is up to 10 working days
- Rapid Service – dispatch is up to 5 working days
- Priority Service – dispatch is next working day
Apostille Dispatch Times
- Standard Service – dispatch is up to an additional 7 working days.
NB. Delivery time should be added to the stated estimated dispatch date.
- 1st Class Airmail (12-15 Days)
- International Tracked Service (10-12 days)
- Courier (2-6 days) – The most reliable delivery option
The Benefits of Using UK Document Services
- One simple online order.
- We search the records before ordering, helping to reduce mistakes.
- We obtain the official certified birth certificate.
- We arrange the Apostille through the FCDO.
- No need to deal with multiple UK organisations.
- One dedicated point of contact throughout.
- UK and worldwide delivery options, including courier services.
- Friendly support by phone and email.
- A straightforward, stress-free process from beginning to end.
Need to order a birth certificate or require an apostille stamp for a UK birth certificate?
Complete our secure online Order Form today and let UK Document Services obtain your certified birth certificate, arrange the Apostille, and deliver your documents safely anywhere in the world.
