Legalising UK Academic Documents for Homologation in Spain: Your Ultimate Solution

In recent years, the process of recognising UK academic qualifications in Spain has undergone significant changes. If you're a student, graduate, or an educational institution, understanding the need for legalising UK academic documents for Spain, especially for homologation, is crucial. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this process and how our services can be your best ally.

Why Solicitors Sign Degree Certificates for Apostilles

Why Solicitors Sign Degree Certificates for Apostilles: The Nuance of Academic Signatures and Legal Standing

In an interconnected world, educational credentials often cross international borders, leading to the necessity of universal authentication methods. One such method, as discussed in previous articles, is the Apostille , which verifies the authenticity of public documents for international use. However, when it comes to academic documents, like degree certificates, there’s an intriguing twist: the signatures of university officials or academic registrars don't carry the required legal standing for an apostille.

Legalising Degree Certificates for Use in Spain

Navigating the intricacies of international document verification can be daunting. If you're planning to use your degree certificate in Spain, especially as part of an application for a declaration of equivalence, it's crucial to understand the specific requirements set by Spanish authorities. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

How are Degree Certificates Verified?

Prospective employers face a constant challenge when being presented with degree certificates; how is it possible to tell which degree certificates are authentic? There are an alarming number of websites purporting to offer ‘novelty degree certificates'. Employing somebody based on the veneer of credibility they have from their degree can be troublesome when the degree is not authentic and this person is not qualified for the role they have been given. It is, therefore, imperative that there are means to verify the legitimacy of higher educational qualifications.

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How to Legalise Digital Academic Documents with Apostille?

Historically, nearly all academic certificates and awards were issued as printed paper certificates. Often including water marks, security features and high quality print that is not easily replicated on normal printers.

In recent times, more awards and qualifications are being issued digitally. We have seen an increase in this due to the pandemic. Some issuing bodies are emailing certificates to people until they can prepare and post formal certificates to the UK.

We are often asked if we can accept documents by email.

Declaration of Value for Italy - Academic Documents

26/07/2021 - Update - Documents must now be certified by a Notary Public rather than a solicitor prior to the apostille being issued.

If you have a UK qualification, or you have studied in the UK, and need your certificates to be accepted in Italy you may be asked to obtain a Declaration of Value from the Italian Consulate in London.

Your certificate will need a UK apostille before the Italian Consulate will accept it.

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Apostille for Degree Certificates

Having worked hard to earn your degree you may be offered a job to work in a country outside of the UK. Employers and visa departments will probably ask for you to get an apostille on your degree certificate.

Legalising degree certificates and other qualifications with an apostille is becoming more popular. We are pleased to assist hundreds of people every year with their important certificates.