Healthcare — Nursing UK

Apostille for Nurse Credentials — UK NMC Registration

UK NMC registration requires apostilled nursing licenses, diplomas, and background checks from the U.S. We review Florida and federal documents and confirm preparation, translation, and timing after document review.

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Documents We Apostille

Nursing license (state board, apostilled)

Nursing diploma / degree (apostilled)

Official transcripts (apostilled)

FBI background check (apostilled by U.S. Dept. of State)

State criminal background check (apostilled)

Birth certificate (apostilled)

Passport copy (notarized)

NCLEX pass letter (notarized)

Good standing certificate from state board (apostilled)

Employment verification / reference letters (notarized)

Medical health clearance (notarized)

Social Security verification (notarized)

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents does the UK NMC require apostilled?

The UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires apostilled nursing licenses, diplomas, transcripts, and background checks. A good standing certificate from your state board of nursing must also be apostilled.

Does the UK accept apostilles from U.S. state secretaries of state?

Yes. The UK is a Hague Convention member and accepts apostilles from U.S. state secretaries of state for state-issued documents (licenses, diplomas) and from the U.S. Department of State for federal documents (FBI background checks).

How long does NMC registration take once I have my apostilled documents?

NMC registration typically takes 3-6 months after submitting all required documents. We recommend starting the apostille process at least 4-5 months before your planned UK start date.

Can you apostille a good standing certificate from the Florida Board of Nursing?

Yes. Good standing certificates from the Florida Board of Nursing are apostilled by the Florida Secretary of State. We process these from our Miami office.

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Prepare your documents with confidence

For nursing work in the United Kingdom, distinguish the regulator’s verification process from an employer’s document request. Confirm which records must come directly from a licensing board or school.

A healthcare credential package may involve several independent issuers: a licensing board, a school, an employer and a background-check agency. A document accepted for employment may differ from one required for professional registration. Use the receiving health regulator’s instructions to decide which records to obtain, how they must be certified and who must send them.

Check that all pages, certification sheets and attachments are present. Keep the recipient’s written instructions and confirm where completed documents should be delivered. Timing is confirmed after document review and depends on preparation, the competent authority, translation and delivery.

Tell us the document, its issuer, destination country and intended use, and your deadline. We will review preparation, translation and delivery options before confirming an estimate and timing. Ask for instructions before mailing originals. Please mail with a tracking number.

Confirm whether license verification must be sent directly by the issuing board; an apostilled copy may not replace that submission.

Check whether transcripts, clinical hours and employment history must cover a specific period or include supporting attachments.

Confirm the background-check issuer, required document age and translation format before placing orders.

Can one apostille cover all my healthcare credentials?

Records from different issuers may need separate certifications and different authentication routes. Have the complete checklist reviewed so each record is prepared in the form the receiving regulator accepts.

What should I confirm before requesting an estimate?

Provide the document, issuer, destination, intended use, number of copies and deadline. Include the recipient’s checklist if available. This allows preparation, certification, translation and delivery to be reviewed before a cost estimate is confirmed.