Complete list of countries and territories that accept apostilles under the Hague Convention of 1961. These countries recognize apostilled documents for legal purposes.
The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents is an international treaty that simplifies the process of document authentication between member countries through the use of apostilles.
The following countries are members of the Hague Convention and accept apostilled documents
Countries may join or withdraw from the Hague Convention. Always verify the current status before proceeding with apostille services.
Each country has a specific date when they joined the convention. Documents may need different authentication for dates before membership.
Not all documents are eligible for apostille. Only public documents issued by government authorities qualify for apostille certification.
Countries not on this list require traditional embassy or consulate legalization instead of apostille certification.
Apostille processing times vary by state and document type. Plan ahead for important deadlines and international requirements.
Our experienced agents can help navigate the apostille process and ensure your documents are properly authenticated for international use.