The Hague Convention or the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention), facilitates the use of public documents abroad. The purpose of the Convention is to abolish the traditional requirement of legalization, replacing the often long and costly legalization process with the issuance of a single Apostille certificate by a Competent Authority in the place where the document originates.
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and Contracting Nations
The competent authority may vary depending on the country and the document type. The countries listed below are members of the 1961 Hague Convention regarding legalization or are contracting members of the convention. Click here to contact me today for expert Apostille service for documents from the U.S. going to any Hague Convention Nation, Contracting Member Nation or Non-Hague Convention Nation.
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Flag | Country | Member Since | EIF Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Pakistan | N/A | March 9, 2023 | |
Palau | N/A | June 23, 2020 | |
Panama | May 29, 2002 | August 4, 1991 | |
Paraguay | June 28, 2005 | August 30, 2014 | |
Peru | January 29, 2001 | September 30, 2010 | |
Philippines | July 14, 2010 | May 14, 2019 | |
Poland | May 29, 1984 | August 14, 2005 | |
Portugal | July 15, 1955 | February 4, 1969 | |
Republic of Ireland | August 26, 1955 | March 9, 1999 | |
Romania | April 10, 1991 | March 16, 2001 | |
Russia | December 6, 2001 | May 31, 1992 | |
Rwanda | N/A | June 5, 2024 |