The country where the document will be used determines the type of legalization needed.

- Apostilles* are for documents used in countries that joined the Hague Apostille Convention.

- Embassy legalization** is for countries that do not participate in the Hague Apostille Convention.

* An apostille is an official certificate issued by the government on the state or federal level that makes a document from the United States acceptable in other countries that joined the Hague Apostille Convention. 

In the United States an apostille is not a stamp. It is a separate page attached to the document.

** Countries that did not join the Hague Apostille Convention require that U.S. documents intended for use in these countries are legalized by their embassies / consulates.

Albania is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Albania requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Albania joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 9, 2004.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Algeria require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where your document(s) originated, they will be legalized either by the Consulate General of Algeria in New York or Embassy of Algeria in Washinton DC.

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Andorra is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Andorra requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Andorra joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 31, 1996.

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Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Antigua and Barbuda requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Antigua and Barbuda joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 1, 1981.

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Argentina is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Argentina requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Argentina joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 18, 1988.

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Armenia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Armenia requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Armenia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 14, 1994.

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Aruba is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Aruba requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

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Australia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Australia requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Australia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 16, 1995.

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Austria is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Austria requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Austria joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 13, 1968.

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Azerbaijan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Azerbaijan requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Azerbaijan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 2, 2005.

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Bahamas is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in the Bahamas requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Bahamas joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 10, 1973.

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Bahrain is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Bahrain requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Bahrain joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 31, 2013.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Bangladesh require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

If your documents originated from Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, they will be legalized by the Consulate General of Bangladesh in New York.

Documents originating from California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Arizona are under the juridiction of Consulate General of Bangladesh in Los Angeles.

Documents originating from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and South Carolina are under jurisdiction of Consulate General of Bangladesh in Miami, Florida.

All other states are under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC.

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Barbados is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Barbados requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Barbados joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 30, 1966.

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Belarus is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Belarus requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Belarus joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 31, 1992.

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Belgium is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Belgium requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Belgium joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 9, 1976.

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Belize is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Belize requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Belize joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 11, 1993.

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Bolivia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Bolivia requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Bolivia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 7, 2018.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Bosnia and Herzegovina requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Bosnia and Herzegovina joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 6, 1992.

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Brazil is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Brazil requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Brazil joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 14, 2016.

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Bulgaria is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Bulgaria requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Bulgaria joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 29, 2001.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Cambodia require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Canada require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Canada did not join the Hague Apostille Convention. However, many receiving agencies in Canada accept HAGUE APOSTILLES.

Please inquire at the receiving Canadian organization what kind of legalization they need, Embassy or Apostille. 

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Chile is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Chile requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Chile joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 30, 2016.

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China Joined the Hague Apostille convention on March 8, 2023. The Convention goes into force in China on November 7, 2023.

Until then U.S. documents intended for use in China (mainland) require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where the document(s) originated, they are legalized by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Washington DC or by one of the Consulates (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Houston)

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Colombia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Colombia requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Colombia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 1, 2001.

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Costa Rica is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Costa Rica requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Costa Rica joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 14, 2011.

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Croatia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Croatia requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Croatia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 8, 1991.

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Cyprus is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Cyprus requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Cyprus joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 30, 1973.

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Czech Republic is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in the Czech Republic requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Czech Republic joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 16, 1999.

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Denmark is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Denmark requires a Hague apostille. 

No embassy legalization is required.

Denmark joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 29, 2006.

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Dominican Republic is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in the Dominican Republic requires a Hague apostille.  No embassy legalization is required. 

Dominican Republic joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 30, 2009.

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Ecuador is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Ecuador requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Ecuador joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 2, 2005.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Egypt require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where the document(s) originated, they are legalized by the Embassy of Egypt in Washington DC or by one of the Consulates (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Houston)

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El Salvador is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in El Salvador requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

El Salvador joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 31, 1996.

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Estonia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Estonia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Estonia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 30, 2001.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Ethiopia require Embassy legalization.

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Fiji is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Fiji requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Fiji joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 10, 1970.

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Finland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Finland requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Finland joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 26, 1985.

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France is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in France requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

France joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 24, 1965.

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Georgia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Georgia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Georgia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 14, 2007.

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Germany is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Germany requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Germany joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 13, 1966.

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Greece is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Greece requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Greece joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 18, 1985.

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Grenada is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Grenada requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Grenada joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 7, 2002.

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Guatemala is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Guatemala requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Guatemala joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 18, 2017.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Haiti require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where your documents originated, they will be legalized (authenticated) either by the Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC or by one of the Consulates in Boston, Chicago, New York, Miami, Orlando, Atlanta.

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Honduras is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Honduras requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Honduras joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 30, 2004.

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Hungary is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Hungary requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Hungary joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 18, 1973.

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Iceland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Iceland requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Iceland joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 27, 2004.

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India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in India requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

India joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 14, 2005.

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Indonesia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Indonesia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Indonesia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on June 4, 2022.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Iran require the legalization by the INTERESTS SECTION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN.

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Ireland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Ireland requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Ireland joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 9, 1999.

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Israel is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Israel requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Israel joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 14, 1978.

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Italy is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Italy requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Italy joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 11, 1978.

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Jamaica is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Jamaica requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Jamaica joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 7, 2021.

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Japan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Japan requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Japan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 27, 1970.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Jordan require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Kazakhstan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Kazakhstan requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Kazakhstan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 30, 2001.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Kenya require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Kosovo is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Kosovo requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Kosovo joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 14, 2016.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Kuwait require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where the documents originated, they will be legalized by the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington DC or in one of the Consulates General in Beverly Hills, CA, or New York, NY.

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Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Kyrgyzstan requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Kyrgyzstan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 31, 2011.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Laos require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Latvia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Latvia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Latvia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 30, 1996.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Lebanon require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where the documents originated, they will be legalized by the Embassy of Lebanon or by one of the Consulates.

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Liberia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Liberia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Liberia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 8, 1996.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Libya require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Lichtenstein is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Lichtenstein requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Lichtenstein joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 17, 1972.

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Lithuania is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Lithuania requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Lithuania joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 19, 1997.

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Luxemburg is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Luxemburg requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Luxemburg joined the Hague Apostille Convention on June 3, 1979.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Madagascar require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Malaysia require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

Depending on the state where your documents originated, they will be legalized by the Embassy in Malaysia in Washington DC or by one of the Consulates General of Malaysia.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Mali require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Malta is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Malta requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Malta joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 3, 1968.

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Marshall Islands is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Marshall Islands requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Marshall Islands joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 14, 1992.

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Mexico is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Mexico requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Mexico joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 14, 1995.

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Moldova is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Moldova requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Moldova joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 16, 2007.

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Monaco is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Monaco requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Monaco joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 24, 2002.

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Mongolia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Mongolia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Mongolia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 31, 2009.

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Montenegro is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Montenegro requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Montenegro joined the Hague Apostille Convention on June 3, 2006.

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Morocco is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Morocco requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Morocco joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 14, 2016.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Mozambique require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Namibia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Namibia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Namibia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 30, 2001.

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Netherlands is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in the Netherlands requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Netherlands joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 8, 1965.

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New Zealand is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in New Zealand requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

New Zealand joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 22, 2001.

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Nicaragua is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Nicaragua requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Nicaragua joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 14, 2013.

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North Macedonia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in North Macedonia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

North Macedonia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 17, 1991.

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Norway is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Norway requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Norway joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 29, 1983.

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Oman is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Oman requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Oman joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 29, 1983.

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Pakistan joined the Hague Apostille Conventionon July 8, 2022. The Convention went into effect in Pakistan on March 9, 2023.  After March 9, 2023 Pakistan is supposed to accept Hague apostilles.  

However, please inquire at the receiving Pakistan agencies what type of legalization they currently require.

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Panama is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Panama requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Panama joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 4, 1991.

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Paraguay is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Paraguay requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Paraguay joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 30, 2014.

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Peru is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Peru requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Peru joined the Hague Apostille Convention on November 30, 2010.

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Philippines is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in the Philippines requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Philippines joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 14, 2019.

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Poland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Poland requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Poland joined the Hague Apostille Convention on August 14, 2005.

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Portugal is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Portugal requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Portugal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 4, 1969.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Qatar require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Romania is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Romania requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Romania joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 16, 2001.

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Russia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Russia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Russia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 31, 1992.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Saint Kitts and Nevis requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Saint Kitts and Nevis joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 26, 1994.

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Saint Lucia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Saint Lucia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Saint Lucia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 31, 2002.

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 27, 1979.

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Samoa is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Samoa requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Samoa joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 13, 1999.

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San Marino is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in San Marino requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

San Marino joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 26, 1994.

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Sao Tome and Principe is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Sao Tome and Principe requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Sao Tome and Principe joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 13, 2008.

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Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 7, 2022. It means that U.S. documents intended for use in Saudi Arabia need Hague apostille. 

However, some receiving agencies in Saudi Arabia are still requiring EMBASSY LEGALIZATION.  Please inquire at the receiving Saudi agencies what type of legalization they currently require.

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Senegal  joined the Hague Apostille Conventionon July 13, 2022. The Convention will go into effect in Senegal  on March 23, 2023. Until then, EMBASSY LEGALIZATION is required. After March 23, 2023 Senegal  is supposed to accept Hague apostille.  

Please inquire at the receiving Senegal  agencies what type of legalization they currently require.

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Serbia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Serbia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Serbia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 27, 1992.

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Seychelles is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Seychelles requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Seychelles joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 31, 1979.

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Singapore is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Singapore requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Singapore joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 16, 2021.

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Slovakia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Slovakia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Slovakia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 18, 2002.

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Slovenia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Slovenia requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Slovenia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on June 25, 1991.

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South Africa is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in South Africa requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

South Africa joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 30, 1995.

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South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in South Korea requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

South Korea joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 14, 2007.

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Spain is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Spain requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Spain joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 25, 1978.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Sri Lanka require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Sudan require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Sweden is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Sweden requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Sweden joined the Hague Apostille Convention on May 1, 1999.

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Switzerland is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Switzerland requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Switzerland joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 11, 1973.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Syria require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Taiwan require the legalization by the TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES (TECRO).

Depending on the state where the documents originated, they are legalized by one of the TECRO offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, or Seattle.

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Tajikistan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Tajikistan requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Tajikistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 31, 2015.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Thailand require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Trinidad and Tobago is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Trinidad and Tobago requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Trinidad and Tobago joined the Hague Apostille Convention on July 14, 2000.

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Tunisia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Tunisia requires a Hague apostille  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Tunisia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on March 30, 2018.

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Turkey is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Turkey requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Turkey joined the Hague Apostille Convention on September 29, 1985.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Turkmenistan require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Ukraine is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Ukraine requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Ukraine joined the Hague Apostille Convention on December 22, 2003.

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U.S. documents intended for use in United Arab Emirates require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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United Kingdom is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in the United Kingdom requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

United Kingdom joined the Hague Apostille Convention on January 24, 1965.

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Uruguay is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Uruguay requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Uruguay joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 14, 2012.

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Uzbekistan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Uzbekistan requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Uzbekistan joined the Hague Apostille Convention on April 15, 2012.

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Venezuela is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

It means that any U.S. document intended for use in Venezuela requires a Hague apostille.  

No embassy legalization is required. 

Venezuela joined the Hague Apostille Convention on October 14, 2012.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Vietnam require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Yemen require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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U.S. documents intended for use in Zimbabwe require Embassy / Consulate legalization.

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Now that you know what kind of legalization you need (apostille or embassy legalization), let's start your legalization project!