HCCH country lookup
Check whether the destination country is in the Hague Apostille Convention.
Notary Geek turns the HCCH status-table question into a fast country lookup. Before quoting apostille timing, confirm whether the destination country is actually in the Convention.
Why this matters
The country check comes before the apostille quote.
Customers often say they need an apostille before anyone confirms the destination-country status. This page helps separate Hague-country routes from legalization routes and keeps the official HCCH source one click away.
Operational rule
If the country is not in force, do not treat the request like a standard apostille workflow. Confirm the legalization path first.
Search
Find a country and check its status.
Results
129 result(s).
Use the official HCCH page for final verification and territorial notes.
| Country | Status | Entry into force | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | In force | 9-V-2004 | — |
| Algeria | Future entry | 9-VII-2026 | — |
| Andorra | In force | 31-XII-1996 | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | In force | 1-XI-1981 | — |
| Argentina | In force | 18-II-1988 | — |
| Armenia | In force | 14-VIII-1994 | — |
| Australia | In force | 16-III-1995 | — |
| Austria | In force | 13-I-1968 | — |
| Azerbaijan | In force | 2-III-2005 | — |
| Bahamas | In force | 10-VII-1973 | — |
| Bahrain | In force | 31-XII-2013 | — |
| Bangladesh | In force | 30-III-2025 | — |
| Barbados | In force | 30-XI-1966 | — |
| Belarus | In force | 31-V-1992 | — |
| Belgium | In force | 9-II-1976 | — |
| Belize | In force | 11-IV-1993 | — |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | In force | 7-V-2018 | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | In force | 6-III-1992 | — |
| Botswana | In force | 30-IX-1966 | — |
| Brazil | In force | 14-VIII-2016 | — |
| Brunei Darussalam | In force | 3-XII-1987 | — |
| Bulgaria | In force | 29-IV-2001 | — |
| Burundi | In force | 13-II-2015 | — |
| Cabo Verde | In force | 13-II-2010 | — |
| Canada | In force | 11-I-2024 | — |
| Chile | In force | 30-VIII-2016 | — |
| China | In force | 7-XI-2023 | See HCCH authorities and territorial notes. |
| Colombia | In force | 30-I-2001 | — |
| Cook Islands | In force | 30-IV-2005 | — |
| Costa Rica | In force | 14-XII-2011 | — |
| Croatia | In force | 8-X-1991 | — |
| Cyprus | In force | 30-IV-1973 | — |
| Czech Republic | In force | 16-III-1999 | — |
| Denmark | In force | 29-XII-2006 | — |
| Dominica | In force | 3-XI-1978 | — |
| Dominican Republic | In force | 30-VIII-2009 | — |
| Ecuador | In force | 2-IV-2005 | — |
| El Salvador | In force | 31-V-1996 | — |
| Estonia | In force | 30-IX-2001 | — |
| Eswatini | In force | 6-IX-1968 | — |
| Fiji | In force | 10-X-1970 | — |
| Finland | In force | 26-VIII-1985 | — |
| France | In force | 24-I-1965 | — |
| Georgia | In force | 14-V-2007 | — |
| Germany | In force | 13-II-1966 | — |
| Greece | In force | 18-V-1985 | — |
| Grenada | In force | 7-IV-2002 | — |
| Guatemala | In force | 18-IX-2017 | — |
| Guyana | In force | 18-IV-2019 | — |
| Honduras | In force | 30-IX-2004 | — |
| Hungary | In force | 18-I-1973 | — |
| Iceland | In force | 27-XI-2004 | — |
| India | In force | 14-VII-2005 | — |
| Indonesia | In force | 4-VI-2022 | — |
| Ireland | In force | 9-III-1999 | — |
| Israel | In force | 14-VIII-1978 | — |
| Italy | In force | 11-II-1978 | — |
| Jamaica | In force | 3-VII-2021 | — |
| Japan | In force | 27-VII-1970 | — |
| Kazakhstan | In force | 30-I-2001 | — |
| Kosovo | In force | 14-VII-2016 | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | In force | 31-VII-2011 | — |
| Latvia | In force | 30-I-1996 | — |
| Lesotho | In force | 4-X-1966 | — |
| Liberia | In force | 8-II-1996 | — |
| Liechtenstein | In force | 17-IX-1972 | — |
| Lithuania | In force | 19-VII-1997 | — |
| Luxembourg | In force | 3-VI-1979 | — |
| Malawi | In force | 2-XII-1967 | — |
| Malta | In force | 3-III-1968 | — |
| Marshall Islands | In force | 14-VIII-1992 | — |
| Mauritius | In force | 12-III-1968 | — |
| Mexico | In force | 14-VIII-1995 | — |
| Monaco | In force | 31-XII-2002 | — |
| Mongolia | In force | 31-XII-2009 | — |
| Montenegro | In force | 3-VI-2006 | — |
| Morocco | In force | 14-VIII-2016 | — |
| Namibia | In force | 30-I-2001 | — |
| Netherlands | In force | 8-X-1965 | — |
| New Zealand | In force | 22-XI-2001 | — |
| Nicaragua | In force | 14-V-2013 | — |
| Niue | In force | 2-III-1999 | — |
| North Macedonia | In force | 17-XI-1991 | — |
| Norway | In force | 29-VII-1983 | — |
| Oman | In force | 30-I-2012 | — |
| Pakistan | In force | 9-III-2023 | — |
| Palau | In force | 23-VI-2020 | — |
| Panama | In force | 4-VIII-1991 | — |
| Paraguay | In force | 30-VIII-2014 | — |
| Peru | In force | 30-IX-2010 | — |
| Philippines | In force | 14-V-2019 | — |
| Poland | In force | 14-VIII-2005 | — |
| Portugal | In force | 4-II-1969 | — |
| Republic of Korea | In force | 14-VII-2007 | — |
| Republic of Moldova | In force | 16-III-2007 | — |
| Romania | In force | 16-III-2001 | — |
| Russian Federation | In force | 31-V-1992 | — |
| Rwanda | In force | 5-VI-2024 | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | In force | 14-XII-1994 | — |
| Saint Lucia | In force | 31-VII-2002 | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | In force | 27-X-1979 | — |
| Samoa | In force | 13-IX-1999 | — |
| San Marino | In force | 13-II-1995 | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | In force | 13-IX-2008 | — |
| Saudi Arabia | In force | 7-XII-2022 | — |
| Senegal | In force | 23-III-2023 | — |
| Serbia | In force | 27-IV-1992 | — |
| Seychelles | In force | 31-III-1979 | — |
| Singapore | In force | 16-IX-2021 | — |
| Slovakia | In force | 18-II-2002 | — |
| Slovenia | In force | 25-VI-1991 | — |
| South Africa | In force | 30-IV-1995 | — |
| Spain | In force | 25-IX-1978 | — |
| Suriname | In force | 25-XI-1975 | — |
| Sweden | In force | 1-V-1999 | — |
| Switzerland | In force | 11-III-1973 | — |
| Tajikistan | In force | 31-X-2015 | — |
| Tonga | In force | 4-VI-1970 | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | In force | 14-VII-2000 | — |
| Tunisia | In force | 30-III-2018 | — |
| Türkiye | In force | 29-IX-1985 | — |
| Ukraine | In force | 22-XII-2003 | — |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | In force | 24-I-1965 | Check HCCH for territorial extensions and notes. |
| United States of America | In force | 15-X-1981 | — |
| Uruguay | In force | 14-X-2012 | — |
| Uzbekistan | In force | 15-IV-2012 | — |
| Vanuatu | In force | 30-VII-1980 | — |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | In force | 16-III-1999 | — |
| Viet Nam | Future entry | 11-IX-2026 | — |