Apostille · Checker
Apostille or embassy legalization? Check the country
Countries that are parties to the 1961 Apostille Convention accept an apostille; for other countries a U.S. document is usually authenticated and then legalized by that country's embassy. Pick the country below: the answer comes from the Hague Conference's official status table, which we read on November 8, 2026 (table last updated June 30, 2026).
130 Contracting Parties plus 28 countries checked and not listed. A country missing from this list wasn't looked up; use the HCCH status table. Territories covered through another state's extension aren't listed separately.
Country pages with official specifics: Canada · China · Thailand · Egypt. Documents: NJ birth and marriage certificates · diplomas and transcripts · FBI background checks · corporate documents · powers of attorney.
We handle the paperwork steps only. We are not lawyers or immigration consultants, we never prepare USCIS forms, and nothing here is legal, immigration or tax advice. The receiving office decides what it accepts, so no acceptance or turnaround is guaranteed.
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Which countries accept an apostille?
The 130 Contracting Parties in the Hague Conference's status table, from the date the Convention enters into force for each. The United States is a party, so U.S. offices issue apostilles.
What does an objection mark mean?
When a country joins by accession, existing parties can object; the Convention then doesn't apply between the two. The status table marks those accessions and lists the objections in its notes.
Does an apostille guarantee the document is accepted?
No. It only certifies the signature and seal. The receiving office can still ask for a translation, a recent copy or a specific format.