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If your documents are being used in one of the Hague Convention countries, an apostille is required. No embassy or consulate legalization is involved. This page helps you confirm eligibility and understand how DC Consular handles the apostille process for Hague member countries.

Countries in the Hague Convention

Countries that are members of the Hague Convention accept documents authenticated with an apostille issued by the appropriate U.S. authority.
If your destination country appears on the Hague countries list, your documents will only need:
State-level apostille or U.S. Department of State apostille (depending on where the document was issued)
DC Consular confirms the correct authority and submits your documents accordingly.

Hague Apostille Process (What Applies to You)

This service applies if:

The destination country is a Hague Convention country
Your document was issued in the United States
The receiving authority requires an apostille (standard for Hague countries)

No additional legalization steps are required beyond the apostille.

What DC Consular Handles

DC Consular manages the entire apostille process, including:

Reviewing documents for Hague compliance
Verifying issuing authority (state or federal)
Submitting documents to the correct apostille office
Tracking processing status
Returning completed apostilled documents to you

You do not need to contact any government office.

What You Need to Provide

To begin, you only need to provide:

The original document or eligible certified copy
Destination country (Hague member)
Completed DC Consular order form
Shipping details

If notarization or certification is required before submission, DC Consular will notify you.

Common Documents Apostilled for Hague Countries

Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Power of attorney
Academic diplomas and transcripts
Corporate and business documents
Court documents
FBI background checks

Document requirements may vary by issuing state. DC Consular verifies this before submission.

Why Hague Countries Matter

The apostille process applies only to countries in the Hague Convention. If your destination country is not a Hague member, a different legalization process is required.
If you are unsure whether your country qualifies, DC Consular will confirm it for you before processing.

Start Your Hague Apostille Request

If your destination is one of the Hague Convention countries, DC Consular will handle the apostille accurately and through the correct authority.
Submit your documents to begin the process.