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CANADIAN DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL USE

Apostille for Bahamas

Bahamas accepts Canadian apostilles for public documents covered by the Convention. Embassy or consular legalization is not required for those documents.

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Apostille accepted

Bahamas: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 30 April 1976
Entry into force
10 July 1973
Application with Canada
11 January 2024
Official future date
Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Route for Canadian documents
Canadian apostille → submission in Bahamas
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Bahamas accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Bahamas on 10 July 1973 and has applied between Canada and Bahamas since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Bahamas

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Bahamas.

Bahamas continued the Convention by succession. The notification date shown above can be later than the effective date; it is not described as a new accession.

Bahamas embassy and consular contacts

Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.

The directory can include non-resident missions and honorary consulates. Confirm that the office provides the service you need.

Official sources for Bahamas

Bahamas apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Bahamas accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Bahamas on 10 July 1973 and has applied between Canada and Bahamas since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Bahamas?

No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Bahamas.

When did Bahamas join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?

Succession notified: 30 April 1976. Entry into force: 10 July 1973. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.