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Apostille for Denmark

Denmark 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

Denmark: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Ratification deposited: 30 October 2006
Entry into force
29 December 2006
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 Denmark
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Denmark accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Denmark on 29 December 2006 and has applied between Canada and Denmark since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Denmark

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

The Danish Convention application includes the Faroe Islands following the territorial declaration withdrawal notified on 14 October 2021. Greenland remains excluded in the reviewed HCCH declarations; do not apply Denmark’s route to Greenland.

Denmark 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 Denmark

Denmark apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Denmark accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Denmark on 29 December 2006 and has applied between Canada and Denmark since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Denmark?

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

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

Ratification deposited: 30 October 2006. Entry into force: 29 December 2006. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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