Apostille accepted
Mexico: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 1 December 1994
- Entry into force
- 14 August 1995
- 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 Mexico
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Mexico accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Mexico on 14 August 1995 and has applied between Canada and Mexico since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Mexico
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Mexico.
Mexico embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Mexico official mission website (embamex.sre.gob.mx) ↗
- Mexico official mission website (consulmex.sre.gob.mx) ↗
- Official directory: Mexico embassy and consular contacts ↗
The directory can include non-resident missions and honorary consulates. Confirm that the office provides the service you need.
Official sources for Mexico
- HCCH status table: Mexico treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Mexico apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Mexico accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Mexico on 14 August 1995 and has applied between Canada and Mexico since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Mexico?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Mexico.
When did Mexico join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 1 December 1994. Entry into force: 14 August 1995. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
