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Apostille for Serbia

Serbia 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

Serbia: verified treaty status and dates

Hague Apostille Convention status
Yes — Convention in force
Date joined / legal act
Succession notified: 26 April 2001
Entry into force
27 April 1992
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 Serbia
Status checked
30 October 2026

Does Serbia accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Serbia on 27 April 1992 and has applied between Canada and Serbia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Embassy legalization for Serbia

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

Serbia 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.

Serbia 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 Serbia

Serbia apostille and legalization FAQs

Does Serbia accept a Canadian apostille?

Yes. The Convention entered into force for Serbia on 27 April 1992 and has applied between Canada and Serbia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.

Is embassy attestation required for Serbia?

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

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

Succession notified: 26 April 2001. Entry into force: 27 April 1992. Already in force; no future joining date applies.

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