Apostille accepted
United Kingdom: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Ratification deposited: 21 August 1964
- Entry into force
- 24 January 1965
- 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 United Kingdom
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does United Kingdom accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for United Kingdom on 24 January 1965 and has applied between Canada and United Kingdom since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for United Kingdom
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in United Kingdom.
The dates above are the United Kingdom’s own ratification and entry-into-force dates. The HCCH register lists separate territorial extensions; a British overseas territory must be assessed under its own extension record.
United Kingdom embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- United Kingdom official mission website (www.gov.uk) ↗
- United Kingdom official mission website (www.gov.uk) ↗
- Official directory: United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
- HCCH status table: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
United Kingdom apostille and legalization FAQs
Does United Kingdom accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for United Kingdom on 24 January 1965 and has applied between Canada and United Kingdom since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for United Kingdom?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in United Kingdom.
When did United Kingdom join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Ratification deposited: 21 August 1964. Entry into force: 24 January 1965. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.