Apostille accepted
Armenia: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 19 November 1993
- Entry into force
- 14 August 1994
- 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 Armenia
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Armenia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Armenia on 14 August 1994 and has applied between Canada and Armenia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Armenia
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Armenia.
Armenia embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Armenia official mission website (canada.mfa.am) ↗
- Official directory: Armenia 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 Armenia
- HCCH status table: Armenia treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Armenia apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Armenia accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Armenia on 14 August 1994 and has applied between Canada and Armenia since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Armenia?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Armenia.
When did Armenia join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 19 November 1993. Entry into force: 14 August 1994. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
