Apostille accepted
Brazil: verified treaty status and dates
- Hague Apostille Convention status
- Yes — Convention in force
- Date joined / legal act
- Accession deposited: 2 December 2015
- Entry into force
- 14 August 2016
- 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 Brazil
- Status checked
- 30 October 2026
Does Brazil accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Brazil on 14 August 2016 and has applied between Canada and Brazil since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Embassy legalization for Brazil
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Brazil.
Brazil embassy and consular contacts
Confirm document requirements, fees, appointments and the office responsible for your location directly with the relevant mission before sending documents.
- Brazil official mission website (www.gov.br) ↗
- Brazil official mission website (montreal.itamaraty.gov.br) ↗
- Official directory: Brazil 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 Brazil
- HCCH status table: Brazil treaty dates ↗
- HCCH notifications, objections and territorial scope ↗
- Canadian authority and authentication requirements ↗
Brazil apostille and legalization FAQs
Does Brazil accept a Canadian apostille?
Yes. The Convention entered into force for Brazil on 14 August 2016 and has applied between Canada and Brazil since 11 January 2024. A Canadian apostille replaces embassy legalization for documents within its scope.
Is embassy attestation required for Brazil?
No embassy attestation for Canadian public documents covered by the Convention and used in Brazil.
When did Brazil join, or when will it start accepting apostilles?
Accession deposited: 2 December 2015. Entry into force: 14 August 2016. Already in force; no future joining date applies.
Treaty record checked on . HCCH table last updated: 30 June 2026.
