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Convention abolishing the legalisation of documents in the Member States of the European Communities

PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.

Party Signature RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known Entry into force Renunciation Termination
Belgium 25-05-1987 16-12-1996 (R)
Cyprus 29-04-2005 (A)
Denmark 25-05-1987 26-07-1989 (R)
Estonia 21-06-2013 (A)
France 11-07-1990 12-12-1991 (R)
Germany 25-05-1987
Greece 05-06-1992
Ireland 18-11-1996 08-12-1998 (R)
Italy 25-05-1987 11-10-1990 (R)
Latvia 21-06-2004 (A)
Luxembourg 25-05-1987
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the 25-05-1987
Portugal 25-05-1987
United Kingdom 25-05-1987

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party Reservations / Declarations Objections
Belgium Yes No
Cyprus Yes No
Denmark Yes No
Estonia Yes No
France Yes No
Ireland Yes No
Italy Yes No
Latvia Yes No

Belgium

16-03-1997

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention abolishing the legalization of documents in the Member States of the European Communities (done at Brussels on the 25 day of May 1987), Belgium declares that it will apply this Convention in its relations with those Member States which have made the same declaration.

Cyprus

29-04-2005

- Pursuant to Article 5 of the Convention, the Republic of Cyprus declares that the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is designated as the central authority to exercise the functions provided for in the Convention
- Pursuant to Article 5 of the Convention, the Republic of Cyprus declares that the central authority shall accept requests for information in the Greek, English and German language.

Denmark

26-10-1989

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention abolishing the legalization of documents in the Member States of the European Communities (done at Brussels on the 25 day of May 1987), Denmark declares that it will apply this Convention in its relations with those Member States which have made the same declaration.

Estonia

21-06-2013

- pursuant to Article 6 paragraph 3 the Republic of Estonia declares that the Convention will apply to it, in its relation with other States which have made the same declaration, 90 days after the date of deposit.
- pursuant to Article 5 the central authority responsible for receiving and forwarding the requests for information referred to in Article 4 is the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The authority will respond for information in Estonian and English.

France

10-03-1992

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention abolishing the legalization of documents in the Member States of the European Communities (done at Brussels on the 25 day of May 1987), France declares that it will apply this Convention in its relations with those Member States which have made the same declaration.

Ireland

08-03-1999

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention abolishing the legalization of documents in the Member States of the European Communities (done at Brussels on the 25 day of May 1987), Ireland declares that it will apply this Convention in its relations with those Member States which have made the same declaration.

Italy

01-01-1991

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention abolishing the legalization of documents in the Member States of the European Communities (done at Brussels on the 25 day of May 1987), Italy declares that it will apply this Convention in its relations with those Member States which have made the same declaration.

Latvia

21-06-2004

In accordance with Article 5 of the Convention abolishing the legalisation of documents in the Member States of the European Communities, the Republic of Latvia declares that it has designated as central authority the Ministry of Justice, Brivibas Boulevard 36, Rigs, LV-1536, LATVIA.".
"In accordance with Article 5 of the Convention abolishing the legalisation of documents in the Member States of the European Communities, the Republic of Latvia declares that all requests for information under the said Convention must be written in Latvian, English of French.


31-10-2010

In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention abolishing the legalization of documents in the Member States of the European Communities (done at Brussels on the 25 day of May 1987), the Republic of Latvia declares that it will apply this Convention in its relations with those Member States which have made the same declaration.

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