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The ABCs of Apostilles
Brochure with short answers to frequently asked questions, including when, where and how the Convention applies, who issues Apostilles and what the effects of an Apostille are.  
To order hard copies of the brochure, please use the order form (DOC or PDF).

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Text of the Convention     Translations	Updated list of Contracting States     How to read the status table
How to get an Apostille	Competent Authorities     (contact details, practical information,    etc.)

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Model Apostille Certificate	Model Apostille Certificate Trilingual versions
Explanatory documents	Outline of the Convention Explanatory Report 1960 La légalisation des actes officiels étrangers by Georges A.L. Droz (Prel. Doc. No 1 of March 1959)
Special Commissions	2009 Special Commission Conclusions & Recommendations Apostilles & Diplomas 2003 Special Commission Conclusions & Recommendations Succinct explanations
Questionnaires & Responses	2008/2009 2005 (on education documents) 2003
e-APP (electronic Apostille Pilot Program)	Information brochure Implementation Chart List of operational e-Registers The e-APP website Announcements Explanatory documents e-APP Fora  6th e-APP Forum, Madrid Archive
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