AUTHORITIES DESIGNATED BY THE HCCH MEMBERS
AND CONTRACTING PARTIES
Every Member of the HCCH designates a National Organ to facilitate communications with the Permanent Bureau and other Members. In addition, many of the core HCCH Conventions require Contracting Parties, both Members and non-Members of the HCCH, to designate a Central or Competent Authority. These play an important role in the operation of their respective Convention.

Albania
Member since: 4-VI-2002
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Andorra
Member since: 11-VI-2015
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Angola
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Antigua and Barbuda
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]

Argentina
Member since: 28-IV-1972
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Armenia
Member since: 28-IV-2015
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Australia
Member since: 1-XI-1973
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Austria
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Azerbaijan
Member since: 29-VII-2014
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Bahamas
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Bangladesh
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Barbados
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Belarus
Member since: 12-VII-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Belgium
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Belize
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Benin
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Member since: 7-VI-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Botswana
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Brazil
Member since: 23-II-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Brunei Darussalam
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Bulgaria
Member since: 22-IV-1999
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Burkina Faso
Member since: 16-X-2013
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Burundi
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Cabo Verde
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Canada
Member since: 7-X-1968
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Chile
Member since: 25-IV-1986
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

China
Member since: 3-VII-1987
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- China (Macao SAR) - Competent Authority (Art. 6)
- China (Macao SAR) - Other Authority (Art. 18) & practical information
- China - Central Authority & practical information
- China (Hong Kong SAR) - Competent Authority (Art. 9)
- China (Macao SAR) - Competent Authority (Art. 9)
- China - Competent Authority (Art. 9)
- China (Hong Kong SAR) - Competent Authority (Art. 6)
- China (Hong Kong SAR) - Other Authority (Art. 18) & practical information
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Colombia
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Congo
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Cook Islands
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Costa Rica
Member since: 27-I-2011
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Côte D'Ivoire
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Croatia
Member since: 12-VI-1995
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Cuba
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Cyprus
Member since: 8-X-1984
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Czech Republic
Member since: 28-I-1993
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Denmark
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Dominica
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Dominican Republic
Member since: 4-III-2020
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Ecuador
Member since: 2-XI-2007
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Egypt
Member since: 24-IV-1961
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1965 Service Convention [14]

El Salvador
Member since: 2-III-2022
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Estonia
Member since: 13-V-1998
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Eswatini
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

European Union
Member since: 3-IV-2007
National Organ
Central and other Authorities

Fiji
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Finland
Member since: 2-XII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

France
Member since: 20-IV-1964
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Gabon
Central and other Authorities

Georgia
Member since: 28-V-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Germany
Member since: 14-XII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Ghana
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Greece
Member since: 26-VIII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Grenada
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Guatemala
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Guinea
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Guyana
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Haiti
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Holy See
Central and other Authorities

Honduras
Member since: 9-IX-2021
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Hungary
Member since: 6-I-1987
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Iceland
Member since: 14-XI-2003
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

India
Member since: 13-III-2008
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Indonesia
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Iraq
Central and other Authorities

Ireland
Member since: 26-VIII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Israel
Member since: 24-IX-1964
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Italy
Member since: 26-VI-1957
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Jamaica
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Japan
Member since: 27-VI-1957
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Kazakhstan
Member since: 14-VI-2017
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Kenya
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Kosovo
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Kuwait
Central and other Authorities
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]

Kyrgyzstan
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Latvia
Member since: 11-VIII-1992
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Lebanon
Central and other Authorities

Lesotho
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Liberia
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Liechtenstein
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Lithuania
Member since: 23-X-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Luxembourg
Member since: 12-III-1956
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Madagascar
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Malawi
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]

Malta
Member since: 30-I-1995
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Marshall Islands
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]

Mauritius
Member since: 19-I-2011
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Mexico
Member since: 18-III-1986
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Monaco
Member since: 8-VIII-1996
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]

Mongolia
Member since: 1-VII-2021
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Montenegro
Member since: 1-III-2007
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Morocco
Member since: 6-IX-1993
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Namibia
Member since: 19-I-2021
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Nepal
Central and other Authorities

Netherlands
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

New Zealand
Member since: 5-II-2002
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Nicaragua
Member since: 21-X-2020
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Niger
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Niue
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

North Macedonia
Member since: 20-IX-1993
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Norway
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Pakistan
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Palau
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Panama
Member since: 29-V-2002
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Paraguay
Member since: 28-VI-2005
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Peru
Member since: 29-I-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Philippines
Member since: 14-VII-2010
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Poland
Member since: 29-V-1984
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Portugal
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Republic of Korea
Member since: 20-VIII-1997
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Republic of Moldova
Member since: 16-III-2016
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Romania
Member since: 10-IV-1991
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Russian Federation
Member since: 6-XII-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Rwanda
Member since: 5-III-2025
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Saint Kitts and Nevis
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Saint Lucia
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]

Samoa
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

San Marino
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Sao Tome and Principe
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Saudi Arabia
Member since: 19-X-2016
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Senegal
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Serbia
Member since: 26-IV-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Seychelles
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Singapore
Member since: 9-IV-2014
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Slovakia
Member since: 26-IV-1993
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Slovenia
Member since: 18-VI-1992
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

South Africa
Member since: 14-II-2002
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Spain
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Sri Lanka
Member since: 27-IX-2001
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Suriname
Member since: 7-X-1977
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Sweden
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Switzerland
Member since: 6-V-1957
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1980 Access to Justice Convention [29]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]

Tajikistan
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Thailand
Member since: 3-III-2021
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Togo
Central and other Authorities
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Tonga
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Trinidad and Tobago
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Tunisia
Member since: 4-XI-2014
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Türkiye
Member since: 26-VIII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 15 April 1958 concerning the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating to maintenance obligations towards children [09]
- Convention of 5 October 1961 concerning the powers of authorities and the law applicable in respect of the protection of infants [10]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Turkmenistan
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Ukraine
Member since: 3-XII-2003
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- Convention of 1 March 1954 on civil procedure [02]
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Member since: 15-VII-1955
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- Convention of 2 October 1973 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations [23]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]
- 2000 Protection of Adults Convention [35]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

United States of America
Member since: 15-X-1964
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 2007 Child Support Convention [38]

Uruguay
Member since: 27-VII-1983
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]
- 1996 Child Protection Convention [34]

Uzbekistan
Member since: 4-III-2020
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]

Vanuatu
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]

Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Member since: 25-VII-1979
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1961 Apostille Convention [12]
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Viet Nam
Member since: 10-IV-2013
National Organ
Central and other Authorities
- 1965 Service Convention [14]
- 1970 Evidence Convention [20]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Zambia
Member since: 17-V-2013
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]
- 1993 Adoption Convention [33]

Zimbabwe
Central and other Authorities
- 1980 Child Abduction Convention [28]