Hague Apostille Convention
The 1961 treaty that replaces consular legalization with a single apostille certificate between member states.
What it means
The Hague Apostille Convention (HCCH 1961) simplifies authentication of public documents among member states. All eight major LATAM regulator jurisdictions covered here are Hague members; documents from non-member origins still require consular legalization.
Why it matters for LATAM submissions
Choosing the wrong authentication path — apostille versus consular — adds weeks to a submission. The right path is determined by the origin country, not the destination.
Relevant regulators
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