The following countries are Non-members of the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents destined for these countries require a certificate of authenticity from the Secretary of State, embassy certification, and possible Federal State Department Apostille. Check the appropriate Embassy website for exact instructions.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burma, also known as Myanmar
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
China
Congo Republic
Congo Democratic
Ivory Coast
Cuba
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Kuwait
Laos
Lebanon
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malaysia
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestine
Qatar
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Togo
Thailand
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
Uganda
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
New York Department of State Certificate of Authenticity Example for Non Hague Countries