Information about Authentications
The Apostille eliminates the need for diplomatic or consular legalization of public and private documents between the member countries of the Hague Convention of 1961. Honduras joined this convention on September 30, 2004.
Since then, Honduran documents intended for countries of the Convention and documents from those countries intended for Honduras do not require additional authentication at consulates. They are authenticated at the “Section of Authenticities and Apostilles” of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Canada’s Accession
As of January 11, 2024, Canada became a member of the Hague Convention. Canadian documents will be eligible for apostille for use in the 124 member countries, including Honduras. This means that most documents will not require an apostille from our embassy to be valid in Honduras and Canada.
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Requirements
Option 1: For Document Authentication:
The original document to be authenticated must be duly recognized with the required prior authentications and/or signatures in the country of origin, which is the responsibility of the applicant. (Preferably by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, if applicable, by provincial authorities, Chambers of Commerce, Bar Associations, Medical Associations, etc.) This document must be executed by a notary.
The document must be accompanied by its respective translation into Spanish; we do not provide translation services. The document must be authenticated by the Order of Translators of the province where the document was issued.
Please attach a photocopy of the document.
If you are submitting the application by mail, you must include a prepaid certified mail envelope with your address. Ordinary mail envelopes are not accepted.
Payment must be made by Money Order or Certified Check in U.S. dollars, payable to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Honduras. Personal checks and cash are not accepted.
Option 2: Document Authentication Abroad.
The document must be executed by a notary and translated into Spanish by a recognized official translator. Then, the document can be authenticated through the Global Affairs office or your Provincial Government (e.g., Service Ontario).
Please note that under this option, the document must pass through our Chancellery offices in Tegucigalpa for validation.
The following documents are exempt from the collection of consular fees:
1) Those presented by foreign public or private organizations that send donations in favor of the Republic of Honduras or private voluntary institutions of public interest, non-profit, that are duly registered in the country.
2) The documentation related to the studies of the Honduran scholarship holders.
3) To retired and indigent Hondurans RESIDENT abroad, after verification of their status.
FEE: US$60.00