129 Contracting Parties, 128 in force today. Full list with entry-into-force dates, territorial extensions, and why India issues no Apostille.

Where an apostille has no effect, the document needs a notary, a foreign ministry and the destination's embassy. Official fees and times for four chains.

An apostille takes one business day to 25 working days; the record you legalise is usually slower. Live processing-date readings from 12 authorities.

Apostille fees run from $3 in Georgia to $30 in Delaware, HK$125 in Hong Kong and £45 in the UK. What each charges, per what, and what sits outside it.