Liberia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on February 8, 1996. (Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents).

Designated Competent authorities (to issue an apostille)

1. the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputies and Assistant Ministers;
2. the Minister of Justice, the Deputies and Assistant Ministers;
3. the Clerk and Deputy Clerk(s) of the Supreme and Circuit Court(s);
4. the Registrars and Deputy Registrars of Corporations; and
5. the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners of Maritime Affairs or Special Agents thereof.