Model instrument of ratification
INSTRUMENT OF RATIFICATION / ACCEPTANCE / ACCESSION / APPROVAL
WHEREAS the ... (title of the Convention) ... was adopted at ... (place) ... on ... (date) ... ,
NOW THEREFORE I, ... (name and title of the Head of State, Head of Government or Minister for Foreign Affairs) ... declare that the Government of ... (name of State) ..., having considered the above-mentioned Convention, ... (ratifies, accepts, accedes, approves) ... the same and undertakes faithfully to perform and carry out the stipulations therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed and sealed this instrument of ... (ratification, acceptance, accession, approval) ... .
Done at ... (place) ..., this day of ... (date) ... .
(Signature)
Head of State or Head of Government or Minister for Foreign Affairs
(Seal)