How to Cite a Treaty

International agreements, conventions, and treaties.

What You'll Need

Treaty Title
Date Signed/Adopted
Parties/Jurisdiction
Depositary/Publisher
Treaty Number
Treaty Series

Record the treaty name, signing date, and parties involved. Include the treaty series citation (e.g., UNTS, TIAS) and entry-into-force date if different.

Example Citations

APA
December 12, 2015, United Nations Treaty Series No. C.N.63.2016.TREATIES-XXVII.7.d.
In-text (Paris Agreement, 2015)
MLA Handbook (in-text citations)
Paris Agreement. United Nations Treaty Series, C.N.63.2016.TREATIES-XXVII.7.d, United Nations Treaty Collection, 12 Dec. 2015.
In-text (Paris Agreement)
CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])
Paris Agreement, December 12, 2015, United Nations Treaty Series C.N.63.2016.TREATIES-XXVII.7.d.
Footnote Paris Agreement, December 12, 2015, United Nations Treaty Series C.N.63.2016.TREATIES-XXVII.7.d.

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