Publication date: 25.04.2024
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Apostille of documents is an international confirmation of the legality of documents, which is used to recognize them in other countries. Ukraine has also joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille can be obtained on documents issued in Ukraine.
Applying an apostille to a variety of documents, such as civil status certificates, notarial acts, court decisions, education documents and other official documents, allows them to be recognized in other countries that are also parties to the Hague Apostille Convention. This simplifies the process of legalization of documents for use abroad.
Yes, an apostille can be applied to various documents issued on the territory of Ukraine, in particular:
• Certificates issued by RAC authorities, such as certificates of birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption of a child, name change, and others.
• Notarial acts, for example, powers of attorney, contracts, statements, etc.
• Court decisions and decisions of other justice bodies.
• Education documents such as diplomas, certificates, etc.
• Other official documents issued by Ukrainian authorities.
The procedure for issuing an apostille involves the submission of a corresponding application by a person who is interested in certifying a document. Expanding the number of agencies authorized to certify documents can make this process easier for people, especially if they previously had difficulty accessing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other relevant agencies.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs puts an apostille on documents issued by it and its territorial bodies, with the exception of documents related to education and science.The State Tax Service also has the right to put an apostille on documents issued by it and its territorial bodies.
The Ministry of Justice has the authority to put an apostille on a wide range of documents issued by justice authorities, courts, state archival institutions, penal and probation authorities, as well as on documents issued by state or notary publics of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Education and Science puts an apostille on official documents issued by it, as well as on documents issued by territorial bodies, educational institutions, enterprises, institutions and organizations working in the field of education and science or conducting other activities related to this sphere
The State Migration Service has the right to put an apostille on documents issued by the service itself, as well as on documents issued by its territorial and territorial subdivisions, which relate to the field of migration.
In Ukraine, an apostille of foreign documents can be obtained through specialized institutions. Usually, these institutions are state bodies that have the authority to put an apostille on documents for their use on the territory of Ukraine.
The main body that issues an apostille on foreign documents in Ukraine is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA). This is an organization that has competence in this matter and carries out the legalization of documents issued abroad.
To obtain an apostille for a foreign document, Ukrainians usually need to contact the department of the consular service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine or consular institutions of Ukraine abroad.Foreigners can also apply to the relevant consular offices of their country in Ukraine to obtain an apostille for their documents.
After obtaining an apostille for a foreign document, it can be used on the territory of Ukraine without further legalization.
To make an apostille in Kyiv, you usually need to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine or a specialized institution that has the authority to make an apostille. Usually this will be the apostille department in the branch of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the city of Kyiv.
