How to get an apostille on documents at the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine quickly?

An apostille is a special stamp required to use documents abroad. Find out which documents are subject to apostillization and how to quickly get them apostilled at the Ministry of Justice with the help of Visit Ukraine specialists

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An apostille is a special stamp or document that certifies the authenticity of a signature on official documents for use in another country. In Ukraine, the process of apostillization of documents is carried out by ministries and it is an important procedure for those who intend to use their documents abroad.

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Why is an apostille affixed?

The purpose of an apostille is to confirm the legality of documents prepared in one country for use in another country that is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention. This allows you to save time and effort, since instead of a long procedure of consular legalization, documents are recognized directly through an apostille.

What documents can be apostilled at the Ministry of Justice?

In Ukraine, apostillization has been available to a wide range of people since 2003, when Ukraine joined the Hague Convention. The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine performs this procedure for the following documents:

1. Documents issued by state and local authorities:

● Certificates, extracts and certificates issued by civil registry offices (birth, marriage, divorce, death, change of name, etc.)

● Extracts from the State Register of Rights to Real Estate;

● Certificates of no criminal record (in some cases).

2. Notarized documents:

● Powers of attorney;

● Applications and permits (for example, for a child to travel abroad);

● Wills;

● Copies of documents certified by a notary.

3. Court documents

4. Executive documents

Documents that contradict the legislation of Ukraine or contain corrections without proper certification are not subject to apostille. Also, passports, employment records and some commercial documents are not apostilled.

If the document was issued by other institutions (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, etc.), the apostille must be affixed by the relevant ministry. By the way, we told you how to translate and apostille documents of the Ministry of Education and Science in our previous article. However, it is important to understand that the apostillization procedure can be complicated and requires certain knowledge.

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Apostillization procedure in Ukraine

The main stages of apostillization include:

1. Preparation and verification of documents.

2. Collection of necessary supporting materials.

3. Submission of documents to the Ministry of Justice.

4. Payment of the state fee for apostille.

5. Receiving the apostille and returning the documents.

To order an apostille on the documents of the Ministry of Justice through Visit Ukraine specialists, click the “order” button.

Why should you contact Visit Ukraine lawyers?

The apostillization process, despite its simplicity, can be confusing for those who have no experience in legal matters. In particular, it is important to make sure that the documents are properly executed and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Justice. In case of mistakes or inaccuracies, the procedure may be delayed, and in some cases you risk being denied.

Contacting Visit Ukraine lawyers will greatly simplify this process. Here are some reasons why you should order support:

1. Professional advice: specialists will help you prepare all the necessary documents correctly, avoiding common mistakes.

2. Speed and convenience: specialists can take care of the entire administrative part of the process, which will save you time and nerves.

3. Access to a wide network of services: you can order not only apostillization service, but also other legal services, translation, notary services, which can be useful for those who plan to travel or work abroad.

4. Support at all stages: from the initial consultation to the receipt of apostilled documents. This is especially important if the documents have specific requirements that require attention.

How to order apostillization on the Visit Ukraine portal?

The process of ordering the service on the Visit Ukraine portal is simple and convenient. You need to contact the specialists, submit the documents, and they will provide further support. Our specialists will take full responsibility for the apostillization, including the solution of any unforeseen situations.

To apply, fill out the form on the website or contact our specialists by phone +380-93-83-92-984 (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram).

Do not waste time on complicated procedures - entrust your documents to professionals! Our experts will take care of all the details to ensure that your documents are accepted without any problems in any country in the world.

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