Document Apostille and Legalization Services in Kyiv: Processing with Notkontora 131

Whether you are traveling abroad for educational programs, international employment, permanent residency, or expanding your corporate venture into global markets, your Ukrainian documents must be legally recognized overseas. An Apostille is an international certification stamp of a standardized size (10x10 cm) applied to documents in countries that are parties to the Hague Convention of 1961. It certifies the authenticity of the signature, seal, and authority of the official who signed the document, making it legally valid outside Ukraine.

Notary Office 131 (Notkontora 131) in Kyiv provides expert document legalization services, including rapid apostille processing, certified translation, and full international attestation.

The Role of a Notary in Document Apostille

A notary is a central figure in the international document legalization process. By partnering with Notkontora 131, you can solve all your legalization tasks under one roof:

1. Electronic Apostille via the Ministry of Justice

With the launch of the Unified Electronic Register of Apostilles (ERA) of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, our private notary has the authority to submit documents for apostille directly from the office. The notary scans the document, uploads it to the database, pays the state fee, and hands over the verified apostilled document containing a secure QR code once confirmed. This applies to civil registry certificates, court decisions, and notary acts.

2. Certified Copies Prior to Apostille

Certain documents (e.g., passports, driving licenses, military cards, corporate charters) cannot be apostilled on the originals. In such cases, the apostille stamp is applied strictly to notarized copies. Our notary will rapidly prepare and certify copies of your documents before submitting them for legalization.

3. Certified Translations

Simply getting an apostille is not enough; the document must also be translated into the language of the target country, and the translator's signature must be notarized. At Notkontora 131, we handle the entire cycle: certified copy, apostille, professional translation, and notary attestation of translation.

Where is an Apostille Issued in Ukraine in 2026?

Depending on the nature of the document, different ministries are authorized to apply the apostille stamp:

1. Ministry of Justice of Ukraine: apostilles court decisions, civil certificates (birth, marriage, divorce, death), and all documents certified by a notary (PoAs, travel consents, contracts, affidavits).

2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: apostilles medical certificates, police clearance records (background checks), and registration of residence certificates.

3. Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine: apostilles educational documents exclusively (diplomas, high school certificates, transcripts).

4. Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine: apostilles official certificates issued directly by its administrative bodies.

Tariffs and Deadlines for Apostille in 2026

The official state fee for applying an apostille in 2026 is:

• For individuals: 670 UAH per document.

• For corporate entities: 1160 UAH per document.

Processing times typically range from 3 to 10 business days, depending on the issuing authority and the necessity of additional verification.

Benefits of Processing Your Apostille with Notkontora 131

• Hassle-Free Legalization: you do not need to stand in long queues at ministries or study complex administrative codes. We handle the entire cycle for you.

• Convenient Location: our modern office is located on the boundary of Golosiivskyi and Pecherskyi districts of Kyiv, close to "Lybidska" and "Palats Ukraina" metro stations, with secure parking.

Contact Notkontora 131 today for a free consultation. Our team will review your document checklist and ensure swift, legally precise legalization for any country in the world! Explore also: apostille, certified translation and certification of document copies.