Apostille in Kyiv - turnkey, from 1 day
An apostille is the stamp that legalises Ukrainian documents for 120+ Hague Convention countries. In Kyiv, the apostille is issued by the relevant ministries: the Ministry of Justice (notarial, court and civil-registry documents), the Ministry of Internal Affairs (police-clearance certificates), the MFA (medical certificates) and the Ministry of Education (diplomas and school certificates). Etalon handles the whole cycle - preparation, translation, submission and collection of the finished apostille.
- All the relevant ministries are in Kyiv: no inter-city forwarding, the fastest turnaround
- Full cycle: translation + notarisation + apostille + courier
- Urgent apostille in 1-3 business days where the ministry allows it
- In person at our Sofiivska office and online - send scans, get documents by courier
Kyiv is the only city in Ukraine where all four apostille-issuing authorities are located. That means the shortest turnaround - no need to forward the document to another region.
Which documents go to which ministry for a Kyiv apostille?
The Ministry of Justice apostilles documents issued by justice bodies and notaries: civil-registry certificates (birth, marriage, divorce, death), notarial copies and translations, court rulings, powers of attorney.
The Ministry of Education apostilles educational documents: diplomas, transcripts, school certificates. The Ministry of Internal Affairs handles police-clearance certificates (it has apostilled its own documents since 2023); the MFA handles medical and some other certificates. We identify the correct ministry for your country and document type so you never submit twice.
| Ministry | Which documents | Apostille turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Justice | Civil-registry certificates, notarial copies and translations, court rulings, powers of attorney | up to 3 business days |
| Education | Diplomas, transcripts, school certificates (diploma + transcript = ×2) | 5 business days (up to 20) |
| Internal Affairs | Police-clearance certificate – since 2023 | extract up to 10 business days + apostille |
| MFA | Medical and some other documents | request from 20 business days |
How much an apostille costs in Kyiv
The cost depends on the ministry, the document type and the urgency. As a guide: apostille of a document - from UAH 950 (state fee included), with translation and notarisation charged separately. We give the exact amount as soon as we review your documents - free of charge.
Apostille + translation: when you need both
The destination country often requires not only an apostille but also a sworn or notarised translation alongside it. We perform both steps in the correct order (the apostille sometimes goes on the original, sometimes on the certified translation) so the document is accepted the first time.
How we work
- 1RequestSend scans or bring documents to our Sofiivska office - we assess timing and price for free.
- 2Translation & notarisationIf required, we translate and notarise the document to the destination country’s rules.
- 3SubmissionWe submit the document to the right ministry (Justice / MFA / Education) in Kyiv.
- 4DeliveryWe hand over the finished apostille at the office, by courier in Kyiv or by Nova Poshta across Ukraine.
Prices
- Apostille on a document state fee includedfrom UAH 950
- Apostille on a diploma / certificate (MES) state fee includedfrom UAH 950
- Urgent apostille depends on the ministryon request
- Translation + notarisation per documentfrom UAH 250
Prices are indicative ("from") and already include the state fee; the final amount follows a free document review.
FAQ
Where can I get an apostille in Kyiv?
In Kyiv the apostille is issued by the relevant ministries: Justice (notarial, court and civil-registry documents), Education (educational documents) and the Ministry of Internal Affairs (police-clearance certificates) and the MFA (medical certificates). Etalon submits the document to the right ministry for you - you don’t need to go in person.
How much does an apostille cost in Kyiv?
Apostille of a document is from about UAH 950 with the state fee included; translation and notarisation are charged separately. We quote the exact price for free after reviewing your documents.
How long does an apostille take?
Typically from 3 business days at the Ministry of Justice to 20 at the Ministry of Education with a check; at the MFA a query starts from 20 business days. For some documents an urgent apostille in 1-3 days is possible.
What is the difference between apostille and legalisation?
An apostille is simplified legalisation for Hague Convention countries (a single stamp). For non-convention countries you need consular legalisation - a multi-step procedure through the consulate.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Official documents: civil-registry certificates, diplomas and school certificates, police-clearance certificates, notarial copies and translations, court rulings, powers of attorney.
How long is an apostille valid?
The apostille itself does not expire, but the underlying document may (for example, a police-clearance certificate is usually valid for 3-6 months).
Updated: 2026-09-10
