An apostille is a duly executed document that confirms the authenticity and legality of official documents, such as certificates, diplomas and other documents issued by educational institutions and government agencies.
This document is necessary for the use of official documents abroad, where its presence guarantees that the relevant document is truly authentic and its content corresponds to what is stated.
Procedure for obtaining an apostille for a certificate
In order to obtain an apostille for a certificate, you must contact an authorized service that issues apostilles. For Ukraine, such a service is Ukrperevod.
The following documents are required to complete the apostille procedure:
- original certificate;
- passport or other identification document;
- a document confirming payment for the service.
Cost of the apostille procedure
The cost of issuing an apostille for a certificate depends on the country in which it is intended to be used, as well as on the company issuing the apostille. On average, the cost of the service in Ukraine is from 700 to 1500 hryvnia.
Timeframes for obtaining an apostille for a certificate
The time it takes to issue an apostille for a certificate depends on the service that issues the document. On average, the apostille procedure takes from 1 to 5 business days.
In general, issuing an apostille is an important and necessary step for those who plan to use their documents abroad.
Why do you need an apostille for a certificate?
An apostille on a certificate is necessary for using this document abroad. Without an apostille, some foreign organizations and educational institutions may not accept the certificate as an official document. An apostille is a guarantee that this document is recognized by the state that issued the apostille and that its content corresponds to what is stated.
How to verify the authenticity of an apostille?
To verify the authenticity of an apostille, it is necessary to carefully study the following mandatory elements:
- The name of the organization that issued the apostille.It is usually indicated at the top of the document.
- Name of the state,in the territory of which the certification was made. This information is indicated in the upper left corner of the document.
- Surname, first name and patronymic of the certifying person,his position, signature and seal of the organization that issued the apostille. This information must be indicated in the lower right part of the document and must correspond to that issued by the competent authorities.
- Series and apostille number– this information must be indicated in the upper right part of the document and must correspond to the information indicated in the official apostille databases.
It is also possible to use special services offered by government agencies to verify the authenticity of the apostille.Don’t forget to check the authenticity of the apostille to avoid possible problems in the future!