Certify the authenticity of a signature on an official document
Certifying the authenticity of a signature on an official document is a legal action that confirms that the signature on the document was made voluntarily and with full understanding of the document's content. This service is necessary for the recognition of documents by official institutions in Ukraine and other countries.

The Consultant legal marketplace offers comprehensive support for this process in the United Kingdom.
Certification of a signature on an official document for submission to Ukraine
This service is relevant for those who submit documents to state or judicial authorities in Ukraine, where notarised confirmation of a signature is required.
- Actions of lawyers:
provide a legal opinion on the requirements for certifying a document in accordance with Ukrainian legislation;- verify the authority of the person signing the document and the compliance of the document form;
- organise notarisation of the signature in the United Kingdom;
- provide translation and certification of the translation for further use in Ukraine.
How to obtain notarised confirmation of the authenticity of a signature in the United Kingdom
Lawyers will help you to properly organise notarisation that is recognised in Ukraine in accordance with the requirements of international document circulation.
Lawyers' actions:
analyse the purpose of the document and determine the best form of certification;- prepare a notarial request for signature certification;
- arrange a visit to the notary and accompany the client, if necessary.
Proper legalisation of documents from the United Kingdom for Ukraine
In order for a document with a certified signature to be accepted in Ukraine, an additional legalisation or apostille procedure is often required.
Actions of lawyers:
- determine whether an apostille or consular legalisation is required;
- coordinate the obtaining of an apostille from the relevant UK authority;
- ensure that the documents are properly executed for further acceptance in Ukraine.
ConclusionThe service of certifying the authenticity of signatures on official documents for use in Ukraine is critical for the recognition of documents by official authorities. The Consultant legal marketplace provides full support for this procedure in the United Kingdom, including notarisation, translation, apostille and preparation of documents in accordance with Ukrainian requirements.