Can the Embassy in London authenticate or certify my Ukrainian documents so they can be used in UK court proceedings, and what is the required procedure?

27.11.2025 13:31:04 Так, Посольство України в Лондоні може здійснювати консульське засвідчення або легалізацію українських документів для їх використання у судах Великої Британії. Однак зауважте, що Велика Британія та Україна є учасниками Гаазької конвенції 1961 року, тому для більшості офіційних документів потрібне проставлення апостилю в Україні (Міністерством юстиції або Міністерством освіти, залежно від виду документа). Після отримання апостилю документ, зазвичай, визнається судами Великої Британії без додаткової легалізації Посольством. Якщо від вас вимагають саме консульське засвідчення, зверніться до консульського відділу Посольства особисто та подайте запит разом з оригіналами документів та їх англійським перекладом (завіреним перекладачем). Конкретні вимоги і терміни слід уточнювати у Посольстві.

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27.11.2025 13:31:09 From a legal perspective, the Ukrainian Embassy in London can assist with the authentication or certification of Ukrainian documents for use in UK court proceedings, but the process typically follows international conventions and UK requirements. Since both Ukraine and the UK are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, the standard method is to obtain an apostille on the original document from the competent Ukrainian authority (such as the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, or Ministry of Foreign Affairs, depending on the document type). This apostille makes the document legally valid for use in the UK without further certification. If the document cannot be apostilled in Ukraine (e.g., if you're already in the UK), the embassy may provide consular legalization services, which involve verifying the document's authenticity and attaching a certificate. However, UK courts generally prefer apostilled documents for evidentiary purposes. The required procedure is as follows: 1. Ensure the document is an original or a certified copy issued by a Ukrainian authority. 2. If possible, get an apostille in Ukraine before bringing it to the UK. 3. Contact the Ukrainian Embassy in London to schedule an appointment for consular services (they may require the document, proof of identity, and a fee). 4. Submit the document for authentication; the embassy will verify it and issue a certificate if appropriate. 5. For UK court use, you may also need to have the authenticated document notarized by a UK notary public or sworn before a solicitor, depending on the court's specific requirements. Note that this is general legal information and not personalized advice; consult a UK solicitor for case-specific guidance to ensure compliance with court rules.

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28.11.2025 10:43:43 The Embassy of Ukraine in London can perform consular certification of Ukrainian documents, but this does not replace the apostille issued by Ukrainian authorities. UK courts generally require either an apostille under the Hague Convention or a properly certified translation, depending on the purpose of the document. The Embassy may certify copies, signatures, or translations, but it cannot issue an apostille or authenticate a document on behalf of Ukrainian ministries. To use a Ukrainian document in a UK court, you typically need the original document, an apostille from the Ministry of Justice or Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, and an English translation certified by an authorised translator. The Embassy can assist with notarising certain statements or verifying copies, but the core authentication must be completed in Ukraine. We can guide you on the suitable document format for your specific court application.

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28.11.2025 10:54:52 The Ukrainian Embassy in London can help with certifying copies and notarising translations of your Ukrainian documents, but it cannot fully “authenticate” them for UK court use. UK courts usually rely on documents that carry a Ukrainian apostille, confirming their legal origin. Since apostilles are issued only in Ukraine, you must obtain the apostille there first. After that, the Embassy can certify a copy or verify a translation into English if you choose to use their consular services. The standard process is: obtain the original document in Ukraine, apply for an apostille, bring the apostilled document to the UK, and prepare a certified English translation. The Embassy’s certification may support your submission, but it does not replace the apostille requirement. We can advise on which level of authentication is appropriate for your type of court proceedings and organise certified translations as needed.

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