Pre-marital Surname Certificate
An extract from the marriage record indicating the pre-marriage surname is issued by the Civil Registry (ZAGS/DRACS). The document confirms a surname change at marriage and is required for a range of legal procedures.
- Issuing authority: ZAGS / DRACS
- Price: UAH 2,400
- Turnaround: 7 business days
- Result: official extract with state seal
About the service
Fast processing: Pre-marital Surname Certificate. Without your personal presence. Quality guaranteed since 2003.
Processing & Cost
| Variant | Cost | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2400 UAH | 7 b.d. |
Required Documents
- Passport (Копія сторінок з фото та пропискою, завірена нотаріально)
- Notarized power of attorney (To the bureau representative - we provide a template)
Where the pre-marriage surname extract is used
The document is required for processing documents abroad (residence permit, citizenship, Schengen visa), confirming a person's identity when their surname has changed, and for notarial and court proceedings.
How to obtain it
The extract is issued by the ZAGS where the marriage was registered. We prepare the application and supporting documents and collect the extract under your power of attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we work entirely remotely. You only need to have a notarized power of attorney issued by any notary (in Ukraine or abroad) and send it to us by courier delivery.
We retrieve an official duplicate (re-issued certificate) that has the same 100% legal force as the original document and is suitable for any purpose, including submission to embassies.
Timelines are from 5 to 15 business days for documents from Ukraine. Retrieval from abroad (e.g., Moldova, Poland) may take from 15 to 45 business days.
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