Name Change Certificate (Ukraine)
A name change certificate is an official document from the Registry Office confirming the fact of changing a person's name or surname. It is necessary to confirm the legal change for employment, inheritance, obtaining visas, and resolving other legal issues.
The certificate is ordered by people who have changed their name or surname and need to document this fact for foreign institutions or government agencies.
About the service
Fast processing: Name Change Certificate. Without your personal presence. Quality guaranteed since 2003.
Processing & Cost
| Variant | Cost | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2400 UAH | 5 b.d. |
Required Documents
- Copy of passport of citizen of Ukraine (Pages with photo and registration or ID card)
- Notarized power of attorney (If the customer acts through a representative)
What is the retrieval of a name change certificate
A name change certificate (surname, patronymic) is an official document from the Registry Office (DRATS) that records the fact of personal data changes. It is necessary when applying for inheritance, obtaining visas, employment abroad, as well as in legal disputes.
If the change occurred a long time ago or in another city, we retrieve a duplicate or repeat certificate without your personal presence.
How we work
- Consultation — free of charge, online or in the office. We clarify the Registry Office where the change is registered.
- Document collection — a copy of the passport. If necessary, we arrange a power of attorney.
- Submission and receipt — we deliver the ready certificate by courier, mail, or personally in the office.
Terms and cost
Standard: 5 working days — 2400 UAH. The price includes the state duty and agency services.
Why choose us
- 22+ years of experience with civil status acts
- Without your personal presence
- We know how to find an archive record even after the Registry Office has been renamed
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.
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.
No. We independently submit and collect documents in all ministries (Ministry of Justice, MFA, Ministry of Education). Your presence or travel to Kyiv is not required.
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.
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