How it works / FAQ.

It authenticates an official’s signature and seal, not the contents. For documents covered by the Hague Convention, it replaces consular legalization.

Illinois SOS lists 7–14 business days for mail processing, excluding shipping. In Chicago, in-person documents are usually processed while you wait; same-day service is not guaranteed.

An apostille replaces consular legalization for covered U.S. documents. It does not guarantee acceptance of particular wording. Check with the receiving institution before signing.

The power of attorney and apostille normally need Ukrainian translation with appropriate certification in Ukraine. Bilingual wording does not automatically remove the need to translate the apostille and English notarial certificate.

Consular and foreign powers of attorney follow different rules. A single registration procedure does not automatically apply to all foreign documents. Confirm the route with your recipient in Ukraine.

A power of attorney cannot replace an heir’s personal acceptance or renunciation statement. Further estate administration is separate. Confirm the personal statement and mailing procedure with your recipient.

Carrier estimates: Nova Post from 7 days; Meest 7–14 days. These are not guarantees and depend on the route and conditions in Ukraine. We do not send passports or ID cards through Meest.

Bring current identification. If you sent your document through the website, I will print it and bring it, so you do not need a printer. If you prepare your own wording, bring it printed. Do not sign in advance if the procedure requires signing in front of the Notary Public. Before service, you sign a separate Acknowledgment notice and receive a copy.

This site offers in-person appointments. Filling a template online is not remote notarization. Universal acceptance of remote or electronic notarizations in Ukraine has not been established.