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An apostille on a power of attorney (довіреність) in Ukraine is issued by the Ministry of Justice — because a power of attorney is a notarial act, and under Cabinet Resolution No. 61 it is the Ministry of Justice that apostilles notarial documents. The sequence is always the same: a notary certifies the power of attorney first, then the Ministry of Justice affixes the apostille (state fee UAH 670 for individuals, UAH 1160 for legal entities in 2026), and only then is it translated into the destination country's language. We work remotely across Ukraine: you send the documents, we file them on your behalf and return the finished set — bureau service from UAH 950, the state fee paid separately.
Who issues the apostille on a power of attorney, and why it's the Ministry of Justice
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 61, apostille authority is split by document type: notarial acts (including a power of attorney), court documents and civil-registry records (birth, marriage and death certificates) are apostilled by the Ministry of Justice; education documents by the Ministry of Education; the criminal-record certificate by the Ministry of Internal Affairs; medical and most others by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A power of attorney is a classic notarial act, so it is the Ministry of Justice that apostilles it at a state fee of UAH 670 for individuals (UAH 1160 for legal entities in 2026). The apostille certifies the authenticity of the notary's signature and seal on the document, not the content of the power of attorney itself — so the wording must be drawn up correctly at the notary stage.
The sequence: notary → apostille → translation for the destination
Step one — notarial certification of the power of attorney: an apostille is placed only on a notarised document; a plain (uncertified) photocopy cannot be apostilled. Step two — filing with the Ministry of Justice, which affixes the apostille to the original (state fee UAH 670 for individuals / UAH 1160 for legal entities). Step three — translation into the destination country's language; Ukraine has no institution of "sworn translators", and the notary certifies only the authenticity of the translator's signature, so for the EU a sworn translation is often required in the destination country itself — check this against the specific institution. Note: for countries that are NOT party to the Hague Convention (for example, the UAE), an apostille does not apply — those require consular legalisation through the Ministry of Justice / Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the relevant country's embassy.
When you need an apostilled power of attorney: typical situations
An apostille on a power of attorney is most often needed when you authorise someone to act on your behalf abroad: to dispose of or sell property, represent you in court, open or run a business, handle an inheritance, or represent you at a bank or government office. The document will be accepted without further legalisation in all Hague Convention countries — there are over 120 of them; China (since 07.11.2023, documents for the PRC now take an apostille, NOT consular legalisation — many sites still get this wrong) and Canada (since 11.01.2024) joined recently. Watch the timing and the receiving party's requirements: some institutions want a recently issued power of attorney and a translation done in their own country, so it's best to agree the document set in advance.
Send us your notarised power of attorney and we'll arrange the apostille on a power of attorney through the Ministry of Justice and return the finished document by Nova Poshta.
FAQ about the apostille on a power of attorney
How much does an apostille on a power of attorney cost?
The Ministry of Justice state fee for the apostille is UAH 670 for individuals and UAH 1160 for legal entities (2026), paid separately. The bureau service starts from UAH 950. Add notarial certification of the power of attorney and, if needed, a translation for the destination country. We'll quote the exact amount once we've seen the document.
Can a power of attorney be apostilled without a notary?
No. The apostille certifies the authenticity of the notary's signature and seal, so the power of attorney must first be notarised — only then does the Ministry of Justice affix the apostille. A plain (uncertified) copy or a document without an official seal cannot be apostilled.
Is an apostille valid for a power of attorney for the UAE or China?
For China — yes: the PRC joined the Hague Convention on 07.11.2023, so documents for China now require an apostille rather than consular legalisation. For the UAE — no: the United Arab Emirates is not a Hague member, so a power of attorney for them is legalised consularly (Ministry of Justice / Ministry of Foreign Affairs → UAE embassy), and commercial documents often need additional chamber-of-commerce steps.
The essentials of an apostille on a power of attorney in 2026: it's a notarial act, so the apostille is issued by the Ministry of Justice (state fee UAH 670 for individuals / UAH 1160 for legal entities), and the order is always the same — notary first, then apostille, then translation for the destination. For Hague Convention countries (including China since 07.11.2023 and Canada since 11.01.2024) an apostille is enough, while non-Hague countries (such as the UAE) require consular legalisation. Etalon handles the filing with the Ministry of Justice, the translation and Nova Poshta delivery across Ukraine; the figures above are current for 2026, and we'll honestly agree the exact steps for your country and institution — with no promises of a guaranteed outcome abroad.
