Ukrainian missions perform notarial acts: powers of attorney, certification of signatures and copies, and wills. With families separated across borders, powers of attorney over property, pensions and children’s affairs have become one of the most requested services in the network.
Quick facts
A consular notarial act has the same force as one performed by a notary in Ukraine, which is what makes it useful: no further legalisation is needed for it to be accepted there.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney | Consular tariff | General or for a specific act |
| Certification of a signature or copy | Consular tariff | Per document |
| Will | Consular tariff | Handled by the mission |
| Consent for a child to travel | Consular tariff | Frequently requested |
| Courier to Ukraine | Carrier’s charge | The original must travel |
Property matters have become complicated where the property lies in an area affected by the war, and a notary in Ukraine should confirm what is possible before the power is drafted.
How to apply
- Ask the notary in Ukraine for the exact wording and the acts required.
- Collect the agent’s full details, including their identification number.
- Book the appointment at the mission covering your state.
- Attend with your Ukrainian passport and, where applicable, military registration evidence.
- Sign before the consular officer and pay the tariff.
- Send the original to Ukraine by a tracked service.
Required documents
- Ukrainian passport.
- The draft power, supplied from Ukraine.
- Full details of the person receiving the power.
- Property, account or case references.
- Military registration evidence for men aged 18 to 60.
- Payment in the accepted form.
Where to apply
At the embassy or the consulate general covering your state, by appointment.
Consulate General of Ukraine
View details โHoustonConsulate General of Ukraine in Houston
View details โNew OrleansHonorary Consul of Ukraine
View details โNew YorkConsulate General of Ukraine in New York
View details โSan FranciscoConsulate General of Ukraine
View details โSeattleะะพะฝััะปัััะฒะพ ะฃะบัะฐัะฝะธ ะฒ ะกัะตัะปั
View details โWashingtonEmbassy of Ukraine
View details โAdditional notes
Children’s affairs
Consents and authorisations concerning children remain available even where other services are restricted, which matters for families split between countries.
Property in affected areas
Registries in some regions are not operating normally. Confirm the position before incurring costs.
Be specific
Name the property, the institution and the acts authorised. Ukrainian notaries and registries reject vague instruments.
Revocation
Revoking requires a further act executed the same way, with notice to whoever holds the original.