Legalization of documents
Specifics of document legalization services
The legalization process is regulated by legal norms. There are two forms of legalization: consular legalization and an apostille. The apostille involves a simplified procedure and is used in countries that recognize this legalization method. It is important to correctly determine the process required for a document to be legally valid abroad.
Because of language barriers between countries, documents must be translated into the language of the country where they will be used. The translation must be accurate and meet all regulatory standards, without even minor errors. Official confirmation of the translation may also be required.
It is important to consider the differences between the legal systems across countries to avoid delays in the legalization process. For example, until January 2024, Canada did not recognize the apostille, so documents required consular legalization. However, since 2024, Canada has joined the Hague Convention, so an apostille is now sufficient in most cases.
Some countries do not publish information about the requirements for a document package. This significantly complicates and slows down the legalization process. Each consulate sets its own requirements and procedures. Before submitting documents, be sure to contact the consulate of the respective country. This will help avoid unforeseen difficulties and delays.
Legalization involves properly preparing documents, following specific procedures, as well as receiving stamps from authorized government bodies. Our agency’s specialists correctly fill out all necessary applications and forms, ensuring that all required information is included.
Price of legalization of translated documents
Document legalization services are performed by government authorities. KLS acts as an intermediary and helps clients properly prepare the required paperwork. The cost of our service is very reasonable and depends on the type of service, legal requirements, procedures, and the country where the document will be used.
We employ translators accredited by embassies and other certified experts to professionally compile your package of necessary documents. Our prices are listed below:
Benefits of official document legalization with KLS
The agency's client does not need to understand the intricacies of the legalization process. You simply provide all the necessary documents, and we take care of the entire procedure. This saves you time and effort.
We have real-world experience working with various organizations and institutions. We help our clients avoid mistakes, adhere to all required regulations and procedures, and efficiently process documents to obtain the necessary certifications.
KLS never discloses confidential client information provided by the client and takes all necessary measures to guard personal data. We securely store files and documents. Our specialists have in-depth knowledge of legal standards across different countries.
When calculating the cost of our specialists' work, we take into account various factors. Customers pay only for the necessary services required to legalize their specific documents.
We offer translation and notarization of documents, as well as apostille services. If needed, we can also arrange document certification at the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, or the consulate of the respective country.
Our specialists follow a well-organized and streamlined workflow to collect and prepare all necessary documents as quickly as possible.
How to order document legalization services at KLS?
To minimize the time required for document legalization, we recommend contacting a KLS agency manager. You can reach us via any messenger or by email at office@kls.in.ua.
Our manager will call you back and determine which documents and services are required for legalization. The manager will specify the country in which the documents will be used, as well as the legalization option you need: apostille or consular legalization. Then the manager will assign the appropriate specialists and prepare a commercial offer.
You can also place an order at the KLS translation agency office located at 48b Antonovycha St., office 2, Kyiv.
We provide our clients with comprehensive support and consultations at all stages of the process and guarantee the confidentiality of information.
The authorized body places a special stamp on the official document. It certifies the authenticity of the document and makes it valid in the territory of any state that is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention and recognizes this form of legalization. This simplified procedure is popular in many countries around the world.
This procedure is required to legalize and certify documents for countries that have not signed the 1961 Hague Convention. The process is more complex and requires certification of documents by multiple government authorities. The countries that require consular legalization include the UAE, Egypt, Chile, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Iraq, Palestine, and others.