A notary is an official authorised to perform notarial acts according to national legislation. The main function of a notary is to verify facts and authenticate various legal documents and agreements.

What services does a notary provide?

A notary offers a wide range of services, including the authentication of transactions and other legal documents, certification of document copies, drafting powers of attorney and wills, issuing certificates, and performing other notarial acts as defined by the Law of Ukraine "On Notaries."

Public or private notary: what's the difference?

Both state and private notaries in Ukraine have the same rights and responsibilities under the law. Documents prepared by either are legally equivalent. The key difference lies in payment: public notaries charge state fees set by law, while private notaries charge fees agreed upon between the notary and the client.

Where to find a notary?

Lists of practicing notaries and their contact information can be found on the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine’s website or through its territorial offices. Additionally, the Unified Registry of Notaries provides access to information on both public and private notaries operating in Ukraine.

How to verify a notary

Before seeking services, it's important to check the validity of a notary's certificate and ensure that their license is still active. This information is available in the Unified Registry of Notaries. Systems like YouControl also allow quick verification of a notary's certificate.

Which notary to contact?

Choosing a notary depends on the services you need. Not all notaries handle corporate registrations or changes in company records listed in the Unified Registry of Notaries. Consider the notary's experience, reputation, client reviews, and pricing before choosing.

Private and public notaries offer a wide range of services, including property and business registration, document drafting, and issuing certificates. The scope of a notary's authority is extensive. Therefore, one of the key considerations is finding a notary who, under Ukrainian law, is authorised by the state to perform notarial functions and whose license has not been revoked. A notary is responsible for independently evaluating the legal accuracy of the documents submitted, making decisions on whether to proceed with or decline a notarial action, and ensuring the legality of their actions. With the YouControl notary register, you can easily find a qualified specialist in your city.

YouControl Notary Register and Its Features

The YouControl notary directory is built on publicly available data from the Unified Registry of Notaries of Ukraine — a comprehensive database of both public and private notaries managed by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine. All information from the register is meticulously organised within YouControl and presented to users in profile form for ease of use.

The search for the right notary is both simple and swift. The catalogue interface is intuitive, and through step-by-step filtering, you can easily narrow down notaries based on region and locality.

Even first-time users can smoothly configure YouControl's search tools for quick and accurate results. We provide the most current data on notaries operating during martial law and whose notarial licenses remain active. This ensures that you can readily find a notary who is actively practising and capable of delivering the required service.

Using the YouControl Notary Register

The YouControl system offers the most efficient and precise means of finding public or private notaries. When you search for a notary, you will receive the following information:

• Full name of the notary;
• Type of notary practice (public or private);
• Contact details (including city, address, and phone number);
• Certificate number of the notary.

You can search for a notary by region and settlement and receive an alphabetical list of all notaries in the selected area.

The information available in YouControl is up-to-date, legally sourced from the Unified Register of Notaries, and presented in a profile format for ease of use. This ensures that the information is current, as it is updated at the time of your search query. As the data is updated at the moment of your search, YouControl allows you to verify whether a notary is currently practising.

The information you retrieve can be used in various ways, whether to locate an active notary in a particular area or verify a notary recommended to you by others.

Advantages of Using YouControl

By using YouControl for a notary search, you gain several key benefits:

Comprehensive, real-time data, updated at your inquiry and legally sourced from the Unified Registry of Notaries of Ukraine.
A complete set of notary details, including contact information and Certificate number.
An efficient and time-saving search process.
Unlimited access to the information – copy, save to electronic devices or print.
A user-friendly interface with easy navigation throughout the directory.

Quickly and efficiently search and verify notaries – use YouControl!