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Exchanging a Ukrainian driver’s license abroad is one of the most common procedures among our compatriots who have been living in European Union countries for a long time. However, if the license was issued a long time ago (especially before 2013) or information about it is missing from electronic registries for some reason, European government agencies require additional confirmation. Such a document is a certificate of driver’s license issuance.In this article, using a real-life example from one of our clients, we will explain how the law firm Enwolt solved a complex problem: it remotely obtained the document in Ukraine, affixed ...

Preparing documents to verify employment or insurance history is one of the most common procedures that Ukrainians encounter both within the country and abroad. When it comes to social benefits, pension calculations, sick leave, or the legalization of work experience for foreign institutions, individual records of the insured person become key documents.The two most commonly requested forms are the OK-5 certificate and the OK-7 certificate. At first glance, they appear similar, as both are issued by the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU); however, they have fundamental differences in their purpose and the periods covered by the data.In this detailed guide, ...

Client: A U.S. citizen (investor) who entered Ukraine via a land border crossing from Poland to conclude a business deal.Problem: During passport control, a State Border Guard Service officer stamped the client’s passport. Due to a lack of ink, the stamp was completely smudged—neither the date nor the name of the checkpoint was visible.Consequence: When attempting to obtain a taxpayer identification number, open an account at a Ukrainian bank, and have documents notarized, the client was denied. Financial monitoring and tax authorities were unable to verify the legality and exact date of his stay in Ukraine.What We Did (Step-by-Step Solution)1. ...

Ukraine has become the first country in the world to offer the option of getting married entirely remotely—via video call on the “Diya” app. This is a true technological breakthrough that allows couples to remain legally married even when they are apart or in a war zone. However, outside of Ukraine, this digital convenience often runs up against harsh bureaucratic realities.For those planning to use a “digital” marriage certificate for emigration, family reunification, or processing documents in Europe and the U.S., this innovative format could lead to serious legal problems.1. International conflict: The “Physical presence” principleFor most countries around the ...