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Average cost of notary services in Ukraine in 2026
As of April 2026, there is no single state price list for all notarial services in Ukraine. The final price depends on the type of notarial act, the city, the complexity of the document, the number of parties, the number of property items, the need to check registers, drafting a contract, urgency, and whether the client uses a state or private notary.
Main takeaway from the review: in 2026 simple notarial acts in Ukraine typically cost from 300 to 1,500 грн, powers of attorney roughly from 800 to 2,500 грн, inheritance actions from 3,000 to 15,000 грн and up, and certification of real estate contracts can cost from 6,000 to 15,000 грн just for the notary’s work, excluding taxes, fees, appraisal, registration and other mandatory payments.
Why there is no single fixed price
The cost of a notary’s services in Ukraine consists of several different components. The Law of Ukraine “On Notariat” provides that private notaries charge a fee for performing notarial acts, the amount of which is determined by agreement between the notary and the individual or legal entity. In other words, the state does not set a single fixed price for private notaries.
For state notaries the situation is different: state duty is charged for notarial acts, and fees may also be imposed for additional legal and technical services — drafting projects of documents, consultations, making copies, working with archives, etc. This is directly explained by the Central Interregional Department of the Ministry of Justice.
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Important nuance: the State Tax Service notes that private notaries do not collect state duty for certifying civil-law transactions, but instead receive payment for performing notarial acts by agreement with the client. Therefore, in calculations it is necessary to separate the notary’s fee itself from taxes, administrative fees, the pension levy and other payments.
What makes up the total cost of a notarial service
The total amount a client pays when executing a document rarely consists solely of the “notary’s fee.” Most often it includes several components.
The overall cost may include:
- payment for the notarial act;
- preparation of a draft application, power of attorney, contract or certificate;
- consultation and legal review of documents;
- verification of information in state registers;
- special notarial forms;
- administrative fee for state registration;
- extracts from registers;
- taxes and mandatory fees for property transactions;
- appraiser services;
- bank commissions;
- additional payment for urgency or the notary’s on-site visit.
Since December 12, 2025, DP “НАІС” has set a new price for special notarial document forms — 34.20 грн per form. This is a small amount for a simple application or power of attorney, but in complex contracts that use several forms it also affects the final estimate.
Estimated average cost of notarial services in 2026
The amounts below are average market ranges based on publicly available price lists of notary offices, public price reviews and applicable mandatory payments. In large cities, especially in Kyiv, prices are usually higher than in smaller settlements. Open price lists of Kyiv notaries show that inheritance actions can start from 2,500 грн to open an inheritance case, and issuing a certificate for real estate from 5,000 грн.
| Notarial act | Approximate average cost in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Certifying a copy of a document | 100–300 грн for a simple document |
| Certifying a passport copy or a large set of documents | 300–700 грн |
| Certifying signature authenticity | 300–800 грн |
| Application, consent, permit, standard document | 500–1,200 грн |
| Consent for a child to travel abroad | 800–1,500 грн |
| Simple power of attorney | 800–1,500 грн |
| Power of attorney for a car, real estate or representation | 1,000–2,500 грн |
| General power of attorney | 1,500–3,500 грн |
| Revocation of a power of attorney | 700–1,500 грн |
| Will | 1,500–3,000 грн |
| Marriage contract | 2,000–6,000 грн |
| Loan agreement | 1,500–5,000 грн |
| Deed of gift of real estate | 4,000–12,000 грн |
| Real estate sale and purchase agreement | 6,000–15,000 грн for the notary’s work |
| Opening an inheritance case | 2,500–5,000 грн |
| Certificate of right to inheritance | 3,000–6,000 грн per item or action |
| Comprehensive inheritance processing | 5,000–15,000 грн and up |
| Notary on-site visit | from 2,000–5,000 грн, depending on city and distance |
According to open market reviews for 2026, powers of attorney in large cities often cost around 1,000–2,000 грн, a child travel consent around 800–1,200 грн, a simple will 1,500–3,000 грн, and a real estate sale and purchase agreement can start from 10,000 грн excluding associated mandatory payments.
How much a power of attorney costs in 2026
A power of attorney is one of the most common notarial services. Its cost depends on the scope of authority, the term, the number of representatives, the number of principals, the type of property and the need to enter information into the relevant registers.
In 2026 a simple power of attorney for representation usually costs 800–1,500 грн. A power of attorney for a vehicle, real estate, banking operations, or broad representation can cost 1,000–2,500 грн. A general power of attorney in large cities can reach 3,000–3,500 грн, especially if the document is complex, contains many powers or is prepared urgently.
The cost of a power of attorney is influenced by:
- type of power of attorney — simple, special, general;
- number of powers granted to the representative;
- term of the document;
- number of persons issuing the power of attorney;
- need to use a special form;
- verification of data in registers;
- complexity of wording the powers.
Usually the cheapest are short powers of attorney for a single action. The most expensive are powers of attorney for disposing of real estate, corporate rights, vehicles or bank accounts.
How much a will costs
Drafting a will in 2026 on average costs 1,500–3,000 грн with a private notary. With a state notary the basic state duty may be small, but technical and legal services are added: drafting a project, registration in the Inheritance Register, extracts, forms, consultation.
The Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine “On State Duty” provides separate rates for certifying wills, issuing a certificate of the right to inheritance, certifying powers of attorney, copies, signatures and other acts. For example, issuing a certificate of the right to inheritance has a rate of 2 non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens for the state notary system.
The price of a will is affected by:
- whether the will is simple or complex in content;
- number of heirs;
- presence of conditions, bequests or legacies;
- need for consultation about the compulsory share in inheritance;
- need for the notary to visit the testator;
- registration of the document in the relevant register.
If a person wants not a standard short will but a well-thought-out inheritance scheme with multiple property items, conditions and additional dispositions, the cost can be higher than the average.
How much inheritance processing costs
Inheritance processing is one of the most variable notarial procedures in terms of price. Simple opening of an inheritance case can cost from 2,500 to 5,000 грн. Issuing a certificate of the right to inherit real estate often costs from 3,000 to 6,000 грн per separate action or object. If there are multiple heirs, many assets, incomplete documents or additional inquiries are required, the total amount can exceed 10,000–15,000 грн.
An open Kyiv price list shows the following benchmarks: opening an inheritance — from 2,500 грн, subsequent applications — 700 грн, issuing a certificate for real estate — 5,000 грн, for vehicles — 3,000 грн, for bank deposits — 2,000 грн, agreement on distribution of inheritance — 3,000 грн.
The cost of an inheritance case depends on:
- the number of heirs;
- whether or not there is a will;
- the number of real estate objects;
- presence of vehicles, corporate rights, deposits;
- need to obtain documents;
- need to correct errors in documents;
- existence of a dispute among heirs;
- place of opening the inheritance;
- number of certificates that need to be issued.
The cheapest is an inheritance case with one heir and one property item when all documents are in order. The most expensive is an inheritance with multiple heirs, real estate, land, vehicles, bank accounts, missed deadlines or errors in documents.
How much buying and selling real estate through a notary costs
The largest expenses arise when certifying real estate contracts: apartments, houses, land plots, non-residential premises, shares in ownership. Here it is necessary to separate payment for the notary’s work and mandatory payments that are not the notary’s income.
In 2026 the notary’s work on a real estate sale and purchase agreement on average may cost 6,000–15,000 грн. In Kyiv and large cities the price is often closer to the upper limit, especially if the deal is complex, there is a mortgage, a power of attorney, multiple sellers, minors, inherited real estate, shares or additional checks.
Separate mandatory payments must be taken into account. The Пенсійний фонд України in 2026 explains that when acquiring real estate a levy for compulsory state pension insurance is paid at 1% of the value of the property indicated in the sale and purchase agreement.
The Decree “On State Duty” provides for a 1% rate of the contract amount for certifying disposal agreements of residential houses, apartments, rooms, country houses, garden houses, garages and other real estate objects by state notaries, but not less than one non-taxable minimum income of citizens.
When selling real estate, seller taxes may also arise. The State Tax Service in 2026 explains: if this is the first sale of real estate in the year and the object was owned for more than 3 years, PIT and the military levy may not be payable; if the object was owned for less than 3 years — 5% PIT and 5% military levy apply; the second and subsequent sales within a year may be taxed at 18% PIT and 5% military levy.
Example calculation for an apartment worth 2,000,000 грн
An approximate estimate might look like this:
| Expense item | Approximate amount |
|---|---|
| Notary’s work | 8,000–15,000 грн |
| Pension levy 1% | 20,000 грн |
| Administrative registration of the right | about 330 грн |
| Special forms, extracts, technical actions | a few hundred грн |
| Appraisal of the property | depends on the appraiser |
| Seller taxes | 0%, 10% or 23% depending on the situation |
So even if the notary’s service itself costs 10,000–15,000 грн, the total cost of executing a real estate transaction can be significantly higher due to mandatory payments calculated as percentages of the property value.
Administrative registration fee in 2026
In 2026 administrative fees for registration actions depend on the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons. The Law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026 set the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons from January 1, 2026 at 3,328 грн.
The law on state registration of property rights provides that for state registration of ownership and registration of rights resulting from notarial acts an administrative fee is charged in the amount of 0.1 of the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons, and the amount is rounded to the nearest 10 грн.
Approximate amounts for 2026:
| Registration action | Formula | Approximate amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of ownership | 0.1 × 3328 грн | 330 грн |
| Registration of other property rights | 0.05 × 3328 грн | 170 грн |
| Obtaining information in paper form | 0.025 × 3328 грн | 80 грн |
| Obtaining information in electronic form | 0.0125 × 3328 грн | 40 грн |
| Notary access to information during real estate actions | 0.04 × 3328 грн | 130 грн |
These amounts are not payment for the notary’s work. They are administrative payments related to state registration or obtaining information from registers.
How much notarial acts with a car cost
Today vehicle sales are more often processed through MVS service centers, but notarial powers of attorney for cars remain popular. A power of attorney for use, representation or disposal of a vehicle in 2026 usually costs 1,000–2,500 грн.
It should be understood that selling a car by power of attorney does not change ownership. The Main Service Center of the MVS explains: if disposal of a vehicle is carried out through an authorized person, taxes are still paid on behalf of the owner, and the representative only acts on the basis of the power of attorney.
For individuals in 2026 the first sale of a passenger car, motorcycle or moped during a calendar year is not taxed; the second sale is taxed at 5% PIT; the third and each subsequent — 18%, and in taxable cases the military levy is also payable.
What most affects the notary’s price
The price of a notarial service increases not only because of an “expensive notary.” Often the key factor is the complexity of the act itself.
The biggest factors affecting cost are:
- city and demand level for notarial services;
- private or state notary;
- complexity of the document;
- number of parties to the contract;
- number of property items;
- need to check registers;
- presence of powers of attorney;
- involvement of legal entities;
- involvement of minors or persons under guardianship;
- foreign element — foreigner, foreign document, translation, apostille;
- urgency;
- need for the notary to travel;
- number of notarial forms;
- need to correct errors in documents.
That is why two services that seem identical at first glance can have different costs. For example, a simple power of attorney to collect a document and a power of attorney to sell an apartment are different notarial acts in terms of risk, content and liability.
How to reduce notary costs
You cannot always reduce costs, but often a client can avoid unnecessary payments by preparing properly for the visit.
Practical tips:
- ask in advance for the full estimate, not just the “service price”;
- ask separately about payment for the notary, forms, registers, taxes and administrative fees;
- prepare all documents before the first visit;
- check correctness of full names, addresses, cadastral numbers, passport details;
- clarify whether property appraisal is required;
- compare prices of several notaries;
- do not postpone preparing urgent documents until the last day;
- for inheritance cases immediately collect documents for all property items;
- for real estate transactions check tax consequences in advance.
Most additional costs arise not from the notary’s tariff itself, but from missing required documents, registry errors, the need for additional applications, repeat visits or urgent processing.
Conclusion
The average cost of notary services in Ukraine in 2026 depends on the type of document and the complexity of the procedure. The cheapest remain simple copies, applications and signature certifications — within a few hundred hryvnias. Powers of attorney most often cost from 800 to 2,500 грн. Wills — approximately 1,500–3,000 грн. Inheritance cases — from 3,000 грн for separate actions to 15,000 грн and up for comprehensive processing. Real estate transactions are the most expensive because, in addition to the notary’s fee, they include the pension levy, administrative payments, registration actions, appraisal and possible seller taxes.
The main rule for the client in 2026 is to ask not just “how much is the notary,” but the full structure of payments. Only this way can you understand the real cost of processing a document and avoid unpleasant surprises at signing.
