UKRAINIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Ukrainian Divorce Decree Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Ukrainian divorce decree (Свідоцтво про розірвання шлюбу / Рішення суду) for USCIS costs about $15–25 and is delivered in 24–48 hours, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation HelpDesk uses native Ukrainian-speaking specialists, and if USCIS rejects our translation we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Victor Luján, Founder — certified translations since 2018
WHAT WE TRANSLATE
The Ukrainian Divorce Decree (Свідоцтво про розірвання шлюбу / Рішення суду)
Ukraine splits divorce into two documents, and confusing them causes USCIS rejections. A ДРАЦС-issued Свідоцтво про розірвання шлюбу exists only for administrative divorces — no minor children and mutual consent. But since 27 July 2010, court-ordered divorces no longer generate a ДРАЦС act record; the operative proof is the court's рішення суду (judgment) bearing its stamp of legal force, набрання законної сили. USCIS petitioners proving a prior marriage ended (to support a new I-130) must therefore usually submit and translate the full court decision, not a tidy certificate. We translate the court name, case number, presiding judge, the dispositive ruling, any restored maiden surname, and the effective-date stamp. Names carry patronymics and must be transliterated to match the passport used on the petition. If you instead hold only a Витяг (extract) from the marriage register confirming dissolution, we translate that in full too. Pre-2010 or Soviet-era certificates are frequently in Russian and handwritten.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Ukrainian Divorce Decree Comes From
In Ukraine, civil-status records come from the Відділ державної реєстрації актів цивільного стану — ДРАЦС (State Registration of Civil Status Acts office, "DRATS/RATSU"), operating under the Ministry of Justice. Yes — Ukraine has been a Hague Apostille Convention member since 2003, so documents for USCIS are authenticated with a single apostille rather than U.S. embassy or consular legalization. Full Ukraine apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Ukrainian Divorce Decree Translated
For your Ukrainian divorce decree, USCIS requires a complete English translation of everything on the page — the issuing office’s details, seals, and any marginal notes included — plus a signed certification of accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Machine translation cannot sign that certification. We reproduce the document's exact layout so an officer can compare it line by line against your Ukrainian original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Ukrainian Divorce Decree Pitfalls
Ukrainian divorce records must show an unambiguous dissolution date and the exact court or registry that granted it; a vague or mistranslated date can make USCIS question whether a prior marriage truly ended before a new one began.
Native Ukrainian Specialist
A native speaker of your document's language handles it — not a generalist or a machine.
Format-Matched to the Original
The original layout, seals, and stamps reproduced in position.
USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed
If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ukrainian divorce decree translation cost?
A standard Ukrainian divorce decree is typically $15-25 total, certified and formatted, delivered in 24-48 hours. Pricing is $0.05 per word; longer or multi-page documents are quoted exactly before you pay.
Is your Ukrainian divorce decree translation accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we correct it free and reimburse your resubmission fee.
How will my name be spelled in the translation?
We transliterate your name to match your Ukrainian passport exactly, including your patronymic (по батькові). Consistent spelling across every document prevents USCIS from questioning whether the records all belong to the same person.
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