UKRAINIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Ukrainian Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Ukrainian police record (Витяг про відсутність судимості (довідка про несудимість)) 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 Police Record (Витяг про відсутність судимості (довідка про несудимість))
Ukraine's police clearance is the Витяг про наявність (відсутність) судимості — commonly called the довідка про несудимість — issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (МВС) through its Main Service Center, now most often generated electronically via the vytiah.mvs.gov.ua portal or the Diia app rather than as a paper form. Digital versions arrive as a PDF with a QR verification code and, since 2023, can carry an electronic apostille — and note that МВС, not the Ministry of Justice, apostilles law-enforcement documents. For USCIS immigrant-visa and N-400 cases the certificate is time-sensitive: consulates treat it as valid for roughly six months, so translate it promptly. The document states the person's full name with patronymic, passport data, and the finding of no (or an existing) conviction. We translate the МВС letterhead, the QR and verification block, the qualified-electronic-signature notation, and the apostille, keeping the name transliteration aligned with the passport used at the interview.
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Ukrainian Police Record Comes From
Ukrainian police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. 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 Police Record Translated
For your Ukrainian police record, 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 Police Record Pitfalls
Ukrainian police and criminal-record certificates must show exact coverage dates and the issuing authority, and because they often expire quickly, the translation should be scheduled close to your filing date.
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 police record translation cost?
A standard Ukrainian police record 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 police record 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.
My certificate is a Soviet-era document written in Russian, not Ukrainian. Can you still translate it?
Yes. Many pre-1991 Ukrainian records were printed and hand-filled in Russian on ЗАГС (ZAGS) forms, and some regions used bilingual forms. Our specialists read both Ukrainian and Russian and translate the document in the language actually printed, faithfully reproducing seals, stamps and registrar handwriting.
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