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An identification number is a unique digital code that every citizen of Ukraine encounters almost every day. We indicate it when opening bank accounts, issuing powers of attorney, getting a job, buying real estate or receiving foreign services. Officially, this document is called the Registration Number of the Taxpayer Account Card (RNOKPP), although in everyday life it has become known by its old name - TIN (individual tax number).Few people know that these 10 digits are not a random set of numbers, but clearly encrypted personal information. In this material, we will analyze in detail what data about you is ...

An identification number is a unique digital code that every citizen of Ukraine encounters almost every day. We indicate it when opening bank accounts, issuing powers of attorney, getting a job, buying real estate or receiving foreign services. Officially, this document is called the Registration Number of the Taxpayer Account Card (RNOKPP), although in everyday life it has become known by its old name - TIN (individual tax number).Few people know that these 10 digits are not a random set of numbers, but clearly encrypted personal information. In this material, we will analyze in detail what data about you is ...

Getting married abroad is a touching and unforgettable experience, but it also requires significant bureaucratic preparation. In 2026, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians living in European Union countries are starting families—both with each other and with citizens of other countries. However, European city halls (civil registry offices) are known for their meticulous attention to the legal validity of documents. The slightest mistake or the absence of a required international stamp can ruin wedding plans.What is the basic set of documents required for marriage registration in the EU in 2026, and how can you properly prepare the paperwork so that foreign ...

When planning to move abroad, find employment with European companies, register a marriage with a foreign national, or obtain a residence permit in the EU, Ukrainians face the need to prepare their personal documents. Right from the start, it becomes clear that most foreign institutions require international certification of documents—an apostille stamp. However, the specific procedure raises the most questions and difficulties: how do you obtain an apostille for documents in Ukraine if these forms were issued by civil registry offices before November 2015?In this article, we’ll break down the legal nuances that make it impossible to apostille old birth, ...