Sign language interpreter can now be involved in Online Marriage ceremony in Diia

In Diia, the capabilities of the Online Marriage service have been expanded: people with hearing or speech impairments can now invite a sign language interpreter to the online wedding ceremony.

How to use the service?

To invite a sign language interpreter, when submitting an application for Online Marriage in Diia, tick the relevant box and specify the type of impairment — hearing or speech.

During the ceremony, the interpreter will help the newlyweds communicate with the staff member of the digital DRACS office. Following the conclusion of the marriage, the interpreter will also sign the marriage record, confirming the accuracy of the translation.

The service of involving a sign language interpreter is free of charge.

As a reminder, Online Marriage has been operating in Ukraine since September 2024. During this time, over 82 thousand couples have married via Diia. In the first nine months of 2026 alone, 47,306 couples registered their marriage online — representing 35% of all marriages entered into in Ukraine during this period.

The service was developed by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine jointly with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine with support from Switzerland within EGAP Program, implemented by East Europe Foundation.