Can I apply for inheritance online?

03.08.2023 15:50 • Question

My mother died in Ukraine, I am the only heir, I am in Europe. It is necessary to submit an application for inheritance. Can I get an online death certificate and apply for inheritance online?

2 Answers

Lorina Fedan

Answer provided 03.08.2023 15:55

Submitting an application online is not required by law.

Tatіana Mazur

Answer provided 03.08.2023 15:57

The law does not provide for submitting an application for inheritance online.

In accordance with part 3.23 of the Procedure for notarial acts by notaries of Ukraine, approved by the order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine dated February 22, 2012 No. 296/5, heirs may submit an application for acceptance of inheritance by mail if they live outside of Ukraine.

Therefore, you can write an application for acceptance of inheritance, certify the authenticity of the signature by a notary and send it by postal means to a notary located on the territory of Ukraine. Abroad, notarial acts are performed by consular institutions or diplomatic missions of Ukraine.

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