Confirmation of birth or death in the occupied territory

Procedure for establishing the fact of birth in the temporarily occupied territory

To establish the fact of birth in the temporarily occupied territory, it is necessary to apply to a local court with a statement to establish the fact of birth of a natural person; evidence of the child's birth must be attached to the statement.

Who can apply to the court: the application can be submitted by the parents or one of them, their representatives, family members, a guardian, a custodian, a person who supports and raises the child, as well as other legal representatives of the child.

Which court to apply to: you can apply to any local court operating in the territory of Ukraine. Decision timeframe: cases on establishing the fact of birth in the temporarily occupied territory are considered immediately from the day the relevant application is received by the court.

The following documents must be attached to the application for establishing the fact of birth of a natural person:

• Copies of the parents' passports of Ukrainian citizenship.
• A copy of the parents' marriage certificate.
• A copy of the discharge summary from a hospital in the temporarily occupied territory.
• A copy of the child's birth certificate (issued by the occupation authorities).
• Mandatory medical insurance policies.
• Certificate of registration of a natural person's place of residence.

Procedure for establishing the fact of death in the temporarily occupied territory

Relatives, family members of the deceased, their representatives, or other interested persons must collect all available evidence and apply with it to the DRACS. The DRACS should issue a written refusal, as the DRACS does not register death based on documents issued in the TOT. The DRACS should also advise to apply to the court.

If the DRACS did not issue a written refusal and refuses to do so — contact them officially through a written appeal. Because, according to the Law of Ukraine "On Citizens' Appeals," every appeal must be registered and receive a response.

Next, you can file an application to establish the fact of death in the TOT with any court, regardless of the place of registration. If the court establishes the fact of death in the TOT, this decision comes into legal force from the moment of its adoption and is subject to immediate execution. Then you can re-apply to the DRACS for a death certificate.