Confirmation of death by the court

Confirmation of death by the court in Ukraine is a statutory procedure applied in cases where the state registration of death cannot be carried out in the usual manner on the basis of a medical certificate in the prescribed form. Most often, confirmation of death through the courts is required when a person has died in a temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine or in an area where Ukrainian state authorities are temporarily unable to exercise their powers. In such cases, relatives face the problem that documents issued by the occupying authorities or institutions cannot be used as a valid basis for state registration of death in Ukraine. This is precisely why the law provides for a separate judicial mechanism that allows the fact of death to be established, after which an application can be made to the Civil Registry Office for a Ukrainian death certificate.

Company «First Legal» handles cases involving the establishment of the fact of death through the courts throughout Ukraine, particularly in cases related to temporarily occupied territories. We help gather evidence, prepare the application, compile the correct list of interested parties, submit documents to the court and, once a decision has been obtained, arrange for the registration of the death with the Civil Registry Office.

Cost of the service – from 5000 UAH.*

*The final amount depends on the volume of evidence, urgency, the need for remote work, representation in court and subsequent registration of the death with the Civil Registry Office.

Turnaround time – from 1 working day*

*Cases of this category are considered by the court without delay from the date of receipt of the application. The actual timeframe depends on the completeness of the documents, the method of submission, the court’s workload, and the time required for subsequent registration of the death with the Civil Registry Office.

What is included in the service provided by «First Legal»:

  • we assess whether there are legal grounds in your situation for applying to the court;
  • we help gather documents and other evidence confirming the fact of death;
  • we prepare the application to the court and the full set of supporting documents;
  • we monitor the progress of the case and represent the applicant’s interests in court;
  • once the court decision has been obtained, we assist with the state registration of the death at the Civil Registry Office and obtaining a death certificate.

Benefits of working with «First Legal»:

  • we handle the case at every stage – from the initial consultation to obtaining a Ukrainian death certificate;
  • We have practical experience in cases involving deaths in temporarily occupied territories;
  • We can organise the work remotely, without the applicant needing to travel to Ukraine in person;
  • We not only prepare the application to the court but also assist in gathering the full set of evidence;
  • We explain the procedure simply and to the point, without unnecessary legal jargon.

 

Company «First Legal» provides comprehensive assistance in cases concerning the establishment of the fact of death through the courts in Ukraine. Contact us, and we will organise the process, prepare the necessary documents and support your case at every stage.

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