Procedure to follow in the event of a death in a non-government-controlled area.

1. Obtaining a document on the spot:

• A death document issued by the authorities in the non-government controlled area has no legal force in Ukraine, but it must be obtained for further use as evidence in court.

1. Filing an application to the court:

• Apply to any court on the territory controlled by Ukraine with an application to establish the fact of death.
• Indicate in the application:
• Information about the deceased person (name, date of birth, place of residence).
• Circumstances of death.
• The purpose of establishing the fact of death (for example, obtaining a death certificate for inheritance).
• Why it is impossible to issue a death certificate in the general procedure.

1. Documents required:

• A document issued in the uncontrolled territory (for example, a death certificate or its equivalent).
• Documents confirming the relationship with the deceased person (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.).
• Other documents that will help the court establish the circumstances of the death.

1. Consideration of the case by the court:

• The court considers such cases without delay.
• The court decision may be sent to the Civil Registry Office for state registration of death.

1. Obtaining a death certificate:

• After receiving the court decision, contact the Civil Registry Office to obtain a death certificate.

Note:

Judicial determination of the fact of death is the only legal way to obtain a death certificate in cases where the death occurred on the non-government controlled territory of Ukraine.