What to do in case the birth certificate is lost?

If a birth certificate is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, it can be reissued through the Civil Registry Office.

Procedure:

1. Apply:

• To the nearest registry office.
• Or use the Diia portal.

1. Submit an application:

• Write an application for re-issuance of the certificate at the Civil Registry Office.
• Or fill out an online form on the Diia portal in the Services section.

1. Pay for the service:

• The cost of the service is currently 51 kopecks.

1. Get a new certificate:

• In person at the Civil Registry Office.
• Or order delivery by mail.

Who can apply:

• Parents or adoptive parents of the child.
• Legal guardians.
• The child, if he or she has a passport.

Important:

• A reissued certificate has the same legal force as the original.
• If you are abroad, you can apply at diplomatic missions or consular offices of Ukraine, as well as through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.