Establishing the fact of birth through the court (Article 317 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine)

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Who can apply:

  • The child's parents (or one of them);
  • Parents' representatives;
  • Family members;
  • Guardians, trustees;
  • Persons who maintain and raise the child;
  • Other legal representatives of the child.

Where to submit the application:

  • To any working local court of Ukraine, regardless of the applicant's registered place of residence.

What should be indicated in the application:

  • A request to establish the fact of the child's birth, indicating:
  • Date and place of birth;
  • Information about the parents.
  • The purpose of establishing the fact of birth (state registration and obtaining a birth certificate).
  • Reasons for the impossibility of obtaining a birth certificate under the general procedure (e.g., birth in the uncontrolled territory).
  • All available evidence confirming the fact of the child's birth (e.g., a birth certificate issued in the uncontrolled territory, a medical certificate of birth).
  • Documents establishing the child's origin:
  • If the parents are married, a marriage certificate;
  • If the parents are not married, a statement from the woman and the man acknowledging paternity.

Court fee:

  • There is no court fee for filing an application.

Term of consideration of the case:

  • The case must be considered by the court without delay.

Obtaining a birth certificate:

  • A copy of the court decision can be obtained in person at the court building immediately after it is issued.
  • With the court decision, you can apply to the civil registry office to obtain a birth certificate.
  • The court may also send this decision to the civil registry office on its own.


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