Ministry of Justice explained the new rules for property registration: who needs to take action

According to hvylya.net: The Ministry of Justice has published information about changes in the housing registration system that have caused a wave among apartment owners. Many perceived the department's recommendation as a mandatory requirement to urgently re-register their property.

Ukrainians were informed about the new rules for property registration and explained who needs to urgently re-register their housing.

Since the beginning of 2013, an updated system for registering property rights has been operational in Ukraine, creating the State Register of Property Rights to Real Estate (SRP). This has allowed for the unification of archives and the transition of information to digital format, reducing the risks of document loss.

Do old properties need to be re-registered

No, there is no obligation for re-registration. All property rights registered before 2013 remain valid. The law automatically recognizes them, so owners do not need to re-confirm their ownership.

However, there are cases where entering information into the SRP is necessary, for example, during transactions or for participation in a restoration program. People's Deputy Igor Friis emphasized that no new rules have been introduced since October 13 and none will be implemented.

How to add information about housing to the electronic register

Owners of objects registered through BTI can update their property information in the SRP free of charge. For this, any document that confirms ownership, such as a certificate or contract, is needed.

• Certificate of ownership
• Housing purchase contract
• Certificate of inheritance rights

Applications can be submitted to the CNAP or through a notary. Registration via the Internet in the 'Dіya' application can be done remotely. Remember that no innovations have occurred since October 13, so re-registration of old properties is not mandatory.

Ukrainian homeowners have received clarifications regarding property registration in the country. It is noted that current legislation does not provide for mandatory re-registration of property rights registered before 2013, however in some cases adding information to the electronic register may be necessary.