The State of Notarial Document Processing in Ukraine for 2025
In 2025, the volume of notarial document processing in Ukraine remained a quarter lower than the levels seen before the full-scale invasion began. This metric is a key indicator of legal and economic activity. Over the course of the year, Ukrainian notaries utilized over 7.1 million special forms. The recovery trend following the sharp decline in 2022 points to a gradual improvement, though pre-war levels have not yet been reached.
The peak for the use of notarial forms was in 2021, with over 9.6 million forms processed. The war caused a dramatic drop to 3.6 million forms in 2022, but usage rebounded to 6.3 million in 2023. In both 2024 and 2025, approximately 7.1 million forms were recorded.
Breakdown of Notarial Actions in 2025
The structure of notarial actions in 2025 reveals specific trends. The largest number of forms, over 1.34 million, was used for powers of attorney, accounting for 18.8% of the total. Over 1.25 million forms (17.5%) were used for applications. Regarding inheritance matters, 1.01 million forms were recorded in 2025, a 5% decrease from the previous year.
- Land plot alienation agreements: 888.7 thousand forms (a 13% increase compared to 2021 levels).
- Apartment and house transactions: 848.6 thousand forms (25% below pre-war indicators).
- Wills: 119.1 thousand forms (a 26% reduction from 2021).
- Marriage contracts: 7,211 forms.
- Certificates of ownership rights: over 24.5 thousand forms.
- Forms for vehicle alienation: 11.6 thousand forms.
The year 2025 also saw 167.5 thousand spoiled forms and 10 cases of form theft. Experts note it is important to consider that these figures represent the circulation of notarial forms, not the number of transactions, as a single notarial action may require several forms.
The situation with notarial document processing in Ukraine reflects the overall state of the economy and social processes in a country enduring the consequences of war.
The gradual recovery in the use of notarial forms may indicate a restoration of public trust in legal institutions, as well as increased activity in the real estate market and other areas requiring notarial actions. However, the current results still fall short of pre-war figures, highlighting the need for continued efforts to restore the normal functioning of the justice system and the economy as a whole.