In Ukraine, the adoption procedure involves amending the birth record and issuing a new birth certificate. This is done on the basis of a court decision, which is mandatory for execution by all government authorities.
According to the Ministry of Justice, adoption takes place in the best interests of the child to ensure stable and harmonious living conditions. Once the court issues a decision, the Civil Status Registration Office (DRACS) updates the birth record, changing the information about the parents and, if necessary, the child’s date or place of birth. Based on these changes, a new birth certificate is issued.
Information about the adoption is entered both into paper documents and into the State Register of Civil Status Acts on the same day the court decision is received. To do this, an application and the necessary supporting documents must be submitted to the DRACS office where the birth record is kept.
During martial law, parents or their representatives can apply for a new birth certificate not only at the place of registration but also at any DRACS office located in the territory controlled by the Ukrainian government. This ensures that services remain accessible even under difficult circumstances.
Thus, a new birth certificate issued after adoption is a legally recognized document that guarantees the child’s rights and protection in the new family.
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