The Ministry of Justice has denied rumors about mandatory re-registration of real estate.

The Ministry of Justice has denied rumors about the re-registration of property rights

According to inkorr.com: The Ukrainian Ministry of Justice has refuted the information about the need for mandatory re-registration of property rights acquired before 2013. The agency assured that all property rights registered in the old system remain valid, and owners do not need to take any additional steps.

'There is no mandatory re-registration. Digitization is a voluntary and free process,' the Ministry of Justice stated.

It was also noted that in the future, entering data into the new register will become more convenient, especially during the sale or inheritance of real estate.

The new system of state registration of property rights, which started operating in 2013, replaced the old register managed by the BTI. All records of ownership made before this year remain valid.

Preparing an application for re-registration is a voluntary initiative of the owner. This can be done personally at the Administrative Services Center or through a notary. An online service in 'Diia' is also available, but with some territorial exceptions. For example, for real estate in Crimea, Sevastopol, and some regions of Ukraine, this service can only be obtained at the CNAP or through a notary. From October 13, 2025, the Chernihiv region will also join this opportunity.

Therefore, all property rights registered before 2013 remain valid, and there is no mandatory re-registration. However, the new registration system may simplify the process for property owners, especially in the context of transactions involving sales or inheritance.