Registration for military registration

Who is required to register for military service

The Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service” defines the categories of citizens who are subject to military registration:

• conscripts — citizens who turn 17 in the current year (initial registration takes place from January 1 to July 31 of the year in which they reach this age);
• persons liable for military service — men aged 18 to 60 who are fit for military service based on their health condition;
• reservists — persons who serve in the military reserve;
• women of certain professions and specialties — are subject to military registration according to the list approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.

Documents required for military registration

A standard package of documents for applying to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center includes:

• passport of a citizen of Ukraine (ID card or passport booklet);
• taxpayer registration number (if available);
• military registration document;
• education documents;
• civil status documents (if available);
• documents confirming the place of residence;
• medical documents (if required);
• 3×4 photographs.

To register for military service through the “Reserve+” application, a valid biometric document — an ID card or international passport — and a bank account with one of the BankID partner banks are required for authorization.

Advantages of working with “Prikhodko & Partners”

• practical experience in assisting clients with visits for military registration;
• an individual approach to each case — from a one-time consultation to full legal support when applying to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center;
• confidentiality of all information provided by the client at every stage of cooperation;
• legal security for the client: consultation and determination of the most appropriate course of action.
• Protection of rights during a personal visit to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center or full remote communication within the framework of the law.

Military registration procedure

Personal application to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center

Application to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center at the place of registration, submission of documents and, if necessary, undergoing a military medical examination. An authorized official enters or updates information in the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists. As a result, the military registration document is updated.

Registration through the “Reserve+” application

Remote military registration is available to men who have not previously been registered. The procedure is as follows:

• install or update the “Reserve+” application to the latest version;
• log in using your bank’s BankID;
• check the information automatically uploaded from the “Oberih” register and submit an application for military registration;
• receive an electronic military registration document (e-MRD).

Online registration does not replace an application to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center for persons who were previously removed from military registration: restoration of registration in such cases is possible only in person.

Liability for violation of registration deadlines

Violation of military registration rules, including failure to register on time, entails administrative liability under Article 210 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses. Article 210-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses provides for liability for violations of legislation on defense, mobilization preparation and mobilization. Therefore, failure to register for military service or violation of the applicable registration deadlines during martial law (a special period) in Ukraine is punishable under Article 210 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses by an administrative fine ranging from UAH 17,000 to UAH 25,500.

Special cases

In the event of a change of registered or actual place of residence, the information in the “Oberih” register must be updated.

Citizens returning to Ukraine after staying abroad are also required to bring their military registration status into compliance with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation. The procedure depends on whether the person was registered before leaving Ukraine or requires initial military registration.

For internally displaced persons, updating information about their actual place of residence is particularly important: based on this information, the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center determines the citizen’s territorial affiliation and the accuracy of military registration records.

Stages of cooperation with a lawyer

• client inquiry and initial analysis of the situation;
• consultation to determine the military registration category and possible risks;
• agreement on the goals and terms of cooperation;
• support with submitting documents to the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center or personal legal assistance during the application process.

Cost of legal services for military registration

The cost of legal support depends on the purpose of the application, the applicant’s category, the presence of disputed information in the register, the scope of required interaction with the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, and the urgency of document preparation.

Conclusion

Military registration is a mandatory procedure that can currently be completed either in person through the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center or remotely through the “Reserve+” application. However, military registration requires actions to be carefully aligned with the applicable legislation. The lawyers of “Prikhodko & Partners” will help prepare the documents, assess potential risks, and provide legal support at every stage of the process.

Do not postpone the procedure or face bureaucracy on your own. We will ensure proper compliance with all regulatory requirements while providing maximum legal protection and benefit for you.