What documents are required for the free privatisation of a plot of land?

In Ukraine, every citizen who has reached the age of 18 is entitled to privatise, free of charge and on a one-time basis, six plots of land for various purposes: for building a house, a holiday home or a garage, or for farming, agricultural or horticultural activities. Of course, to begin the process of acquiring land ownership, you must first gather a complete set of the necessary documents. If you are unable to do this yourself, it is best to seek assistance from experienced specialists.

List of documents required from the owner

Free land privatisation has never been a simple procedure. In our country, it is easier to buy land than to register an unprivatised plot as your own property. This is primarily due to the process of gathering the necessary documentation.

Here is a list of the documents the applicant must prepare to register a plot of land:

• Ukrainian passport and the applicant’s identification code (copies);
• the original authorisation from the local government body authorised to transfer the land plot into ownership;
• a document confirming ownership of the building or structure (for building plots on which a structure already exists);
• a certificate of the land plot’s address, which must be obtained from the local authority where the plot is situated (for building plots);
• a land-use plan for the allocation of the plot of land.

Depending on the situation, other documents may be required. Today, citizens who have been using a plot of land for more than 15 years or who have a building on it with a registered title can privatise the land free of charge without any problems. In other cases, you may face a significant amount of red tape.

Not sure which set of documents to gather for the free privatisation of a plot of land? At Svarog, we can help you not only prepare them but also submit them correctly!