Even a minor error in the documents confirming ownership of property (title holders), such as a typo in the name, can become a serious obstacle.
Because of it, a person will not be able to obtain an inheritance, subsidies, or sell property.
How to correct an error in title documents and why it is important - lawyers from the free legal aid system (FLA) tell us.
What is a title deed?
A document that confirms ownership of a specific property. This can be: a state act of ownership of a land plot, a purchase and sale agreement, etc.
Based on such a document, you can:
- to use the property
- dispose of it (e.g. sell it)
- to arrange subsidies, etc.
What is an error in title documents?
When the document incorrectly states the full name, date or place of birth, which does not match the owner's passport or birth certificate.
Even a difference of one letter is an error. For example, Anna instead of Ganna or Guryev instead of Gur'yev.
How to fix the error
Contact the authority that issued the document.
But the error will only be corrected if it was the fault of the authority and was not in the original documents.
When to go to court
If the authority that issued the document:
- cannot/does not want to correct the document
- liquidated.
In this case, file an application with the court to establish the fact of ownership of the document.
When to go to court
- the fact you are asking to establish and why (for example, registration of an inheritance)
- why can't a document be obtained/restored out of court
- What evidence is there that confirms the fact that the document belongs to a person?.
What should be included in the application to the court?
The application must be accompanied by evidence confirming the circumstances set forth in the application and a certificate stating that it is impossible to restore the lost documents.
What you need to know about the court case
The court does not establish ownership, but only confirms that the document belongs to a specific person.
It is necessary to pay a court fee. In 2025, it is 605 UAH 60 kopecks.