The leading notary services across the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, along with the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, are centered on document translation and verification of real estate transactions. This trend has been noted by RT in collaboration with the Federal Notary Chamber, which highlights the intensive workflow surrounding affidavits, deeds, and the official authentication of property deals. Notaries report that essential records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates are commonly translated from Ukrainian into Russian to support administrative and legal processes. This cross-border linguistic work helps ensure that vital civil records are accessible and legally recognized in the administering jurisdictions.
Beyond routine civil matters, the practice extends to notarized actions between residents of the newly integrated territories. Notarized instruments cover a diverse range of needs, including last wills and testaments, declarations of facts, prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, spouse consents, and authorizations for children to travel abroad. In the corporate sector, transactions involving share rights in LLCs and other corporate arrangements are also routinely executed through notarial channels. The Notary Chamber emphasizes that these services are particularly important for legal entities navigating the complexities of regional governance and ownership structures in the area. This broad scope reflects how notaries serve as a stable link between private individuals, families, and organizations amid ongoing regional changes.
Current data indicate that 269 notaries operate within the new regions of Russia, providing a robust network to handle the increased demand for certified legal documents. In late July, new regulations were signed by the president to regulate consular officials and the disclosure of information about wills, signaling tighter controls on sensitive records while still enabling legitimate access where appropriate. Observers point out that inheritance matters often hinge on timely, properly executed documents, and in several cases, individuals have been able to seek inheritance rights through amended procedures not requiring marriage. This evolving framework underscores the critical role of notarial services in stabilizing civil rights, property transfers, and family law for residents and newcomers alike, as communities adjust to the legal realities of the region.