How much will it cost to register a marriage and get divorced in Ukraine in 2025?

The cost of getting married or divorced in Ukraine is clearly defined and depends on the services selected, the region, the method of submitting documents, and the circumstances of the case. Find out more about how much it costs to officially register a marriage, what additional expenses may arise during the ceremony, and how much you will have to pay in the event of a divorce

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Love is priceless. But when it comes to legalizing a marriage or divorce, you need to be prepared for expenses.

This article contains up-to-date information on the cost of registering a marriage and dissolving a marriage in Ukraine in 2025 — from state fees to lawyer's fees.

Marriage registration: basic and additional costs

In Ukraine, you can register your marriage either traditionally through the Civil Registry Office or quickly — within 24 hours. The cost depends on the format, date of registration, and additional services.

The main options are as follows:

Submitting a marriage application — from 0.85 UAH to 1,663.85 UAH.

In Kyiv:

Application — 68 UAH.

Marriage registration on weekdays — 2,505 UAH.

On weekends/holidays — 3,730 UAH.

Ceremony — 1,200 UAH.

Musical accompaniment — 100–300 UAH.

Full ceremony — from 300 UAH.

Date/time reservation — 600 UAH.

“Marriage in a day” — from 5,000 to 8,000 UAH (depending on the city).

You can submit an application through:

- DRACS offline;

- “Dія” portal — if you have an electronic signature.

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Divorce: registration through DRACS and court

Through DRACS — if there are no joint children:

State fee — 8 UAH 50 kopecks.

This is 0.5 of the non-taxable minimum income for citizens.

Payable by one of the spouses.

Payable before submitting the application.

If the spouses do not appear for registration, the application is canceled and the funds are not refunded.

Through the court — if there are children or a dispute

Court fee for divorce — 1,211.20 UAH.

This is 0.4 of the minimum subsistence level (MSL) for an able-bodied person in 2025.

Paid by the plaintiff. The other spouse may reimburse the costs by court decision or voluntarily.

Calculation of court fees for multiple claims:

If the claim contains several claims (for example, for divorce and determination of the child's place of residence), the court fee is paid separately for each claim.

Example:

Divorce — 1,211.20 UAH

Determination of the child's place of residence — another 1,211.20 UAH

Total: 2,422.40 UAH

Division of property: separate expenses

If the case includes a claim for division of joint property:

1% of the claim price is paid, but not more than:

13,626 UAH — this is 5 minimum subsistence levels in 2025.

Examples:

Property price 200,000 UAH — fee 2,000 UAH

1,000,000 UAH — fee 10,000 UAH

2,000,000 UAH — fee = 13,626 UAH (limit)

Making payments

Before submitting documents, you must:

1. Determine the authority (DRACS or court).

2. Calculate the amount of the fee.

3. Obtain the details and receipt form.

4. Fill in the receipt with the exact details of the authority.

5. Pay:

- at a bank

- via a terminal

- via online banking

6. Attach the check/receipt to the claim or application.

All details must correspond to the specific DRACS or court.

Validity period of state duty and court fees

DRACS: if the spouses do not appear, the state duty is not refunded.

Court: a claim with a receipt can be filed within 1 year (some lawyers say up to 3 years, but the details or amount of the fee may change).

If the claim is left pending, it is possible to correct the deficiencies without paying again.

If the court refuses to consider the case, the court fee is not refunded.

Additional expenses in divorce

Court costs:

Requesting copies of documents.

Conducting expert examinations (e.g., psychological examination of a child).

Appointment of specialists.

Translations (if one of the spouses is a foreigner).

Notary services:

Certification of consent of one of the spouses to divorce.

Notarization of an agreement on the division of property or residence of children.

Power of attorney for a lawyer.

Legal services:

Drafting a statement of claim.

Representation in court.

Filing motions and objections.

Appealing decisions.

The cost of legal services depends on:

The scope of the case.

The qualifications of the lawyer.

The deadlines.

The location (city, complexity of the case).

Some firms offer “turnkey divorce” packages with a fixed fee.

Who is exempt from paying court fees?

Plaintiffs in alimony cases.

Persons with disabilities of groups I–II, victims of Chernobyl.

Families of deceased/missing soldiers.

Persons acting on behalf of other people.

People with low incomes who can file a declaration and request exemption or deferral.

Summary table of marriage and divorce costs:

1. Marriage registration on weekdays (Kyiv)

– Amount: 2,505 UAH

– Who pays: one or both spouses

– No additional services

2. Ceremony, music, date reservation

– Amount: from 100 to 2,000 UAH

– Who pays: voluntarily (optional)

– Ceremony, musical accompaniment, hall rental, etc.

3. “Marriage in a day”

– Amount: from 5,000 to 8,000 UAH

– Who pays: one or both

– Urgent service, price depends on the city and package

4. Divorce through the Civil Registry Office (without children)

– Amount: 8 UAH 50 kopecks

– Who pays: one of the spouses

– State fee for divorce

5. Divorce through court (with children or dispute)

– Amount: 1,211.20 UAH

– Who pays: plaintiff

– Court fees, paid separately for each claim

6. Division of property through court

– Amount: 1% of the value of the property (but not more than 13,626 UAH)

– Who pays: plaintiff

– Payment is calculated depending on the “price of the claim”

7. Appeal against a court decision

– Amount: 1,816.80 UAH

– Who pays: the person filing the appeal

– Payment of 150% of the basic court fee

8. Legal services (lawyer)

– Amount: from 1,500 UAH and above

– Who pays: by agreement

– Payment depends on the complexity of the case and the scope of services

It is difficult to calculate the total cost of getting married or divorced. Some people will get away with paying 9 hryvnia, while others will have to pay tens of thousands due to court disputes and property issues. It is important not only to know the rates, but also to plan all expenses in advance so that legal subtleties do not come as a surprise.

💡 Even in the most emotional moments, leave room for a rational approach. Both love and freedom are worth it.

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