Establishing the fact of education obtained in an occupied city

The war in eastern Ukraine forced millions of people to leave their homes. Many lost important documents, including education diplomas.

A client asked to establish the fact of his education in order to process a pension. Attorney V. Petryk applied to the court on the Principal’s behalf to establish the fact of obtaining education.

This is a court procedure in which the court establishes that a person actually obtained education at a certain educational institution in a certain specialty.

When might establishing the fact of education be needed?

• If the diploma was lost or destroyed.
• If the educational institution was destroyed or seized by militants.
• If the institution’s archives are inaccessible.

How to establish the fact of education?

1. Contact an attorney.

The attorney will help you collect the necessary documents and draw up an application to the court. You will need:

• A passport or other identity document.
• A birth certificate.
• A secondary education certificate.
• Other documents confirming the fact of education (e.g., a certificate from the institution, photos from the graduation album).

Recommendation: if you lack sufficient knowledge and practical experience, do not try to solve this problem yourself – mistakes can lead to the rejection of your application.

Contact an attorney, and he will help you restore your diploma.

Sincerely,