Registration in the apartment — will the registered person receive a share in the property.

The concept of has been formed among Ukrainians for decades — since Soviet times. Back then, you couldn't even get a job or move to another city without it. Today, residence registration is primarily a formality. However, it still determines access to many basic rights. At the same Time, registration continues to evoke many myths, especially in the context of apartment legal relations.

The editorial office of Novyny.LIVE explains why registration remains an important component of a citizen's functioning in the legal field.

What is registration and why is it needed today

Registration is nothing more than an entry in the state register that certifies that a person resides at a certain address. Its legislative basis is the Law of Ukraine ''.

In 2025, it is required for:

• issuing a passport and identification code;
• receiving medical assistance and attaching to a clinic;
• enrolling a child in school (there is a territorial principle);
• registering a marriage or the birth of a child;
• issuing social benefits or pensions.

What real rights does registration provide

Most people confuse the concepts of 'registration' and 'property rights'. However, registration does not make a person a co-owner of the property. It only grants the right of residence — that is, actual use of the living space.

This right is:

• protected by law — a person cannot simply be evicted without their consent;
• valid even in case of a change of apartment owner;
• does not automatically disappear with a change in life circumstances (e.g., divorce).

What registration definitely does not provide

Registration is not a property right, emphasize the specialists at AN . A person registered in an apartment has no right to:

• sell or gift the property;
• rent it out;
• obtain a mortgage on it;
• pass it on as an inheritance.

However, the presence of a registered person can sometimes complicate the sale of the apartment. Therefore, owners are advised to carefully consider whom they register in their home.