Removing TCC Wanted Status in Ukraine: Six Ways, Timeframes, Costs and Risks
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TCC wanted status is an informal term. It usually means that a territorial recruitment and social support center (TCC), also colloquially called a military enlistment office, has asked the police to detain you and escort you to the TCC. This flag alone does not mean you are facing criminal prosecution.
There are two ways to get off the TCC wanted list: resolve the violation for which you are wanted or have an incorrect entry corrected. The options include “Reserve+”, an application to the TCC, a lawyer, and court proceedings.
What should you do if you are on the TCC wanted list? Do not rush to pay a fine. First, find out exactly which violation prompted the TCC to contact the police. If the information is incorrect or no violation occurred, paying through “Reserve+” will mean you have admitted the violation, making it difficult to prove your case later. Below, we explain what the flag means, how to find out the reason, six ways to remove the wanted status, and the costs involved.
What TCC wanted status and “Вас розшукує ТЦК” (“The TCC is looking for you”) mean
“Reserve+” displays the information recorded in the Oberih register—the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists. Only an authorized body, primarily the TCC, can correct an error in the register.
If “Reserve+” says “Вас розшукує ТЦК”, you will see a red banner in the app. However, there are different messages, each with its own meaning:
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What you see |
What it means and what to do |
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“Наявна інформація про звернення ТЦК до Нацполіції” (“There is information about the TCC’s request to the National Police”) |
According to the Ministry of Defense, the TCC has recorded a violation of military registration rules and asked the police to escort you to the TCC so that a report on an administrative offense can be drawn up. “Reserve+” simply displays this information from the Oberih register. You need to obtain the grounds for this request |
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A brief wanted status flag in your military registration details |
This is a reason to check whether a request has been sent to the police. You have not yet been found guilty |
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A message about a violation of military registration rules |
Find out exactly which violation you are accused of and whether a request has been sent to the police. The message alone does not tell you what the fine will be |
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A decision stating the amount of a fine |
A fine has already been imposed. Check the date, grounds, payment method and deadline, and the deadline for challenging the decision |
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A message that the TCC is no longer looking for you |
Refresh your military registration document and ask the TCC to confirm that the police have been notified. An old screenshot will not show changes made since it was taken |
Message wording may vary slightly between app versions. Remember: the banner only displays an entry. To challenge or correct it, you need the document on which the entry was based.
How to check your TCC wanted status and find out the reason
Checking your TCC wanted status starts with your own information. Refresh your electronic military registration document (e-MRD) in “Reserve+” and open the detailed information: according to the Ministry of Defense, it shows why you were reported to the police.
You can also obtain the same document free of charge through Diia. It shows the register information as of the day you generated it, so generate a new one after any changes. This lets you see what is currently recorded in the register.
Save the document, the dated message, and any decisions. Then ask the TCC in writing to provide:
- the reason, date, and number of the request to the police;
- the exact violation you are accused of: which obligation you failed to fulfill, when, and under what circumstances;
- copies of the summons and evidence that you were notified, along with the report and decision, if any were drawn up;
- whether the request is still active and what is needed to correct the entry.
You can also write to the police at the same time: their response will show whether they received the TCC’s request and whether it is still active. Send the inquiry to the police serving your place of residence—the district department or the regional Main Directorate of the National Police. Like an application to the TCC, it can be sent by mail or email. An electronic signature is not required for the email, but include your email address for the response.
If you visit the police in person, you may be detained and escorted to the TCC if there are lawful grounds. If you visit the TCC, staff may draw up a report, serve a summons, and refer you to a military medical commission (MMC). To avoid this risk, send your inquiry by mail or email, or have a lawyer handle it: you will not need to go anywhere in person.
Sometimes you may want to check a relative or an employee rather than yourself. How can you check whether someone else is on the TCC wanted list? There is no official public “draft evader database” that reliably shows all TCC requests concerning any individual.
There are therefore two reliable sources: the person’s information in “Reserve+” or Diia, and written responses from the TCC or police. Third-party websites, bots, or acquaintances cannot give you a reliable answer. If you are checking a relative or employee, ask them to show you their current e-MRD.
What are the risks of TCC wanted status?
The first risk is that you may be detained during a document check, including on the street or at a checkpoint, and escorted to the TCC. The TCC’s request reaches the police electronically, and officers can see your wanted status in their databases even if you have never opened “Reserve+”.
Detention must be lawful and documented in a detention report. You may be held for no more than three hours, the general limit established by Article 263 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses (CUAO). The TCC has no right to hold you longer solely because of a message in the app.
If the police stop you, show your passport and military registration document, either on paper or in “Reserve+”, and ask them to state the grounds for detention. At the TCC, staff will draw up a report, check your information, and may serve a summons and refer you to an MMC.
What happens next depends on your status. If you have a deferment or reservation, you must be released. If you do not, you may be referred to an MMC and, if found fit, called up.
Removal of the wanted status does not grant a mobilization deferment. Conversely, wanted status alone does not mean you will be called up. Grounds for mobilization, medical fitness, and eligibility for a deferment are assessed separately.
Also remember: wanted status is not the only way you can be served with a summons. A summons can be served at home, at work, or at your place of study, as well as on the street. Can officials enter your apartment or house without permission to do so? No: entry into your home requires your consent or a court order.
The second risk is a fine. A red banner in “Reserve+” alone does not mean a fine has been imposed: that requires a decision. However, if a decision has been issued and the fine remains unpaid, it is referred to the enforcement service. Money may then be recovered from your accounts, and your property or accounts may be seized or frozen. Articles 48 and 56 of the Law “On Enforcement Proceedings” provide for this.
Not every restriction discussed online takes effect automatically. For example, being on the wanted list does not automatically deprive you of the right to drive. A temporary restriction of this right under Article 27 of the Law “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization” requires a separate procedure and a court decision.
Why does the TCC put someone on the wanted list?
Most often, it is because the TCC has recorded a violation: you failed to appear in response to a summons, update your registration details, or undergo a required medical examination. To determine whether you were lawfully placed on the wanted list, three things need to be checked: whether you had the obligation, whether there is evidence of a violation, and whether you had a valid reason.
“I never held the summons in my hands” does not necessarily mean you were not notified. Postal markings also matter under the Procedure for Conscription During Mobilization (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 560 of May 16, 2024). For example, if the postal service marks the delivery notice to indicate that you refused the letter or were absent from the address you gave the TCC, you are considered notified on the date of that marking.
The law recognizes illness, natural disasters, hostilities in your area, the death of a close relative, and other circumstances that prevented attendance as valid reasons for failing to appear. These must be supported by documents, such as a hospital certificate. Notify the TCC of the reason no later than three days after the date and time specified in the summons, and appear no later than seven calendar days afterward.
Whether escorting you to the TCC is lawful also depends on why you were placed on the wanted list. It is lawful when the TCC has contacted the police about a specific registration violation and the police follow the procedure. It is unlawful if no violation occurred or the procedure was breached—for example, if you were held for more than three hours or no report was drawn up.
The grounds for escorting someone to the TCC are set out in several provisions rather than a single article. Part 1 of Article 27 of the Mobilization Law links this measure to a person’s failure to fulfill the obligations under Parts 1 and 3 of Article 22 of that law and a violation of Article 210-1 of the CUAO. Detention and escort to the TCC for military registration violations are also governed by:
- Article 262 of the CUAO;
- paragraph 9 of the Regulation on Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 154 of February 23, 2022);
- paragraphs 56 and 79 of the Procedure for Maintaining Military Registration (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1487 of December 30, 2022).
Do not trust categorical online advice in either direction, whether it claims that “detention under Article 210 is always unlawful” or that “any entry is sufficient.”
Can you be escorted to the TCC before a fine decision has been issued? Yes: this measure is also used to draw up a report and process the case. However, there must be lawful grounds, and the procedure must be followed.
How long does TCC wanted status last?
TCC wanted status does not disappear automatically after a certain period. Until the TCC corrects the entry and withdraws its request to the police, the flag remains, no matter how much time has passed.
A different period is limited: the time limit for imposing a penalty, commonly referred to as the limitation period (Article 38 of the CUAO). For violations under Articles 210 and 210-1 of the CUAO during a special period, this is three months from discovery, but no later than one year from the date of the violation. Once this period expires, proceedings to impose a fine cannot be opened, and any existing proceedings must be closed (paragraph 7 of Article 247 of the CUAO).
The date of the violation and the date it was discovered are determined from your case materials. It is incorrect to calculate the period from the day the red banner appeared in “Reserve+”.
How to remove TCC wanted status: six ways
How to get off the TCC wanted list depends on two questions: whether a violation occurred and whether you accept it.
Which option fits your situation?
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Your situation |
Option |
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A violation occurred, you do not dispute it, and fine payment is available in your “Reserve+” account |
1, “Reserve+” |
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The information is incorrect, the fine has already been paid, the obligation has been fulfilled, the entry concerns someone else, or the reason no longer applies |
3, a written application. If needed, 4, a lawyer |
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You do not know why you are wanted |
A written inquiry to the TCC or an attorney’s request |
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A fine decision has been issued and you disagree with it |
5, court proceedings: file a claim within 10 days of the decision being issued |
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The time limit for imposing a fine (Article 38 of the CUAO) expired before the case was considered |
6, closure of proceedings |
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You have a deferment or need reservation |
The section “If you have a deferment or need reservation” |
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You are abroad |
The section “If you are abroad” |
How can you remove TCC wanted status remotely? “Reserve+”, a written application sent by mail, a lawyer, and court proceedings are options that do not require a visit.
1. Through “Reserve+”: admit the violation and pay the fine
This option works if you know which violation you are admitting (also called an admission of guilt), accept it, and have the fine payment option in your account.
You can admit a violation and pay a fine through “Reserve+” only for violations listed in the app. These include failing to appear in response to a summons, failing to undergo an MMC examination, failing to report for military registration (including at a new address, as an internally displaced person, or after release from a correctional institution), and failing to provide property during mobilization (“Reserve+” page, checked November 10, 2026). Failure to update information is not on this list. This is not a service for paying any fine, nor a way to end a criminal search. The procedure was introduced by Law No. 4316-IX of March 13, 2025, which added Articles 279-9 and 300-3 to the CUAO.
In the “Штрафи онлайн” (“Online fines”) section, you submit a statement admitting the violation and agreeing to have the case considered in your absence. This is a legally significant statement, not simply a request for payment details.
After receiving the statement, the head of the TCC checks the information and considers any circumstances that may exclude liability. If a fine is imposed, it must be the minimum amount.
For an individual who commits a violation during a special period, this is UAH 17,000, or UAH 8,500 with timely discounted payment. The discount applies if you personally submit a statement admitting the violation, either through “Reserve+” or at the TCC, and the decision is issued on the basis of that statement (Articles 279-9 and 300-3 of the CUAO).
What the law says. The steps for a UAH 17,000 fine are:
- The TCC must consider your statement and issue a decision within three days of receiving it (Article 279-9).
- The next 10 days after the decision is issued are the period for challenging it (Article 289). Once that period expires, the decision takes legal effect (Article 291).
- For another 10 calendar days after that, paying half—UAH 8,500—is sufficient for the decision to be considered executed (Article 300-3).
- If the fine is not paid within 30 days after the decision takes legal effect, it is referred for compulsory enforcement (Article 300-3).
- Double the amount—UAH 34,000—is then collected, along with costs (Article 308).
What “Reserve+” shows. The app allows 20 days from the signing of the decision to make the discounted payment of UAH 8,500. This matches the law: 10 days to challenge the decision and 10 days to pay. However, for payment of the full amount, the app also states a total period of 20 days, after which the case is referred to the enforcement service (“Reserve+” page, “Порушення правил військового обліку” (“Violation of military registration rules”) section, checked November 10, 2026). The law allows a longer period: 30 days after the decision takes legal effect.
What to keep in mind. Pay UAH 8,500 within the first 20 days after the decision: this way you save half and do not depend on this discrepancy. If the discounted period has already expired, do not delay paying UAH 17,000: it is better to rely on the law when you need to defend yourself, not to plan your payment. If the case was referred to the enforcement service before 30 days had passed since the decision took legal effect, that is a question for a lawyer. Check the date of the decision in the decision itself: in “Reserve+”, it is in the “Штрафи” (“Fines”) → “Постанова” (“Decision”) section.
Payments through “Reserve+” are usually processed and confirmed within 24 hours (“Reserve+” page, checked November 10, 2026). The red banner about the wanted status will disappear when the TCC updates the Oberih register: the app only displays what is in the register. The Ministry of Defense does not specify a timeframe for this. If the banner remains after payment is confirmed, contact your TCC and take your receipt with you.
A paid decision is considered executed, not canceled. This means the violation remains admitted. If you are also wanted for another violation or another active request to the police exists, those issues must be resolved separately.
You can challenge the decision in court even after paying, within the general deadline of 10 days from its issuance. However, your statement admitting the violation will be evidence against you, so the chances of success are low. If the court cancels the decision, the amount paid is refunded from the budget upon a separate application.
Whether you need to visit the TCC after paying depends on the violation. If you failed to update your information, you must update it, which you can do in “Reserve+”. If you failed to appear in response to a summons, payment itself does not require you to appear again. However, every new summons creates a new obligation, and failure to appear in response to it is a new violation.
If the violation is not listed in your account, do not admit a different violation instead. If you have already paid this fine outside the app, first submit your receipt for verification rather than paying again.
Advantage: you can resolve the matter remotely, and the case will be considered in your absence. Disadvantage: you admit the violation, and your obligations to the TCC remain after payment.
2. Visit the TCC in person
An in-person visit to the TCC is appropriate when you need to submit documents, establish the reason for an entry, or complete a step that requires your presence. Bring your military registration document, proof that the obligation has been fulfilled, a receipt, or documents refuting the alleged violation. Have your application registered and obtain confirmation that it was received.
Before your visit, find out whether a decision has been issued, and bring proof of any deferment. If someone promises to remove the flag “in one visit,” do not count on it: the request has already been sent to the police and must also be withdrawn.
During the visit, you may be served with a summons, referred to an MMC, and have a report drawn up for the violation that led to your wanted status. If the MMC finds you fit and you have no deferment, you may be called up.
Even if you came “just to remove the wanted status,” you can lawfully be referred to an MMC. Paragraph 63 of Procedure No. 560 provides exceptions, including for people with a valid deferment. Whether an exception applies is checked against your documents.
If you report to the TCC voluntarily and the question of conscription arises after the MMC examination, the law allows time: the date for reporting to be sent for training is set within two months of the MMC examination.
Advantage: you submit documents directly and can immediately complete the required registration step. Disadvantage: you appear in person while the request to the police is still active. Visiting the TCC does not itself constitute an admission of a violation. However, read everything you sign carefully and consider what you write in your explanations: it matters.
3. Application to the TCC to remove the wanted status: what to include
An application to remove TCC wanted status is appropriate when the entry is incorrect or the TCC has not taken your documents into account: the fine has already been paid, the obligation has been fulfilled, the entry concerns someone else, or the reason for the request no longer applies. Article 9 of the Law on the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists allows you to demand correction of inaccurate information.
You can send the application by mail with proof of dispatch and delivery, or by email. Include:
- your details so that you can be identified in the register and sent a response;
- the TCC where you are registered;
- the specific entry you consider incorrect;
- an explanation of the error;
- a list of the supporting evidence attached;
- what you are requesting: verification of the grounds, correction of the information, and, if there are no grounds to escort you to the TCC, notification of the police and withdrawal of the request.
Attach copies of supporting documents and keep the originals.
The police cannot correct an entry in the Oberih register on the TCC’s behalf. You can ask them only about their own actions: whether they received the TCC’s request and what they did with it.
How long does a response take? Under Article 20 of the Law “On Citizens’ Appeals”, applications that require no further examination must be answered within 15 days, and ordinary applications within one month. If more time is needed, the period may be extended to a maximum of 45 days in total, and you must be notified. These are response deadlines. The law does not specify a separate timeframe for removing the flag.
Advantage: you state your position and provide evidence without a visit or agreeing to a fine. Disadvantage: the request to the police remains active while your application is considered, and the response may not resolve the substance of the issue.
4. Through a lawyer: an inquiry and representation
A lawyer handling removal of TCC wanted status can obtain documents, check whether there are grounds to fine you, prepare demands to the TCC, and represent you within the scope of their authority. An attorney’s request helps obtain information; a lawyer submits a separate application or court claim demanding removal of the wanted status.
An attorney’s request must be answered within five business days (Article 24 of the Law “On the Bar and the Practice of Law”). If the information is extensive or requires a search, the period may be extended to 20 business days, with an explanation of the reasons.
The law does not specify how much time may pass between the inquiry and an update in “Reserve+”. This depends on whether the TCC acknowledges the error itself or court proceedings are necessary.
The lawyer attaches self-certified copies of their professional certificate and authorization to provide legal assistance, or an assignment from the free legal aid system. A separate notarized power of attorney is not required for each inquiry.
Advantage: a lawyer will establish your legal position before you admit a violation or visit the TCC. Disadvantage: the lawyer’s work must be paid for, and even a well-founded inquiry may not lead the TCC to correct the entry. A lawyer cannot undergo an MMC examination or fulfill your registration obligations for you.
5. Court challenges: a fine decision or a register entry
Removing TCC wanted status through court starts with identifying what to challenge: the fine decision or the TCC’s actions concerning the register entry (making the entry or refusing to correct it). This determines which court to apply to, the deadline, and the court fee. A challenge to TCC wanted status will not work without making this distinction.
A fine decision is challenged in a local general court, which hears the case as an administrative matter. The deadline is 10 days from the issuance of the decision (Article 286 of the Code of Administrative Procedure of Ukraine, CAP). If you learned about the decision later, ask the court to restore the deadline and provide evidence explaining why you missed it. The deadline is not restored automatically.
A register entry is generally challenged in a district administrative court. The general deadline is six months from the day you learned or should have learned that your rights had been violated (Article 122 of the CAP). However, the specific deadline depends on what you are challenging and whether you previously challenged it out of court.
While the case is pending, you can ask the court to prohibit certain TCC actions or suspend the challenged decision. This is interim relief (securing the claim) under Articles 150 and 151 of the CAP. The court grants it only when protecting your rights would be difficult without it or the violation is obvious. You should therefore not assume it will be granted.
The court fee for an individual is UAH 665.60 for a claim challenging a fine decision and, as a general rule, UAH 1,331.20 for a separate nonmonetary claim. These amounts are based on the subsistence minimum for able-bodied persons: 0.2 and 0.4 of the calculation amount of UAH 3,328. This is provided for by Article 4 of the Law “On Court Fees” and Article 7 of the Law on the State Budget for 2026.
For an electronically filed claim, a coefficient of 0.8 applies to the fee. The final amount depends on the number of claims and any applicable exemptions or reductions.
Advantage: the court can order the TCC to take specific steps, such as correcting an entry. Disadvantage: evidence, money for the court fee, and time for proceedings and enforcement are required. The entry remains until the court rules. If the court only cancels the fine, the related information in the register may need to be corrected separately.
What case law shows
In case No. 560/5715/25, the Seventh Administrative Court of Appeal partially granted a claim brought by a person liable for military service in its decision of November 11, 2025. The court ordered the TCC to remove the disputed information from the register, notify the police that there were no grounds to detain and escort the person to the TCC, and withdraw the electronic request.
What the person challenged matters: not just a potential fine, but the register entry itself and the grounds on which the police could escort them to the TCC. The court rejected the claims against the police because it found no evidence that the police themselves had acted unlawfully in handling the registration information. The lesson for you: the documents determine whom to sue and what to request, rather than which authority is named in the message.
This decision was based on specific circumstances and does not prohibit every instance of escorting someone to the TCC. The court expressly recognized that coercive measures can be lawful if legal requirements are met. This case cannot be used to promise success in every similar situation.
6. Request closure of proceedings because the time limit has expired
This option applies when the time limit for imposing a fine (Article 38 of the CUAO) actually expired before the case was considered.
If no decision has been issued, first ask the TCC in writing which violation led to the police request and exactly when you were reported. Then submit written explanations with the dates to the TCC and request closure of the proceedings (paragraph 7 of Article 247 of the CUAO) and notification of the police that there are no grounds to escort you to the TCC. If a decision is nevertheless issued after the time limit has expired, challenge it in court within 10 days.
If the decision was issued on time, waiting is pointless: a fine does not disappear with time. In that situation, check whether the decision itself is lawful and whether the deadline for challenging it has expired.
Advantage: if the time limit has actually expired, you can no longer be fined for that violation. Disadvantage: wanted status will not disappear automatically; you will need to request closure of proceedings. The dates may be disputed, or another violation may emerge. Waiting for the time limit to expire while failing to fulfill current obligations is a risky strategy.
How long does removal of TCC wanted status take, and how much does it cost?
There is no single timeframe for removal of the wanted status: it depends on the method. “Reserve+” is the fastest option: the TCC must issue a decision within three days of receiving the statement (Article 279-9 of the CUAO), and payment is usually confirmed within 24 hours (“Reserve+” page, checked November 10, 2026). Exactly when the wanted status banner disappears depends on how quickly the TCC updates the register. No specific deadline has been established for this.
A written application is answered within 15 days or one month, or up to 45 days with an extension. An attorney’s request is answered within 5 business days, or up to 20 with an extension. These are response deadlines, however, not deadlines for removing the flag. Court proceedings take longer.
The table lists government charges. A lawyer’s fees are separate and agreed by contract. Applications themselves are free, but a fine for a proven violation must still be paid.
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Method |
Deadline or estimated timeframe |
Costs |
Personal attendance |
Admission of the violation |
What may keep the flag in place or cause it to return |
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“Reserve+” |
Up to 3 days for a decision (Article 279-9 of the CUAO). Payment is usually confirmed within 24 hours. Removal of the banner depends on the TCC; no deadline is set |
UAH 8,500 with discounted payment of the minimum fine. Without the discount, UAH 17,000 |
Not required for this online procedure |
Yes |
Another violation, an unfulfilled obligation, information that has not been updated |
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In-person visit to the TCC |
No single timeframe for removal |
The application is free. A proven violation carries a fine of UAH 17,000–25,500 |
Yes. You may be detained, served with a summons, or referred to an MMC |
The visit itself does not constitute an admission |
The grounds have not been resolved or the police have not been notified |
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Written application |
A response within 15 days, one month, or up to 45 days with an extension (Law on Citizens’ Appeals). Correction of the entry is a separate matter |
Free, except for postage. Any fine depends on the case |
No, if sent by mail |
No, unless you submit a separate statement admitting the violation |
Refusal, incomplete evidence, another request |
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Lawyer |
A response to an inquiry within 5 business days, extended to 20. This is not the timeframe for removal |
Lawyer’s fees as agreed by contract. A fine if there are grounds |
Not for the inquiry. Your personal obligations remain |
The inquiry itself does not constitute an admission |
Information has not been corrected or new grounds have arisen |
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Court |
A claim challenging a fine decision: 10 days from its issuance. Consideration: 10 days from the opening of proceedings. Including enforcement, longer, depending on the case |
Court fee of UAH 665.60 for a claim challenging a fine / UAH 1,331.20 for a separate nonmonetary claim. A lawyer if needed |
Depends on the case. A lawyer can represent you |
No, filing a claim does not constitute an admission |
The judgment has not been enforced or another violation exists |
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Expiration of time limits |
After checking the dates. Wanted status does not disappear automatically |
The application is free. If court proceedings are needed, a court fee and a lawyer if required |
Depends on the steps required |
No |
A dispute over dates, another violation, failure to withdraw the request |
The cost of removing TCC wanted status consists of the government charges listed in the table, any fine, and, if you engage a lawyer, their contractual fees. A fine associated with TCC wanted status is a penalty for a violation, rather than a government charge “for removing the wanted status.” For an individual during a special period, the fine under Articles 210 and 210-1 of the CUAO is UAH 17,000–25,500, or 1,000–1,500 tax-free minimum incomes of UAH 17 each.
If you do not pay on time, the fine doubles: a decision imposing UAH 17,000 will result in collection of UAH 34,000, potentially with additional enforcement costs (Articles 300-3 and 308 of the CUAO). Do not apply ordinary fine payment deadlines here: a fine imposed following your statement has its own deadlines, explained under method 1.
When comparing lawyers’ offers, clarify exactly what you are paying for: obtaining documents, an application, court representation, or assistance through enforcement of the judgment as well.
Special situations
Two situations require separate steps: when you have a deferment or are being considered for reservation, and when you are abroad.
If you have a deferment or need reservation
If a military registration violation occurred before your deferment or reservation, liability for it remains. If you have a deferment but “Reserve+” shows wanted status, check both entries and submit proof of your deferment to the TCC. The Ministry of Defense expressly states that a wanted status message can appear even while a deferment is valid.
At the same time, the law does not make wanted status grounds for refusing every type of deferment. Grounds for a mobilization deferment are assessed separately. You can therefore obtain or extend a deferment while on the wanted list. Submit your documents to your TCC with an application by mail or email, or through “Reserve+” if your grounds are available there.
Ordinary reservation is different. Paragraph 29 of the Procedure approved by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 76 requires, among other things, that an employee not be on the wanted list. Before your employer submits the list, make sure the wanted status flag has been removed from the register: a payment receipt is not enough. The process is explained step by step in our article on how to reserve employees.
If wanted status appears when you already have reservation, your reservation is not canceled: wanted status is not among the grounds for cancellation. However, you cannot extend your reservation or obtain a new one while on the wanted list: the requirement that you “not be on the wanted list” is checked every time the employer submits a list.
There is one exception: reservation for up to 45 calendar days from the date of the employment contract. It is available only to employees of critically important enterprises in the defense industry (the second paragraph of subparagraph 4 of Part 1 of Article 25 of the Mobilization Law). Not every employer can use this option, and liability for violations remains. Read more in our article on 45-day reservation.
If your employer is waiting to reserve you, provide your current military registration document as soon as the information is corrected. General requirements are described on our page about reservation of employees liable for military service.
If you are abroad
From abroad, you can obtain your e-MRD, send a written application, have a lawyer handle the matter, or pay a fine online if the option is available in your account. However, being abroad does not remove your registration obligations.
Whether wanted status affects a particular consular service depends on the requirements for that service and for the military registration document. The flag alone does not mean that all consular services will automatically be refused.
Before visiting a consulate, update your information and generate an e-MRD in “Reserve+”. If it shows wanted status, resolve it remotely first, through payment, a written application, or a lawyer.
How to confirm that TCC wanted status has been removed and avoid paying twice
Once the TCC has responded, you have paid the fine, or the court judgment has been enforced:
- Refresh your information and e-MRD in “Reserve+”. If needed, generate a new document in Diia.
- Check that the specific violation for which you were wanted has been cleared: compare the violation date, decision, receipt, or decision closing the proceedings.
- Ask the TCC to confirm that the information has been corrected and the police notified that there are no longer grounds to detain and escort you to the TCC. If the information differs, check whether the police received the notification.
- Keep the documents proving that the obligation was fulfilled and the response to your application. If the wanted status banner remains in “Reserve+”, submit these for verification rather than admitting an already resolved violation again.
Paragraph 79 of Procedure No. 1487 provides for this notification to the police. A verbal assurance that “we have removed everything” therefore leaves the main question unanswered: what happened to the request sent to the police?
If a new flag appears later, it may concern a different violation. Find out which one, fulfill your registration obligations on time, and notify the TCC of valid reasons if you cannot appear.
What not to do if you are on the TCC wanted list
- Ignore the message in the hope that it will disappear on its own. Wanted status does not disappear automatically. The time limit for imposing a fine must be calculated correctly, and the request to the police must be checked separately.
- Pay without finding out what the fine is for. Paying a fine online means admitting the violation, even one you might have valid grounds to dispute.
- Visit the TCC without documents or an understanding of the reason. You will then be unable to demonstrate on the spot that the obligation has been fulfilled, the fine paid, or a deferment granted.
- Assume that filing a claim protects you from detention. Until the court prohibits certain TCC actions through interim relief, you can still be detained and escorted to the TCC.
- Agree to “removal through connections.” Do not trust promises to “remove the message” through an informal arrangement: information in the register and police databases can only be corrected officially, through the TCC or a court.
The next step if your goal is reservation
After payment or correction of the information, the greatest risk arises on the day your employer submits the employee list. A receipt is not enough for reservation: if the register still shows wanted status that day, reservation cannot be obtained. In addition, wanted status is only one of the conditions under paragraph 29 of Procedure No. 76; all the others must also be met on the submission date.
Before submission, it is therefore worth checking everything together: your current military registration document, the register information, and the other reservation requirements. Your employer can entrust this to our lawyer specializing in employee reservation, along with the documents for submission. We explain how this works on our page about legal support for reservation of employees liable for military service.
Does your employer want to reserve you while “Reserve+” still shows wanted status? Use the form on this page or call us to tell us which violation appears in the detailed information and whether a fine decision has been issued. We will check whether your employer can submit you for reservation and explain what you need to prepare.
Answers to frequently asked questions
Can I be mobilized after the wanted status is removed?
Yes. Removal of the wanted status does not grant a deferment: if there are lawful grounds for conscription and no deferment or other statutory obstacle applies, you can be mobilized.
Can a lawyer fully replace me at the TCC?
No, not entirely. A lawyer submits documents and represents your interests, but cannot fulfill your registration obligations or undergo a medical examination for you.
Do I need to pay first to challenge an incorrect wanted status?
No. You do not need to pay a fine to demand correction of an error or file a court claim. First, establish what your case contains: just an entry, a request to the police, a decision, or several of these documents.
Is this the same wanted status as for AWOL?
No. Unauthorized abandonment of a military unit or place of service (AWOL) is a criminal offense. The methods described here concern military registration violations and do not end a criminal search.
Will the wanted status be removed if I pay the TCC fine?
Yes, if the fine is paid for the specific violation for which you are wanted. Payment through “Reserve+” is usually confirmed within 24 hours, and the red wanted status banner will disappear when the TCC updates the register. The Ministry of Defense does not specify an exact timeframe. Payment does not resolve another violation or another active request to the police.
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