15 days to pay: what consequences await Ukrainians for failing to pay a fine from the CCC – a lawyer’s comment

In Ukraine, individuals who fail to comply with the rules of military registration may be fined by territorial recruitment and social support centers. In 2025, fines range from 17,000 to 25,500 hryvnias.

The main reasons for imposing a fine include:
– absence from military registration;
– ignoring a summons;
– failure to appear for a military medical examination;
– untimely updating of registration data.

According to lawyer Maria Ganina, if the fine is not paid within 15 days, the case will be transferred to the enforcement service at the person’s place of residence. After that, the amount of the fine is doubled, and enforcement proceedings are also opened to collect the debt. One of the first measures may be to block the bank accounts of the person who violated the rules.

“Most often, only the blocking of cards is imposed. Property seizure is rare, as the amount of debt must exceed 140,000 hryvnias. In my practice, there have been no cases when the CCC seized property due to non-payment of a fine,” adds Ganina.

After paying the fine, the enforcement proceedings are closed, and the accounts are unblocked. However, confirmation of payment does not always guarantee that a person will be removed from the wanted list. “The CCC often does not remove a person from the wanted list even after paying the fine. Although it was planned to introduce an online system for paying fines with automatic removal from the wanted list, this initiative has not yet been fully implemented,” the lawyer notes.

After payment, it is recommended to send a written confirmation to the CCC, requesting to be removed from the wanted list. However, there is a possibility that the CCC will require a personal presence. “It all depends on specific employees: some respond quickly to requests, while others may ignore written requests,” emphasizes Ganina.

Appealing the actions of the CCC is possible through the court, but this process can be lengthy and complex. “The courts in Kyiv are overloaded, and can only open proceedings after a few months. During this time, as a rule, the situation can change – either a new summons is received, or the person is mobilized, which makes the issue of the search irrelevant,” the lawyer concludes.

Let us recall that volunteers who have entered military service are also subject to mobilization.