Legal regulation of the activities of TCCs and SPs (territorial centers of recruitment and social support) is based on:
Law of Ukraine “On Military Obligation and Military Service”
Law of Ukraine “On mobility training and mobilization”
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1487 dated 12/30/2022 (Procedure for conducting
enny military appearance)
Law of Ukraine No. 3633-IX dated April 11, 2024 (reform of mobilization legislation)
Code of Ukraine on administrative offenses (Article 210, 210-1)
Below is the current legal position for 2026.
- What are the TCC agendas?
From a legal point of view, it is important to distinguish
The purpose of the call is:
To clarify your account details
To pass the VLC (medical examination)
To register/update military registration
Mobilization order (dispatch summons)
Legal consequences vary.
- Legality of service of summons
Since 2024, updated regulations have been in effect
Avila:
The summons is considered served if:
delivered personally against signature;
served through the employer;
sent to the registration address;
sent through the electronic account (if it is functioning);
handed over by a TCC representative or authorized persons.
Refusal to sign does not
the summons is invalid if the fact of delivery is recorded.
- Responsibilities of a person liable for military service (current 2026)
A person liable for military service is obliged to:
be registered with the military;
update personal data (within 7 days if there are changes);
appear on summons;
pass the VLK in the direction of the TCC.
Violation of these duties entails administrative liability.
- Responsibility Administrative
Art. 210 and 210-1 KUoAP:
violation of military registration rules - fine (amounts increased after 2024);
repeated violation - increased fine.
Criminal
Criminal Code of the Criminal Code
raini Art. 336 - evasion of conscription for mobilization.
Important: criminal liability does not arise for failure to appear to clarify data, but for evading mobilization in the presence of an appropriate order.
- Rights of a person when calling to the TCC
You have the right:
know the purpose of the call;
receive copies
and decisions of the VLK;
appeal the decision of the VLK;
use legal assistance from a lawyer;
provide documents on health status;
appeal the actions of officials.
- If you receive a subpoena: algorithm Step 1
Take a photo and keep proof of the date of receipt.
Step 2
Check
It:
correct name;
purpose of the call;
signature and seal;
date and time.
Step 3
Prepare documents:
passport;
RNOCPP;
military ID/registration;
medical documents (if there are grounds for deferment).
Step 4
To appear within the specified time or to notify in writing that it is impossible
confirmation of appearance with supporting documents.
- Medical commission (MLC)
The decision of the VLK must be made in writing.
You have the right to request a copy.
The decision can be appealed:
to a higher VLK;
to the administrative court.
- Common Myths (2026)
❌ “If you haven’t signed it, you’re hanged.”
the document is invalid" → Incorrect.
❌ “It’s enough not to open the door” → Administrative consequences are possible.
❌ “Any failure to appear is a criminal offense” → No. Only when evading mobilization.
- When you definitely need a lawyer
if a mobilization order is served;
if e
there are medical reasons for deferment;
if the VLK procedure is violated;
if a protocol is drawn up under Art. 210-1 KUoAP.