A major administrative reform is set to simplify thousands of transactions with the Greek public sector, as 25 of the most commonly requested certificates will no longer need to be submitted by citizens and businesses. Instead, a single solemn declaration will be sufficient, with public authorities retrieving and verifying the required information directly through state databases.

More Than 1,000 Administrative Procedures Simplified

The reform is part of the full implementation of Law 5293/2026, an initiative coordinated by Vice President of the Government Kostis Hatzidakis, aimed at making the Greek state more citizen-friendly and digitally integrated.

According to official data from the MITOS National Registry of Administrative Procedures, the measure simplifies 1,007 administrative procedures out of approximately 2,500 that currently require supporting documents. This represents roughly 40% of all registered administrative procedures, eliminating the need for an estimated 42.5 million certificates every year.

Which Documents Will No Longer Be Required?

Among the certificates that will no longer need to be submitted by citizens are:

  • Birth, marriage and death certificates
  • Criminal record certificates
  • Tax clearance certificates
  • Social security clearance certificates
  • Permanent residence certificates
  • Military status certificates
  • Academic degree certificates
  • Proof of AMKA registration
  • Unemployment certificates
  • Citizenship and municipal registration certificates

Instead of collecting these documents, citizens will submit one declaration, while the relevant public authorities will verify the information electronically through interconnected government databases.

Faster Services for Citizens and Businesses

The reform applies to 32 public-sector bodies, including procedures affecting both individuals and businesses.

Officials say the new framework will significantly reduce bureaucracy, shorten processing times and lower administrative costs by removing the need for citizens to obtain documents that are already available within the public administration.

Toward a Fully Digital Public Administration

The government describes the initiative as another step in Greece's digital transformation, aligning the country with administrative practices already adopted in several European Union member states.

By enabling public authorities to exchange information directly rather than asking citizens to repeatedly submit the same documents, the reform is expected to improve efficiency while making interactions with the public sector faster and more transparent.