{"id":35666,"date":"2025-07-04T07:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T05:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/european-certificate-of-inheritance\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:12:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:12:25","slug":"european-certificate-of-inheritance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/inheritance-law-estate-planning\/european-certificate-of-inheritance\/","title":{"rendered":"European Certificate of Inheritance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>European Certificate of Inheritance<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-das-europaische-nachlasszeugnis\" data-level=\"2\">The European Certificate of Succession<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-erforderlichkeit-des-europaischen-nachlasszeugnisses-enz\" data-level=\"2\">Necessity of the European Certificate of Succession (ECS)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-antragsberechtigte\" data-level=\"2\">Persons Entitled to Apply:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ausstellungsbehorde-fur-das-europaische-nachlasszeugnis-in-osterreich\" data-level=\"2\">Issuing Authority for the European Certificate of Succession in Austria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-formerfordernisse\" data-level=\"2\">Formal Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-erforderliche-nachweise-fur-das-europaische-nachlasszeugnis\" data-level=\"2\">Required Documents for the European Certificate of Succession<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-erblasser-verstorbenen\" data-level=\"3\">Deceased (Testator):<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-antragsteller\" data-level=\"3\">Applicant:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-weitere-angaben\" data-level=\"3\">Additional Information:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wie-kann-unsere-kanzlei-sie-unterstutzen\" data-level=\"2\">How can our law firm assist you?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Succession Regulation created the European Certificate of Succession (ECS) to facilitate the settlement of cross-border inheritance cases within the EU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\r\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europaeisches_Nachlasszeugnis-352x198.webp\" >\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Europaeisches_Nachlasszeugnis.webp\" alt=\"The European Certificate of Succession (ECS) is a document that facilitates the settlement of cross-border inheritance cases within the EU.\" >\r\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-das-europaische-nachlasszeugnis\">The European Certificate of Succession<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities issue the European Certificate of Succession (ECS) in cross-border inheritance cases within the EU and use it to prove both the status of heir and the right to administer an estate in other Member States.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ECS was introduced with the EU Succession Regulation (No. 650\/2012) and facilitates the settlement of cross-border inheritance cases.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can be particularly helpful when:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the deceased had assets in several EU Member States,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the heirs live in different EU countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erforderlichkeit-des-europaischen-nachlasszeugnisses-enz\">Necessity of the European Certificate of Succession (ECS)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Certificate of Succession is <strong>not mandatory<\/strong>, but in many cases <strong>very helpful<\/strong>. It can be used to: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>transfer real estate or bank accounts in other EU countries,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify oneself as an heir or executor,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enforce rights from the estate, <strong>without having to initiate national proceedings abroad<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> The ECS is valid <strong>in all EU Member States, except Denmark and Ireland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eGerade bei grenz\u00fcberschreitenden Erbf\u00e4llen schafft das Europ\u00e4ische Nachlasszeugnis endlich die dringend ben\u00f6tigte Rechtssicherheit f\u00fcr Erben und Nachlassabwicklung\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antragsberechtigte\">Persons Entitled to Apply:<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following persons are eligible to apply, as stated in<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/LexUriServ\/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:201:0107:0134:DE:PDF\">  Art 63 para. 1 EU Succession Regulation <\/a> the persons mentioned:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heirs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legatees with direct entitlement to the estate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estate administrators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the typical parties involved in a cross-border inheritance case.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ausstellungsbehorde-fur-das-europaische-nachlasszeugnis-in-osterreich\">Issuing Authority for the European Certificate of Succession in Austria<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Austria, <strong>notaries (as court commissioners)<\/strong> are responsible for issuing the ECS within the probate proceedings.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application is submitted <strong>to the competent district court<\/strong> (probate court) as part of the Austrian probate proceedings.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-formerfordernisse\">Formal Requirements<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For submitting an application in European succession proceedings, <strong>Form IV of EU Implementing Regulation 1329\/2014<\/strong> can be used. This standardized form facilitates cross-border inheritance cases within the EU. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, the provisions of the <strong>Non-Contentious Proceedings Act (Au\u00dfStrG)<\/strong> apply. The following formal requirements must be observed: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applications can be submitted in writing<\/strong> or <strong>verbally for the record at the court<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>probate proceedings<\/strong>, applications must generally be addressed to the <strong>court commissioner<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other submissions<\/strong>, such as <strong>appeals<\/strong> or applications requiring a court decision, must be addressed directly to the <strong>competent court<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Austria, the European Certificate of Succession is always submitted to the probate court.<\/p>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erforderliche-nachweise-fur-das-europaische-nachlasszeugnis\">Required Documents for the European Certificate of Succession<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the <strong>European Certificate of Succession<\/strong> to be issued correctly, certain information is required in the application. This information helps the authority to clarify the inheritance relationships unequivocally. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Information in the Application (Pursuant to Art. 65 Para. 3 EU Succession Regulation):<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-erblasser-verstorbenen\">Deceased (Testator):<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name (incl. maiden name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First name(s), Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and place of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil status, Nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification number (if available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last residential address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and place of death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antragsteller\">Applicant:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full name, First name(s), Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date and place of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil status, Nationality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification number (if available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship to the deceased (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weitere-angaben\">Additional Information:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, Address:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>of other potential heirs or beneficiaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouses or partners of the deceased (including former partners)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representative of the applicant (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the Certificate of Succession to be used for? (e.g., proof of heirship abroad) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on the competent court or authority handling the inheritance case (if known)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is the applicant entitled to inherit or administer the estate?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on whether a will or inheritance agreement exists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information on a marriage contract or partnership agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has the acceptance or renunciation of the inheritance already been declared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration regarding ongoing legal disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For confirmation, corresponding <strong>documents or proofs<\/strong> (e.g., birth certificate, will) must generally be attached. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wie-kann-unsere-kanzlei-sie-unterstutzen\">How Can our Law Firm Assist You?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consultation on whether an ECS is advisable in your case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compilation of all necessary documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application to the competent notary\/court commissioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance throughout the entire probate proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Communication with foreign authorities or banks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eAus Erfahrung wei\u00df ich: Ohne fachkundige Unterst\u00fctzung verz\u00f6gern sich viele Verfahren, weil Nachweise oder Formvorschriften fehlen. Eine professionelle Antragstellung beschleunigt den gesamten Ablauf.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-6e1bb9f8 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-09d26061 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What is the European Certificate of Succession and when do I need it?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The European Certificate of Succession (ECS) is an official document that you can use as an heir, legatee, executor, or estate administrator in cross-border inheritance cases within the EU. You need it if assets or estate items are located in several EU Member States or if the heirs live in different Member States. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6695fc4e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Who can apply for the European Certificate of Succession?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Heirs, legatees with direct entitlement, executors, and estate administrators are eligible to apply. These persons can submit the application within the probate proceedings. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-14b29c23 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Where and how is the ECS applied for in Austria?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>In Austria, notaries (as court commissioners) issue the ECS within the probate proceedings. The application is submitted to the competent district court \u2013 in writing or verbally for the record. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5e315898 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Which documents and information are required for the ECS?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You must provide personal data of the deceased and the applicant, information on other heirs or beneficiaries, the relationship, and information on existing wills or inheritance agreements. Corresponding documents such as a birth certificate or will must be submitted as proof. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-09913de7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is the European Certificate of Succession valid in all EU countries?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The ECS is recognized in all EU Member States, with the exception of Denmark and Ireland.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d5bf0831 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Is the ECS mandatory or are there alternatives?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The ECS is not strictly mandatory. 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