Registration is an important tool for facilitating migration control over Russians and citizens of foreign countries.
Every citizen must have a registration, otherwise problems with the authorities may arise. But any paperwork in government agencies involves collecting certificates and various expenses.
Is there a state fee for registration at the place of residence and how expensive will such a procedure cost?
General information about registration
Registration of citizens is one of the functions of the state. It is carried out by authorized bodies. Registration is necessary to update information about a citizen’s place of residence.
Registration can be permanent or temporary. Its registration consists of submitting to the Ministry of Internal Affairs data confirming the person’s intention to register at a new address, having left the old one.
Find out what the difference is between registration and registration.
The procedure includes:
- Collection of documents.
- Providing them within a certain time frame.
- Verification of papers by an authorized body.
- Placing a stamp in the passport about new registration.
On average, the procedure takes up to 7 days.
Registration in a private house
The registration procedure in a private house is somewhat different from that which Russians go through when registering in a city apartment. The main difference is the package of documents
. To register in a private housing stock, you must provide a house register in which all those who wish to register at this address will be entered.
When checking out from the designated place of residence, you will also have to make an entry in the house register. As for paying the fee, the procedure is no different from registering in an apartment
. There are no fees for stamping.
Do citizens of the Russian Federation pay state duty?
Previously, a state fee was provided for registration at the place of residence. The basis for this was the Law of the Russian Federation “On State Duty” dated December 9, 1991. It lost its relevance on January 1, 2005.
At the same time, Federal Law No. 127-FZ of November 2, 2004 came into force. It was introduced according to which only foreigners and stateless persons are required to pay the state registration fee.
Citizens of the Russian Federation no longer have to find out how much the state registration fee costs, since this service has been provided free of charge for more than 10 years. Moreover, regardless of whether registration is carried out in an apartment or in a house.
In the second case, only the package of documents that must be submitted to the authorized body is different. Although house registers have been abolished since 2017, when registering a private house, sometimes an extract from the house of residence may be required indicating the number of persons living in the same area as the applicant at the moment.
Temporary registration at the place of stay is also completed free of charge, as is the permanent registration of children. The child is registered at the address where his parents live.
Temporary or permanent registration
Temporary registration, like permanent registration, is issued free of charge . The difference between temporary registration is that it is valid for a limited period and requires constant renewal. When registering children, they are registered at the address of their parents.
For temporary and permanent registration, the state has identified those objects that can act as housing:
- By law, permanent registration is allowed in dormitories, hotel complexes, nursing homes and centers for the disabled.
- Temporary registration is allowed in sanatoriums and hotels, hospitals or rest homes.
Usually the registration process does not cause difficulties and does not take much time. You can apply for registration at the MFC or the passport office at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
State duty for foreigners
From the provisions of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, we can conclude that temporary registration of foreigners or stateless persons is carried out through the department for migration issues (GUVM), created under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
For temporary registration, the amount of the state fee for registration at the place of residence in 2021 is not established - the service is provided free of charge. Such registration usually takes place in one day.
Temporary registration is required for all persons crossing the border. Residence by an unregistered alien or stateless person is an illegal act. The owner of the premises must register them at their location for 3 months.
Registration of foreign citizens for a long period is possible only when they become permanent residents of the Russian Federation. In this case, the state fee for registration in an apartment is 350 rubles.
Foreign migrants can be divided into 2 categories: temporarily staying in Russia and temporarily residing.
The first are persons who intend to leave its borders after the expiration of the 90 days specified in the law in the Russian Federation. In such a situation, registration at the place of residence is the responsibility of the property owner.
If a foreigner plans to stay in Russia for a long time, the subject must first request a temporary residence permit (temporary residence permit), and then a residence permit (residence permit). It is impossible to obtain these documents without a place of residence. After the papers are in hand, their owner must put a registration stamp.
What is permanent registration?
To begin with, we note that such a concept as “registration” does not exist in modern legal documents. It was abolished back in 1993, and was replaced by the term “registration”
. Nevertheless, both names can be found in the vocabulary of Russian citizens, and therefore we can easily consider them synonyms and use them in everyday speech, and not in legal documents.
Registration at the place of residence indicates that this address is the main place where the citizen spends most of his life. This fact is confirmed by a special stamp in the passport. Permanent registration is not limited by its validity period, but only those persons who have Russian citizenship can apply for it.
In addition, only residential premises in which the applicant is registered as an owner or under a social tenancy agreement can serve as a permanent residence address. This can be either an apartment or a house, or a residential property intended for company employees, as well as specialized houses:
- dormitories;
- homes for the elderly;
- shelter hotels;
- homes for people with limited physical and mental abilities.
You can obtain permanent registration only by confirming your ownership of the declared housing or by obtaining the consent of all apartment owners.
The authorized authorities for registration are the branches of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, and in small settlements this function is assigned to local administrations. In addition, citizens can contact the MFC, if there is one in their city, or register on the Public Services portal.
The law also states that your passport must be stamped within 7 days of arrival at your permanent place of residence. Otherwise, the violator faces a fine as an administrative penalty.
If you are about to move or buy a new apartment where you plan to move your whole family, read more about registration at your place of residence.
What documents will you need?
The procedure for permanent registration itself is not complicated. And it’s useful to know that they cannot refuse it
. The only reason that can lead to refusal is an incomplete package of documents. To prevent this from happening, we suggest that you carefully study what it should include:
- Applicant's passport.
- Direct statement.
- A document establishing ownership of the housing where it is planned to obtain registration.
- Consent of other owners.
The last paper will be needed if, for example, an adult child decides to register in his parents’ apartment. If we are talking about children who have not yet reached 18 years of age and who also need to be registered, in this case their birth certificates must be attached to the package of documents.
Persons liable for military service will need a military ID. But a certificate of deregistration at the military registration and enlistment office at the previous address of residence is no longer needed.
It is very important that the owner of the apartment is present at the time of submitting the application. If he cannot do this, you will have to obtain his written consent certified by a notary.
After submitting the documents, the migration service has 3 days to consider the request and issue a stamp. This period can only be extended if there is no document of title, such as a purchase and sale agreement, a certificate of inheritance or a gift.
Before going to the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in your region, carefully study what documents you will need to register at your place of residence.
Consequences of non-payment
If the state fee for temporary registration is not paid, the documents submitted by the interested person will simply not be accepted.
But for the lack of registration there are penalties regulated by Art. 122 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. Since the state duty is a type of fee (clause 2 of article 8 and article 333.16 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation), its failure to pay will result in a fine for violating migration legislation.
If you do not deposit the money within the prescribed period, the tax service, as the administrator of budget revenues, has the right to recover the unpaid amount of the fee. In such situations, the court usually sends a writ of execution to the tax office at the person’s place of residence to collect state duty (,
Other expenses upon registration
There are no additional costs when registering. Usually the amount of such expenses is insignificant, but you should be prepared for them. A fee is sometimes charged for photocopies, forms and other correspondence.
Even when all the certificates are received and copies are made, it happens that errors are discovered in them. As a result, documents need to be redone.
It is better to pay for certificates and forms, since for the lack of registration, more impressive penalties are threatened, not only for the citizen, but also for the owner of the property who allowed him to live on his territory without registration.
If the owner of the apartment has not registered the tenant and he lives without registration, then he faces a penalty of 3,000-5,000 rubles, and the resident himself will be fined 2,000-3,000 rubles.
When a local police officer detects illegal residence, he draws up a protocol, warning about the need for prompt registration. If a citizen does not register after a week, the amount of the fine will automatically double.
When registering and deregistering, Russians do not need to pay a state duty . Only foreign residents and persons who do not have Russian citizenship should pay for such a service.
If a Russian comes to another city to work, he will have to apply for temporary registration. When registering in person, it is also free.
If a citizen decides to use the services of any company dealing with such issues, then registration will cost a certain amount.
How can I pay the state fee?
Having figured out whether it is necessary to pay a state fee for temporary registration at the place of residence, foreigners need to figure out how to do this.
You can deposit funds for permanent registration in the following ways:
- Through a bank cash desk.
- Using a self-service terminal.
- Through online banking.
- Via mobile service.
- At the post office.
Each method has its pros and cons.
By turning to a cashier at a credit institution for help, a subject can quickly get answers to their questions. Upon completion of the transaction, a receipt is issued. This is the most reliable way to transfer funds. Of the minuses:
- presence of queues;
- the need to adapt to the organization’s operating mode;
- high percentage of commission for the operation.
Many citizens use the terminal to pay state fees. Advantages of this method:
- independent and timely control;
- payment by card or cash;
- small commission;
- receiving a check.
However, sometimes citizens enter payment data incorrectly, and technical malfunctions of the device are possible.
A more modern way is online banking. Its advantages:
- the ability to perform surgery at any time;
- saving personal card data;
- minimum commission.
The disadvantages include possible system failures and the actual absence of a receipt.
Mobile banking allows you to carry out transactions yourself, using only your phone. But at the same time there must be access to the Internet.
When a client contacts the post office, he will be able to receive assistance from qualified employees, which is highly likely to eliminate errors in the transmission of information. The main disadvantage is long queues.
Payment through the Sberbank online service
To pay state duty through Sberbank online, you need to be authorized in the system. This can only be done if you have a Sberbank card. Next, enter your login, password and code on the site, which will be sent to the specified phone number. If you have not previously registered, you need to go through verification using your card number, login and password to log into the Internet bank.
The choice of service is carried out after authorization and login to the main page of the bank’s website. You need to find the section “Transfers and Payments”, “Payment for Goods and Services”.
Next, you need to select the services of the desired group. To pay the fee you must:
- Select a region, an authority (when registering a residence permit, the department for migration issues).
- Indicate the recipient's details and his personal account.
- Enter the amount.
4. Check that the information entered is correct.
5. Click “Pay”.
6. Enter the code received in SMS.
It is important to make sure that the money is transferred. The payment status “Completed” will inform you about this.
Upon completion of the operation, the system will offer to print the receipt or save it. Usually the money is credited instantly, in rare cases you need to wait 5-10 minutes.
How to pay the duty step by step
Sequence of actions for making a fee.
- Check with the FMS office about the amount of the fee for permanent or temporary registration of a foreign citizen.
- Find out the exact bank details for making the transfer. The credit institution or the Post Office has no information on this issue.
- The payer provides them independently to the cashier-operator.
- Deposit funds in any convenient way.
- Pick up a check or print it out if you make a self-transfer of funds.
The received document is confirmation of payment of the fee. Money does not always arrive in the receiving party’s account instantly. The request is sometimes processed within 2-3 days. It is better to carry out the operation some time before the weekend. If the funds paid are not visible on the department's balance sheet, this is not a reason to refuse registration upon presentation of a check.
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Where can I get a receipt for paying the state fee for a Russian passport?
You can pick up forms for payment of cash contributions to the budget at the Federal Migration Service office. Why is it convenient to take them there - often they already contain all the necessary details for which the duty must be transferred. If you take a payment receipt from a bank, the form will be blank. You will have to fill it out yourself, and due to the need to indicate a large number of details, it is easy to make a mistake.
You can also pay the passport fee through special bank terminals. In this case, you will not have to fill out a receipt. All necessary data will have to be entered electronically. The result of paying the fee in this case will not be a receipt with the bank’s stamp, but a check issued by the terminal. It will have the same legal force as a standard form receipt.
In what cases do I have to pay a fee? This must be done when receiving a passport or replacing it. The document must indicate the reason for paying the monetary contribution. This is an important point, since the amount of the state duty depends on the reason for obtaining a passport. If a document is replaced due to its expiration, you will have to pay only 300 rubles. If it is lost or damaged, replacement will cost more – 1,500 rubles.
Where can I get a receipt for paying the state fee for a driver’s license?
You can obtain a form to pay a contribution to the budget to obtain a driver's license in different places. It can be found at stands for visitors in the traffic police departments, in branches of the Russian Post, and in Sberbank. In addition, it can be downloaded from the State Traffic Inspectorate website. The advantage of taking the payment document directly to the traffic police is that all the details will already be entered into it. The visitor to the traffic police will only need to indicate the amount of the fee. Also, all the necessary information will already be entered into the form if you download it from the traffic police website. To do this, you will have to provide your personal data in electronic form, and also select from the proposed list which license the driver is going to receive. In this case, the program will even independently indicate the amount that needs to be transferred to the motorist’s budget. The system will process the information entered by the user and then generate a form that can be printed.
The amount of cash contributions will depend on what kind of license the driver is going to receive. In 2021, the following rates have been approved: motorists will have to pay 2,000 rubles for Russian licenses made of plastic, and 1,600 rubles for international licenses.
Where can I get a receipt for paying the state fee for a foreign passport?
A receipt for paying the cash fee for obtaining a foreign passport can be obtained from the Federal Migration Service or Sberbank. It is also available on various websites that allow their users to download various official forms. When filling out receipts for your international passport, you must correctly indicate the purpose of the payment. The document must indicate for which passport the fee is paid - bimetric or regular, and whether the document is being processed for an adult or a child. The amount of the duty largely depends on these data. Therefore, you need to carefully indicate the BCC when filling out the payment document. It will be different for each type of passport. If you enter the BCC incorrectly, the payment will not be credited. It will have to be recalled and contributions must be transferred using the correct details.
Payment can be made in different ways. A convenient option is to do this through a bank or terminal. If the future owner of a foreign passport has the Sberbank Online service connected, he can use it. In this case, he will not have to manually fill out a receipt or stand in line at the bank. He will do everything online and pay the mandatory state fee using his debit or credit card.
What else might you need money for?
Please note that the registration procedure does not involve any hidden fees. If they demand money from you for some incomprehensible services, consider such actions unlawful.
The only additional costs that may come your way are photocopies of documents. But this amount will be so insignificant that it will not greatly affect your budget.
Very often we have to deal with a situation where foreign citizens are offered to register for a certain amount. In this case, you need to be extremely careful, since fictitious registration is a violation of migration laws
.
And here it is no longer possible to get by with just one fine
. Most often, such penalties as deportation and a ban on entry into the Russian Federation for a certain period are applied to violators.
