As you know, the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is the main and most important document of every resident of the country. He certifies his identity, it is required at any official contacts - from the device to work to the purchase of alcohol in a supermarket. Its receipt, preservation and timely replacement is the concern of every adult citizen. Negligence in this matter is fraught with numerous problems, up to conflicts with the law.
Moreover, it is important to know and abide by the rules and terms for obtaining new passports. And also own information on under what circumstances a passport exchange may be required and what is needed for this. In particular, the list of documents to be collected, the rules for their submission and target dates.
When and where do you get your passport
For the first time, citizens of the Russian Federation undergo a procedure getting a passport at fourteen. Then, according to the law, everyone will have to exchange a passport at age 20 and at age 45. And also if the document is damaged, lost (requires restoration), or the owner’s personal data has changed.
It exchanges passports by age and in other required cases, the FMS - the Federal Migration Service. Its structural divisions are available in all regions.
Where is it better to contact?
Documents are submitted for the exchange of a passport along with an application at the place of registration or at the actual place of stay. To do this, there is a single portal of state and municipal services.
If a person stays in a social institution by age or state of health, the necessary documents for the exchange of passports have the right to submit officials of such institutions.
Applications for replacement are always compiled in a single form (No. 1P), regardless of the method of treatment. You can find it on the FSM website, in “Consultant Plus”, “Code”, “Guarantor” (legal systems), etc. It is also easy to fill in on the already mentioned Unified portal of services.
What documents are required?
If you have to get a new passport, the list of documents looks like this:
- The already mentioned application for the exchange of a passport, drawn up in the form of No. 1P.
- Birth certificate. There are situations when it is lost, in this case you should get a duplicate in the registry office. If recovery is not possible, a passport will be issued to you on the basis of other documents that contain the necessary information (for example, military ID).
- Photo 35 x 45 mm (optional - color or black and white, full face, face should be clearly visible) - 2 pcs. If a citizen agrees to be photographed only in a headdress (for example, following religious dogmas), this is allowed under the condition that the person is open. Constantly wearing glasses can be removed in them (glass should not be tinted).
- Proof of citizenship of the Russian Federation.
- Documents required for putting down all required marks in the passport. This is a military card, for those who have children under 14 years old - children's birth certificates, for those who are married - a document on his registration, for divorced people - about a divorce. In addition, you will need a document that confirms registration (registration) - a certificate from the Housing Office or an extract from the house book.
- A receipt on the payment of a fee for the procedure for replacing a document. Its amount prescribed in the Tax Code is 200 rubles. The receipt form is received at the FMS unit.
First passport exchange - at age 20
It is produced by passport desks - units of the FMS. Replacement can be carried out at the FMS office at the place of registration, actual residence or temporary stay.
If you received a refusal to accept documents at the place of appeal for any far-fetched reason, be aware that officials are grossly breaking the law. Their rights should be defended, referring to paragraph 10 of the Regulation on the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (Decision No. 828 of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 8, 1997).
You can also contact the MFC (multifunctional centers) in charge of a full range of municipal and state services.
In addition, these days, an application for a passport exchange can be submitted via the Internet.
Replacing a citizen's main document at age 45
For the next passport exchange (45 years), the documents required are the same, but taking into account some nuances. An application for this procedure must be filed within 30 days after the corresponding date of birth, otherwise you will face an administrative fine in the amount of 2-3 thousand rubles. And in the capital and in St. Petersburg - from 3 to 5 thousand.
At age 45, an old passport becomes invalid. In this case, various complications are possible, so it is better to take care of the replacement in advance. At the same time, an application for an exchange cannot be submitted in advance - only on the day after the 45th anniversary.
Replacement when changing family status
Implies marriage or divorce. This is a common case when a different surname is assigned. A similar situation is a change of name, patronymic, place or date of birth. In all these situations, new data are recorded in the registry office, then, on the basis of supporting documents, they are entered into a new passport.
Upon marriage or its dissolution for the replacement of a passport, you will need to present an appropriate certificate. In all other cases, a new birth metric, name change, etc.
In order to avoid liability in the form of an administrative fine (for the same 2–3 thousand rubles), one should start the replacement process in advance (within a month after the event).
When a document is corrupted
If the passport is very worn out or damaged and is unsuitable, then it becomes invalid. Such a document is subject to replacement. Damages mean those that make it impossible to read stamps and notes or violate the integrity of the pages. This also includes damage to water, fire, etc.
In addition, an exchange of a Russian passport will be required if it is stamped in it with marks of another state on marriage, border crossing, etc. The Russian passport becomes invalid.
Sometimes officials try to punish citizens with an administrative fine spoiled by a passport (100-300 rubles). But such liability is provided only for malicious damage to the document, which officials still need to prove. A citizen is absolutely not obliged to make excuses for his own innocence.
Other replacements
It is necessary to change passports, in which the empty seat for stamps and marks has ended. For example, when issuing international passports, multiple marriages, etc.
Another case is errors in the passport. If they are found, the document must be urgently replaced. Such errors, as a rule, occur as a result of negligence of officials issuing a passport or through the fault of the owner.
If the official made a mistake, you will have to change your passport only in the department where it was issued. Other discrepancies are corrected at the place of registration or at the MFC.
The necessary papers
Next, we consider what documents for exchanging a passport are necessary in various cases. In general, for different situations, a package of the same papers with small options is required.
Additional documents
In case of loss or theft of a passport, a statement of theft or loss and a coupon notice that the incident is registered are added to them. Photos required 4 pcs.
In the event that the last name, first name, middle name, place of birth or date of birth are changed, in addition to the mentioned standard forms, certificates of change of first or middle name and birth are additionally submitted. All in the original, in one copy.
The same documents are required in exotic situations such as changing appearance or gender. As well as in situations of detecting errors or inaccuracies in the records or with the loss or damage of the passport discussed above.
Where to begin?
A step-by-step instruction for replacing this critical document is as follows. In advance, in a reasonable time, stock up on high-quality photos taken with all the requirements. In addition, the image should be liked by you personally, because you have to admire it for many years.
Therefore, if photography is unsuccessful, it is better to spend a little more time and money on a second one, so as not to spoil your mood every time you open your passport.
Next, take care of a certificate from the Housing Office about registration at a specific place of residence. In case of urgency, it makes sense to take it at a strictly defined time before submitting the entire package of documents, so that later you do not have to go again.
The availability of documents by which different mandatory marks will be entered in the new passport, it is advisable to specify in advance. If, for example, a marriage certificate is lost, it is not difficult to get a duplicate in the registry office, but the procedure will require additional time. And the passport, meanwhile, may turn out to be expired (for example, when replaced at the age of 45).
Where to go
Most conveniently - to the MFC department. These institutions have become very popular due to the convenience of filing documents, the opportunity to get any advice and speed of service. The electronic queue "scatters" visitors through different reception windows thanks to the instant registration system. The waiting time is usually short. A competent specialist in any "window" will tell you all the necessary information, which is especially important for older people or those who come from another city.
As a rule, you can also pay for the receipt of state duty there. We remind you that its amount is 200 rubles.
You will have to visit this institution a maximum of 2 times - during the initial application (you will be given a list of the necessary papers and a receipt form) and the second time when all the papers are collected and the application is completed. However, you can save time and get off with one visit, having obtained a list of what you need on your own (for example, take information from this article), and fill out the application form already in place.
Where then?
After submitting a package of documents, you will receive a receipt that they have been accepted. With her, at the appointed time, you will have to go to the territorial office of the FMS. Get ready to stand in line.
Once in the issuing office, carefully check the presented new passport for errors and inaccuracies. Each letter matters, so be serious and alert. But remember, you need to do this quickly - it’s the turn of the same people who are behind you.
If a problem is discovered, it should be resolved immediately on the spot - contact the official and point out the error. If everything is in order, you put your signature in the new passport. Congratulations - the procedure is over!
Change your passport on time
As you can see, this process - passport exchange - is generally simple. You will need several visits to government agencies and small expenses in the form of a fee. Of course, if your case does not include problems with the loss of any important documents - for example, military ID, etc. But we solve this issue as well, we only have to make some efforts.
Despite this, some months (almost years) do not start the replacement procedure when the need for it has long been overdue. For example, they do not exchange passports at age 45, and therefore the document becomes invalid. Such frivolity is unacceptable in such a serious matter and can bring a lot of trouble to your head.
