All documents the citizen has must be kept intact. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. No one is insured against theft or damage of certain papers. A lot of questions among the population are caused by the replacement of a passport. If the corresponding certificate is damaged, it is not so easy to cope with the task. More precisely, it is not clear to everyone how to behave. Below we will talk about how the restoration of damaged ID cards is carried out.
Grounds for exchange
What are the reasons for replacing a passport? This is a rather important point that every modern person needs to remember.
To date, re-issuance of identity cards of a civil type is carried out if:
- a person has reached 20 or 45 years (exchange by age);
- documentation has been lost or stolen;
- spoiled passport;
- a citizen has changed personal data or has changed sex;
- typos or inaccuracies are found in the paper;
- the applicant's appearance has changed beyond recognition.
Let us dwell on the replacement of the passport in case of damage. This situation raises a lot of questions and disputes. Below will be presented guides that shed light on the mentioned topics. What is recommended for citizens to know?
About invalidity
For example, which passport is considered invalid. This nuance is closely related to the reasons for the exchange of the document.
Today, an identity card is invalid if:
- a citizen is 20 or 45 years old;
- during the use of documents a citizen cannot be identified due to a change in appearance;
- the person underwent plastic surgery;
- there are not enough pages in the passport;
- third-party labels and notes were found in the document;
- the text in the certificate cannot be read;
- document has been damaged;
- the passport has visible defects from fire, chemicals or water;
- the identity card contains false information or inaccuracies;
- citizen has changed gender;
- personal data of the owner of the document has changed.
That's all. And what will you have to remember directly about the restoration of an identity card? Replacing a Russian passport is far from the most difficult operation. It is enough to prepare for it in advance.
Where is the service provided?
Let's start with the authorities involved in re-issuing and issuing civil passports. A variety of government organizations and units cope with this task in the Russian Federation.
For example, you can apply for a replacement passport in case of damage or for any other reason in:
- local department of the FMS;
- migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
- passport and visa center;
- Passport Office;
- Organizations of the My Documents type
- single window services;
- multifunctional centers;
- management company (if you have a passport office with it);
- intermediary companies offering assistance in the manufacture and restoration of civil papers.
Where exactly to address, everyone decides independently. Increasingly, citizens are submitting applications for the restoration of documents to the MFC or to the migration services. These techniques significantly accelerate the receipt of the services provided. In addition, they eliminate unnecessary questions.
IT technology and passport recovery
Replacing a passport (with damage and not only) can be carried out not only in the places indicated above. The thing is that modern citizens have the right to use Internet technologies to translate ideas into reality. What is this about?
Each adult citizen or representative of a minor can order a document or exchange it through a single portal "State Services". This service helps to remotely receive basic state and municipal services.
In order to use this technique, you first have to:
- register at the ESIA "State Services";
- enter information about the citizen in the user profile;
- Verify your identity in any convenient way for the citizen.
At the last stage, problems may arise. This is due to the need to present a valid identity card. Therefore, it is recommended to register at the State Service in advance. This will save you from unnecessary problems in the future.
Step-by-step instruction: exchange your passport in person
And how is the passport replaced in case of damage? Further attention will be given to instructions for translating ideas into reality personally and via the Internet. There should not be any difficulties during the implementation of the task. In particular, if you register in advance at the State Service.
Let's start by replacing the passport of the Russian Federation with the previously registered registration authorities. This is the simplest solution.
In order to exchange damaged ID cards in Russia, you need to:
- Select the authority to which the application will be sent. It is recommended to consider the place of residence of the applicant.
- Prepare a series of documents to replace the passport in case of damage. We will meet him a little later.
- Pay a fine. It is issued to all citizens who have ruined passports. This is an administrative violation.
- Pay the state duty for the operation.
- Submit an application with prepared in advance certificates to the registration authority. If necessary, you can request a temporary ID. Usually they don’t resort to such a technique.
- On the appointed day, pick up the finished passport.
It is done. As practice shows, when restoring identity cards, citizens have problems with preparing a package of certificates for the service, with paying fines and submitting applications via the Internet. Below, these problematic issues will be fully disclosed.
Instructions: submit an application online
How is the passport replaced in case of damage via the Internet? Suppose that the user is already registered with the State Services.
In this case, he will have to perform the following manipulations to form and submit a request for reissue of an identity card:
- Log in to gosuslugi.ru using your username and password.
- Go to the "Service Catalog" section.
- Find the sub-item "Ministry of Internal Affairs" or immediately write in the search bar "Replacing the passport of the Russian Federation" You can find the corresponding option in the "Popular Services" tab.
- Click on the line that describes the service as accurately as possible.
- View information on the restoration of civilian ID. You can skip this item and immediately click on the "Get ..." button.
- Fill out an electronic application. Here you have to indicate the reason for contacting the registration authority, passport details and other civil information. Part of the information will be copied from the "My Account".
- Download scans of documents prepared in advance and files with personal photos.
- Indicate the place of delivery of the finished passport. This item is skipped in most regions of the Russian Federation.
- Click on the "Submit Request" button.
- Wait for the application to be considered and pay a fine with state duty.
- At the invitation, come to the selected registration authority with the prepared documents.
- Pick up your finished ID.
It is done. Usually, the operation does not cause real difficulties. Especially if you register in advance at the State Service.
Key Replacement Documents
How much does it cost to replace a passport with damage? And what papers are useful for the implementation of the task?
The package of papers varies depending on life circumstances. Mandatory from citizens are required such components:
- statement;
- receipt of payment of duty and fine;
- certificates indicating the place of registration of the person;
- old passport;
- Photos of the documents".
The required certificates do not end there. For a citizen who has reached the age of majority, it is often required:
- military card (for those liable for military service);
- birth certificate.
Other references
What if a person replaces a damaged passport, if his personal data has changed? In such circumstances, you need to prepare additional information.
These are the following statements:
- certificate of marriage;
- statement of divorce;
- document from the registry office on the change of last name or first name.
It is advisable to bring not only original certificates, but also copies thereof. They are not subject to additional certification.
For kids
Special attention is required to exchange the identity card of a minor. The thing is that in this case, a child’s petition is submitted by his legal representatives. Children cannot independently apply for the corresponding document.
To reissue a children's passport, you need to bring with you:
- a petition on behalf of one of the parents;
- parent's passport;
- document on the birth or adoption of a child;
- minor passport;
- check on payment of state duty;
- extracts proving the place of registration of the minor.
All of this will be enough. There should not be any difficulties, especially if you follow the instructions provided.
Cost and fines
How much is a penalty for damage to a passport? There is no direct punishment for this act in Russia. A citizen can be given an administrative fine of up to 500 rubles, but this is an extremely rare scenario. Usually people are reprimanded and warned.
Instead of a fine for spoiling a passport in Russia, an increased tariff on state duty is applied. If the identity card is lost or damaged, the state duty will be 1,500 rubles.
Important: in addition, a citizen can be fined for living at the place of registration without an identity card. Therefore, it is recommended to request a temporary passport from the registration authorities.
Terms of service
What is the deadline for replacing a passport with damage? It is no different from the usual issue of an identity card.
By law, a new passport will be issued in 10 days from the date of application with the corresponding application. In practice, sometimes you have to wait 14-20 days. Less often - up to a month.
In any case, the operation studied is not too long. The main thing is to adhere to these instructions. Then the problems will be minimized.