Sign up for a passport change through government services

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When the need arises to change your passport, the first thing that comes to mind is long paperwork and waiting in lines. However, if you want to avoid all these unpleasant nuances, then you need to use the passport replacement service at State Services. Naturally, you won’t be able to do without visiting the FMS. You will need to hand in the papers and pick up the finished document, but in this case, you will avoid hours-long queues and endless walking around the offices.

Who has the right to change a passport through State Services?

Only citizens of the Russian Federation can use the service for changing a passport through State Services. To do this, you must have a confirmed personal account on the All-Russian portal. Reasons for ordering this service may be the following:

• due to age (20 and 45 years);
• change of surname at will or in connection with marriage;
• if you have changed your appearance or gender;
• if the document has become unusable;
• due to inaccurate data in the passport;
• in case of theft or loss.

In the latter case, before ordering a passport through State Services, you must submit an application to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Here you will need to receive a special coupon, the number of which will need to be additionally indicated during the process of completing the document through the portal, when filling out the form for the provision of the service.

How to pay the state fee

As soon as you receive confirmation that your application to replace your passport has been processed, you will have to pay a state fee. You can do this in the following ways:

• through the State Services portal. In your personal account, the “Pay State Duty” button will become active, by clicking on which you will be offered options for transferring funds to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• in the bank (we need details of the department to which we are transferring funds),
• at a self-service terminal (at a bank or at the Ministry of Internal Affairs),
• on the Sberbank Online website (payment purpose “Payment”), etc.

Paying for a passport through State Services has clear advantages: the payment takes place instantly, without leaving home and at a discount.

Please note: Today, at the age of 14, 20, 45, the state fee for receiving a previously ordered document is 300 rubles. Through the State Services portal we will pay only 210 rubles.

What is required to change your passport?

Before you go to the passport office, you need to prepare a package of documents necessary for replacement or registration. You should not have any problems collecting them, since every citizen of the Russian Federation has them all. So you need to provide:

• a valid passport, unless stolen or lost. Otherwise - a coupon from the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
• birth certificate;
• military ID (for men);
• if you are married/divorced, you will need relevant certificates (original and copy);
• if there are children under 14 years of age, then you need to provide their birth certificate;
• a high-resolution electronic photograph, which, upon registration, will be uploaded to the application form for the provision of services.

Once you have collected all the documents, you can safely begin applying for a replacement passport.

When is a passport change required?

Sooner or later everyone faces this. At the age of 14, a person receives a passport for the first time, with the help of his parents. Citizens are required to change their passport at the age of 20 or 45 in order to record age-related changes and update other information.

Important: You must fill out an application for a replacement passport at the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (formerly the FMS) within 1 month from the date of birth

You can replace the document after marriage, if one of the spouses (most often women) takes the surname of the husband/wife. If the document is lost or stolen, you have to restore it by visiting the passport office.

In addition to common reasons, there are also: change of surname upon divorce, gender change, errors in the passport (in this case, you can replace it for free).

How to replace a passport through State Services?

Before proceeding with all the necessary actions on the site, you should familiarize yourself with the amount of the fee that must be paid after submitting the application. The payment amount may differ depending on the reason why you decided to change the document.

State duty amount

You will need to pay 300 rubles to replace your passport in the following cases:

• due to a change in first name, last name, as well as additional information about the date and place of birth;
• reaching the ages of 14, 20 and 45 years;
• due to gender reassignment;
• if inaccuracies are found in the records;
• in case of acquisition of Russian citizenship.

How to replace a passport at 45 years old through State Services: Step-by-step instructions

To apply for a replacement at 20 and 45 years old, you need to perform a similar algorithm of actions. We go to the official website https://www.gosuslugi.ru/. The first thing we are asked to do is register. This will make most options more accessible. Authorization on the site is not difficult, but in order to fully use the portal and receive the necessary notifications, your account (or rather, your identity) must be confirmed.

This can only be done by going to one of the service points (see the list of branches in your city on the website), or at a multifunctional center. Have your passport and SNILS with you. These are the simplest ways. If you use the services of Tinkoff Bank, PochtaBank, Sberbank and a number of other banks, you can confirm your identity online. So you don't have to go anywhere. The longest option is by Russian Post (a notification will be sent to your mailbox).

To get the service and replace your passport, go to State Services and go to “Services”. Go to the “Passports, registration, visas” card. Next is “Russian Federation Passport”. In order not to take roundabout routes, you can go to State Services using this link and start filling out the application.

Here we select “Replacement of Russian passport due to reaching the age of 45”, the same algorithm of actions is also suitable for 20-year-old citizens.

After going to the service card, you will see step-by-step instructions on how to receive the service. Let's look at it in detail:

1. Before proceeding to filling out the form, carefully read the information about what documents should be prepared: old passport, international passport (if available), birth certificate, divorce or marriage certificate, military ID. To the right of the information provided, select “Get class=”aligncenter” width=”759″ height=”453″[/img]
2. If you previously entered your passport and SNILS details, they will be reflected here. There is no need to re-enter them.
3. We choose the reason for changing the passport: in connection with the 45th anniversary or the onset of 20 years of age.

   

4. Upload the photo according to the specified format. We edit and adjust the photo to fit the selected frames. How to comply with the requirements for a passport photograph will be covered in subsequent publications, as this is a whole science.

   

5. We check information about the passport to be replaced.

   

6. If you have a foreign passport, you must fill out information about it. Make sure you have it in advance.

   

7. Now we answer questions of a personal nature: marital status, whether you were a citizen of another country, presence of children, information about parents.

   

8. Select the type of request. Most often they choose according to the place of application (i.e. you can choose any department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in your city).

   

9. When the place of application (the nearest unit to you) and the time of appearance have been selected, we agree to the processing of data and click “Submit” (first, of course, we run through the application and check for errors).

The entire registration procedure should take no more than 10-15 minutes.

Renewing a passport through State Services - how long to wait?

The time frame for providing the service is as follows: up to 10 days if you are replacing at your place of residence and up to 30 days if you are applying at a place other than your place of residence.

A passport is the main document of a citizen of the Russian Federation. It must be received and changed on time, otherwise you may face fines and difficulties from a legislative point of view. A passport is replaced at least twice in a lifetime. The State Services portal allows you to carry out the process of obtaining a passport as quickly as possible and in a short time.

What documents need to be prepared in advance?

What documents need to be prepared in advance?

How to order a passport at 20 years old through State Services? It is necessary to prepare a set of documents in advance, converting them into digital format. The user will need the following documentation:

• current main document of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• marriage or divorce documents - relevant evidence confirming the fact of registration of marriage relations or their termination;
• if the user has children, then their birth certificate;
• military ID;
• photo.

A photograph will be required when the user undergoes verification and when filling out an electronic application. But it must meet certain requirements:

• You can attach a photo in digital form, it must be in JPEG, PNG or BMP format, otherwise will not be accepted;
• it should “weigh” no more than 5 MB;
• the resolution must be at least 300 pixels.

After preparing the necessary documentation, you can begin the procedure of submitting documents to replace your passport through State Services.

Disadvantages and advantages of replacing a passport through State Services

Previously, to change your passport, you had to go to the passport office. When visiting a government office in person, the applicant faces hassle and standing in long queues. To facilitate the submission of applications, there is a State Services website. But even a modern and well-functioning portal has its pros and cons.

• saving time;
• payment of state duty with a 30% discount.

Step-by-step instructions: replacing a passport through the portal, deadlines To submit an application for changing a passport through the State Service, a citizen must be registered on the Unified Portal. This is done using SNILS and a Russian passport. Instructions for submitting an application: log in to your personal account and find the form to fill out;

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select the category “Passports, registrations, visas”;

click on the subcategory “Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation”;

find in the list the necessary reason for replacing the passport (for example, select “Replacement of the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation in the event of a change in the last name, first name, patronymic, information about the date and place of birth”);

Click “Get service”.

Step 2: once again clarify the basis on which the passport is changed.

Advantages and disadvantages of replacing a passport through the portal

The advantages include:

• Replacement documents can be submitted at any time, without tying yourself to the work schedule of the territorial office of the Main Directorate for Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or the nearest multifunctional center;
• there is no need to stand in queues - the application is submitted from home, you need a desktop computer or laptop;
• service delivery times are reduced;
• discount on payment of duties in the amount of 1/3 of that established at the legislative level.

Advantages and disadvantages of replacing a passport through the portal

The disadvantages include:

• if a person does not have an account on State Services, the procedure for registering and confirming an account takes quite a lot of time;
• documents must first be converted into digital format; if a person does not have special knowledge, it will be difficult for him to do this on his own;
• You will still have to visit the MFC - you need to undergo verification.

Therefore, before submitting documents to replace your passport through the portal, you need to weigh the positive and negative aspects.

Possible problems when handling

There are cases in which the application is not accepted and the application acquires the status “Returned”. The citizen receives a message indicating the reason for the refusal.

The most common reason why an application may be returned: if erroneous or inaccurate information is entered. What this may be due to:

• the applicant is under 14 years of age;
• no citizenship;
• the applicant is convicted of forging or stealing documents;
• erroneous or inaccurate information was entered;
• the necessary documents are missing;
• the photo provided does not meet the required parameters;
• failure to appear within 3 days from the date of notification of the readiness of the document.

You may need to replace your passport in various situations. Now you don’t need to spend a lot of time on the procedure, stand in queues and adjust your schedule to the work of the passport office. Now all relevant information on this issue can be obtained on the government services portal. Electronic receipt of services and application for a new document online are also available.

Re-registration of documentation

After registering the marriage, all documentation must be reissued. You need to start with an identity card by contacting the district police department. The procedure is lengthy, but it can be speeded up if you submit an application and change your last name through Gosuslugi. A visit to the passport office cannot be avoided, but you will only have to go there to submit the originals and pick up the finished document and sign in the registration book. The law provides for one month to change an identity card, otherwise a fine will be imposed. Only after receiving a new passport can you reissue other documentation.

Reasons and grounds for carrying out the passport replacement procedure

There are the following reasons when a new copy is required:

1. Change of personal information, including full name, place or date of birth.
2. According to age indicators. The procedure is mandatory upon reaching 20 and 45 years of age.
3. There have been significant changes in appearance.
4. The citizen changed his gender.
5. The old document cannot be used in the future due to its unsuitability. Defects and serious damage may occur.
6. Errors were found in the passport.
7. Loss of the copy itself.

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In these cases, it is possible to replace the document with a new copy.

Instructions for carrying out the procedure in connection with reaching a certain age

This service will be provided within 10 days. Replacement is carried out at 20 or 45 years. Replacement is required. To use the service, you need to go to the portal and then to your account.

Reference! Registration and proof of identity are required. Otherwise, access to the service will be denied.

You need to find the desired section and fill out the form that appears. You should provide personal information and data from documents. The information provided during registration is filled in automatically by the system. After submitting your application, you will receive a notification that the data has been verified. The message can be sent to your phone or email, depending on the option chosen. Once the application has been reviewed, a form will be sent to pay the state fee.

Attention! Payment through government services will allow you to receive a 30% discount. To do this, the application must be sent electronically, and payment must be made by non-cash payment.

When these actions are completed, a notification will be received with an invitation to visit the department of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. If you ignore the message and do not appear within the specified period, then after 30 days the application will be canceled. You should take with you the original documents noted in the notice and photographs in the amount of 2 pieces. Afterwards the date when the passport is ready will be announced. You just need to pick it up.

Reference! You can only obtain a passport in person and on your own.

What documents will be required

The final package of papers should be clarified in advance. It may vary depending on the reason for the change. The standard set of documents includes:

1. Passport that needs replacement.
2. Your own birth certificate.
3. Documents related to the family, including papers on marriage or divorce, birth certificates of children.
4. For men, papers related to military registration are required.
5. Documents serving as confirmation of Russian citizenship.
6. Photos for uploading through the system. Must be in electronic format.

The papers that you need to bring with you when visiting the branch in person are listed in the notification that will be received after paying the state fee.

Requirements for photos when registering through the portal

There are certain requirements for photographs, both in regular and electronic format. If certain conditions are not met, the system will not skip the photo and the procedure will not be completed. Therefore, you should ensure that the following conditions are met:

1. Only a file in BMP, PNG, JPEG format is suitable.
2. The file size must be a maximum of 5 MB, no more is allowed.
3. Suitable from circulation with a minimum placement of 300 points.

Once the file is uploaded, the portal will automatically check it for compliance.