The laws of the Russian Federation also provide for the fact that the mother’s insurance also covers the newborn child for 30 days. After the expiration of the period, insurance is provided by the organization to which the child’s parents apply to apply for compulsory medical insurance.
If parents have not taken care of applying for a policy within the prescribed period, representatives of the district medical institution can remind them of this obligation. Otherwise, visits to the doctor will be paid, as well as possible hospital treatment in the future.
You can submit documents for compulsory medical insurance in 3 places:
- Insurance Company.
- Multifunctional centers for the provision of municipal and government services.
- Specialized delivery points, which are usually located either in or near health care facilities.
Notation of children in parents’ passport documents is mandatory for several reasons. Firstly, this mark is checked by authorized bodies when applying for acceptable child benefits. In addition, the mark confirms the large number of children in the respective families. When leaving Russia for other states, customs officers also check the entry of existing children.
In multifunctional centers a special one is provided. The advantage of this service is that it is comprehensive: in one application, the child’s parents will be able to submit applications for particularly important documents. At the same time, multifunctional centers independently, without involving applicants, formulate all the necessary questions and send them to the authorities.
includes the preparation of the following documents:
- birth certificate;
- SNILS;
- an identification number;
- compulsory health insurance policy;
- registration;
- registration of maternity capital;
- documents for identification of a large family.
It is strictly necessary to complete all of the above documents for a newborn child. In the future, documents will be needed to enroll your child in a preschool or school. Documents are also required when submitting applications for benefits and benefits.
The issuance of a child's certificate is carried out by the civil registry office located at the place of residence of one of the parents. You can submit an application by personally contacting the institution’s branch or the Multifunctional Center. You can also send a request through the State Services portal, if such an access function is available in your region of residence.
Not only the mother, but also the father can submit an application, provided that their relationship is registered or the paternity of the man is established.
The child's birth certificate is provided on the day of application. There is no need to pay a state fee, except in cases where changes are required regarding paternity information. Along with this document, they issue a certificate confirming the birth of the baby, which is valid only for 6 months and is necessary for applying for some child benefits.
Registration of a birth certificate for a newborn
The list of documents for a newborn begins with a birth certificate. The birth certificate is the main document of the baby. Its presence is mandatory in almost every legal procedure, so it is mandatory to obtain it. The law requires parents to obtain the certificate within the first 30 days of the baby's life. True, there are no sanctions for missed deadlines: the only problem you may encounter is difficulties in obtaining other documents.
What documents are needed to obtain a birth certificate?
- Certificate of birth of a child from the maternity hospital.
- Parental passports
- If available - marriage certificate / or 350 rubles state fee for filing an application to establish paternity (if the parents are not officially married). The application is submitted simultaneously with the issuance of the certificate.
Where is a birth certificate issued?
- Civil registry office (any nearest, does not depend on the place of registration of the parents/child)
- MFC (similarly, you can choose any convenient MFC)
How long does it take to issue a birth certificate?
It is issued immediately, on the day of application.
You can read about the intricacies of obtaining a birth certificate (for example, if a child was born outside the maternity hospital and there is no certificate) in a detailed article:
Registration of a birth certificate. Detailed instructions.
After the birth of a child, what documents need to be completed?
I was given a birth certificate along with my birth certificate. The certificate is valid for 6 months. It is needed to apply for a federal lump sum benefit for the birth of a child.
I received this benefit at my work 2 months after the birth of my son. In February 2021, I submitted an application for payment to the accounting department, attaching copies of the marriage and birth certificates of my son, a birth certificate, and a certificate from my wife’s place of work stating that she did not receive this payment. In April I was given 17,479.73 R along with my salary. If the child was born after February 1, 2021, the payment will be greater: RUB 18,000.12.
If you have a verified profile on government services, you can indicate information about your child in it. This will be useful for registering your child with a doctor, as well as for enrolling in kindergarten: when submitting an application, the information will appear in the form automatically. Both mom and dad can add information about the child to their profile.
To enter information about a child, in your profile on public services you need to go to the “Additional data” section, and then to the “Children” tab.
The algorithm for issuing a birth certificate for a child in Moscow and St. Petersburg provides for the provision of services to residents registered in these cities, but they can also submit documents at regional branches.
A prerequisite for applying for registration in these cities is the presence of local registration of one of the parents, as well as the birth of the baby in a maternity hospital in this region. Otherwise, young parents will be refused.
This government agency is present in almost all populated areas, starting with regional cities, as well as at Russian consulates in other countries. Accordingly, to obtain a certificate, parents need to contact the nearest branch. The registry office employee will accept a package of papers including:
- application for a certificate;
- a certificate from a medical institution confirming the birth of the child;
- passports of parents/parent/guardian; in some cases, additional documents will also be needed, which should be found out in advance.
If the birth began at home, then usually a medical team will arrive in time and the emergency doctor will be able to give an opinion on the birth of the baby in the appropriate form. Such cases are not isolated, and the law does not prohibit the use of such a document when obtaining a certificate.
If there is no doctor at the time of birth, this fact can be confirmed by neighbors, acquaintances and relatives who need to come to the registry office together with one of the parents and describe this situation on a special form. After this, the government agency employee will accept the package of papers and launch the mechanism for issuing the certificate within the established time frame.
Citizenship
If both parents are citizens of the Russian Federation and the child was born in Russia, this item can be skipped. In most cases, no physical movements are needed to officially register a child’s citizenship. If both parents are citizens of the Russian Federation and the child was born on the territory of Russia, then he is automatically considered a citizen of Russia (this is confirmed by information about the citizenship of the parents recorded in his birth certificate). However, in some cases (the parents have different citizenships, the child was born outside the territory of the Russian Federation), he will still have to put a stamp on his citizenship on the birth certificate. Citizenship is needed to travel abroad and to obtain maternity capital.
What documents are needed to officially obtain citizenship for a child?
- Baby's birth certificate
- Parents' passports.
Where is the citizenship stamp placed?
- Federal Migration Service (Passport Office)
- Russian Consulate (if the case occurs in another country)
- MFC
Where will information about the child’s citizenship be entered?
The child will be stamped with Russian citizenship on the back of the birth certificate.
How long does it take to obtain citizenship?
On the same day.
You can read about the intricacies of obtaining citizenship for a child in the article:
How is citizenship of a newborn obtained? Why does a child need a citizenship stamp?
Registration of a compulsory medical insurance policy for a newborn
Like any resident of Russia, the baby will need a policy in order to gain access to free medicine. Without a policy, a baby will be admitted to clinics only for 60 days from the date of birth (30 days from the date of birth are allocated for obtaining a birth certificate (which is necessary to obtain the policy), and another 30 days for the child to issue the compulsory medical insurance policy itself).
What documents does a newborn need to apply for a compulsory medical insurance policy?
- Birth certificate
- Passport of one of the parents
Where does a child get a compulsory medical insurance policy?
- MFC (any one closest to you)
- Any insurance company accredited to issue compulsory medical insurance policies. (for example, Rosgosstrakh, AlfaStrakhovanie and the like).
How long will it take to make the policy?
The policy takes two to three weeks to complete. When submitting your application, you will be told when you will need to come for the completed document. During the registration of a permanent policy, the child will be issued a temporary one.
You can read life hacks on how to get a policy faster and easier in the material:
Registration of a medical insurance policy for a newborn. Instructions 2021.
MFC to help: the most convenient way to apply for child benefits
The deadline for issuing a birth certificate is 30 days from the date of birth of the child. However, there are no penalties for late payments. Registration of the document takes from 1 hour to 7 days, depending on the department you apply to.
There is no fee for issuing a birth certificate; the entire procedure is absolutely free.
The main advantages of receiving documents through the MFC are the speed and ease of submitting an application. If you make an appointment in advance, submitting documents will take you less than an hour, and you can receive a certificate on the day of application or within 2-7 days, depending on the department. In this case, you need a minimum package of documents. Before contacting the multifunctional center, you can consult with the staff by phone and find out all the nuances specifically for your situation.
Registration of a newborn is necessary for:
- registration of a compulsory medical insurance policy (but you can first obtain a temporary policy by registering the mother, and then register the newborn);
- receiving benefits from social security authorities;
- use of a maternal certificate;
- production of a foreign passport (in 2021, even newborns will receive their own document in case of crossing the borders of the Russian Federation);
- enrollment in kindergarten.
There are no fines for late registration of a newborn, since the law does not provide specific deadlines for the first registration of a child. But you shouldn’t delay the registration either, especially since you can register a newborn through the MFC in literally 15-30 minutes.
You can make an appointment at the MFC:
- on the organization's website;
- by phone (registration is not available in all cities);
- through the terminal in the multifunctional center.
You can also register a child through the MFC according to the first-come, first-serve rules. The document submission procedure lasts about 15 minutes. An MFC employee will check the completeness of the certificates, advise on missing papers (if any) and issue a receipt for the accepted documentation. It will contain the application number and the date of complete registration.
Before visiting the multifunctional center, you must collect the necessary documents:
- birth certificate;
- extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate;
- All-Russian passport of the parent;
- marriage certificate (if available);
- notarized consent of the second parent for registration (if the mother and father are registered in different places, see the approximate form of the document);
- an extract from the house register (although the registration of a newborn will be approved regardless of how many people are registered in the living space);
- certificate of paternity (necessary in cases where the father did not initially recognize the child);
- a certificate from the place of residence of the second parent that the child is not registered with him (if the mother and father live separately);
- application for child registration (form No. 6, you can see an example of filling it out on our website);
- house register (if the child is registered in a private home).
There is no need to prepare copies of documents in advance, because the MFC will do them for free.
Registration of an adult citizen of the Russian Federation differs, first of all, in the set of documents. You can learn about the registration procedure at the place of residence through the MFC for adults in this article.
Registration of SNILS (pension certificate) for a newborn
SNILS is not one of the strictly mandatory documents for a baby, but its production will help you gain access to many preferential and social programs. It will also be useful for using the government services portal (if you pay for classes and sections through it). Mandatory for disabled children.
What documents does a newborn need to apply for SNILS?
- Birth certificate
- Passport of the person applying for SNILS ( parent )
Where is SNILS issued for a child?
- Pension fund at the place of registration
- MFC (any)
How long will it take to make SNILS?
2-3 weeks. When submitting your application, you will be informed of the date when the document will be ready.
For details on why a child needs SNILS and how to get it quickly and without problems, read the article:
Registration of SNILS for a newborn in 2021: step-by-step instructions.
Child registration. How to register a newborn?
You can only register a child in a place where one of the parents is already registered (legislation prohibits a child under 16 from living separately from their parents). Although, according to the law, every person on the territory of Russia must have registration, all other documents can be obtained without it. But sometimes it can come in handy: for example, it makes it easier to get on the waiting list for kindergarten and school. Registration can also provide access to some social benefits and benefits - for example, benefits for those who have unfavorable living conditions (too many people live in one apartment).
Where does the child register?
- MFC
- Federal Migration Service (Passport Office)
What documents does a newborn need for registration?
- His birth certificate
- Parents' passports
- Marriage certificate/certificate of paternity
- If the parents are registered in different places, then an additional statement is written from one of the parents stating that he is not against the child’s registration with the second.
How long will it take for a child to register?
About a week. Attention! During the registration process, the parent with whom the child is registered will have their passport taken away. Instead, a special certificate must be issued.
In what document is the child's registration recorded?
The registration of the child at the place of residence will be recorded on a special form (registration certificate), which is considered an attachment to the birth certificate. Read about registration details in a separate article:
Registration of a newborn. How and where can I register a newborn child?
What documents does a newborn need?
- statement
- passport
- child's birth certificate
- a certificate from the other parent’s place of work stating that he does not receive this benefit
- divorce certificate (if available)
- a certified extract from the work book or other document about the last place of work (if the benefit is paid by social security authorities)
- Multifunctional centers - find in your region
- Social protection departments - find in your region
- Social Insurance Fund branches - find in your region
- at the place of work
- through State Services
The legislation of the Russian Federation provides for situations in which a citizen can receive a payment through the Social Insurance Fund. This is usually due to the employer’s inability to make the accrual for one of the following reasons:
- at the time of application, a bankruptcy case is open;
- inability to establish the location of the employer, as well as his property;
- lack of funds in the employer's account;
- termination of the enterprise/organization's activities.
Documents are submitted using one of the following methods:
- personal visit to the FSS branch;
- mail with a mandatory description of the contents;
- personal visit to the MFC;
- through the website of the FSS division for the Moscow region.
Not only citizens of the Russian Federation, but also representatives of other states, as well as stateless persons have the right to receive a one-time benefit upon the birth of a child.
Applicant's nationality
| Place of residence | Social status | |
| Citizen of the Russian Federation | Russian Federation | Doesn't matter |
| Citizen of the Russian Federation | Territory of any foreign state The regional authorities pay special attention to young spouses who decide to expand their family. The main condition for assigning a lump sum benefit at the birth of a child is the age of the parents. Both or one of them must be under 30 years of age. You can apply for a regional benefit within a year after the birth of your baby. In 2021, the amount of financial assistance is determined by the cost of living, which is 19,797 rubles. The calculation is made in a multiple ratio:
One of the child’s parents can contact the multifunctional center to obtain a certificate for a newborn. Also, in accordance with Russian legislation, the following have the right to issue a birth certificate at the MFC:
Please note that each case has its own nuances, so we advise you to consult with an MFC employee or lawyer in advance. You will need to prepare in advance a whole package of documents to obtain a birth certificate. It includes:
If the child was born from a surrogate mother, you must provide a document indicating consent to be recorded on the birth certificate of the biological parents. Also, in the event that one of the parents is deprived of rights to a child, a document confirming this fact is attached when issuing a certificate. Only a lost birth certificate can be restored at the MFC. For this procedure you will need a number of documents:
If the child is under 14 years of age, the application is submitted by parents or legal representatives, and to restore the birth certificate of an adult through the MFC, his personal application is necessary. Please note that a document can only be restored at the multifunctional center where it was issued. |
Stamps in parents' passports about the child
At the moment (2021) they are no longer strictly mandatory. It will help in any case when you need to prove the parentage of a certain child (for example, if he is lost in a shopping center, because rarely does anyone carry a birth certificate with them), and also, for example, to obtain a foreign passport with information about children.
What documents are needed to include a child in a passport?
- Passport in which a note about the child will be placed ( passports of the father/mother )
- Child's birth certificate
Where do they put a stamp in the parents' passport about the child?
- Federal Migration Service (passport office) regardless of place of registration
- MFC
How long will it take to process?
The stamp and signature of the authorized person will be affixed immediately, on the day of application.
