Replacing STS when changing your last name in 2021: is it necessary, documents, how to change?

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A vehicle certificate (hereinafter referred to as STS) is the main document that proves a person’s right to own a vehicle.

This document must always be in the hands of the driver.

The STS is issued to the driver upon registration of the vehicle with the traffic police. This document contains information about the car, as well as its owner.

No adjustments are allowed in the STS, therefore, if a woman changes her last name after marriage, she will have to re-issue the car registration certificate again. Let's find out what is the procedure for replacing STS when changing your last name in 2021.

Do I need to replace the STS when changing my last name?

A registration certificate is a document certifying the fact that the car is registered with the traffic police in accordance with existing regulations. Every owner of a vehicle (VV), without exception, is required to obtain an STS. In this case, the type of vehicle does not matter. The certificate is issued for cars and trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles.

The STS is prepared on a specialized form. The document has all possible degrees of protection, which almost completely eliminates its falsification.

The certificate contains the following data:

series and document number;
vehicle number assigned upon registration;
digital car identifier, by which you can determine its parameters and manufacturer;
technical characteristics of the car - make and model, year of manufacture, engine power, chassis data, color scheme, etc.;
information about the owner of the car - full name, address of residence;
special marks;
data of the traffic police department in which the certificate was issued;
date of issue of STS;
signature of the employee who provided the document.

Since the personal data of the vehicle owner is entered into the certificate, changing them is an unambiguous basis for completely replacing the document itself. This is due to the fact that the STS must reflect correct information that corresponds to reality. Otherwise, it will not be possible to identify the car owner as the owner of the car.

It is important to understand that if your last name is changed, the information in the STS is not subject to adjustment. The applicant is issued a new document with personal information relevant for a specific period of time.

Most often, a change in personal data occurs due to marriage. Under such circumstances, the car owner should receive not only a new STS. The driver's license (VL) is also subject to replacement. But the car passport (PTS) can be left the same. According to the rules, it is allowed to make a note in this document indicating a change of surname.

Replacing the STS of a car when changing registration
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Penalties

The amount of fines can be from 1500 to 2000 rubles. To avoid paying extra money, it is better to change all documents immediately. On the other hand, if the driver is not driving at the moment, then he has nowhere to rush. And in the case of an expired license, he is not always fined on the road. Even in MREO, if the period of delay is short, they may not be required to pay a fine.

But the driver does not have the right to drive using an old license. It loses its legal force after the data in the passport (registration or personal) has changed. The fine for this offense is 15 thousand rubles. In addition, the car will be evacuated to the parking lot, from where it can be retrieved only after the new license is ready.

Procedure for replacing a registration certificate

The car registration certificate can be replaced at any registration department of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate at the location of the car owner. The latter will first need to obtain a new identity card. The issuance of STS with updated data is carried out precisely on the basis of the information contained in the passport.

You will also need to obtain a new driver's license. This document becomes completely invalid after the personal information of the car owner is changed. A new driver's license can be obtained from the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate or through State Services. In this case, you will need a new passport and your previous license. You should also have with you a document on the basis of which the last name was changed. For example, this could be a marriage certificate. In this case, you do not need to retake the exam, nor do you need to present a medical certificate.

The further procedure for obtaining STS consists of the following steps:

preparation of documents;
filling out an application form for the issuance of a new certificate at the traffic police;
payment of duty;
transfer of the application and documents to the inspector.

When re-issuing a registration certificate, you do not need to present the car for inspection. The issuance of STS with a changed surname is made on the day of application. Usually the process takes no more than 3 hours. However, if there is a need for additional verification of the information provided, the procedure may take several days.

The best option is to replace all driving documents at once. This method requires personal appearance at the State Traffic Inspectorate. In this case, you must first change the VU, and then submit an application to replace the STS and make adjustments to the PTS. The deadline for performing these actions is a maximum of one day from the date of registration of the application.

Cost, amount of state duty

The new amount of state duties was established on January 1, 2015. If changes are made to the PTS, then the payment is only 350 rubles . A laminated STS card is more expensive - 500 rubles .

When a duplicate PTS is required at the same time, it is worth paying an additional 800 rubles . The document is needed in the case when the free columns for entries run out; in other cases, a new surname is entered in print and confirmed by the department’s seal.

Necessary documents for replacing STS

An application form for replacing the registration certificate can be obtained when you contact the State Traffic Inspectorate. The additional documentation package in this case is small. All necessary certificates and forms are usually already in the hands of the car owner. However, it is recommended to check the availability of all documents in advance in order to avoid refusal to accept the application by the traffic police.

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You should have with you:

a passport with the surname already changed and a copy of it;
STS to be replaced;
PTS;
a document certifying the fact of the change of surname and a copy of it (for example, a certificate of marriage or divorce);
receipt of payment of state duty.

If an intermediary is responsible for replacing documentation, he will need to present his passport and a power of attorney certifying that he has the appropriate authority.

Is it necessary to change the STS and on what basis?

The most pressing issue is changing the surname and replacing documents for girls who have gotten married. Let's consider whether it is necessary to change the certificate in such cases. At one time, it was practiced to drive with old documents for a car, and if required, a marriage certificate in the new name was provided. Now the law clearly regulates this issue.

Replacement is the responsibility of the car owner and preventive measures are provided for non-compliance (Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated December 21, 2019 N 950).

The vehicle registration certificate must be changed. A new document is issued to replace the old document. Compared to the PTS, which only makes changes.

Important! The basis for issuing a new certificate is a change in the data in the vehicle passport.

When a traffic police officer checks documents and finds that the documents do not match, driving is recognized as equal to driving without documents (Part 2 of Article 12.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses). A fine of 500 rubles is provided for this.

Replacement of STS through State Services

To submit an application for re-issue of STS through State Services, you will need to log in to the system or register a personal account. Next, in the “Services” tab, namely, in the “Transport and Driving” section, you need to click on the “Vehicle Registration” link. Here, open the section “Loss of documents or changes in vehicle data” and click the link “Change of full name, registration address at the place of residence of the owner of the vehicle.”

On the page that opens you will see a detailed description of the service. Here you can follow the link to fill out the application. In the form you will need to indicate not only personal information, but also data on accompanying documents - passport, previous STS, compulsory motor liability insurance, vehicle passport.

Next, you need to select the date and time of your visit to the State Traffic Inspectorate to obtain a reissued certificate. After which an invoice will be issued in your personal account to pay the duty fee. Repayment can be made from a mobile phone, using a card or e-wallet.

The last step is to appear at the State Traffic Inspectorate for a new certificate. You will need to have a standard set of documentation with you.

How much does it cost to re-issue a passport and what is the time frame for receiving it?

From 01.08. New prices for issuing international passports will come into force in 2021. True, they only apply to biometric documents, and an old-style passport can be issued at the same cost.

It should be borne in mind that reissuing a foreign passport due to a change of surname will cost the same as obtaining a new document.

So, the state duty in 2021 when changing a foreign passport is:

3,500 rubles (5,000 rubles according to the new rules) for a biometric document;
2000 rubles for an old-style passport.

Moreover, in some regions of the country they do not charge money at all for issuing this document. This applies to residents of the Kaliningrad region and the Republic of Crimea.

If we talk about the deadlines for registration, they are clearly stated in the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation:

30 days - when submitting an application at the place of registration;
120 days - when submitting documents at your place of residence.

The production time for a foreign passport does not depend on its type - old or new. The countdown begins from the date of application.

In this case, as with the initial application, you can use an urgent service, which is provided within three days, but subject to the issuance of an old-style passport, since for technical reasons it is impossible to produce a biometric identity card in three days. At the same time, the prices are quite affordable: to obtain a biometric passport in the Russian Federation as quickly as possible, you need to pay approximately 39 thousand rubles.

Cost of replacing STS when changing surname

The state duty for re-registration of STS is 500 rubles. Additionally, you will need to pay 350 rubles for making adjustments to the PTS. This is necessary because when changing a surname, the indicated operations are carried out simultaneously. You can pay both fees at the terminal or at any bank.

When applying through State Services there is a 30% discount. You can take advantage of this opportunity by paying the fee non-cash through your personal account on the site. Under these conditions, the state fee for the certificate will be 350 rubles. And for PTS – 245 rubles.

Do I need to change

Changing documents for a car when changing your last name is the responsibility of any car enthusiast, regardless of gender and age. All operations are carried out within ten days after receiving a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.

At the same time, changes are made not only to the STS, but also to the PTS. Reasons for this:

Change of first name, surname, patronymic.
Changing the place of registration (registration) of the car owner.

PTS is the main document for any owner. The car owner receives it for use in three ways:

From the seller, when concluding a purchase and sale transaction and transferring a sum of money.
At customs, when exporting a vehicle.
In the MREO department of the traffic police.

The STS is changing along with the PTS. The only purpose of the first document is to confirm the registration of the car and the timely introduction of changes by government authorities during short trips and long journeys on the roads of Russia.

The laminated card contains information about the owner of the vehicle and the technical characteristics of the car itself.

Registration information is subject to change not only when repainting the body (new design features), but also when correcting personal data.

Penalty for late changes

Registration certificate is a document that must be in the hands of the driver. Any car owner is obliged to present the STS at the first request of the traffic police inspector.

A certificate with data that is no longer relevant is considered invalid. Therefore, if stopped by a traffic inspector, such a document will not be taken into account. The car owner will receive a warning or penalty under Art. 12.3 Code of Administrative Offences. The amount will be 500 rubles.

But for violation of the deadline for replacing the certificate, a more severe punishment is provided. According to paragraph 1 of Art. 19.22 of the Administrative Code, the amount of monetary penalty in this case will be 1.5-2 thousand rubles.

Replacement of STS in case of change of surname is carried out within 10 days from the date of receipt of the new identity card. The application is submitted to the traffic police or sent through State Services in the form of an electronic application. The fee for a new certificate is 500 rubles. When using the State Services portal, you can save money - there is a 30% discount on the site. In this case, the fee will be 350 rubles. It is important to remember that if the ten-day period allotted for replacing the STS is overdue, the car owner faces a fine in the amount of 1.5-2 thousand rubles.

Driving a car without STS

If a driver drives without a car registration certificate, he violates paragraph 2.1 of the traffic rules.

Fines:

When driving a vehicle without a registration certificate, the driver will have to pay a fine of 500 rubles (12.3 of the Administrative Code).
If a motorist forgot the document at home, he receives a warning or the same fine. If the driver is removed from driving, the car will be taken to the impound lot.
If the certificate was not replaced on time (if you change your name, you are given 10 days to change it), the motorist will receive a fine of 500-800 rubles. For repeated violation, a fine of 5,000 rubles is imposed. They may be deprived of their rights for 1-3 months (12.1 Code of Administrative Offences).

A registration certificate is one of the most important and necessary documents for a motorist . It contains all the basic information about the car owner and the vehicle.

For this reason, if any information changes (driver's name, residential address, car color or design changes), the registration certificate must be replaced.

10 days are given for this. The procedure for replacing a certificate due to a change of surname is quite simple. It only requires a visit to any traffic police department and a package of documents.

A completed application for an appointment with the traffic police through the State Services Portal will eliminate the need for long waits in queues. You can also pay state fees at a discount using this service.

For late re-registration of the STS, the motorist will have to pay a fine. For repeated violations, the fine increases several times. Also, drivers are often deprived of their license for the same reason for 1-3 months.

Download:

Application for amendments to the vehicle registration certificate - Form.pdf (the application is a general form of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, where the item on amendments is selected by underlining and the reasons for the changes are indicated)