Lost your car documents? We tell you how to restore

Good afternoon, dear reader.

In this article we will talk about a rather unpleasant situation - the loss of all documents for the car . The reasons in this case can be very different:

• loss due to inattention,
• theft of a folder with documents,
• destruction of documents as a result of fire or natural disaster.

Fortunately, most car enthusiasts do not have to deal with this situation. However, if your documents are lost or destroyed, then in this article you will learn how to restore them:

• Documents that need to be restored
• Procedure for document restoration: driver's license;
• registration certificate and PTS;
• insurance policy;
• diagnostic technical inspection card;
• car purchase and sale agreement;
• power of attorney for a car.

Stages of work to restore lost documentation

If the driver is careless about his documents, he will face a long and labor-intensive procedure to obtain a replacement. You will need to pay fines and retake the theoretical part.

When a document has been stolen, the restoration procedure will be slightly different, but this does not imply any special advantages for the driver. First, he must write a statement to the local police authority. This will not return your rights, but it will allow you to avoid paying fines for offenses that were committed by someone else. If a criminal case is initiated, the likelihood of which will be solved is minimal, the driver will be able to receive a new document only after the completion of the proceedings and the completion of certain work by law enforcement agencies. Often this matter can gather dust for quite a long time. In this case, the driver cannot obtain a new license, so it will become impossible for him to drive.

ATTENTION !!! Given the complexity of the procedure and the lack of a positive resolution of the situation, drivers prefer to report loss rather than theft. When only car documents and licenses are stolen, they can be restored at the State Traffic Inspectorate, but this solution will not be effective if other documentation is stolen. This cannot be done without contacting law enforcement agencies. Experienced drivers recommend in this case not to mention theft of a license in your application. This will allow you to quickly and relatively less labor-intensively restore your rights.

The State Traffic Inspectorate may offer to issue a temporary document or issue a new one. Each of the options is attractive in its own way, but also has significant disadvantages. For example, temporary documents do not have photographs, so the driver will need to present a passport along with them. The period of validity of such rights is limited to only a couple of months.

If the license is not issued by this time, an extension of the period of validity of the temporary certificate will be required. If your passport is stolen, this option will not be the most successful. Temporary rights without such a document will have no meaning. If it is mentioned that the documents were stolen and not lost, the driver will have to wait for the investigation to proceed every 2 months to renew the documents.

When restoring this documentation, it is imperative to find out which option will be implemented, because the state duty in each case is significantly different. If a driver needs to pay 800 rubles for a temporary license, but issuing a new license will cost him 2 thousand rubles. There is no need to present a medical certificate in case of loss of rights. The entire issuance procedure takes no more than one hour.

Sanctions for lack of documents due to their loss

There is no penalty for the fact of loss, but driving a vehicle without the required documents is a violation for which a certain monetary fine is provided:

1. Driving a car without a driver's license. For detection of this offense, the traffic police officer is obliged to fine the driver in the amount of 500 to 3,000 rubles, and also prohibit him from driving.
2. Driving a vehicle without a title may result in a fine of 500–800 rubles.
3. There is also a penalty for driving a car without a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. The fine amount is 500 – 800 rubles.
4. The same amount of recovery is provided if the driver drives a vehicle without a vehicle inspection card.

Thus, the driver must understand that the loss of documents for the car does not exempt him from the punishment imposed for such an offense.

In conclusion, it should be noted that the loss of documents for a car is not a disaster, but it can cause a lot of inconvenience for the driver.
It is necessary to spend some time visiting traffic police departments, writing applications and standing in queues. You will also need to pay state fees, which are provided for the restoration of documents or the issuance of new forms. Therefore, every driver and vehicle owner should be very careful about car documents and not leave them in places where they can be stolen or lost. How to restore documents How to restore PTS on a car

How to recover lost documents for a car? What do you need to present?

To obtain a certificate, you must ensure that you have the following documentation:

• statement,
• identification,
• state duty for a temporary license,
• state fee for a new certificate.

ATTENTION !!! An important aspect when issuing a duplicate is the absence of overdue payments for collections. If there are debts due to fines, the issuance of documents will be delayed until they are repaid. When a driver contacts law enforcement authorities regarding the theft of documents, the issuance of a new license is possible only after the case is closed.

Until then, he will have to drive on a temporary license, which must be renewed every couple of months. This often causes a lot of negative emotions, because stolen documents are found extremely rarely. Motorists certainly feel sorry for the wasted time. Therefore, experienced drivers strongly recommend not to mention the theft of documents. When a driver asks for a new license, it is better to say that it has been lost.

How much does it cost to restore STS: fines and duties?

There is no penalty for the loss of a vehicle registration certificate (as for the loss, for example, of a civil passport). However, the motorist will have to pay 2 fees: for re-issuing the STS and for making changes to the vehicle passport. It will cost 850 rubles: 500 rubles. for a certificate and 350 rubles. for PTS. You can save on fees using State Services. Portal users receive a 30% discount: the cost of replacing a document will be 595 rubles. (350r. and 245r.).

Restoration work regarding the registration certificate

If the registration certificate is stolen or lost, it is necessary to restore not only this document, but also the insurance policy, as well as a certificate of technical inspection. You can begin to restore all lost documents at once or separately.

To carry out the restoration process regarding the registration certificate, you will need to visit the State Traffic Inspectorate with a package of documents:

• an appeal in the appropriate form,
• an explanation mentioning all the nuances of this incident,
• official documents identifying the owner,
• a document confirming the passage of technical inspection, if you have it on hand,
• certificate of payment of state duty.

When obtaining a document is required as quickly as possible, it is not recommended to mention theft. If the car is used for a long time by one owner, it is necessary to drive the car to the site, where an inspector will inspect the vehicle and issue an appropriate document about this. After presenting a complete package of documents, the owner of the car will receive a duplicate of the registration certificate. After this, the car owner will have to start applying for an insurance policy and obtaining confirmation of passing the technical inspection.

Driver's license

If your driver's license is lost, it must be restored immediately, otherwise you will not be able to drive the vehicle. After retaking the exam, it will be issued by the state traffic inspectorate. The certificate will be issued to you at the district REO. To do this you will need to present:

• lawsuit;
• confirmation from the state traffic inspectorate that issued your previous license;
• medical card confirming professional suitability for driving in your category;
• two photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
• paid receipt;
• registration acts for drivers of their own cars;
• document from the place of work, which indicates the number of the vehicle and the order.

For those who have changed their last name, it is necessary to provide a marriage certificate or a document confirming the change in personal data.

How to restore a passed technical inspection

The owner of the car can visit the service station where the inspection was previously carried out. At the same time, he will be able to provide a duplicate of the technical inspection on a free or paid basis. When applying to another inspection station, he will have to go through the procedure according to the rules. To obtain this document, you must pay a fee equal to 500 rubles. It is better to report the loss of documents to the driver rather than their theft. After all, while the investigation continues, the owner will not be able to obtain a duplicate. This can radically change a driver’s life.

Insurance

Reinstatement of MTPL insurance is carried out quickly with a minimum of formalities, and most importantly, free of charge. The period for issuing it takes up to 7 days and depends only on the workload of the company’s specialists. After receiving it, you can restore the following documents where insurance is needed. A duplicate policy is issued only on the basis of a claim by the victim. If the duplicate was lost, then the conditions for its issuance are indicated in the contract. If all documents are stolen, then usually only the maintenance passport remains, which is located at home. You can’t drive with it, otherwise you might get a fine.

Reinstatement of the insurance policy

If the policy is stolen, a visit to the branch of the insurance company representing the interests of the car owner is required. You must have a restored registration certificate with you. Even if the car owner has nothing left in his hands other than a passport, a representative of the insurance company will be able to find all the required information in the database. If you take out an insurance policy from a reputable company, the car owner will not be charged a fee for obtaining a duplicate, but each case has its own nuances, so you shouldn’t count on it.

The period of use of the policy will remain unchanged. It will correspond to what was indicated in the original. When an insurance policy is received before a duplicate is issued, the document number can be entered later. But at the same time, this operation cannot be done alone. To add a license plate, you will need to contact the insurance company branch again.

When re-executing such a document, you must provide the following documentation:

• passport,
• technical inspection,
• registration certificate,
• driver's license.

What if the certificate was stolen or lost?

The pattern of actions will be almost identical to what happens when documents are stolen.

As in the case discussed above, there is no need to deliver the car for inspection by the traffic police.

Documents required to start re-issuing a vehicle certificate:

• Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• Vehicle documents;
• Insurance policy;
• Duty payment receipts.

Prepare 300 rubles to pay the state fee, which is provided as part of the procedure for restoring a vehicle certificate.

A note will appear in the “special notes” column of your vehicle’s passport: a copy of the certificate and the serial number of the document have been received.

When the theft did not occur within one’s own city

Sometimes troubles happen in another locality, which often leaves drivers in shock and depressed. First of all, the driver must contact the State Traffic Inspectorate office to restore his license. He will be able to restore the remaining documents only at the place where the registration took place.

But for foreigners with temporary registration, things are much more complicated. To restore their driver’s license, they need to contact the State Traffic Inspectorate, where the temporary registration of documents was carried out. They simply won’t be able to use any traffic police department. Therefore, foreigners need to pay increased attention to the safety of documents. If they are lost, you will have to work hard to restore or obtain duplicates.

IMPORTANT !!! Unlike foreigners, citizens of the Russian Federation can obtain driving licenses for a certain period of time at any branch of the State Traffic Inspectorate. You will have to apply for a permanent duplicate instead of lost documents at your place of registration. An important aspect is the fines that the driver may have accumulated. Without repaying them, he will not be able to receive even a temporary certificate.

Restoring a vehicle's registration certificate in another city is almost impossible. According to the law, he can use such a service, but in fact, the issuance of a duplicate is possible only at the place of registration.

In this case, the driver has several options for restoring documents. In the first case, he will have to transport the car by tow truck to his city, which is very costly financially. Not every driver can afford such material losses.

The second option will be much preferable. You can leave your car in a guarded parking lot, return to the city where registration was made, restore all the required documents, and only after that return to pick up your car.

Is there a penalty for driving without an STS?

The obligation of drivers to have STS while driving is specified in clause 2.1 of the Traffic Regulations. And since there is a duty, there must be punishment for failure to fulfill it. It is established by Art. 12.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences, which for driving without SoRTS provides for a warning or a fine of 500 rubles.

These penalties seem too minor. Especially considering that in the first 20 days the fine can be paid with a 50% discount. But even for driving without a vehicle, the evacuation of the vehicle is provided (Article 27.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses) - these are more serious consequences. It will not be possible to avoid evacuation, since driving a car will be considered illegal. The motorist will have to pay for the services of a tow truck, storage in the impound lot, and return evacuation (since it will not be possible to drive the car from the impound lot without a vehicle). An alternative may be to leave the car in the parking lot until you receive a new title, but this option will also bring a lot of expenses.

How to solve a problem situation via the Internet?

A simple Internet connection will allow you to realize significant savings. You can make an appointment with the State Traffic Inspectorate through the State Services website. Of course, first the car owner needs to register, then confirm the registration data and log in. Next, you need to enter the phrase “Restoration of rights” into the search bar and follow the instructions received online.

ATTENTION !!! On the website you can not only register your appeal, but also pay a fee. This procedure does not take much time. In addition, paying through the site has one huge advantage. All users who make payments through the Government Services portal are automatically given a 30% discount. Residents of Moscow can also use the Autocode system. The scheme of action and the discount are the same.