Vehicle registration certificate

1. Vehicle registration certificate: where is it written?
2. What information does it contain?
3. In what situations is it required
4. Amendments to the certificate of registration
5. How to replace STS
6. Process of obtaining a certificate
7. Authentication Methods
8. State registration fee
9. Validity
10. What happens if you drive a car without STS

Vehicle registration is a mandatory step when purchasing a car. STS (vehicle registration certificate) proves that the car belongs to a specific person and confirms the citizen’s right to drive the vehicle. The traffic police inspector may require an STS for inspection; it is recommended to always take it with you.

We also recommend that you read the article: “What to do if you have lost your vehicle registration certificate (VTC).”

What is a vehicle registration certificate?

The vehicle registration certificate, abbreviated as STS, is an official document. It reflects information about the owner of the car, as well as basic data about the vehicle itself.

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It is important to understand that the driver is required to present the STS at the request of the traffic police inspector (Traffic Regulations 2.1.1.), along with a driver’s license and motor third party liability insurance policy (MTPL).

A vehicle registration certificate confirms ownership of the car and relieves the owner of the need to constantly carry a PTS (Vehicle Passport) with him. This is especially convenient for a person who has taken out a car loan. After all, until the debt to the credit institution is repaid, the PTS is pledged to the bank.

The difference between PTS and STS

Not every car owner clearly understands the difference between a Vehicle Passport and a Vehicle Registration Certificate.

A careful study of PTS and STS reveals a number of differences:

Is it necessary to change a paper PTS to an EPTS?

There is no need to change your paper PTS to an electronic one. After November 1, 2021, mandatory replacement will be required in the following cases:

• loss or damage to a paper PTS;
• lack of space in the paper PTS due to the large number of entries;
• personal desire of the owner;
• independent import of a car from abroad.

You can obtain an electronic PTS from the traffic police, customs or testing laboratory. The fee for EPTS is 600 rubles.

The simultaneous presence of both paper and electronic vehicle registration certificates is not allowed for one vehicle.

Normative base

The legislative framework of the Russian Federation contains a number of regulations regulating the process of obtaining and changing a vehicle registration certificate:

• Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of August 12, 1994 No. 938, part 3, which indicates the need to register a vehicle within 10 days from the date of purchase.
• Tax Code of the Russian Federation dated August 5, 2000 No. FZ -117 article 333.33 part 2 clause 36, which indicates the amount of the state duty.
• Code of Administrative Offenses, Article 12.1, indicating the amount of the fine in the absence of timely registration of the vehicle.
• Government Decree No. 1090 Article 2.1.1 indicates the need for the driver to have basic documents to drive a car legally.

What data is provided in the STS?

STS contains an impressive amount of information about the vehicle and its owner. Let's look at each side in turn to get a clear picture of the nature of the data.

On the front side of the Vehicle Registration Certificate there is information about:

1. State registration number, which is assigned to the car at the time of its registration.
2. VIN, consisting of 17 characters. These are numbers and letters of the Latin alphabet, written in a certain sequence.
3. The model of this car.
4. Vehicle categories.
5. Year of manufacture of the vehicle from the manufacturer.
6. Body type.
7. Engine data (number).
8. For SUVs (frame), as well as for trucks, the chassis/frame number is indicated.
9. Body number.
10. The body color specified in the PTS by the manufacturer.
11. Engine power, which is calculated in horsepower and cm3.
12. PTS data (series and document number).
13. Maximum vehicle load capacity.
14. Weight without load.

The reverse side of the vehicle registration certificate contains information about the current owner. This is the place of registration, personal data, as well as the MREO department that registered this car.

When and who needs a vehicle registration certificate?

The car owner should remember to whom and when it is necessary to present the STS in order to avoid misunderstandings. So, the number of persons who have the right to request a Vehicle Registration Certificate for inspection or taking any action includes:

• Representatives of the traffic police at the moment of a forced stop of the car to check documents or draw up a protocol on the offense committed (traffic regulations 2.1.1.);
• Employees of an insurance company at the stage of issuing an insurance policy for compulsory motor third party liability insurance (MTPL or CASCO).

In other cases, there is no need to present a document confirming the legality of registration of the car in the Russian Federation.

What is not included in the standard list of documents

Let's consider cases when the standard package is not enough:

• If the car is registered by a representative of the owner, then a power of attorney must be provided to the traffic police.
• If the car belongs to a diplomat or consul, then you need a card from international organizations. This is a document confirming international activity and issued to each international employee.

Also, when deregistering a car in case of disposal, traffic police officers now have the right to request a certificate confirming the fact of disposal of the vehicle.

How to get STS?

It is quite easy to obtain a new STS or make adjustments to existing data. It is necessary to prepare a package of documents. It is also obligatory to pre-pay the state duty receipt.

After all the papers have been prepared, you should:

• contact the MREO and get a ticket;
• after calling the inspector, give him the prepared package of documents;
• wait for the vehicle to be inspected at a special viewing platform;
• receive a certificate of registration with the amendments made.

It is necessary to provide the car in a clean condition so as not to complicate the inspector’s work.

The required package of documents to obtain a vehicle registration certificate includes:

• Russian passport issued in the name of the owner of the car.
• A receipt confirming payment of the state fee. Its size is 350 rubles and is regulated by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, part 2, article 333.33, clause 36.
• Vehicle passport (or its duplicate).
• Compulsory civil liability insurance policy (MTPL). A prerequisite is that it is relevant at the time of application.
• Former STS.

Careful preparation of all papers ensures quick acceptance of the package of documents by the MREO inspector.

Documents for purchasing a car

You don’t need to prepare a lot of documents to buy a car. For an individual, a passport or even a driver’s license is sufficient. The main thing is to verify the buyer’s identity and be able to fill out the contract with passport data. When purchasing a car from a dealership, you may be required to provide a tax identification code. To complete a transaction, a legal entity often needs an extract (to confirm registration in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities), a charter and/or a power of attorney to confirm the powers of the signatory on behalf of the legal entity-buyer. This is quite enough to buy a new or used car from a private person or from a dealership.

How to get STS through State Services?

We remind you that there is an easy way to obtain a document using the State Services portal. By following a certain procedure, the car owner will be able to significantly reduce the waiting time at the traffic police department:

• Log in to your personal account on the State Services portal.
• Select the appropriate section.

• Find the “Vehicle Registration” category from those offered below.

• Then go to the section “Registration of documents when purchasing, leasing or changing information about the owner.”

• And choose the right category depending on the reason for the request.

• Fill out the application, including information about your passport, car, etc.
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• Select the most convenient one from the proposed list of MREO branches and determine the date and time of your visit.
• Pay the state fee in the proposed amount using a card or other electronic payment system.
• Visit the traffic police department on the selected date.
• Provide the vehicle to an inspector for inspection.
• Receive a completed registration certificate.

Using the State Services portal can significantly reduce the waiting period at the MREO and helps reduce queues.

Reasons for replacing the certificate

In some cases, it is possible to replace the STS, although you won’t be able to just come and ask to prepare a new document. There must be substantial reasons for this.

The reasons may be as follows:

• expiration of the document's validity period (10 years from the date of issue);
• change of personal data of the owner (most often surname in case of marriage);
• change of registration address of the car owner;
• an error in the certificate originally issued;
• changing the color of the car;
• making changes to the design of the car;
• replacement of basic vehicle elements if they have new identification numbers

If we talk about how to change the STS, the algorithm of actions here is similar to the procedure for preparing a duplicate document if it is lost. You should visit the traffic police department, fill out an application form and hand over a package of papers to the authorized inspector. True, in this case we will be talking specifically about issuing a new certificate, because the replacement is carried out on the basis of the need to make any changes to it.

In addition, the package of documents will need to be supplemented with some papers. In particular, the previous STS should be provided. And also, depending on the reason that caused the need to replace the certificate, you will need to present a certificate of registration at the new address or a certificate of marriage. If the basis is changes made to the design or color scheme of the car, the latter will need to be taken for inspection to the traffic police.

How to make changes to the STS?

To make adjustments to the data specified in the vehicle registration certificate, you must prepare a package of documents and provide it to the MREO employee. You can contact any branch, regardless of the person’s registration or place of registration. The required papers include:

• Car owner's passport.
• A receipt confirming that the state fee has been paid. Its size is 350 rubles and is regulated by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation dated August 5, 2000 No. FZ -117. As amended on October 11, 2018. Part 2 of Article 333.33, paragraph 36.
• Vehicle passport.
• Compulsory civil liability insurance policy (MTPL). Attention! It must be current at the time of application.
• Former STS.

It is necessary to provide the car for inspection to an MREO employee. A prerequisite is the cleanliness of the vehicle, which allows you to evaluate the shade of the car and verify all VIN numbers.

What happens when you sell a car?

Many car owners are wondering what will happen to the car registration certificate after the sale and, accordingly, the car is re-registered to the new owner?

Firstly, it should be noted that when there is a change of owner, re-registration of a motor vehicle with the State Traffic Inspectorate is carried out only if there is a registration certificate issued in the name of the previous owner.

This means that when drawing up a purchase and sale agreement, the document should be transferred to the new owner along with the title.

Secondly, to protect the interests of the former owner, it is recommended to arrive at the place where the procedure for re-registration of the car is being carried out.

This will reduce the possibility of fraudulent activities and the use of motor vehicles using false documents.

After submitting documents for registration of the car to the new owner, the previous STS will be confiscated and disposed of in accordance with the procedure established by law.

Thus, after receiving it from the traffic police, it is recommended to check the registration certificate not only for errors, but also for authenticity by conducting a visual inspection and online verification.

Driving a car without an STS, as well as with a fake STS, is punishable by penalties, including deprivation of your license.

A sample receipt for payment of the state duty to replace the STS can be found in the article: state duty for the STS.

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When and how should the vehicle registration certificate be changed?

In some cases, the owner will need to make changes to the existing vehicle registration certificate. This must be done in several cases:

• Change of personal data of the owner (change of surname as a result of marriage/divorce, as well as change of name and patronymic at the request of a citizen of the Russian Federation).
• If the appearance is lost, allowing one to distinguish the information entered in the STS.
• Change of place of registration.
• If the document itself is lost.
• Change of owner after concluding a purchase and sale transaction, donation, etc.
• Changing body color.
• Replacing the engine with a unit with different technical characteristics, which will entail entering the changed data into the PTS and STS.
• Replacing the body or other parts of the car that have numbers printed on them.

In order to legalize all changes, you should contact the MREO department. Otherwise, the owner faces a fine in accordance with Article 12 of the Administrative Code, Part 1. It ranges from 500 to 800 rubles. The need to register a car with the traffic police within a period of no more than 10 days is regulated by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of August 12, 1994 No. 938, paragraph 3.

Authentication Methods

If a citizen has doubts about the authenticity of a document, he can submit an application for examination. The check is carried out by traffic police specialists, a fake is determined by the following criteria:

• the text above the line “Russian Federation” is not written in small letters;
• the certificate does not glow greenish when exposed to ultraviolet light;
• there is no MREO stamp, or it was printed on a home printer;
• there is no background grid, or it does not react to ultraviolet light.

In addition to contacting the traffic police, you can prove a fake:

1. by looking at the contact details of the company that issued the certificate (listed on the reverse side);
2. by filling out a request to the unified registration register to verify the existence of such a number;
3. by going to the traffic police website and checking the existence of the document on the website.

What to do if the driver has lost the STS?

If the owner has lost the vehicle registration certificate, then you should immediately contact the branch of the State Road Safety Inspectorate or order this service using the State Services portal.

You will need to collect a package of documents, which includes:

• PTS;
• current MTPL policy;
• owner's passport;
• paid receipt of state duty;
• statement about the loss of a document with a request for its restoration.

Otherwise, the procedure completely repeats the procedure for obtaining STS or making changes to this document. The state fee will be the same 350 rubles.

Registration cost

The mandatory state fee for issuing a plastic certificate for a car is 850 rubles (500 for a paper STS and 350 for making changes to the PTS).
A plastic certificate will cost more. You will need to pay 1 thousand 500 rubles. Such innovations came into force in August 2021. In addition, if it is necessary to obtain new registration plates, the amount will increase by another 2 thousand rubles. The sizes of the values ​​are fixed in the paragraph of the Tax Code and are not subject to correction.

You can pay the fee at any bank or at terminals located at the traffic police office. If the request is submitted through State Services, there will be a 30% discount on any type of fee.

Responsibility for driving a car without a car registration certificate

The car owner must remember that operating a vehicle without a driver’s license, compulsory motor vehicle insurance policy and STS is prohibited by traffic regulations (Government Decree No. 1090, Article 2.1.1). If the driver is stopped by an inspector and the absence of documents necessary for driving a car (in this case STS) is revealed, then in accordance with Article 27.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, Part 1, one of two administrative penalties can be applied to the violator:

• Warning. This is the simplest and most painless option. The inspector explains the essence of the offense committed and strongly recommends refraining from repeating it;
• Fine. Its size is 500 rub.

Another unpleasant surprise for the car owner is that, according to Article 27.13 of Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offences, the vehicle (if the owner does not have the necessary documents to drive the car) will be evacuated to an impound lot using special equipment. In other words, in the absence of an STS, the inspector has every right not only to issue a fine, but also to call a tow truck. This action is carried out in order to suppress the operation of a vehicle without the appropriate documents giving the right to drive a car legally.

Nuances

It should be remembered that the car owner is given only 10 days from the moment of registering the purchased vehicle or registering changes in personal data, as well as making changes to the design of the vehicle. After this period of time, the car owner may be fined in accordance with Article 19.22 Part 1 of the Administrative Code. In the amount from 1500 to 2000 rubles.

If the driver was stopped by an inspector and, as a result of the inspection, the absence of a vehicle was discovered, then the traffic police officer has the right to send the vehicle to the impound lot. But if the driver or his authorized representative manages to bring the vehicle registration certificate before the tow truck with the loaded car starts moving, then the inspector is obliged to stop loading and return the car. This paragraph is regulated by the Code of Administrative Offenses, Article 27.13, Part 1.1, which states that evacuation is terminated if the cause that caused it is eliminated. But if the special equipment has already started moving, then the driver’s demand to return the car is illegal.

After moving to the impound lot, the owner will have to pay not only for the services of a tow truck, but also a fine and the time the vehicle spent in the impound lot.

The procedure for registering a car: detailed instructions for all occasions

Personal transport is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, and the number of car owners is growing every year. This means that the question of what is the procedure for registering cars under the new rules is more relevant than ever. We will help you understand the nuances of this process.

What is the procedure for registering a new car from a car dealership?

When you buy a new car at a car dealership, you fill out all the paperwork on the spot, performing certain standard actions. In this case, there are practically no errors. But it’s still better to know and control the main stages of this process.

Do you want a new car? First, decide on its model, then analyze its prices, find a salon that offers the car of your dreams at the lowest cost. Ideally, this salon will be the official dealer of the manufacturer. And although cases of fraud are now becoming less and less, it is still better to be safe.

You can find out how reliable the chosen car dealership is by reading reviews about it on the Internet. In addition, it is better to find out in advance whether the seller provides after-sales service and under what conditions.

Having decided on a salon, visit it and discuss the details of the upcoming transaction - first of all, the equipment and cost of the car. If the model you like is in stock, then you can sit in it and even take a test drive to make sure you have made the right choice. If a test drive is not available, then evaluate the quality of the car at least in the showroom.

Don’t forget to find out whether it is possible to install additional equipment, whether there are discounts or gifts from the car dealership. After you have received answers to all your questions, check the new procedure for registering the purchase and sale of a car.

To avoid problems when operating a vehicle, it is important to follow the procedure for completing documents when purchasing a car. Remember that the purchase and sale agreement must be drawn up in triplicate, which are provided:

• to the buyer;
• to the seller;
• for registration with the traffic police.

Keep in mind that in order to draw up a contract for the purchase and sale of a car, before signing it, you should carefully check everything: the numbers on the body must correspond to those indicated in the title, in addition, the car should not have any defects.

Next, the car must be insured. You are given 10 days from the date of purchase to obtain insurance, but it is better to do it as soon as possible, because if you do not have a policy in case of an accident, you will have to compensate for the damage you caused to the other party and repair your car at your own expense. Therefore, it is better to purchase an MTPL policy on the first day after purchasing a car. To obtain insurance you will need:

• ID (passport and driver's license);
• passport of the technical device.

In addition, you need a diagnostic card, which indicates that the car has passed a technical inspection. To obtain an MTPL policy for a new car, you do not need to undergo maintenance.

Next, you must register it with the traffic police within 10 days after purchasing the car. According to the procedure for registering a new car with the traffic police, you need to register the vehicle at the department at your place of residence. Keep in mind that the size of not only the transport tax, but also fines for violating traffic rules will depend on the place of registration.

To register a car, you need to write an application to the traffic police. By the way, this can also be done online. In order to register a car, in addition to the application, you will need:

1. passport of the technical device and its copy;
2. contract of sale;
3. OSAGO policy;
4. passport;
5. general power of attorney or its copy (if necessary);
6. receipt of payment of state duty.

The state fee for obtaining new state license plates is 2,000 rubles, for a car registration certificate - 500 rubles.

According to the new procedure for registering a car, you can register it directly at the car dealership. The introduction of this innovation is good for both the seller (the list of salon services has increased) and the buyer (the process of registering a car has become much easier). Now, to register a car, all the documents are collected by the managers of the selling company, they also contact the traffic police officers and, as legal representatives of the new owner of the car, receive a registration certificate in his name.

There is another bonus that some car dealerships offer future car owners - a “beautiful” license plate. Salons that have a license for such activities produce such license plates themselves and register them with the traffic police. But keep in mind that not all car sales companies are allowed to do this. This requires permission from the traffic police.

Registering a car in no way infringes on the rights of the owner; this is necessary in order to legally assign the car to a specific owner.

Procedure for registering a used car: step-by-step instructions

If you purchase a used car, be sure to check the documentation and its technical condition, regardless of who sells it to you: a private owner or a used car dealership.

Next, we will consider the procedure for registering a used car.

Step 1. Check the car's history and documents before purchasing.

When purchasing a car, you must carefully study its PTS (technical equipment passport). The main technical characteristics of the vehicle, identification data of the main units, information about the owner, data on registration and deregistration should be recorded here.

It is necessary that the original PTS be attached to the car - if the seller shows a duplicate, perhaps not everything is in order with the car, and it needs to be checked more carefully.

You can learn more about the car through free online services, for example, the traffic police website: it contains information about the previous owners of the vehicle, the car’s participation in an accident, and whether there are any restrictions on its registration.

On the website of the Federal Notary Service, in the register of notifications of pledge of movable property, you can find out about the presence of enforcement proceedings or whether the car is on credit.

Step 2. Complete the car purchase.

The main document in the procedure for registering a car, which confirms that you are the new owner of the car, is the purchase and sale agreement. It is drawn up in any form and does not require certification by a notary.

The contract should include information such as:

• date and place of his imprisonment;
• passport data of both the seller and the buyer;
• vehicle and title data;
• the fact that the car is not pledged;
• price, period and terms of payment and transfer of the car.

As an addition to the contract, you can sign a vehicle acceptance certificate, which indicates:

• the fact of transfer of the car and its technical condition at the time of sale;
• absence of claims from both the seller and the buyer against each other.

The vehicle purchase and sale agreement and the certificate of its acceptance and transfer are drawn up in three copies: one for the parties to the transaction and for registering the car with the traffic police.

Step 3. Obtaining keys and documents.

In addition to the vehicle keys, the new owner must receive:

• two copies of the purchase and sale agreement;
• acceptance certificate (if available);
• vehicle registration certificate;
• PTS with signatures of the seller and buyer;
• a notarized power of attorney from the owner of the car (if the seller and the owner are different persons).

Step 4. Passing technical inspection.

The former owner must give the new owner a valid diagnostic card, otherwise a technical inspection is required. This is a mandatory condition for obtaining a compulsory motor liability insurance policy.

A technical inspection can only be completed by a maintenance operator accredited by the RSA (Russian Union of Auto Insurers).

Step 5. Registration of an MTPL policy.

If you buy a used car without a compulsory motor liability insurance policy, you must apply for it from the insurance company on the same day that you signed the sales contract.

In accordance with Federal Law No. 40 Art. 4, paragraph 2, the owner must issue an MTPL policy for the vehicle within 10 days after purchase. At this time, you are exempt from paying fines for its absence, but in the event of an accident, you, as the culprit, will independently pay compensation to the second participant. This means that it is better to take out a compulsory motor liability insurance policy immediately after purchasing a car.

Step 6. Register the car with the traffic police.

According to clause 24.5 of the Administrative Regulations, you are required to register the car with the traffic police at your location within 10 days after its purchase. Keep in mind that traffic police fines are calculated according to the tariffs that are established in the region at your place of registration.

If you are registered on the State Services website, then you can apply for car registration online.

To register a vehicle, you must pay the following state fees:

• for issuing new registration plates;
• for making changes to the vehicle registration certificate (VRC);
• for making an entry in the PTS.

The amount of the state fee for registering a car is specified in clause 26 of the Administrative Regulations.

If you violate the rules of car registration or lack one, you will be required to pay fines:

• for violating the terms of vehicle registration (Article 19.22 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation) – 1500–2000 rubles;
• for driving an unregistered vehicle (Article 12.1 Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation) – 500–800 rubles;
• for repeated driving of an unregistered vehicle (Article 12.1 Part 1.1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation) – 5,000 rubles or deprivation of a driver’s license.

Step 7. Obtaining documents for the car.

The procedure for registering a car with the traffic police provides that after registering it you receive:

• vehicle passport (PTS) with marks of its registration;
• vehicle registration certificate (VRC);
• new registration plates (in case the former owner wanted to keep the vehicle number).

There are situations when the new owner is refused to register the vehicle. At the same time, in accordance with clause 24 of the Administrative Regulations, he receives a corresponding document indicating the reason for the refusal.

The procedure for obtaining documents for a used car

Let's look at the features of the procedure for registering a used car.

1. The procedure for drawing up a purchase and sale agreement.

After checking the car, it is necessary to correctly prepare documents confirming its purchase. This is the most important stage of the transaction. Next, we will look at the procedure for registering a used car. First of all, you need to properly draw up a purchase and sale agreement. There are nuances here that you need to know. The document contains the following information:

• place and date of signing the agreement;
• personal information about the parties (passport data of individuals or registration data of legal entities);
• complete vehicle and title data;
• no encumbrances.

The purchase and sale agreement includes several sections that are filled out according to certain rules:

1. The essence of the agreement. It is indicated here that the vehicle is transferred on a reimbursable basis. It must be noted that the seller is the rightful owner of the car, which is not under arrest or pledged.
2. Vehicle price and payment terms. This section indicates the cost of the car. If the buyer pays in foreign currency, it is necessary to note the ruble exchange rate in accordance with which the conversion will be carried out. Moreover, the new owner has the right to pay both in cash and by non-cash transfer of funds. In addition, it is important to record information about full or partial prepayment.
3. Delivery period. The section can be excluded if the buyer receives ownership of the vehicle immediately after signing the contract. In other circumstances, this needs to be reflected in the agreement.
4. Car transfer procedure. In this section, you must indicate the address to which the vehicle is transferred, and the items that become the property of the new owner along with the car.
5. Procedure for terminating the contract. Here you must indicate the conditions under which this agreement can be terminated.
6. Vehicle data – special characteristics of the vehicle.
7. Information about the seller and buyer - passport data of individuals and registration data of legal entities, signatures of participants on both sides.
8. After drawing up the contract, the transaction itself is carried out - at the bottom of the document it is indicated that the seller received the money, and the buyer the car.

In empty lines, you must put dashes, thereby protecting yourself from entering any data without your consent.

It would not be superfluous to draw up an act of acceptance and transfer of the car, which directly indicates the fact of transfer of the vehicle, its technical condition at that moment, the date and time of the transaction (will exempt you from paying fines for the previous owner). In addition, in this document the parties confirm the absence of claims against each other.

Example of a purchase and sale agreement form:

Remember that the procedure for registering a car requires that the papers be in three copies: one for the buyer, the second for the seller, the third for registering the car with the traffic police, and it is not necessary to notarize them. But you can contact a notary if you want him to confirm the legality of the transaction and the rights of both participants to complete it (according to paragraph 1 of Article 163 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). This is necessary, for example, if the car is pledged to the bank. If you have any doubts about this, please refer to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Part 2, Section 4, Chapter 30, Paragraph 1 of Article 454).

Another popular option is to issue a general power of attorney with the right to sell the car. It is used to reduce costs (both time and money). The seller (principal) transfers the right to the vehicle to the buyer, but it remains his property (Article 185 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). However, keep in mind that such a transaction is risky for you, since the owner has the right to revoke the power of attorney or demand money for the car if it is sold. You will also have problems if the owner dies or is declared incompetent. In this case, ownership of the car passes to the heirs.

Drawing up a purchase and sale agreement with a notary.

It is not at all necessary to have the purchase and sale agreement certified by a notary. But it is better to do this if one of the parties does not inspire confidence. A notarized agreement will be more difficult to challenge in court.

Notary services will require additional costs. Before going to a notary's office, you need to prepare a number of documents. Representatives of both parties must be present when completing the transaction.

In a situation where one of the parties insists on notarization of the transaction, the second cannot refuse this. To eliminate disagreement on this issue, include this requirement in the text of the contract.

When drawing up a contract, the notary:

1. controls whether all necessary information is entered correctly (based on the documents provided to him);
2. checks that sections of the agreement comply with the requirements of current legislation;
3. puts a stamp and certifying signature on all copies of the agreement.

Notarization of the contract is necessary if the owners of the car are, for example, spouses. The notary must make sure that the husband or wife agrees to the sale of jointly acquired property.

When purchasing a car, carefully check the consent provided by the seller for the sale of the vehicle. If it is handwritten and not certified by a notary, it has no legal force. It will be easy to challenge such a deal in court.

Procedure for registration of PTS.

The procedure for processing documents when purchasing a car requires making a new entry in the vehicle passport. Be careful and fill out the PTS in legible handwriting.

The following information is entered into the PTS:

• date of purchase of the vehicle;
• number of the document confirming ownership and date of registration;
• signatures of the buyer and seller.

If the seller or buyer is a legal entity, his signature must be certified by a seal. It happens that there is no longer room in the PTS for a new entry. Then you need to contact the traffic police to get a new one (in this case, all information about the car will be checked against the electronic database).

After an entry about the new owner of the car has been made in the title, you can transfer the money to the seller. It is better to pay by non-cash method (unless another has been agreed upon) - this is another factual confirmation of the transfer of funds.

Procedure for registering the return of a car purchased second-hand

If you want to return the vehicle to the seller some time after purchase, it will be difficult to do so. First, carefully review the purchase and sale agreement again.

You will not be able to return the car if the purchase and sale agreement:

• There is a clause stating that you have no complaints about the technical condition of the car, since this means that the transaction is legal, even if in fact you received a car without a steering wheel or without wheels.
• Defects and breakdowns identified during purchase are accurately described.
• Report from the expert service on the technical condition of the machine.

If this data is not reflected in the contract, then the chances of returning the car are quite real. Next we will tell you how to do this.

First, contact the other party and try to negotiate with the previous owner about returning the car, explaining the situation. Often, former owners, not wanting further problems, agree to a return.

But more often the opposite situation occurs when the seller has already spent the money. Then you have to go to court, where you will need to prove that the faults in the car appeared before the contract was signed. If you do not have documents supporting your arguments, you should carry out a paid examination of the car. After receiving the expert opinion, write a letter of claim to the car seller.

Send the claim with a copy of the examination by registered mail with notification, so that you have proof that the person who sold you the vehicle has reviewed this document. After two weeks, if the seller has not responded to your letter, file a claim against the former owner of the car in court.

It is unlikely that you will be able to get your money back quickly. Practice shows that even if you involve an experienced lawyer, the litigation can drag on from 6 months to several years.

A full refund is made in cases where:

• vehicle defects cannot be repaired;
• the cost of repairing a car is higher than the price paid by the new owner for the car.

If, during the operation of the car, defects were discovered that the former owner deliberately kept silent about, then the new owner has the right to compensation equal to the cost of repairs, but the purchase and sale agreement will remain in force.

It is unlikely that you will be able to resolve a legal dispute on your own without using the services of a lawyer. You will need to have documents on hand confirming that the buyer was not involved in the breakdown of the car, and be able to prove that the seller hid the identified defects.

In general, returning a car is a long and troublesome task, and it’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth doing.

Procedure for donating a car to a close relative

Receiving a car as a gift – who doesn’t dream about it? But what is the procedure for registering a car as a gift? Usually a deed of gift is used. Its essence is that one party transfers movable or immovable property to the other free of charge, in our case a car.

There are various reasons why people prefer this type of contract. It is most often used by relatives. The deed of gift is signed if:

• both parties do not want to transfer property under the will;
• want to simplify the transfer of rights to a vehicle;
• the donor does not want other people to claim the car, for example, the husband or wife of the recipient.

Only its owner can give property, and without explaining the reasons for his decision (but this only applies to a deed of gift, which is issued in the name of a relative).

Giving is often done for practical reasons. For example, the donor has a debt on a bank loan and does not want the bailiffs to take the car away to pay off the debt.

There are different ways to register a deed of gift for a car. The transaction is concluded in writing, orally, or notarized. But if you do not want the person for whom you are donating a car to have any difficulties in the future, then the gift agreement should be drawn up in writing.

A gift agreement can be concluded between relatives and between strangers, but it must contain the following data:

• place and date of conclusion of the contract;
• detailed information about the donor and recipient (full name, registration address, passport details);
• information about the car (its model, make, color, year of manufacture, engine size, VIN);
• rights and obligations of the parties entering into the agreement;
• signatures of all participants.

After signing the contract, the new owner should re-register the car in his name at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate.

To re-register a car you will need:

• Owner's passport (original).
• PTS (original).
• Donation agreement.
• OSAGO policy. In its absence, you need to carry out a technical inspection of the car and insure the car yourself.
• Receipt for payment of state duty.

After registration, the new owner receives a passport for the car and license plates.

According to the law, the owner of the donated car has 10 days to re-register the vehicle. Otherwise, the donor has the right to refuse the gift agreement and return the car to himself.

A donation agreement cannot be concluded if the car is pledged.