Do I need to pay a state fee for registration at the place of residence in 2021?

Current legislation requires all citizens living on the territory of the Russian Federation to undergo temporary or permanent registration at a specific address. This procedure is of a notification nature and is used rather to register citizens. For residents of the Russian Federation themselves, having registration makes it possible to fully use all government services. But since we are already accustomed to the fact that most of the documentary formalities are paid, it will not be superfluous to figure out how much the state duty is for registration at the place of residence in 2021.

What is permanent registration?

To begin with, we note that such a concept as “registration” does not exist in modern legal documents. It was abolished back in 1993, and was replaced by the term “registration”. Nevertheless, both names can be found in the vocabulary of Russian citizens, and therefore we can easily consider them synonyms and use them in everyday speech, and not in legal documents.

Registration at the place of residence indicates that this address is the main place where the citizen spends most of his life. This fact is confirmed by a special stamp in the passport. Permanent registration is not limited by its validity period, but only those persons who have Russian citizenship can apply for it.

In addition, only the residential premises in which the applicant is registered or under a social tenancy agreement can act as a permanent residence address. This can be either an apartment or a house, or a residential property intended for company employees, as well as specialized houses:

• dormitories;
• homes for the elderly;
• shelter hotels;
• homes for people with limited physical and mental abilities.

You can obtain permanent registration only by confirming your ownership of the declared housing or by obtaining the consent of all apartment owners.

The authorized authorities for registration are the branches of the Migration Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, and in small settlements this function is assigned to local administrations. In addition, citizens can contact the MFC, if there is one in their city, or register on the Public Services portal.

The law also states that your passport must be stamped within 7 days of arrival. Otherwise, the violator faces .

If you are about to move or buy a new apartment where you plan to move the whole family, read in more detail.

What documents will you need?

The procedure for permanent registration itself is not complicated. And it’s useful to know that they cannot refuse it. The only reason that can lead to refusal is an incomplete package of documents. To prevent this from happening, we suggest that you carefully study what it should include:

1. applicant.
2. Directly.
3. A document establishing ownership of the housing where it is planned to obtain registration.
4. Consent of other owners.

The last paper will be needed if, for example, an adult child decides to register in his parents’ apartment. If we are talking about children who have not yet reached 18 years of age and who also need to be registered, in this case they must be attached to the package of documents.

Persons liable for military service will need a military ID. But a certificate of deregistration at the military registration and enlistment office at the previous address of residence is no longer needed.

It is very important that the owner of the apartment is present at the time of submitting the application. If he cannot do this, you will have to obtain his written consent certified by a notary.

After submitting the documents, the migration service has 3 days to consider the request and issue a stamp. This period can only increase if there is no document of title, which is a certificate of inheritance or a gift.

How long is a residence permit valid?

Before registering yourself in a new place, you should understand the deadlines specified by the laws. The period for which a residence permit is valid is practically the main question that interests citizens who are forced to deal with it.

According to current legislation, the period during which a visiting citizen can stay in a living space is decided solely by its owner. But since this transaction is of mutual interest between the tenant and the person who offers him his property, the decision is made by their consent. There is, however, a limitation to this rule. It concerns current legislation. In particular, the terms specified in the agreement between the parties to the transaction cannot be greater or less than those specified by law.

In other words, the maximum duration is 5 years and the minimum duration is only 6 months. If you need to live in an apartment longer than the maximum term, there is a way out. It consists of going through the procedure again.

Fee for registration in an apartment

Out of old habit, many begin to look in the list of documents for a receipt to pay the state fee for registration at the place of residence. Even in the recent past, it was actually required. But several years have passed since its abolition: now registration in the passports of Russian citizens is absolutely free.

Previously, Russians were forced to pay 1% of the minimum wage in their region for registration. The law that provided for this type of tax lost its relevance on January 1, 2005.

In 2013, the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation attempted to return the registration fee. A package of changes was even prepared that needed to be made to the current tax legislation. But the project was not approved, and the duty was never introduced again.

All this means that persons with Russian citizenship are not required to contribute money to the state treasury when applying for registration in an apartment.

Registration in a private house

The registration procedure in a private house is somewhat different from that which Russians go through when registering in a city apartment. The main difference lies in the package of documents. To register in a private housing stock, you must provide a house register in which all those who wish to register at this address will be entered.

When checking out from the designated place of residence, you will also have to make an entry in the house register. As for paying the fee, the procedure is no different from registering in an apartment. There are no fees for stamping.

Temporary registration: features

Temporary registration differs from permanent registration in that it is for a strictly limited period. Temporary registration is required for those who leave their primary place of residence for a period of more than 90 days.

This usually applies to students, company employees sent to other cities, and those going for long-term treatment. Hotels, sanatoriums, and rental apartments can serve as places of temporary registration. This procedure is also mandatory for citizens of the Russian Federation. At the same time, temporary registration does not cancel the validity of a permanent one, but only indicates that the citizen has temporarily moved within the state.

As for the financial issue, the state duty for temporary registration at the place of residence is also not provided for by law.

What is the price of temporary registration

Finally we get to the most interesting question - what is the cost of obtaining a temporary residence permit? This question is not easy because the cost depends on many factors. But first of all, it depends on the citizenship of the person who is interested in receiving the document. And also from the area where he wants to obtain registration.

For example, let’s take the most common case, namely obtaining a temporary residence permit in Moscow.

Moreover, prices in Moscow are not yet the highest. This can be confirmed by people who wanted to obtain temporary registration in St. Petersburg. Here the minimum tariff starts from 900 rubles for three months, and the maximum is 7,000 rubles per year for residents of the Russian Federation. If you are a citizen of another country, prepare to pay up to 100 thousand rubles for 5 years of temporary registration in St. Petersburg.

Registration of foreigners

All of the above related exclusively to citizens of the Russian Federation. Let's consider how things stand with those who do not have Russian citizenship, and even more so do not have any citizenship, that is, with stateless people.

First of all, it should be recalled that foreigners who arrived in the Russian Federation are also required to undergo registration, which would more correctly be called migration registration. They must do this within 7 days after entering Russian territory. You must contact the same migration service.

Important: the registration that foreigners can obtain can only be temporary, even if they are property owners.

We can talk about permanent registration only when they become permanent residents of the Russian Federation.

In this case, two types of foreign citizens should be distinguished: those who temporarily stay in the Russian Federation, and those who temporarily reside in it. In the first case, we are talking about persons who intend to leave its borders after the expiration of their allotted 90 days of stay in Russia. In this case, registration at the place of residence will be the responsibility of the property owner. You will have to pay 350 rubles for the procedure.

If a foreign guest intends to settle in Russia for a long time, he will have to request first, and then also, which is simply impossible to obtain without having a place to live. Moreover, having received one of these documents, its owner must put a registration stamp on it. The state fee for registering foreign citizens at their place of residence is also 350 rubles.

What are the risks?

You should be careful with companies that offer to arrange registration yourself. If a person is deceived by providing false documents, he will have to pay a fine. In addition, a big problem arises when you need to find a person who will agree, albeit on a temporary basis, to register an outsider. If you don’t have a good friend or relative, it will most likely be difficult to find someone who agrees to provide their living space.

In this regard, services have appeared in large cities offering registration permits in exchange for financial rewards. But at the same time, the person who is registered in the living space does not actually live there. This practice violates the law, so it is not recommended to use it unless you want to get yourself into trouble. A person must live at the address where he is registered.

At the same time, the property owner also faces a variety of problems and risks. The most popular among them are the following:

• tenants can sublease the property;
• a registered person can protest if an attempt is made to evict him;
• visitors may not pay utility bills;
• new residents of the apartment can cause significant harm to it by damaging repairs, furniture or communications;
• people may not use the property for its intended purpose (for example, set up an office in the apartment or something like that);
• residents can start processing documents for real estate without the consent of its owner (for example, register themselves);
• the rent will increase, but the owner will not be able to make changes to the contract until the registration period expires, and as a result will suffer losses (especially if the lease period is long).

Due to these difficulties, there are not many people who are ready to temporarily register a stranger on their territory. Therefore, it is advisable to look for real estate through special agencies that initially regulate difficulties. This is a mandatory condition if you plan to rent or rent out an apartment for a long time.

If any difficulties or more serious conflicts arise with the residents, they can be resolved through legal proceedings. You can try to expel unscrupulous tenants yourself, but only without assault, etc. Otherwise, property owners may find themselves at fault. But through the court you can recover both material damages and moral compensation, if any.

Registration of minors

The issue of children's registration causes a lot of disagreement. In fact, in this aspect everything is extremely simple. The first thing you need to know: a child who has not reached the age of majority cannot be unregistered anywhere for more than 90 days. Parents of this in the amount of 1.5 to 2.5 thousand rubles. The owner of the home where the family lives may also be subject to the same punishment.

Please note that children must be registered only where their parents are. But there is no charge for this procedure, as evidenced by the rule that applies to all Russians.

When to register newborns

As for infants, they must be registered immediately after birth. In this case, the law does not provide clear deadlines, but it is better not to delay, since registration may affect the receipt of social benefits.

As a general rule, the child must be registered in the same place where his parents are registered. But in this case, the consent of the owner of residential property is not required, even if we are talking about a rented apartment or house. You also do not have to pay a state fee for registering a newborn.

Payment Methods

There are 3 ways to pay the state registration fee. Each person can choose any of them depending on their personal preferences.

To a Sberbank branch

You can pay the state fee at any Sberbank ATM. For the convenience of users, this financial institution has special instructions for carrying out this operation. They also contain payment details, but to clarify them, you should contact your local tax office.

If a bank visitor has difficulties paying the fee, he can ask the relevant question to the branch employee.

By mail

At large post offices you can also pay a state fee to obtain a registration certificate. To do this, you need to visit the institution, fill out the appropriate form and make a payment. In this case, it is necessary to find out the details in advance, since they will be required to fill out the application.

Through the Internet

Today it is possible to pay the state registration fee at the MFC or passport office via the Internet. This can be done on the official website of the Federal Tax Service.

To make a payment, you need to select the appropriate service and follow the instructions on the portal. The user will have to enter his passport data, recipient details and the exact name of the service.

How to pay the fee

So, we found out that the service for registering Russians at their place of permanent or temporary residence is provided free of charge. But foreign citizens and stateless persons will have to contribute 350 rubles to the state treasury. There are several ways to do this:

• at a branch of any bank;
• via Internet banking;
• via terminal.

The most important thing is that you keep the receipt for the operation, since it will have to be attached to the package of documents that will be submitted along with the application to the migration service.

What else might you need money for?

Please note that the registration procedure does not involve any hidden fees. If they demand money from you for some incomprehensible services, consider such actions unlawful.

The only additional costs that may come your way are photocopies of documents. But this amount will be so insignificant that it will not greatly affect your budget.

Very often we have to deal with a situation where foreign citizens are offered to register for a certain amount. In this case, you need to be extremely careful, since this is a violation of migration legislation. And here you can’t get by with just one fine. Most often, such penalties as deportation and a ban on entry into the Russian Federation for a certain period are applied to violators.