Restoring an individual’s TIN if lost in 2021: how, where and what to do?

In our country, many women change their surname after marriage or divorce, and sometimes men also have this need. In this connection, the question arises about the need to replace a large number of documents, including the TIN.

Reference! According to the norms of the current legislation, an individual taxpayer number is assigned to a citizen of the country once and for life; a change of surname cannot affect it.

Therefore, you can resort to the procedure for issuing a new form on a voluntary basis. After changes are made to the acts of civil registration in the registry office, the information will be transferred to all interested government agencies. But in order to avoid unnecessary questions and misunderstandings about different names in documents, a citizen can replace the official paper. Today this is done without leaving the apartment.

When do you need to get a TIN?

When a child is born, parents draw up a package of documents for him, which includes a birth certificate and SNILS, but the TIN is not on this list. That is, if you have a child, you do not need to run to the Federal Tax Service and register for a taxpayer number.

The title of the document speaks for itself. This is the number of the person who will act as a taxpayer. And as long as a person does not have tax obligations, he can live peacefully without a “piece of paper” from the Federal Tax Service.

The law does not talk about the timing and age; the TIN is issued as necessary. The standard age is 14 years old, but the simple fact is that from this moment on citizens can officially receive earned income. If it appears in the future, then it’s time to contact the Federal Tax Service.

The need for a TIN usually arises when a person enters into some kind of tax relationship, for example, gets his first official job. Or, he has his own property, for which he needs to pay taxes.

Why does an individual need a TIN?

This information will be needed in the following situations:

1. When applying for a job.
2. For registration of social benefits, budget payments and subsidies.
3. To participate in preferential government programs.
4. When concluding financial transactions.
5. For authorization on various Internet portals, for example, the State Services website.

When transferring various taxes and fees, it is advisable to indicate the TIN. Having a unique payer number will help avoid confusion in documents. In some cases, banks also request a certificate when applying for a loan. Using the code, they check whether the borrower has debts on taxes, alimony, and other budget payments.

Is it possible to get a TIN through State Services?

Only the Federal Tax Service is responsible for assigning individual numbers to citizens and maintaining tax records. It is impossible to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from State Services; a citizen must contact the Federal Tax Service.

Options for obtaining a TIN for the first time:

1. Contact the Federal Tax Service office at your place of residence in person and submit an application.
2. Register on the tax service website, obtain credentials and submit a request online.
3. Contact the MFC at your place of residence.

It is impossible to obtain a paper TIN certificate completely remotely. Even if you send a request through the online service of the Federal Tax Service, you will still need to go to the department to receive a paper version of the document.

Through the goportal you can only find out your TIN, that is, the number itself. It is impossible to get a new one; you will have to contact the MFC or the Federal Tax Service. But the procedure is simple and will not take much time and effort.

Sample of filling out an application for TIN in 2021

Below is a sample of filling out an application for a TIN certificate valid in 2021:

First page

Second page

Third page

How to get a TIN online on the Federal Tax Service website

Registering on the Federal Tax Service website to register as a taxpayer is simple, it is available to everyone. Just enter your email, create a password and confirm the data by clicking on the link sent to the specified email.

Obtaining a TIN for the first time is actually a person’s tax registration order, so the application is submitted from the appropriate section. As a result, the Federal Tax Service will open an account for the taxpayer, through which all tax transactions will be carried out: tax calculations, write-offs.

Conclusion

1. The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is assigned to everyone and is necessary to control the execution of tax payments.
2. Changing the TIN is necessary in case of a change of name, loss or damage to the certificate. It implies a change of document, not a number.
3. Submitting an application is possible by independently visiting the tax structure, the MFC, as well as through the State Services portal.
4. You need to log into your personal account with a verified account, write an application and attach supporting documents (passport, copy of marriage certificate). Wait about five days for a response.
5. Replacing a certificate as a result of loss or damage requires payment of a state fee.

Submitting an application

On the first page of the citizen’s tax registration form, fields will open where you need to enter basic information about yourself. Write carefully, do not make mistakes, double-check the data:

At the next stage, the citizen enters his passport details and address information. Since addresses are tied to specific territorial divisions of the Federal Tax Service, an automatic classifier operates. A window will open where you need to enter the index and address.

Below on the same page the applicant enters contact information. The system immediately informs you that it will then send a letter to the specified email with a link to confirm your address. You need to click the “Submit” button.

By clicking on the link from the email, the applicant sees this form indicating the date and application number. Since it has not actually been sent yet, you need to click on the “Continue entering data” link.

Next, the citizen sends an application for tax registration to the Federal Tax Service. Registration of the number and production of a paper version of the certificate takes 5 days; the document can be obtained at the Federal Tax Service department, which will be indicated by the system (assigned according to the applicant’s place of residence).

As you can see, it is impossible to obtain a TIN through the State Services, but this can actually be done through the portal of the Federal Tax Service itself. The citizen also submits the application remotely and visits the tax authority only once to receive the certificate.

Is it possible to get a duplicate in another city?

According to the law, the applicant can receive a restored TIN at the place of residence/registration (temporary or permanent), and the address that was specified when it was originally issued does not matter.

But for some citizens, the difficulty lies in the fact that at the time of contacting the tax office, their actual place of residence does not coincide with the official one. In this case, you can resort to mail and send the application itself in this way.

Thus, obtaining a TIN occurs once - the resulting digital code is assigned to a specific person for life. It is issued to every citizen from the moment of majority.

In addition to the main function, the TIN may be needed when applying for a bank loan, to receive benefits (including tax deductions), etc. Therefore, it is important to know what to do if the certificate is lost, and remember that restoring a duplicate is mandatory.

Standard scheme for obtaining a TIN

If online application is inconvenient for you, you can use the standard scheme - personally visit the Federal Tax Service department. You must first make an appointment; this can be done online on the Federal Tax Service website:

1. Go to the online registration page for an appointment with the inspectorate and agree to data processing.
2. Indicate the type of taxpayer (in our case, an individual), indicate your full name, phone number and email address.
3. Select your region and tax office at your place of residence. Specify the type of service - registration.
4. The system will open free “tags”. Choose a convenient date and time and confirm your appointment.

At the designated time, you must visit the selected department of the Federal Tax Service with your passport and submit an application for tax registration. Within 5 days the application will be processed and a certificate will be generated. After this period, you need to come to the same Federal Tax Service again and pick up the document.

Deadline for producing a new TIN

The standard time period required to issue a certificate is up to 5 working days. The expedited option (with additional payment) is 1 business day. These rates also apply to applications submitted online. If the workload at the local tax office is light, then a duplicate can be issued on the day of application.

The Federal Tax Service allows you to find out at what stage the number restoration is. To do this, just look at the information in the corresponding section of the official website of the Service, having previously completed authorization in your personal account of the service.

If all the deadlines have passed and the document has still not been received, it means that it was sent through the post office by registered mail. Its peculiarity is that it is issued against the signature of the applicant. However, it is worth considering that due to delays or failures in the delivery system, the envelope may reach the recipient with a slight delay.

Find out the TIN number on State Services

Many citizens lose the TIN certificate itself, since in fact almost everywhere only the individual number itself is needed, while a piece of paper is rarely required. And if you don’t know your Taxpayer Identification Number, you can find it out through State Services.

Find the relevant service through the search, its page opens. You need to click on the “Get service” button:

Since we are talking about an authorized user who previously left personal data on the state portal, a form will immediately open indicating the TIN number.

You can search for a TIN number using a citizen’s data on the Federal Tax Service website. The citizen enters his full name and passport information, the system immediately processes the information and produces the result:

What does this code mean

The tax identification number is a unique 12-digit code. It has been assigned to every citizen of the Russian Federation since 1999. This personal account is opened once and remains unchanged throughout life. His data is not adjusted when changing his last name, marital status or passport document.

The identification code is opened by tax office employees. The corresponding certificate is issued to the person. For individuals, it is a “tag” before the tax authorities. Using this code, inspectors instantly determine what taxes he needs to pay and what payments the person has made previously.

Receiving a lost certificate

If the certificate was lost, then its restoration will have to be paid; you need to pay a fee of 300 rubles. On the State Services website there is a page for restoring the TIN, but the portal does not provide this service, it simply says about the need to contact the Federal Tax Service.

On the Federal Tax Service website, you can generate a receipt for the state duty and immediately pay it with a bank card or print it out for payment through the cash desk of any bank. Next, you need to visit the Federal Tax Service office and submit an application (you need to have your passport with you). After 5 days you can come and pick up the certificate.

Through the tax office

If the certificate is lost, you can restore your TIN through the tax office in two ways:

• personally or with the help of a trusted person;
• by sending an application by post with a list of the contents and a receipt.

You can submit an application for restoration of the certificate to any Federal Tax Service that serves individuals. You can select an inspectorate that is assigned a specific postal address by following the link: https://service.nalog.ru/addrno.do

The Federal Tax Service specialists will issue a standard application form and tell you how to fill it out. Then they will check the submitted documents, issue a receipt for payment of the state fee and set a time when it will be possible to obtain a second certificate.

If the applicant prefers to send his application by mail, then he must attach to it a notarized copy of the passport with registration and a copy of the receipt for payment of the fee.

For reference

: You can find out your tax arrears without visiting the Federal Tax Service. To do this, you should use this service.

FAQ

Is it possible to issue a TIN through State Services?

No, such a service is not provided on the state portal. You need to contact the Federal Tax Service or the MFC.

What fee do I need to pay to obtain a TIN?

Tax registration of an individual is free of charge; you do not need to pay anything for the TIN certificate. But if we are talking about issuing a repeated document, then you need to pay a state fee of 300 rubles.

How to obtain an electronic TIN certificate?

The formation of an official electronic document is carried out in the taxpayer’s personal account. It is certified by an enhanced electronic signature and has the same legal force as a paper document.

Is it necessary to issue a TIN for a child?

The child does not need this document. A citizen is registered when he becomes a taxpayer. However, the law does not limit the age for obtaining the document.

How to find out your TIN online?

Please visit the Federal Tax Service website. You need to enter your data into a special online service, and the system will display your TIN on the screen in a few seconds. If you indicated your taxpayer number when registering for State Services, it will be saved in your personal account on the portal.

Sources:

1. Federal Tax Service: I want to register with the tax authority (receive a TIN certificate).

about the author

Irina Rusanova - higher education at the International East European University in the direction of "Banking". Graduated with honors from the Russian Economic Institute named after G.V. Plekhanov with a major in Finance and Credit. Ten years of experience in leading Russian banks: Alfa-Bank, Renaissance Credit, Home Credit Bank, Delta Credit, ATB, Svyaznoy (closed). He is an analyst and expert of the Brobank service on banking and financial stability. [email protected]

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Designing a new one or restoring an old one?

Every lost TIN can be restored, which means there is no need to issue a new document. All information necessary for this is stored by the tax service in the Unified State Register of Taxpayers.

This circumstance is valid only if the personal data that was indicated during the initial application to the tax authority is preserved. Otherwise, a new taxpayer identification number will be required.

The TIN is not restored if, after receiving it, the citizen has changed personal data:

• last name, first name, patronymic (all at once or separately);
• gender;
• Date of Birth;
• Place of Birth.

Also, a new certificate will be required if you change your residential address, officially confirmed by registration/registration.

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1. Oksana
   08/27/2021 at 02:02 Hello! Please tell me how I can fill out an application for a new Inn if I do not live at my place of residence.
   Reply ↓ Anna Popovich
   08/27/2021 at 20:53

   Dear Oksana, you can submit an application to any tax authority of your choice in person, send it by registered mail, or fill out an application on the official website of the Federal Tax Service https://www.nalog.ru using the service “Submission of an Individual’s Application for Registration registered." This cannot be done through State Services.

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Required documents

• Passport;
• A document confirming permanent or temporary registration, if it is not indicated in the passport;
• A power of attorney certified by a notary, if the procedure will be performed by a representative of the applicant;
• Receipt for payment of state duty. You can make a payment: at any bank branch;
• in the MFC;
• through the Internet service “Gosuslugi”;

If a citizen plans to restore the TIN through the MFC or the Federal Tax Service, then the form will be issued to him by these organizations. When submitting an application by mail, a citizen must fill out the form “No. 2-2-Accounting” independently.

You can download the form from this link by selecting one of the options provided.

The downloaded form should either be filled out on a computer and printed, or printed and then filled out with a blue or black ballpoint pen.

Registration procedure

Parents or official guardians can obtain a document for a child. Before contacting the Tax Service, you will have to visit the registry office and the passport office to obtain primary documents, without which it is not possible to assign a number.

Documents that the child will need:

• Birth certificate. It is advisable to also provide a photocopy of it.
• Certificate of registration at the place of residence (or place of stay). This is what they issue at the passport office. A photocopy is also required.

  
  Sample filling for a child

• An application for a number drawn up on behalf of the child.
• Passport of the parent or legal guardian who is applying (plus a photocopy of it).

Currently, the list of ways to obtain a TIN has expanded significantly. Firstly, you can obtain the necessary document by visiting the tax office at the child’s place of residence.

Children who have not yet turned 14 years old do not need to come with their parents when submitting the application and when receiving the TIN.

You can also request a number using the services of Russian Post. To do this, you must send notarized copies of all necessary documents to the Federal Tax Service by registered mail.

In a number of regions of Russia, citizens have the opportunity to order a document through the MFC (now the organization is called My Documents). The list of requested documents is the same as during a direct visit to the Tax Office.

Submission deadline

If you apply directly to the tax office for the number, the waiting period for the document to be issued, as a rule, does not exceed 5 working days. In rare cases, it can be extended to 10 days. If the application is submitted through the Federal Tax Service website, then the entire procedure will take 15 working days.

When ordering a TIN is carried out through the MFC, you will have to wait about two or even three weeks.

Service cost

You can receive a document confirming the assignment of an individual tax number absolutely free of charge. Government agencies do not charge any fees for this service. If the certificate has been lost or damaged and needs to be restored, you will have to pay a fee of 200 rubles.

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