When registering citizens, there are strictly established deadlines for submitting documents. If they are violated, administrative penalties will be applied to the applicant himself.
For the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, deadlines have also been established for processing the information received and issuing the result, which determine how long it takes to register.
Legal periods vary depending on whether the request is submitted directly or through auxiliary authorities. The completeness of the original documents is also important, and the absence of the necessary papers may increase the processing time of the application for registration confirmation.
Temporary and permanent registration at the MFC, can it be obtained at any multifunctional center?
In our country, registration (called registration in legislative acts) is of two types:
- Permanent registration. It is understood that the citizen resides in the same place on a permanent basis. As a rule, only the owner of the premises makes permanent registration. The owner does not register strangers as this may affect the amount of rent.
- Temporary registration. It is issued to all citizens who plan to live outside their permanent place of registration for more than 90 days. Temporary registration at the place of residence (private house, apartment) is issued by shift workers, business travelers, as well as labor migrants moving in search of a better life.
Previously, registration could be completed exclusively at the territorial departments of the Federal Migration Service (now the GUVM). With the advent of the MFC, this service has become more widespread, and now citizens can register at any Multifunctional Center.
Step by step registration procedure
The registration procedure for a private home through the MFC consists of several key steps. The registration procedure will be approximately as follows:
- Make an appointment with MFC staff. This can be done over the phone or through the State Services portal. In addition, you can visit a nearby one at any time and make an appointment using the electronic queue.
- Receiving consulting support from MFC specialists on an issue of interest (for example, changing your registration), and setting a date for submitting documents. The passport office in your region of residence can also provide advice.
- Collecting documents necessary to register in the house.
- Visit of the MFC employee at the appointed time, submission of documents. An authorized specialist checks the submitted documentation and issues a receipt of receipt of the application.
- After checking the documents, specialists from the multifunctional center must submit the documentation for registration to the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (or the Federal Migration Service). When it is ready, the applicant will be notified remotely.
- After some time (usually the wait lasts about 8 days), applicants return to the MFC and pick up documents certifying the person’s registration.
Why may a service be refused and what should be done in this case?
Refusal to provide a public service may occur in the following cases:
- If citizens have provided an incomplete package of documents.
- If forged documents were found among the provided papers, or they were executed improperly.
- If the application was not written in the form established by the state and/or significant errors were made in it.
In all other cases, the refusal to provide the service is unlawful. An employee of the passport office, MFC or Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is obliged, when returning the application, to explain what exactly was the reason for the refusal. After receiving the necessary information, the citizen simply needs to correct the deficiency: either find the missing documents or re-issue them.
Prolongation essentially means obtaining a new temporary registration. Thanks to this, the overall document flow and the burden of paperwork are only reduced, because the applicant does not need to prove to the employees of the Main Department of Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs the fact of being in the apartment. For example, during “prolongation” they will not even require the old registration certificate.
In addition, control over compliance with the law in the field of internal migration is also extremely weak, so getting a fine for late registration is almost impossible. All this only benefits the temporary stayer - you just need to take a responsible approach to collecting the required documents so that problems do not arise.
What documents are needed
Registration is possible only with documentary support. In order for MFC employees to help the applicant with obtaining registration, it will be necessary to prepare certain documents for registration at the place of residence (stay).
For permanent registration
To obtain permanent residence and the opportunity to register, you will need to prepare the following list of documentation:
- applicant's passport details;
- application in form No. 6;
- documentation confirming the right to use residential premises (certificate of ownership of real estate, social tenancy agreement, etc.) Based on it, you can register and provide the relevant document;
- if registration is carried out in housing owned by another user, his passport and personal presence will be required;
- if registration is carried out in an apartment under a social tenancy agreement, obtaining permanent registration will require the consent of the municipality and all persons living in the apartment;
- an extract on the number of registered citizens in the apartment;
- departure slip, if available.
Application for registration at the place of residence at the MFC: sample and form
You can study the current application forms for registration through the MFC on our website online. If you want to contact an organization such as the Multifunctional Center for registration issues, we recommend that you fill it out with the participation of a specialist. ⇐
For temporary registration
To obtain temporary registration at a new address, the list of documents will be almost identical, with a few exceptions. So, in addition to the standard package of documents, some other papers will be needed:
- a receipt confirming payment of the duty fee (for foreigners and stateless persons);
- unified application in form No. 1;
- title documents for living space provided by the owner of the premises in person. Please note that you need to contact specialists together with the home owner;
- data from the place of permanent registration;
- notarized translation of a passport (for foreign citizens).
Placing a stamp in the passport
The apogee of registration actions is the receipt of confirmation of the completed procedure, which are:
- A stamp in the passport if we are talking about permanent registration.
- Certificate form when registration is temporary.
Both confirmations are issued in a strictly established manner. The certificate is filled out according to the approved form. The stamp is affixed to the passport. There are special pages on the ID card for this purpose. The stamp itself provides minimal information about the authority that issued it and the citizen’s residential address. The signature of the specialist who performed the registration procedure is also affixed inside the stamp.
How many days does it take to register (permanent and temporary) at the MFC, what are the deadlines?
The registration period is standard, and does not depend on whether it is temporary or permanent. GUVM employees will carry out all registration actions within 3 days. This is the deadline. This time is spent checking the submitted documents and making adjustments to the registration data.
the Multifunctional Center increases the processing time to 8 days, as there is a need to coordinate the actions of interdepartmental agencies.
Service cost
The service for registering Russian citizens at their place of residence is absolutely free, and Russians do not need to pay any fees.
As for foreign nationals, as well as stateless persons, services such as registration will be paid for them. A duty of 350 rubles is provided.
Regulatory framework
All aspects of citizen registration are regulated by the following documents:
- Federal Law “On the right of citizens of the Russian Federation to freedom of movement...” of June 25, 1993.
- Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 713 of July 17, 1995 “On registration and deregistration of citizens...” and related Government Decree No. 809 of August 15, 2014 “On amendments to Decree... No. 713”.
- Housing Code of the Russian Federation. Art. 70-85 establish the procedure for registering residents in non-privatized apartments.
- The Code of Administrative Offenses (Article 19.15) lists sanctions for failure to register.
The system of all regulatory legal acts in the Russian Federation has a hierarchical structure, which in controversial situations presupposes the predominant action of those located above. At the very top of this structure are the articles of the Constitution of the Russian Federation; at the last stage - acts of local government bodies.
How to register a child in an apartment through the MFC
Registration of a minor child does not pose any particular difficulties and proceeds quite quickly. However, it must be taken into account that in the future users may encounter problems when registering a minor.
The legislator establishes a condition under which the registration of a newborn will automatically go to the place of registration of the mother. The reason is that parents are responsible for the child. In addition, when it comes to registering a child, you can choose one of several options:
- registration at the mother’s place of residence;
- registration of a minor at the father's address;
- registration with a grandmother or grandfather;
- A child can be re-registered with a close adult relative, provided that at least one of the parents is registered with him.
Please note that you can register a child with your grandparents until the child is 14 years old and has received a passport. Then he can be registered at a new address, regardless of his parents’ registration, and change his place of residence.
Nuances of registering
The state approaches the registration procedure with the utmost responsibility and attention, and establishes that there are a number of design features that need to be paid attention to.
To give citizens the opportunity to quickly obtain registration, the procedure can be carried out at the MFC, which is located in the citizen’s area of residence. As practice shows, using the services of the Multifunctional Center can significantly reduce waiting time and costs.
How to change your registration in your passport through the MFC
You can change your registration in your passport only after the preliminary deregistration procedure has been completed. This is necessary in a situation where the user is selling real estate. If he is simply moving, then deregistration is not required.
To change your registration in your passport, you need a reason, for example, a certificate of ownership. The procedure for changing your registration will be as follows:
- The applicant submits originals and copies of the necessary documents, including the departure certificate, to the MFC employee.
- An application of the established form is filled out. The application must not contain inaccuracies, corrections or errors, otherwise it will be rejected. It will also be worth submitting all the necessary documentation.
- The MFC specialist sets the optimal date when the applicant needs to come for a passport with a new registration mark.
How to simultaneously check out and register at another address through the MFC
The procedure for simultaneous deregistration and registration at another address in the MFC is absolutely similar to registration in the Federal Migration Service. However, the participation of an MFC specialist in this process allows you to avoid hours-long queues.
In order to be discharged, you need to make an appointment with MFC consultants in your city and find out what documents are needed to carry out simultaneous discharge and registration, and set a day for visiting a specialist. At the appointed time, the applicant comes to the MFC, submits documents, and after a certain period of time picks up a passport with updated registration data.
Features of registration in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Moscow and St. Petersburg are the leaders in the number of migrants, which is why migration policy here differs from other settlements. Citizens who want to leave their city and move to live in the country's largest metropolises should know that the rules for migration registration here are more stringent.
There is a rule according to which it is prohibited to live in Moscow and St. Petersburg for more than 3 months without registration. Therefore, many migrants use the services of fictitious registration. However, GUVM employees regularly conduct raids, and if a fictitious registration is discovered, the violators will be held accountable. Criminal proceedings are provided for the owner and residents of so-called “rubber” apartments.
Possible reasons for failures
Quite often there are precedents for refusing registration to citizens. The prevailing legitimate reasons for such refusal:
There is a mess in the documents. This could be, for example, an expired passport or some missing document. If this reason is eliminated, the further procedure will continue as normal.- Lack of minimum living space in an apartment established by law, which is 6 sq.m. per person. This reason is justified for municipal housing and when registering with strangers.
Those wishing to register in Moscow or St. Petersburg are especially often denied due to their huge number.
Refusal must be provided in writing, stating all reasons and legal grounds.
Attention! In the event of an unlawful refusal by passport office employees, citizens have the right to go to court to protect their rights.
