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Registration is the most important mechanism for monitoring the residence of citizens on the territory of the Russian Federation. Registration registration is the responsibility of individuals if they are checking out of their previous apartment and moving into a new one. The registration procedure is included in migration registration within the state. Failure to comply with the prescribed rules entails the imposition of an administrative fine. The question arises, how long does it take to register at a new address? We will try to answer this question from the position of citizens of the Russian Federation and foreigners.

How long can you be without registration after discharge?

The length of time you live in a city without registration is related to the nature of the change in your usual address. Let us immediately note that the period of accommodation after discharge is quite comfortable. During the specified time, a person will have time to sell a home, look for a new one, pay off the seller (buyer) and move into a new apartment.

There are two types of periods after discharge:

90 days or 3 months

Temporary stay in another city allows you not to register for registration within 90 days - by virtue of Art. 5 Federal Law No. 5242-1 “On the rights of citizens...”. After the expiration of the period, the citizen is obliged to visit the regional Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and register. The deadline for registration at the temporary residence address is within 3 working days. The applicant has the right to receive only temporary registration. The validity of such a registration corresponds to the name - the expiration of the temporary period obliges the citizen to register on a permanent basis or extend the validity period.

When going to another city for a temporary stay, you do not need to check out of your main apartment. Temporary registration does not cancel permanent registration, but only confirms that the citizen is in another city for a short time.

7 days

Extracting from your previous place of residence involves searching for a new address. Having finished purchasing an apartment, the owner must register in the residential premises. 7 days for this (Article 6 of Federal Law No. 5242-1).

Expert opinion

Semyon Frolov

Lawyer. 7 years of experience. Specialization: family, inheritance, housing law.

The beginning of the period is check-in to the apartment, the end is the expiration of the last day allotted for registration in the OVM. Such a framework is determined by the arrival of citizens at their place of new residence. Migration authorities cannot fine a person if he has not yet purchased housing and moved into the apartment. A fine is imposed for failure to register within 7 days. You can live without registration until you find a new place to live as long as you like (within reason).

Procedure for discharge and registration at a new place of residence

According to Part 3 of Article 6 of the Law, Clause 8 of the Rules on issues of “registration”, it is necessary to contact the registration authority directly (that is, the relevant local government body) or the center for the provision of administrative services (if such a center has been created and provides this service in your territorial-administrative unit).

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“A citizen who has changed his place of residence must, no later than 7 days from the date of arrival at his new place of residence, contact the officials responsible for registration and submit: an identification document; a document that, in accordance with the housing legislation of the Russian Federation, is the basis for moving into a residential premises. An application in the established form for registration at the place of residence in the form of an electronic document, as well as copies of the documents specified in this paragraph, in electronic form can be submitted through the Unified Portal. “

How soon after discharge do I need to register?

The period of registration at the new address is also related to the peculiarities of residence in the region:

3 months are allotted for temporary registration without being discharged from the main apartment. This option is suitable for out-of-town students, rotational workers, business travelers, etc.
7 days are allotted for permanent registration with an extract from the previous apartment. A mandatory condition is deregistration at the place of previous residence. Usually this is a statement “to nowhere” - a person sells an apartment and goes in search of a new home.

Read our other materials “How to check out of an apartment,” as well as “Checking out of an apartment to nowhere.”

Registration for foreigners

The registration of migrants deserves special attention. Temporary registration is valid for foreigners. But the period for registration does not exceed 7 days from the date of arrival at the new place.

How to register for migration for foreigners:

Cross the border of the Russian Federation in any way (car, air, sea, bus, on foot).
Fill out the migration card.
Register at the checkpoint with the Border Service.
Get to your destination.
Conclude a rental agreement for residential premises with the property owner/organization.
Visit the regional Migration Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and register for migration - issue a temporary registration.

Registration for migrants is the same mandatory procedure as for our compatriots. Ignoring legal requirements leads to administrative sanctions.

How much time is given for registration at a new place of residence?

You will need to submit a written application in the required form to the migration service. You will also need to fill out a special form indicating your new address. After this, you need to hand over your passport to the responsible employee so that he can put a special mark. On average, all this takes three business days. The exception is when there are complicating circumstances. Then the process may take a longer time.

A written application is submitted in a certain form. Contact the GUVM department at the new address.
The passport and other official papers are handed over to the employee who will deal with this issue.
Special forms are filled out.
Registration is issued within three working days if you have a departure certificate. By the way, if this official paper is not available, then the process may take up to 14 working days.

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What happens if you don't register?

The state seriously fines violators of the migration order. It goes to not only unregistered residents, but also apartment owners.

Penalties for lack of registration in 2020:

Living (staying) in residential premises without registration is punishable by a fine of 2 to 3 thousand rubles. Unregistered residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg (including migrants) are punished with a fine in the amount of 5 to 7 thousand rubles (clauses 1-2 of Article 19.15.1 of the Administrative Code).
Apartment owners who allow residence of persons without registration are punishable by a fine in the amount of 2 to 5 thousand rubles . Sanctions for capital violators will cost up to 7 thousand rubles.
Legal entities that own residential premises where illegal citizens live are required to pay a fine in the amount of 250 to 750 thousand rubles . Penalties for capital regions – from 300 to 800 thousand rubles (clause 1-2 of article 19.15.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

Delay in registration for a day or more is equivalent to its absence. Migration authorities will accept your documents, but will immediately issue a fine of 2 to 3 thousand rubles. To avoid troubles, it is advisable to apply for registration in the first 3-4 days after moving into a new home.

Example: A migrant from Ukraine came to stay with his relatives for a couple of months. Having filled out the migration card, he went to the Moscow region (Balashikha), where he traveled by car for 7 days. Upon arrival, the foreigner found suitable housing and decided to enter into a rental agreement with the owner of the apartment. The next day after settling in, the Ukrainian sent documents to the regional Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in order to obtain temporary registration. But the department inspectors reported that the migrant had overstayed the 7-day deadline for migration registration in Russia. As a result, the Ukrainian was fined 2 thousand rubles. The registrars referred to paragraph 1 of Art. 19.15.1 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, which is really legal in relation to violators. But in fact, the punishment was imposed erroneously.

The law allows foreigners to temporarily stay in Russia for up to 3 months without obtaining a residence permit. The Ukrainian got to his destination within 7 days, and submitted his application for registration the next day after moving into the apartment. Consequently, he met the deadline for registering for migration (only one day out of seven had passed). By turning to lawyers, the migrant was able to appeal the fine that was erroneously imposed on him.

Good reasons

It is important to note that punishments are not always applied. You won't be able to get away with verbal suggestion. But you can avoid an administrative fine for good reasons (Notes to Article 19.15.1 of the Administrative Code):

living with the owner, and also a close relative of the tenant of the premises (son, daughter, mother, father, grandmother, etc.);
accommodation on a temporary basis, but in another apartment at the place of permanent registration in a constituent entity of the Russian Federation.

Example: A young man living in St. Petersburg entered the budget department of St. Petersburg State University. Living with his mother on the outskirts of the city, he decided to move closer to his place of study. His grandmother lived not far from the university. Without checking out of his main apartment, the student temporarily moved into his grandmother’s apartment (with the latter’s consent). Being a close relative, the young man did not apply for temporary registration at the Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at his place of residence. The case under consideration falls under Article 19.15.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses in terms of valid reasons. Temporary residence in a relative's apartment does not require registration and is not punishable by a fine.

Serious illness or urgent business trip are also considered valid reasons. A reasonable question is, what to do? The only way out of the situation is to draw up a notarized power of attorney . You can delegate the authority to register a residence permit to a close relative or a lawyer. Call the OVM or MFC in advance and find out if they register by proxy? If not, you'll have to go in person. Before that, you can send an application through the State Services portal (see “Extract and registration through the State Service

Hello, I checked out and was registered temporarily for 3 months. The deadline will expire in 6 days, how much time do I have to register without consequences?

Expert opinion

Semyon Frolov

Lawyer. 7 years of experience. Specialization: family, inheritance, housing law.

Having a temporary registration is a “lifeline.” If there is a certificate of temporary registration, the countdown of the 7-day period will begin after the end of this certificate. As for the current case, you have 6 days to stay with a temporary registration + 7 days to obtain a permanent one. Total 13 days. However, until the temporary registration is cancelled, you don’t have to register again. Or, if necessary, you can cancel your temporary registration yourself and register on a permanent basis within 7 days. Then there will be no consequences. Otherwise - a fine of 2 to 3 thousand rubles (Article 19.15.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation).

We are selling an apartment, we haven’t bought a new one yet. How long can I be without registration? And if I make a temporary one at the place of stay, how long will it last? And is it possible to extend it, because the process of buying a new apartment may drag on.

Expert opinion

Dmitry Nosikov

Lawyer. Specialization: family and housing law.

The duration of temporary registration depends on your agreements with the owner of the apartment where it is registered. A certificate is usually issued stating that there is temporary registration. It indicates the period during which you can live in the region without any consequences. As a rule, this period does not exceed five years - this is the period that applies to rental agreements for residential premises (clause 1 of Article 683 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation). Realtors advise concluding a rental agreement for a period of 11 months - then it does not need to be registered with Rosreestr. Therefore, discuss the deadlines with the owner of the apartment.

Estimate how much time you need to buy a new apartment. If necessary, temporary registration can be canceled ahead of schedule. It is equally possible to “extend”. Or rather, contact the OVM or MFC again with an application for temporary registration (the presence of the owner is required). In fact, this is a new temporary registration.

I'm selling my house and moving out of it. The apartment I have to move into will be issued one month later. How long can I live without registration?

Expert opinion

Semyon Frolov

Lawyer. 7 years of experience. Specialization: family, inheritance, housing law.

If you do not deregister from home, you do not have to register temporarily at your place of arrival for 90 days. Then you will have to register as a temporary resident. If you immediately leave home, you will have to make a permanent registration. 7 working days are allotted for this . Delay will result in a fine in accordance with Art. 19.15.1 and 19.15.2 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation. The countdown begins from the moment the purchase and sale transaction of the apartment is completed. For example, if you registered a transaction with a notary on March 16, 2020, count the 7-day period from this time. It turns out that you need to register on March 23, 2020. Otherwise, a fine will be issued. As an option, apply for a temporary registration for a month + a few days with reserve. This will protect you from possible sanctions from the migration authority.

Temporary registration: terms, how to extend

Nowadays, it often happens that a person registered at one address lives in another region or city. Sometimes this temporary residence lasts for several months, and sometimes even years, so temporary registration is provided. Any person living on the territory of our country must be registered, which must be stamped in the passport on the appropriate page.

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If the homeowners are relatives or spouses, they are exempt from paying the fine. Also, the employer is exempt from paying fines if the citizen provides information about registration in another premises. These notes apply only to Russian citizens; foreign residents are deported to their country.

Legal assistance

The lawyers of our portal will provide assistance with registration on a temporary or permanent basis. Legal assistance may be needed in determining deadlines, valid reasons and documents. By submitting an application, you will receive a free consultation and real assistance in the matter of registration.

Do not neglect the help of lawyers.
Just one wrong step and you risk missing the application deadline. This is fraught with the imposition of an administrative fine, loss of time and nerves. Our lawyers will help you deal with migration registration. Sometimes, it is enough to get a free consultation to understand how to proceed. We are waiting for your applications! Attention!

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What is temporary registration and how to apply for it

The answer to this question does not depend on where exactly the citizen intends to register at the end of the validity period of his temporary registration, as well as what type of registration he intends to issue - temporary again, or permanent. If temporary registration has been issued, its period has expired, and the citizen does not intend to change his place of residence, then within up to 7 days he is obliged to submit documents in the same manner and issue a new certificate of temporary registration. If the next registration is no longer temporary, but permanent, then the period for its implementation remains unchanged - 7 days.

The list of documents depends on the method of registration. Today, applicants do not have to come to the FMS office in person. You can submit an application by mail, as well as on the government services website. In the case when registration is carried out in the traditional way - at the FMS office, then the package of documents will be as follows:

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