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Replacing a driver’s license without registration. The procedure for exchanging a driver’s license.

Have you lost your driver’s license? Or did it expire? Or did you have a significant event and you changed your name?

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The cost of the service is 3,500 rubles.

The need to replace a driver’s license may arise for various reasons:

  • expired (10 years have passed since receipt)
  • change of surname
  • spoilage or unpresentable appearance
  • obtaining rights of a higher category or subcategory
  • loss or theft of identity

So, let's take a closer look. For example, the reason for the change of rights expiration date, in this case, you need to come with the prepared package of documents to the traffic police, you must have:

  • statement
  • medical certificate form No083 / U-89.
  • passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or other identification document
  • old driver license

If you accidentally missed the termination date of your driver licenseyour trip can turn out to be impressive a fine - from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles.

In the process of replacement of rights in connection with change of surnameIn addition to the passport and rights, it is also necessary to provide a certificate of marriage or divorce, or originals of other documents proving the change of surname and change of personal data. In this case, a medical certificate is not required.

If the driver’s license was damaged or spoiledbring them with you (no medical certificate needed).

When making a duplicate of rights in case of its loss or theft   - presentation of a passport will be sufficient.

If you want to get rights higher category or subcategory, prepare:

  • passport or other identity document;
  • driver's license;
  • application for issuing a certificate of a new category (subcategory);
  • medical certificate;
  • document on the successful completion of appropriate training.

Owners of rights with the distinguishing badge SU (USSR), which were issued before 01.01.1992 in the territory of the former Union republics (SSR), can also replace rights without passing practical and theoretical exams. And equally, the owners of rights granted in the CIS countries instead of those indicated, which is confirmed by the necessary documents.

The cost of state duty when replacing a driver’s license is 2000 rubles.

The state duty can be paid at the branches of any bank, with the help of Internet banking, through payment terminals (which are located in most MREO), and you can also use the website of public services.

The whole procedure for changing a driver’s license formally takes about 1 hour, but in fact much more time is spent. Entrusting this procedure to professionals, you can do more important things, we will do everything for you!

A driver’s license is an authorization to drive any vehicle within a category. It is issued to a person after passing training and passing the required theoretical and practical examinations on the rules of the road. Like the rest of the identity documents, a driver’s license must be replaced in several cases:

  • · Upon expiration of the document (ten years from the date of issuance of the VU).
  • · Various types of damage to the VU, as a result of which information that is important for personal identification and special identification marks becomes unreadable.
  • · Change of surname, name or patronymic of the owner of the vehicle.

In addition to the planned replacement of a driver’s license with an expiration of 10 years from the date of issue, there are exceptions, because of which it is mandatory to replace your rights. For example, for persons who are in Russia on an intermittent basis and who do not have foreign state driver's licenses, a process is provided for obtaining a Russian V.U. to control the vehicle.

In addition, the validity of such a certificate must correspond to the registration for those documents that give a person the right to stay in the Russian Federation. At the end of the registration period for these documents, driving a vehicle is prohibited, up to visiting the relevant authorities and undergoing a re-registration procedure.

To exchange your driver’s license for a new one, you must visit the traffic police, which corresponds to the place of residence of the person who submitted the documents for the exchange of the license. If a person does not have such a residence registration, then he needs to contact the department that corresponds to his actual place of residence.

The necessary list of documents for replacing a driver’s license in 2016


Before proceeding to the collection of documents for the replacement of a driver’s license in 2016, it is advisable to consider the list of documents necessary for this. There are differences for different categories of transport. It is recommended to start preparing the necessary documents in advance, i.e. a month before the driver’s license expires. In order to avoid incidents, pay attention to the fact that with a certificate whose registration has expired, you will have to travel by public transport in the traffic police department, as driving a vehicle with a non-valid document is strictly prohibited.

The list of required documents for the exchange of a driver’s license:

  • · An identity document (usually a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation), as well as a photocopy of it in one copy.
  • · An application for the exchange of your driver’s license issued in accordance with the relevant model (this document can be written directly in the traffic police department). You can familiarize yourself with the form for filling out an application for a replacement of rights in 2016 on the official website of the state traffic inspectorate. Among other information, the application also indicates the reason for replacing the certificate, for example, due to the expiration of the registration period.
  • · Any document according to which registration is confirmed at the indicated place of residence or the actual place of stay of the person.
  • · The conclusion of the medical commission on the suitability of the person who is to exchange his driver’s license for driving a vehicle according to the required category, as well as a copy of this document in one copy. If this document is not provided to a local medical organization, a photocopy of the institution’s license must be provided at the traffic police department. In most cases, the required license code can be found on the seal located in the upper left corner of the document. It is worth noting that this document has a validity period of 1 to 3 years, depending on the age and health of the driver.
  • · A positive opinion on a person’s training in driving a vehicle of the corresponding category, as well as a photocopy of it in one copy (the exception is drivers who have undergone an individual training course until 2013 inclusive). This document is not required to replace rights, but in most cases its availability is necessary and will accelerate the process of obtaining a certificate.
  • · Previous driver’s license (if one was obtained before). Old rights must be brought in when they are replaced due to the expiration of the registration period in 2016.
  • · A document from the traffic police, which confirms the fact that the person was not deprived of the right to drive a vehicle.
  • · A check (receipt) confirming the payment of a state fee for a driver’s license. You can make a payment both in the branch of Sberbank and online, on the traffic police website at (gibdd.ru).
  • · Three photographs of the appropriate size. It is recommended to contact the appropriate traffic police department in advance in order to find out if the procedure for creating a certificate is automated. In most cases, photographing takes place directly in the department, but there are times when you need to take photographs with you.

Note that it is advisable to find out what papers should be brought in order to replace the former V.U. in 2016 for a short period of time and directly at the traffic police office at the place of registration.

The sequence and procedure for replacing (exchanging) a driver’s license in 2016

The procedure for replacing a driver’s license is absolutely no difficulty. After collecting all the necessary package of documents. You need to visit the traffic police department, which is located at the place of registration, residence, or at the place of actual residence. When receiving the necessary documents in the department there is no examination part, in connection with this, as a rule, the deadlines for issuing VU start from 1 day.

It is worth noting that the period during which it is required to replace the certificate can be several years. But as a rule, this is done before the expiration of the previous WU, which is necessary to preserve the rights to drive vehicles. Most motorists pass registration, and other required actions to replace their rights one week before the end of the period in the statutory period. For reinsurance, for example, due to the absence in the city or through some other reasons, you can exchange your certificate before the expiration of its registration.

Note. Driving a vehicle of any category with a driver’s license whose registration expires is equivalent to driving without a driver’s license. In this regard, this procedure is necessary for all persons, regardless of type of activity. In the event that a traffic inspector stops a driver of a vehicle with an expired driver’s license, the latter will need to pay a fine in accordance with Part 1 of Art. 28 of the Law on Road Safety.

The cost of replacing a driver’s license in 2016


When replacing your driver’s license, the person must pay the state fee. The size of this fee depends on the type of document received:

  • · 2000 rubles will cost a driver’s license based on supplies of a plastic document.
  • · 500 rubles will cost WU based on supplies of a paper document.
  • · 800 rubles will cost a temporary driver's license for transport management.

The driver can pay the state fee both in Sberbank branches and through the online terminal located on the traffic police website. The cost of state duty is taken in accordance with paragraph 43 of part 1 of article 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation.

It is worth noting that regardless of the registration deadline for the previous driver’s license, the amount of state duty will not change.

In addition to paying the state fee, you may need a certain amount (from 1 to 2.5 thousand rubles) to undergo a medical examination. The amount does not depend on the period of issue of the previous WU and any health problems of the driver, but depends on the place of residence (region).

Procedure for replacing a driver’s license through public services in 2016

The portal of public services (gosuslugi.ru) is an indispensable tool when interacting with government agencies to receive various types of services for the population. At the same time, the terms for issuing the necessary documents can be much shorter, and all the main issues are resolved remotely. Consider what actions you need to perform to exchange your driver’s license through the state service portal.

First, you need to register on the public services website. To do this, go to the site gosuslugi.ru and in the upper right corner click on the "register" button. The registration procedure is described in detail on the gosuslugi.ru website, it involves filling in individual and passport data, choosing a reason for replacing the certificate (for example, the validity period has expired) and an agreement with the rules for using the public services resource.


After successful registration on the online portal of public services, the user can apply for a replacement at the end of the validity period of V.U., or any other reason. To do this, go to personal Area   resource, select the necessary service and go through the application process. The list of documents in this case will not differ from that which takes place when applying for the replacement of rights by other means.

After the successful completion of the application, it will be sent to the appropriate authorities for verification, and in a short time the user will be notified of its results by SMS message on the phone and a corresponding letter in the personal account of the portal.

On the gosuslugi.ru resource, the user can also pay the state fee with the issuance of the necessary details. The term for replacing a driver’s license through the public services portal is several times shorter than in the usual way, through an appointment and a visit to the traffic police department.

Replacing a driver’s license after marriage (change of name)

First of all, it should be noted that for women who have married and changed their last name, a replacement driver’s license is not required. This procedure can be performed voluntarily, or with the expiration of the previous driver’s license. At the same time, the list of actions, unlike the list of documents, will not differ from replacing the VU for another reason.


The list of necessary documents for replacing a driver’s license due to a change of surname in 2016:

  • · Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation with a new surname.
  • · Previous rights granted to the old surname.
  • · A mark in the passport indicating the temporary period of registration of residence (if necessary).
  • · A document on the successful completion of training.
  • · The marriage certificate, as well as a copy of this document in one copy.
  • · Relevant replacement application.
  • · Check confirming payment of state duty.

Note. The list does not contain a medical opinion of the commission. This is due to the fact that on 15.02.2016 the changes in the law took effect, which cancel the need for this document when replacing V.U. In the new paragraph of the government decree, a certificate of medical examination is needed to replace the rights, the reason for which is the expired. In other cases, when replacing the VU before the deadline or changing the name, this document is not required.

Each entity that manages any type of funds must have a driver’s license.

There are currently several categories of rights.

There are certain time frames for replacing an identity card.

What do you need to change the rights?

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The meaning of rights

Driving license is one of the types of documents, the presence of which allows you to drive vehicles. In each form, the TS category is indicated, which can be controlled in the presence of VP data. Today there are several categories:

  • "M". Gives the right to control mopeds and light ATVs.
  • "A". Motorcycles.
  • "AT". Cars weighing up to 3.5 tons. With the number of seats up to 8 pcs. If you have this category, you can also use a car trailer (750 kg).
  • "BE". Cars up to 3.5 tons with a trailer weighing more than 750 kg.
  • "FROM". Vehicles over 3.5 t. It is also permitted to attach a trailer weighing no more than 750 kg.
  • "CE". more than 3.5 t. in the presence of a tow hitch exceeding 750 kg.
  • "D". Vehicles that can be used to carry passengers in an amount of more than 8 people. You can also attach a trailer weighing no more than 750 kg to these cars.
  • "DE." Cars from the category "D", but in this case it is allowed to attach the towbar no heavier than 750 kg.
  • "Tm." Trams.
  • "Tb". Trolleybuses.

In order to obtain a driver’s license of any category, it is necessary to pass a theoretical and practical course of study at an automobile school. After graduation, it will be mandatory to pass an exam.

There are age restrictions for obtaining rights: for driving motorcycles and ATVs - 16 years, and for driving cars and cargo vehicles - 18 years. In order to open a category that allows you to manage trolleybuses, trams and buses, a potential driver must be 21 years old.

I would also like to draw attention to the fact that in our country there are also limitations on the state of health in order to obtain CAP, for example, poor eyesight. The proof that there are no restrictions is a certificate of medical examination passed.

According to generally accepted rules, the period of validity of rights is 10 years. After this period, the certificate must be replaced. There is an exception to any rule.

In the same way, in this situation: if he does not have Russian citizenship, he may be granted temporary rights, the validity of which expires after he leaves the country.

As you know, in order to be able to manage the vehicle abroad, you will have to issue international airspace for a period of not more than 3 years.

After the driver's license has expired, they must be replaced. Despite this, there are several reasons why rights whose validity has not yet expired are also subject to replacement:

  • Change of individual driver data, for example, change of surname during marriage.
  • Inadequate appearance of rights, which makes it impossible to read the data entered into them.
  • If the basis for issuing a VU is documents that are fake.
  • In case of theft (loss) is right.
  • Deteriorating driver’s health.

In each of the above cases, there is a specific procedure for replacing a driver’s license.

What documents are required in the process of replacing a VP

Where to turn for this?

In this case, there are some features.

If the driver who is going to change the VU is a Russian citizen and has confirmation of this in the form of a registration mark and a Russian passport, he can contact the traffic police, which is located at the place of registration, namely, the registration and examination office.

If the driver’s place of residence is Moscow, in order to change the driver’s rights, he should go to any branch of the city.

When temporarily registering a driver, it is best for him to head to the traffic police department where his temporary is listed.

If the term for replacing rights has long passed, they are recognized as expired and are invalid. If there are expired rights, the driver does not have the right to drive a vehicle.

In this case, the driver will have to pay a fine. Its size is 2500 rubles.

I would also like to note that the driver can also take up the procedure for replacing rights, without waiting for the deadline. This will help to avoid not only the fine, but also the hustle and bustle.

An important advantage of this procedure is fashionable to call the fact that the driver does not have to set up an exam for the second time in knowledge of the rules of the DD. But, you see, this is a little strange.

Indeed, almost every year a variety of changes, additions, etc. appear. According to experts, apparently, the traffic police simply do not have the ability to cope with the huge flow of drivers, which is increasing every month.

It is also worth paying the driver’s attention to the fact that if there is a sin in the form of an old unpaid fine, and he is trying to change the rights outside his office, this will not work.

You will need to pay a fine, and then contact the traffic police at the place of registration.

Many drivers have a question about the nuances of replacing the VU to those citizens who have changed their to Russian?



In this case, the driver needs to have his old airspace and the place where his current place in Russia is indicated.

After this, it is necessary to translate the old rights into Russian and certify the translation with a notary.

The peculiarity lies only in the fact that he still has to retake the exam for knowledge of the rules of DD.

This is due to the fact that in the country where he lived before, the rules of the road may vary slightly or significantly. \\

If the first time you can’t turn in, you can try again for a fee after 7 days. It is not necessary to take photos separately, it will be done in the traffic police department.

In conclusion, I would like to say that you should not delay the period of replacement of rights. Better to do it in advance. This will save the driver from trouble and. If the exact date by which the VP is valid is not known, it can be read on one of the sides of the rights form itself.

More information about replacing a driver’s license of the Russian Federation can be seen in the video:

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What documents are needed to replace a driver’s license in 2017

The procedure for changing documents on the right to drive a car is required regularly.

There can be many reasons for this, for example, personal data changed or rights were simply lost.

As you know, driving without a license is punishable by a fine. To avoid such a sanction, care should be taken in time to replace the main document of each driver.

What documents are needed to replace a driver’s license in 2017 and how to do it?



A legitimate opportunity to drive a car appears only after obtaining a driver’s license, which is popularly referred to as a driver’s license. The validity of the document is limited to ten years.

This period is indicated on the document itself in the form of numbers and letters:

  • 4a - date of issue;
  • 4b is the end date.

An international driver's license is valid for only three years.

In addition to the expiration of the validity period, a replacement of rights may be necessary in cases:

  • The document is damaged or lost.
  • A change of personal data has occurred.
  • Rights stolen.
  • The rights holder's health deteriorated.
  • Opens new category   driving.

With a new registration of a driver’s license, an exam is not required. Passing such a test is required if you wish to obtain the rights of a new category.



You can go through the process of replacing rights in the two most common ways:

  • With personal appeal to the department.
  • Using the portal of public services.

If you select the first option, you must adhere to the following rules:

  • All necessary documents are prepared.
  • The driver comes to the traffic inspectorate and transfers the package of papers to the registrar.
  • To obtain rights, you will need to take photos. Such a service can be used in the traffic police itself, subject to technical equipment.
  • After completing all of the above actions, the driver will have to wait until the document is prepared and receive them in the appropriate window.

The second option (through the portal) greatly simplifies the life of the driver, if he is already registered on the site.

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The registration procedure requires code confirmation, and not all regions can provide this opportunity promptly, and sometimes you have to wait for the code to arrive in an envelope by mail (the time depends on the region). Therefore, in case of urgent replacement, it is better to contact the traffic police directly.

To obtain a driver’s license, you will need to perform the following algorithm of actions:

  • Go through the registration on the portal, form a "personal account", enter it.
  • In the list of state bodies, select the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a service for the replacement of a driver’s license, and then click "Get a service."
  • All necessary fields are filled in, electronic documents are uploaded.
  • On the portal you can immediately pay the state fee.
  • After the entire procedure, a notification will come about the date and time when you can pick up the finished rights.

Original documents are provided upon personal appeal to the STSI.



Documents required to replace a driver’s license in 2016-2017:

  • Statement. Written in writing. The form can be obtained by personal appeal to the inspection or download from the Internet.
  • Passport.
  • Driver's license.
  •   if replacement occurs due to the expiration of the document or when the driver’s health changes.

To replace the rights required to pay the state fee. A receipt about this can be omitted. The inspection itself requests information on the fact of payment c. With a great desire, its provision is not prohibited. It is forbidden for the inspection itself to demand it.

All documents for the replacement of a driver’s license in 2016 must be provided in the originals, having previously taken copies of them.

You can get a new certificate at any branch of the road inspection throughout Russia. This is possible because all inspectorates of the country have a centralized database of information and registration at the place of circulation is not necessary.

Having received the finished document, you should carefully study it, checking the absence of possible errors.

  • Payment of duty. Its size is equal for all regions - 2,000 rubles; and 1,600 rubles will need to be paid when replacing rights of an international standard.
  • Payment for inspection staff. If the driver wishes to use the services of employees when filling out an application, he will have to pay about 100 rubles.
  • Payment for bank services. If the payment of the fee is carried out through the bank, a fee is charged from the payer, the amount of which is established by the bank institution itself.
  • Getting a medical certificate. The total amount will depend on the driver himself, which option he will choose to receive the certificate: through a private clinic or a public clinic. In the first case, an amount of at least 7,000 rubles will be required for all specialists, in the second case, everything can be done free of charge, but at the same time losing time while waiting in line and releasing the appointment to the doctor. Even if some doctors in the state polyclinic have to go through paid services, then their cost is not more than 300 rubles per specialist.

If you manage with the use of minimum paid services, then you will only have to pay the cost of the fee, so it’s difficult to talk about a specific amount to replace rights, in each case it will be individual.



Most often, such a change of data occurs when the name of the driver changes, which, as a rule, is a woman.

To replace rights, a regular package of documents is collected and paper is attached to it, confirming the replacement of personal data.

Accordingly, if the driver is a woman and her last name has changed, then such a document will be a certificate of marriage.

With such a replacement, the validity period of the new rights will not be re-counted, their validity will continue from the original date, that is, from the moment they were issued for the first time.

  A warning!

Even if the ten-year period comes to an end, the driver will first have to replace the document when changing the name, then wait for the deadline and replace it again, but already in connection with the termination of the validity period.

If the period of validity of the document has come to an end, but the driver does not use them, then no fines will threaten him.

He can replace them even after many years by submitting all the necessary documents.

But if the driver is not afraid to drive with expired rights or without them at all, then he will be fined under the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.

The size of the sanction varies from 5 to 15 thousand rubles, and the inspector also has the right to drive the vehicle to the penalty parking.

  Attention!

The driver may be detained with the subsequent performance of community service or an administrative arrest may be applied to him. But such measures are rarely used and most often inspectors simply write a fine.

It is difficult to predict the actions of inspectors, therefore it is better not to bring to a conflict and monitor the status of your own driver’s license in time.