Passport is the main identity document in our country. Every citizen of the Russian Federation, at least 3 times in life, and the female sex even more, resorts to the procedure for replacing a passport. It is possible to change the passport only in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation: in the allotted period of time, after the need to replace the document has come, and in a special department.
Passport is the main identity document in our country
Every citizen of the Russian Federation, at least 3 times in life, and the female sex even more, resorts to the procedure for replacing a passport.
It is possible to change the passport only in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation: in the allotted period of time, after the need to replace the document has come, and in a special department. Except for standard cases: by age, upon marriage, the passport must be replaced in case of damage, theft, loss.
In the event of any of these cases, the migration authorities must be notified. Now this can be done in a very convenient way, through the State Service portal, by going to the official website or downloading their application.
It often happens that a person's place of residence does not coincide with the place of registration. There may be various reasons for this: training, military service, a long business trip, moving to another city for work. According to our legislation, any citizen has the right to change a passport at the MFC and FMS departments in any city of the Russian Federation. If, for any reason, you were denied the service, ask for a written refusal.
If you have a similar situation, you can contact any branch of the FMS or the MFC and the department staff will accept your application. Registration does not play a role in resolving this issue. You have the right to change any document in the city where you actually live.
I'll tell you about my own experience of replacing a passport
I am registered in the Ulyanovsk region, when I actually live in St. Petersburg. This year I got married and the question arose of changing my surname and, accordingly, all documents. I was worried that the procedure would be long and unpleasant. But everything turned out differently.
Having submitted an application electronically through the State Service portal, my application was accepted within a few days. After 3 weeks, I was invited to the nearest department, where I signed the application, gave me my passport and 2 photographs. Asked to come in an hour.
An hour later I came and they handed me my brand new passport. The employees of the department were very polite and friendly. It always seemed to me that the newcomers were not treated very well, but here everything turned out to be at the highest level. Thus, I replaced all the necessary documents. The process is fast enough.
Therefore, do not be afraid to contact the MFC and the Federal Migration Service, this is your right under the law. And if some employee decides to restrict your rights, you can always contact the prosecutor's office, providing a written refusal to provide services. The law will be on your side, whatever one may say.
