Car registration rules in Russia will change from March 1: what to expect

From March 1, the rules for state registration of cars will become simpler and more transparent

New rules for state registration of cars come into force on March 1. These changes will affect various aspects, including the оформление of an OSAGO policy and the possibility of снятия a stolen car from the register, said lawyer Elena Kuderko.

One of the most significant innovations will be the abolition of the mandatory OSAGO policy for registering a car or changing its owner. Previously, it was required to present a valid insurance policy to carry out these procedures, but now this requirement will be abolished.

It is important to understand that this innovation does not cancel the obligation to insure your civil liability – driving a car without an OSAGO policy still entails administrative responsibility.
Elena Kuderko, lawyer

Simplifying the registration procedure is aimed at making life easier for citizens, eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic delays and speeding up the process of оформление a car.

Until recently, Russia had a ban on registering cars that had been declared wanted. This meant that the owner of a stolen vehicle could not снять it from the register until the car was found.

The situation will change from March. Now the owner will be able to снять a stolen car from the register, even if it is wanted. This will avoid paying транспортный налог for the stolen car and simplify the process of terminating ownership of the lost property.

From March, registration of cars imported by individuals from abroad for personal use will be refused in case of non-payment of the recycling fee.

To monitor compliance with this requirement, the Federal Customs Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will establish information exchange. This will allow to quickly receive information about the payment of the fee and prevent the registration of cars for which the necessary payment has not been made.

From March 1, citizens will be able to снять cars from the register through the Госуслуги portal. This will greatly simplify and speed up the procedure, saving vehicle owners from having to visit the registration departments of the traffic police.

The introduction of electronic services and the simplification of requirements will make the process of оформление a car faster, more transparent and efficient.

Car enthusiasts should familiarize themselves with the new rules in advance to avoid possible problems when registering their vehicles. 
Elena Kuderko, lawyer

Earlier www1.ru reported that about 90% of Russian buyers of new cars face overpayments. It has become almost impossible to purchase a new car without additional expenses. Buyers are often forced to install alarms and оформлять various guarantees. This significantly increases the final cost of the car.

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