How to get a license plate for a new car: rules, deadlines, cost of registering a vehicle with new license plates

The number of vehicles on the roads is constantly growing, so the Ministry of Internal Affairs is trying to simplify the paperwork procedure as much as possible. The process is quite simple, but requires an understanding of a number of legal issues that affect the timing of the operation. If you understand the basic rules correctly, registering a new car will go quickly and will not create additional difficulties. A more effective solution is to turn to specialists. Our company provides services for preparing documents for new cars at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GAI), offering favorable conditions. We will complete complex work in the shortest possible time without your personal participation.

New and old registration rules

Innovations in regulations adopted in the summer of 2021 did not affect the procedure for registering cars from a car dealership. In 2018, the procedure remained the same. The changes affected exclusively the procedure for deregistering a vehicle. However, a number of minor amendments did appear. These include:

no need to present a compulsory motor liability insurance policy;
You can conduct an inspection upon arrival if the application was submitted through the government services portal.

These changes were made because many owners are now purchasing insurance and submitting claims online. This significantly reduces the procedure time. However, without compulsory motor insurance it will not be possible to register a new car, since traffic police officers search the information through the database.

Typically, a policy is issued immediately when purchasing a car at a car dealership, but there are a number of special conditions under which many buyers refuse to carry out the procedure on the spot. Often the reasons are economic considerations. If you buy insurance separately, it is important to remember that for new cars its validity should not expire in less than 12 months.

Step-by-step registration of a new car

Among the nuances associated with registering vehicles through State Services in 2021, questions may arise related to the documents of the person carrying out registration actions. In particular, citizens who do not have a permanent place of registration will have to provide a document confirming temporary registration. In addition, registration by persons who do not have the right to manage the registered vehicle is allowed.

Registration of the car with the traffic police is a mandatory condition for its operation. If you bought a new car from a dealership, you need to get license plates for it - you can’t drive without them, that’s obvious. When purchasing a used car with license plates, you must replace the owner in the documents and the traffic police database. In addition, the state must know from whom to collect transport tax. The registration of the car with the traffic police will also tell him about this.

The logic of this rule can be understood: firstly, to register a car, you must present the car to the traffic police officers. That is, get behind the wheel and come to the traffic police department. Secondly, you will also go from the traffic police in a registered car. And the liability of any vehicle driver must be insured.

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The law gives a deferment to the new owner: Within 10 days after the conclusion of the purchase and sale agreement, you can purchase a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. But it’s better not to delay. If an accident occurs and you are at fault, you will have to pay for the damage to the other car out of your own pocket. You are not insured.

You can register a car at any traffic police department convenient for you, regardless of the place of registration. The rule on registering a vehicle by registration has been abolished. But the license plates on the car will be with the region code where you are registered.

Let's say you are registered in the Kursk region. And you live and bought a car in Moscow. There are no obstacles to registering a car in Moscow, the license plates will simply be Region 46.

To obtain registration plates, a new vehicle is registered with the State Traffic Inspectorate, after which it is assigned a state registration number. All car owners are familiar with this procedure, but the rules change periodically. The current procedure for registering a car:

Submitting an application to the traffic police by the owner of the car or an authorized representative
Payment of state duty
Providing a car for inspection by traffic police officers
Receiving STS numbers

The application is filled out at the department. To fill it out in advance, you should download the current form on the traffic police website and fill it out according to the sample.

The car is inspected at a special site, where the applicant places it upon arriving at the MREO. The procedure is carried out to verify the VIN code and marking of numbered units with the technical passport data. The general characteristics of the vehicle are also checked against the registration certificate: model, brand, color and others. The markings must match exactly. If the numbers are different, erased, “interrupted” (there are traces of forgery), the car will not be registered. If fraud is suspected, the department staff will send the car for a forensic examination, which the vehicle owner will have to pay for. The examination period takes up to two weeks. If the vehicle does not cause suspicion, the inspection will take no more than 20 minutes.

After checking the documentation, the car is registered, and the owner’s details are entered into the registration certificate. The traffic police issues the applicant a registration certificate and a set of license plates. It may take one to two hours to complete all steps, depending on the department.

Important! Before visiting the MREO, the vehicle must be insured. The driver can buy an MTPL insurance policy at the company’s office or on the website by ordering the service online.

The MTPL insurance policy is a mandatory document that every motorist must have. However, insurance is not included in the list of documents provided by the traffic police when registering a car. The policy must be purchased before registration, but it is not necessary to present it. Representatives of the State Traffic Inspectorate will check the availability and validity of insurance using the database.

From 2021, car dealerships are allowed to register vehicles. Not everyone can provide the service, but only those dealers who have received the appropriate state permit. Accredited dealers are included in the register of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Salon employees submit documents to the MREO on behalf of the car owner and receive a registration certificate. Accredited dealers have the right to produce registration plates themselves, but this service is not currently available. The project is new and has not yet been fully implemented. Because of this, car owners have to order license plate printing from specialized companies.

By contacting the experienced employees of our company, you will not have to take a ticket to the MREO or submit an application through State Services. We will make an appointment at the nearest department, we will help you register your vehicle without queues, fill out the documents correctly, and obtain a license plate number without violating deadlines. We work officially, we guarantee successful results, we provide services to individuals and legal entities.

To make an appointment, you need:

Call the number listed on the website or leave a request online
Consult, order a service
Choose a convenient time

A company specialist will meet you at the branch, submit an application and documents, pay the state fee and receive registration plates in just 40 minutes. If necessary, we register cars urgently, on the day of application. The cost of services, addresses and work schedule are presented on the website.

In order for a new car to be registered in a timely manner, the owner must begin collecting documents already during the purchase process. The owner needs:

Pick up the title and contract from the car dealership, which is drawn up in triplicate when registering the vehicle (for the seller, the buyer and the traffic police).
Conclude a MTPL agreement with the insurer within 10 days (Clause 2, Article 4 of the Law “On MTPL” Federal Law No. 40).
Go to the traffic police yourself or order a registration service at a car dealership.

The owner of a car can register it independently by filling out official documents and contacting the State Traffic Inspectorate. The owner will need:

Select the interdistrict registration and examination department (MREO) of the traffic police and make an appointment.
Prepare the documents that will be needed to register a new car with the traffic police.
Submit an application to the MREO - in person, through a legal representative or through the government services website. A traffic police officer must register it within 15 minutes if submitted in person and within 5 minutes if submitted electronically. On the day of reception, the traffic inspector must certify the application with a signature.

To register a new vehicle, you will need to provide traffic inspectors with:

statement;
owner's passport, as well as vehicle registration certificate;
agreement with an official dealer.

From 2021, the applicant may not provide a compulsory motor liability insurance policy. The traffic inspector checks this information through his database (clause 15.6 of Order No. 605 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated 08/07/2013 has been cancelled).

If instead of the owner the documents are submitted by his representative, then a notarized power of attorney will be required.

Contact an insurance company to conclude a compulsory motor liability insurance agreement. You must provide a vehicle title, as well as driver’s licenses of the owner and persons authorized to drive the vehicle.
Find the desired traffic police department and make an appointment.
Pay the state fee and keep the receipt for presentation to the traffic police.
Drive your car to the traffic police department and hand over the collected documents.
Receive a registration certificate, PTS and license plates.

A traffic police officer inspects the vehicle on the day the documents are received. The time allotted for the procedure is 20 minutes. The inspector checks whether the equipment necessary to ensure road safety is available, in accordance with the traffic regulations. In addition, he looks at whether the identification marking matches the submitted documents on the vehicle.

For registering a new car, a state fee of 2,850 rubles is charged. This is the total amount that the vehicle owner pays for the provision of several services:

issue of numbers – 2,000 rubles;
registration certificate – 500 rubles;
entering new data into the registration certificate – 350 rubles.

You can make the payment at the bank, but most car owners use the Government Services Portal, which provides a 30% discount. Instead of 2,850 rubles, you will need to pay 1,995 rubles.

Sequence of actions taking into account the new design rules

The procedure is divided into three main stages: obtaining a CASCO or MTPL policy, submitting an application to any traffic police department and checking the VIN number (along with the purchase and sale agreement). The most intensive process is applying to the authorities to register a vehicle. It includes a package of documents, namely:

passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
purchase and sale agreement from a car dealership;
receipt for payment of state duty;
vehicle passport;
application filled out according to the sample.

If a third party is performing the procedure for you, a power of attorney will also be required. It is worth noting that today inspectors often check for the presence of a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and emergency sign when checking the VIN number, so it is recommended to purchase them before visiting the traffic police department. For vehicles purchased abroad, you will also need to present customs papers.

Taking into account all factors, registering and obtaining license plates for a new car has remained virtually unchanged since 2013. The registration sequence is as follows:

a purchase and sale agreement is signed at the car dealership;
an insurance policy is purchased;
the state fee for registration is paid;
the necessary package of documents specified above is collected;
the owner or authorized representative contacts the traffic police;
the vehicle is inspected;
All documents with the application are submitted in a free window.

Rules for registering a new car with the traffic police in 2021

Inspection of the vehicle by a traffic police inspector is a mandatory part of the registration process. You cannot register a car without it.

The inspection takes place on an observation deck, which is usually located on the territory of the registration department. The owner arrives at the site by car, hands over the vehicle passport and application to the traffic police officer. The inspector examines the vehicle and checks whether the data specified in the PTS corresponds to reality, namely:

An identification number;
Body and chassis number;
Make, model and type of car;
Color, etc.

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The current algorithm is described on the official website of the State Traffic Inspectorate. However, some information is missing there - the amount of state duties, the specifics of registering a car by citizens of other states.

According to current rules, registration of a new car with the traffic police must take place within the first 10 days from the date of transfer of ownership of the vehicle. To complete this procedure, you need to prepare the following documents:

application of the established form;
owner's passport;
vehicle document;
availability of CASCO insurance policy;
a receipt confirming payment of the state fee;
provide a vehicle for inspection;
for legal entities - data from the Register.

The vehicle is registered at the place of registration of the owner. You can find out the location and contact details on the traffic police website. Then it is recommended to call the department staff to clarify the optimal time for your visit.

Procedure:

Collect a package of documents.
Prepare the vehicle for technical inspection.
Pay the state fee.
Check the working hours of the responsible inspector.
Come to the branch and provide a package of documents.
Drive the car for technical inspection.

How much is the state fee?

The price of services has increased slightly today. At the same time, the prices for registering a vehicle with the traffic police are an order of magnitude higher. The total amount is 3300 rubles. This includes three state fees, which are charged for the following services:

creation of a new PTS – 800 rubles;
issuance of license plates – 2000 rubles;
production of STS – 500 rubles.

Unlike the re-registration procedure, in which you can keep your old license plates and often just need to make changes to the title, these services are mandatory.

Where to pay the state fee?

Today there are many ways to pay for government services. The car owner independently chooses the most convenient method for him:

terminals (available directly at the traffic police department);
through the government services portal;
online services (electronic money);
at any convenient bank.

However, there is a problem with presenting electronic receipts. Traffic police officers are required to accept papers in accordance with the PD-4 form. True, many online services and mobile banks today create an electronic version that meets the requirements.

List of documents

The first thing you need to register a vehicle is an application. It indicates not only the details of the car and the owner, but also other information:

full name of the procedure
full name, address of registration point
Name of the site manager

The application must not contain errors, typos or abbreviations. Data should be entered as they are written in the owner’s civil passport and vehicle registration certificate. It is recommended to use the sample provided in the department.

Important! The list of papers for individuals and legal entities is different.

For individuals

The standard list of papers for registering a new vehicle for a citizen includes:

passport of the vehicle owner (authorized person)
registration certificate
contract of sale
receipt of payment of state duty
power of attorney to perform registration actions (if an authorized person applies)

Important! The power of attorney to obtain license plates must be certified by a notary. If this is not done, the owner of the vehicle must give the original civil passport to the authorized person.

For legal entities

To register a new car, an organization must submit to the traffic police:

passport of the citizen submitting the application
payment order (for payment of state duty)
extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities
power of attorney to perform registration actions on behalf of the head of the organization (no need to notarize)
registration certificate
purchase and sale agreement (similar proof of ownership)
a receipt confirming payment of the state duty

If the car is leased or rented, a corresponding agreement is provided. Please note that the leasing agreement indicates to whom the transport is registered.

When registering a car for a separate division (branch), the following is additionally required:

order establishing a unit
order on the allocation of a separate unit of the vehicle
certificate of registration with the Federal Tax Service
extract from the state register

Do I need to show compulsory motor liability insurance?

In what cases can the owner be denied registration?

Since the procedure is legal in nature, all documents and actions must be carried out in accordance with the regulations in the prescribed manner. The reasons for refusal are usually:

incomplete package of documents;
the car does not meet safety requirements;
VIN number marking is broken;
the car was not insured;
there is a ban on car registration;
state fees were not paid in full.

In order not to waste personal time, we offer clients assistance in re-registering a car. Our services will help you avoid queues and waste of time collecting the necessary documents.

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The procedure for registering a new car at the traffic police and a car dealership

After passing the inspection, the citizen should go to the registration window. At this stage, he must have with him all the above documents, including receipts for payment of state duty, as well as a vehicle inspection report. If all materials are collected and filled out correctly, the employee will accept the documents and then issue all the papers within half an hour.

After leaving the traffic police department, the owner of the car receives the following:

The car is registered with the traffic police by the new owner. And it doesn’t matter whether he is buying a new vehicle or one that has already been used, the owner performs the same steps to register the car.

The registration procedure is as follows:

Signing the DCP.
Collecting a package of necessary documents.
Payment of duties and other payments.
Arrival at any traffic police department for registration, where the vehicle will be inspected, checked and the relevant papers are issued.

It does not matter whether the vehicle was purchased in a dealership or from a private person - the purchaser must have a written document in hand. This agreement is signed by both parties, after which the buyer is given the transport and the necessary documents (PTS and STS).

A car is acquired not only as a result of purchase, but also by inheritance, gift agreement and other reasons. Registration of a car with the traffic police in such a situation will be done in exactly the same way.

Before you register your car, you need to collect a package of papers:

PTS, that is, a car passport. It is a sheet folded in half, which contains the characteristics of the car, information about the manufacturer and data on the transfer of ownership from one person to another.
Paper confirming ownership rights. In addition to the purchase and sale agreement, this is an inheritance document, a gift agreement, and so on.
A document that confirms the identity of the applicant - both a passport and a document replacing it.
MTPL policy issued to the owner. Even if the previous owner took out unlimited insurance, you will have to sign a new contract.

Once the list of documents has been collected, you can proceed to the next step. The documents required for re-registration of a car are the same as for initial registration.

The traffic police will accept all necessary documents, after which the person will be sent to the appropriate site for inspection. The employee must check the numbers (engine, chassis and others) with those indicated in the documentation and issue a document confirming the inspection.

Difficulties may arise in the following cases:

The previous owner made changes to the design of the vehicle and did not register them properly.
Car window tinting does not comply with legal requirements.
The lighting does not meet the requirements (for example, high-brightness halogen headlights are installed, when they are not included in the original configuration).
In other situations, when the design of the car differs from the factory one and there is no registration of differences.

How to register online?

You don't have to stand in line to register a vehicle. You can make an appointment in advance, choosing a suitable time, on the Public Services portal. By registering on the portal, the user can submit documents, select the appropriate MREO of the city, and also pay the state fee. Please note that only citizens with a verified account can use the service. After registering on the website, the user’s civil passport and SNILS data are checked by the Migration Service and the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation; confirmation may take several working days.

How to submit an electronic application:

Log in to the site
Log in to your “Personal Account”
Select
Fill out the electronic application, indicating the details of the car and the owner (when filling out, use the owner’s passport, PTS or STS)
Select the appropriate branch from those offered
Select time of visit
Confirm your application
Pay the state fee

To pay the state fee, a bank card of any popular payment system, as well as an electronic wallet, is suitable. By paying government fees online, the user receives a 30% discount. After payment you need to save and print the receipt.

The electronic application should also be printed and submitted to the department during a personal visit along with the original documentation. Having visited the MREO at the appointed time, the applicant must provide the car for inspection. After completing all procedures, he will receive a registration certificate.