Driver's license renewal in 2021

The main document giving the right to drive a vehicle is a driver’s license (d/u). Upon receipt, the license is marked with the date of issue and the expiration date; according to the law, the validity period of the license is 10 years. After this period, the document is considered invalid, and if you are stopped by traffic police officers, you may be issued a fine, including the evacuation of the car to the impound lot.

In this article, the pddazbuka.ru portal will give detailed instructions on how to replace a driver’s license due to the expiration of its validity, as well as in case of loss of the document or change of the holder’s last name or other initials in 2021.

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When is it necessary to exchange rights?

As mentioned earlier, the validity period of the rights is ten years, after which you are required to change the rights. But there are also other reasons why you may need to replace the unit:

• change of the owner’s passport data (this may include a change of last name, first name or patronymic);
• if the driver's license has become unusable or worn out and therefore officials cannot identify you as the owner of the document;
• if the document was issued using fake papers (for example, a medical certificate);
• theft or loss of a driver's license;
• registration of a license after training in a driving school and passing exams;
• according to medical indications from doctors (for example, diabetes or visual impairment).

In any case, if the driver’s health is fine, he will be given a license for 10 years, but whether they will be valid for this entire period depends on the factors mentioned above.

It is worth drawing your attention to the fact that the validity of an international driver's license is 3 years, and it should not exceed the validity of a national driver's license.

Cost of replacing a driver's license

The state fee for issuing a new or replacing an old driver's license on a plastic basis will be 2,000 rubles . If you need a license on paper, the state fee will be 500 rubles . There are no longer any government fees when replacing licenses.

Important! If the exchange of rights occurs through the government services portal (www.gosuslugi.ru), then there is a 30% discount on the payment of state duty. Those. The state duty for replacing a license will be 1,400 rubles. The discount will be valid from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2021.

Medical certificate 003-v/u when replacing a license:

Another mandatory expense will be the issuance of a medical certificate of a new type 003-v/u, when exchanging a driver’s license at the end of its validity period, its cost will vary depending on the region of your residence, as well as the medical institution where the driver’s examination will be held. The approximate price of the certificate will range from 1000 rubles to 5000 rubles .

A medical certificate is not needed if you are changing your current medical certificate due to a change of surname, loss (theft), in these cases you do not need to undergo a medical examination again.

Driver's license fee

The amount of the state fee that must be transferred to the budget for replacing or issuing a driver’s license is determined by paragraphs. 43.1 – 44 hours 1 tbsp. 333.3 of the Tax Code of Russia. To receive the document, you must make a mandatory payment to the state in the amount of 2,000 rubles. If we are talking about a new generation license that has a built-in microchip with information about the driver, the state fee will be higher - 3,000 rubles. The cheapest licenses are international. The initial receipt or replacement of this paper will cost the driver only 1,600 rubles.

Important! If you pay the fee on the State Services portal, its amount is reduced by 30%. For example, for an old-style license you will need to pay not 2,000 rubles, but 1,400 rubles. Thus, the state encourages citizens to send relevant applications to the traffic police online.

Documents for replacing a driver's license

Infographics procedure for replacing licenses in the traffic police

Now we will provide you with a complete list of documents for replacing a driver’s license:

1. Fill out an application for replacement. You can download the official traffic police form from our website.
2. A document proving your identity (usually a passport).
3. Medical certificate in form 003-в/у.
4. Old driver's license (if available).
5. Receipt of payment of the state fee for issuing new licenses.
6. Receipt for payment of overdue fines for traffic violations (desirable, but not mandatory, read more below).

Now let's take a closer look at each point given.

Statement . There should be no difficulties in filling out the application, especially since the official traffic police form, as well as instructions for filling it out, are on our website, or directly at the traffic police department. It indicates your personal data and the reason why you are going to change your rights.

Replacement of driver's license in 2021

Before contacting the state traffic police to replace your license, collect the following documents:

• statement
• passport
• old rights
• medical certificate
• check for payment of state duty

Foreign citizens should submit to the MREO a notarized translation of their national passport, as well as a certificate received at the place of registration.

An application form for license renewal for 2020-2021 is issued to the driver at the MREO upon application. If you want to fill out a document in advance, go to the State Traffic Inspectorate website.

Russian legislation does not prescribe clear deadlines for renewing a driver’s license. Therefore, you can contact the State Traffic Inspectorate with an application to replace your license after its expiration; in this case, you will not have to pay a fine. However, driving a car with an expired license is already a violation of the law, for which a fine of 5 to 15 thousand rubles is provided.

Auto service center No. 1 in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region will help you replace your old driver’s license with a new one as quickly as possible and avoid fines!

Our specialists know how to renew your driving license in 2020-2021 as quickly as possible and in accordance with current rules. All you need is documents. We will draw up the application ourselves and pay the fee. The process of renewing your license in any MREO of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region will take no more than 20 minutes!

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From the first of July, a new procedure for medical examination for obtaining a driver’s license is being established. Now those in whom a narcologist has discovered signs of using alcoholic beverages or drugs (symptoms of diseases or conditions that qualify as medical contraindications for driving) are required to undergo additional tests.

Rospotrebnadzor has limited the operation of driving schools during the pandemic, so the registration and examination departments of the regional divisions of the State Traffic Inspectorate in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation have stopped full-fledged training. However, the acceptance of applications for licenses operates as usual, therefore, if a person has previously successfully passed the exam and wants to obtain a driver’s license, he needs to contact the MREO in which he took it.

Changes have also been made to the rules for taking the driving test, but due to the pandemic they cannot be launched this year. The expected month for the changes to come into force is April 2021.

The main changes concern two aspects:

• cancellation of closed site exams;
• cancellation of standard city routes.

The first point means the exclusion from the general program of the practical stage on knowledge of traffic rules, which is carried out on a closed race track before the start of the theoretical exam and the main practical exam on city roads. This also means that exercises such as the snake, parking and boxing will no longer be part of the training program. This does not mean that on-court training is canceled entirely. Some of the exercises will simply be transferred to real roads.

The second point involves making changes in the design of exam routes when testing basic driving skills. According to the new rules, the exam will be held in parking lots and roads with limited traffic. However, examinees will be required to perform standard exercises such as turning a U-turn, parallel or perpendicular park, starting up a hill, etc., without modification.

Until the end of 2021, the law allows you to use a driver’s license, even after its official expiration date. But the document cannot be expired before February 2021. If the rights have not been renewed, the owner will be fined, the amount of which is established by law. However, a person can count on a deferment or transfer of the fine if he can prove the existence of compelling circumstances that prevented the timely renewal of the certificate.

You can replace rights in three ways:

• When contacting the traffic police in person
  . This is the fastest way, despite the need for personal presence. You need to come to the traffic police department with a prepared package of documents - it all depends on the workload of the employees, but in most cases you can get a new license in a couple of hours.
• Through MFC
  . The method is convenient, since the MFC is now at every step, but it is suitable for those drivers who are willing to wait a little. Accordingly, you should not go to the MFC on the last day of validity of your old rights. From the moment you submit your application until you receive a new certificate, it takes about 10-14 days. This is explained by the fact that MFC employees send the received documents to the traffic police and then receive them back.
• Through State Services
  . To do this, a person must be registered on the portal.

To replace your driver's license you will need:

• citizen's passport;
• application (filled out on site or electronically through State Services);
• receipt of payment of state duty;
• medical certificate in form No. 003-В/у;
• driver's photograph;
• current rights (to be replaced).

All documents must be originals. Copies are not accepted.

The state fee for replacing a driver's license upon expiration is 2,000 rubles.

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Issue is carried out without passing exams on knowledge of traffic rules. You can get a driver's license in 2021 in three places:

1. Traffic police Contacting the inspectorate in person with a complete package of documents is the fastest way. To do this, you should visit the traffic police department, hand over documents, take a photo, and wait for registration. You can receive a completed certificate in 2-3 hours.
2. The MFC receives from the driver and transmits to the traffic police the initial data for exchanging licenses. You can receive them within 10-14 days from the date of application. This method is suitable for those who are thinking about changing their rights in advance. The long execution time is explained by the mediation of the MFC. This service can be used by all citizens of the Russian Federation, regardless of their place of registration and stay.
3. Government services website. This method does not require visiting government offices to submit mandatory documents. On the website you should register a personal account in your name, select the required service, fill out an application, passport details, indicate information from a valid ID, number and name of the medical institution that issued the medical certificate. The state duty is paid there. After successful transfer of the full amount of information, the traffic police department and date are selected. At the appointed time, you visit the department, hand over the originals without waiting in line, take photographs and receive your license.

Medical examination of drivers is carried out by an ophthalmologist, psychiatrist, and narcologist. A conclusion on the driver’s permission to drive a vehicle is drawn up by a therapist based on the results of an examination by specialists.

New rules for issuing a medical certificate from January 1, 2021 provide for the introduction of laboratory tests to determine the driver’s use of drugs and alcohol. This innovation will not apply to all drivers: those in whom a narcologist discovers signs of chronic alcoholism or symptoms indicating the use of psychotropic substances will be sent for testing.

To undergo a medical examination, you must contact an institution licensed to conduct medical examinations of drivers. Examinations by narcologists and psychiatrists are carried out in state psychoneurological dispensaries.

1. First you need to get certificates from a psychiatrist and narcologist. Next, at a medical institution that issues certificates for drivers, you must see an ophthalmologist and a therapist. All this can be done in one medical institution; you need to call the reception desk in advance and ask about the possibility of obtaining a full certificate for drivers. Obtain a certificate to replace your driver's license after 10 years.
2. Choose the most convenient way to contact one of the departments - MFC, State Traffic Safety Inspectorate or online through State Services.
3. Fill out an application - online or in person at one of the departments, taking a coupon.
4. Pay the state fee.
5. Wait for information about registering your application. In case of online registration, you can choose a convenient day to visit the traffic police. If the application is submitted in person, an employee of the department will accept the documents, take a photograph of the driver and instruct on further actions.

The service of replacing a driver’s license after 10 years is not available in all MFCs, so in 2021 it is advisable to call and check in advance at the address that will be more convenient.

1. The applicant chooses a convenient department; you can sign up by phone.
2. You must take a complete package of documents and come to the center on the appointed day.
3. Take the queue number and pay the state fee.
4. An employee of the department will issue an application form, take a photograph and inform you of the estimated time frame for issuing the certificate. You will have to wait from 3 to 14 days.

In case of replacement of a driver's license due to its loss, damage or change of personal data, in addition to the application, you must:

1. Submit an application for a replacement license to any department of the State Traffic Inspectorate.
2. Pay the state fee.
3. Obtain a duplicate of the certificate (clause 32 of Chapter 3 of the rules approved by the government regulation dated October 24, 2014 N 1097).

In case of replacement of rights due to their loss, a certificate of passing a medical commission is not required.

Instructions for replacing a driver's license at the traffic police

Traffic police department

So, if you decide to exchange your license through the traffic police department, you need to complete the following steps:

1. Collect the necessary package of documents indicated above.
2. Select a traffic police department to replace your license on the official website (preferably the one closest to your place of registration or temporary registration). All information will be on the following page: https://www.gibdd.ru/r/66/exm/ - scroll to the bottom of the page, select your region and decide on the division (see reception hours there).
3. On the website (https://www.gibdd.ru/r/66/exm/), you can also see the details for paying the state duty; we recommend paying it in advance through Sberbank.
4. Before replacing your license, we recommend that you check if you have any overdue driving fines; if you have, pay them in advance and take the receipts with you just in case.
5. After you have decided on the branch and collected your documents, you go to the traffic police, where you stand in line or take a ticket to the appropriate window, and then wait to be called to check your documents. Then submit your documents to the window, and if the inspector has any questions, answer them. When the document check is completed, the inspector will tell you to wait.
6. After 10-15 minutes, you will be called into the office, where they will take your photo, after which they will print out your new driver’s license and give it to you for verification, carefully check all the data, and if you sign everything correctly and give the document to the inspector, he will laminate it.
7. Bingo. You just received a brand new car.

Through State Services

Many motorists have already appreciated the advantages of the State Services portal. Here you can not only apply for a replacement driver’s license, but also perform many other actions. To use this option comfortably, the first time you use it, you will need to register on the official portal. So, your actions:

1. Registration . Visit the website www.gosuslugi.ru by selecting registration. Here you will be presented with a form in which you must enter the relevant information. Provide only accurate information. Be prepared that the system will ask you to confirm your email address or mobile number.
2. Selecting a service . After registration, you will be able to log into your personal account. From the list of services, select the “Transport and Driving” column. Then you need to select "Driver's License". Here you will see a whole list of services that you can use. Select “Replacement of territorial license upon expiration of validity period”.
3. Drawing up an application . Please indicate that you would like to complete the application electronically. Passport information, old ID information, medical certificate information, etc. are indicated here.
4. Selecting a department . The system itself will prompt the user to select a convenient traffic police department. It is also possible to select the time and date of the visit to pick up a new ID.
5. Payment of duty . After you submit your application and receive notification of its successful acceptance, you can begin the procedure for paying the state fee. This registration method allows you to receive a 30 percent discount.
6. Then all you have to do is wait for the specified date and show up at the required traffic police department at the pre-agreed time. You must have the originals of all documents with you. After checking them, you will immediately receive a new driver's license.

Deadlines for replacing a driver’s license upon expiration through State Services

If everything is done correctly, then after submitting the application you will have to wait 1-2 days. This is how long employees check the correctness of the application. After this, a notification is sent to your personal account that the application has been successfully accepted. Of course, a lot here depends on the day of application and the workload of the employees. However, you need to take into account that this method allows you to significantly save time. After all, you don’t have to go to the branch for the first time to submit documents. You will do this via the Internet. After this, you will be able to receive a new driving license in a couple of days.

( Video : “Obtaining a replacement driver’s license through State Services 2021”)

Instructions for replacing a driver's license at the MFC

Multifunctional Center

Since January 1, 2021, the service for replacing rights has appeared in multifunctional centers (MFCs), now everything has become much simpler. Below we will tell you how the procedure for replacing a driver’s license occurs due to the expiration of its validity at the MFC.

1. We pass the driver's commission and receive a certificate 003-в/у.
2. We pay a state fee in the amount of 2000 rubles (licences on a plastic basis), the fee can be paid directly at the MFC branches, in the terminal.
3. Pre-select the nearest MFC office on the website https://www.e-mfc.ru/, make an appointment, and then appear in person.
4. After submitting the documents, we wait from 2 to 5 days.
5. After this, the MFC employee will notify you of the territorial traffic police department, where you can pick up your license.

Through MFC

Every year there are more and more places where citizens can use government services.
So, in addition to the usual methods of replacing a driver’s license, you can use the services of a multifunctional center. The law allows you to contact any department of the MFC with this request. It does not matter where exactly the driver lives or is registered. To get an appointment with a specialist, you need to take an electronic queue by visiting an MFC branch. The specialist must submit an application and all accompanying documents. After this, the driver will be informed on what day he can come for new documents.

Deadlines for replacing a driver’s license upon expiration through the MFC

You need to understand that it will take some time to process your documents. In addition, your documents will be transferred to the traffic police. Again, all this takes time. In the best case, the duration of document processing through the MFC is 3-5 days. But in most cases this period reaches 5-9 days. Situations in which temporary standards may be increased are not excluded. This option is recommended to be used in cases where there is no urgent need to obtain a new driver’s license. At the same time, do not forget that even after submitting the documents, the driver still does not have the right to drive a vehicle. You must wait until you receive the new document in your hands.

( Video : “Replacing a driver’s license (DL) due to expiration in 2021, my experience”)

Instructions for replacing rights through the State Services website (www.gosuslugi.ru)

Public Services Portal

It is worth noting that before using the service through the State Services portal, you need to register with your identification. In our case, let's imagine that you already have an identified account. What needs to be done?

1. Go to the portal via the link https://www.gosuslugi.ru/10056/2.
2. Select the type.
3. We log in to the portal using your username and password that you received during registration.
4. We fill out the application form for replacement of rights, indicating the following data: Old license;
5. Passport details;
6. Information about the certificate of the passed medical examination;

Infographics procedure for replacing rights through State Services

Advantages of this type of payment

The advantages of paying fees online on the government services portal include the following:

• Rapidity. Payment is made in just a few clicks. In this case, there is no need to visit branches of a credit institution - all actions necessary for payment are performed from any point where there is access to the Internet.
• Convenience. You can transfer funds not only using a bank card, but also using a mobile phone subscriber account or an electronic payment system wallet.
• Saving. Today, the rule continues to apply according to which, when submitting an application electronically on the State Services website, a citizen pays a fee of 30% less. Thanks to this you can save money.

Answers on questions

Question No. 1 : Do I need to retake exams when replacing a driver’s license?

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Answer No. 1 : There is no need to retake exams (theory, practice) when changing your driver’s license.

Question No. 2 : Is it necessary to pay unpaid fines when replacing a vehicle?

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Answer No. 2 : In accordance with Article 12.35 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, for failure to pay overdue fines, the traffic police does not have the right to refuse to replace your license, but we still recommend paying off all debts. Since when you visit the traffic police, and if you have an overdue fine, the employees have the right to draw up protocols against you imposing a fine of double the amount. Therefore, it is better to pay in order to avoid misunderstandings and take the receipts with you.

Question No. 3 : Is it possible to make an early replacement of the water supply in 2021?

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Answer No. 3 : Yes, from April 5, 2021, this opportunity is given to drivers, and licenses can be changed at least a year before their expiration date. Moreover, if you make a replacement without a certificate of passing the driver’s commission, then you will be issued a license for the same period; if the doctors’ report is valid and in hand, then a new license will be issued for 10 years.

Question No. 4 : When a nonresident citizen undergoes a medical examination, how to obtain an opinion from a psychiatrist and narcologist?

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Answer No. 4 : If you are exchanging a medical device not according to registration, then you will be able to see a psychiatrist and narcologist only in institutions specially designated for this; also, during the passage, doctors can make a request about your health status at the place of your registration and this The request will take about a month, keep this in mind when applying for a driver's medical examination.

Question No. 5 : What can be the fine for driving a vehicle with an expired license?

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Answer No. 5 : If you drive a car with an expired license, you face a fine of 5,000 to 15,000 rubles.

Question No. 6 : What documents will be required if the driver’s license changes after marriage?

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Answer No. 6 : To replace your license after marriage, you will need: A driver’s license issued in the old surname, a Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation with a new surname, temporary registration (for non-residents), a marriage registration certificate (sometimes required), an application for a replacement license, a receipt payment of the duty.

Where can I replace my driver's license?

The state constantly ensures that citizens have the opportunity to transfer money to the treasury in the most convenient ways. So, today every driver can choose the most suitable option:

1. On the State Services website. This option can be called the most budgetary, but at the same time the most convenient. Here you will need to register on the site and log into your personal account. After selecting the required action, namely replacing the vu, you should fill in all the fields. Here the user has the opportunity to independently choose the date and time of visiting the traffic police department. Thanks to this option, you have the opportunity to become the owner of a 30 percent discount. Having arrived at the specified time, hand over the collected documents to the responsible employee. After this you will receive new rights. This portal was created to ensure that there were no large crowds of people in the departments. But in practice you can see that there are queues quite often.
2. At the traffic police department . This is the most familiar and understandable method for many drivers. You will need to appear in person at the traffic police department. You need to come in the morning to get in line. A package of documents is handed over to the responsible employee, after which you can wait for the new license to be issued. You need to understand that when choosing this method you should not count on a discount when paying the state duty.
3. Replacement at the MFC . If you are not in a hurry, you can choose this option. The procedure for obtaining rights through the multifunctional center can last up to two weeks. First, it is recommended to call the MFC hotline to find out where the nearest branch is located that provides these services.

Do I need a certificate when replacing a driver's license in 2021?

Until 2021, a certificate obtained from a medical institution had to be included in the package of documents in any situation when the certificate was changed. However, today there are some changes to these rules. Clear situations have been identified in which this document is not necessary:

• when personal information changes;
• mechanical damage;
• loss of old rights.

However, you need to remember that if the replacement is carried out due to the expiration of the validity period, a certificate will be required. This also applies to situations when a car owner receives a document for the first time.

To obtain a medical certificate, it is enough to go to the hospital. It is not at all necessary that it be a government agency. A private hospital will also do. Here you will need to visit a number of doctors, including an ophthalmologist and a therapist. However, you must first obtain permission from a psychiatrist and narcologist. There are certain categories of drivers who need to undergo additional medical examinations. Thus, drivers of school buses, public transport and truck drivers must undergo an otolaryngologist, neurologist and other specialists.