Let me make a reservation right away that marriage is not the only reason for changing your surname.
Such grounds can also include marriage for men (when a man changes his last name to his wife’s last name), or a situation when both or one of the spouses adds the spouse’s last name to their last name.
Divorce is also grounds for replacing a passport if the lady wants to return her previous surname.
It is important to know that the passport of a Russian citizen in case of a change of surname must be changed first, because all other documents (SNILS, compulsory medical insurance policy, international passport, driver’s license, vehicle registration certificate, OSAGO insurance policy, etc.) can only be replaced if you already have an updated passport with a new surname.
In accordance with Article 32 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation
1. At the time of marriage, spouses, at their own discretion, choose the surname of one of them as a common surname, or each spouse retains their premarital surname, or, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, adds the surname of the other spouse to their surname. The combination of surnames is not allowed if the premarital surname of at least one of the spouses is double. 2. A change of surname by one of the spouses does not entail a change of surname of the other spouse. 3. In the event of divorce, spouses have the right to retain their common surname or restore their premarital surnames.
In accordance with paragraph 12 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 07/08/1997 N 828 “On approval of the Regulations on the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, a sample form and description of a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation”
A passport is replaced if the following grounds exist: a citizen changes his last name, first name, and patronymic in accordance with the established procedure.
In this article:
- Deadline for replacing a passport when changing your last name
- Penalty for passport when changing surname
- State fee for changing the last name in the passport
- Where can I change my passport if I change my last name?
- What do you need to change your last name in your passport?
- Changing your passport through government services when changing your last name
- Changing your passport at the MFC to change your last name
Replacement procedure and its features
In principle, there are no differences between the usual replacement of a passport upon reaching a certain age and the replacement upon marriage. A citizen of the country will need to perform already familiar steps.
- Visit the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, MFC.
- Study the document acceptance schedule.
- Find out the list of documents that will be required for the procedure.
It is worth preparing in advance the documents necessary to replace your passport
However, it is worth noting that the activities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs can be regulated at two levels:
- federal;
- regional
This is due to the fact that in different regions of the federation there may be differences in the conditions for the provision of services, although they will be insignificant. The following points also remain unchanged:
- basis for replacement;
- replacement timing;
- liability for violation of obligations or deadlines;
- the location of the authority where you can apply for services.
The conditions for providing such a service as passport replacement may differ in different regions of the Russian Federation
Replacing a passport when changing your last name
A citizen can arbitrarily change his full name or take the surname of his spouse upon official marriage, on the basis of Article 32 of the RF IC.
When registering marriage relations with the registry office, newlyweds have the right to:
- change your own surname to the surname of your spouse;
- add your surname to the surname of your spouse (it is unacceptable when the premarital surname of the husband or wife is already double);
- leave your last name unchanged.
In the first two cases, a citizen who has made changes to his passport data is obliged to change his identity card within the period established by law. The procedure for issuing a new passport is practically no different from the standard one.
For this purpose, the interested person must contact the MFC or the territorial branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (more recently, this body has been providing a similar service instead of the Federal Migration Service).
The government employee must be presented with certain documents, without which it is impossible to issue an identity card. In addition, the service is provided to citizens on a paid basis. The amount of state duty for changing a surname in 2020 is 300 rubles, in accordance with clause 17 of the first part of Article 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation.
Deadline for replacement
When the marriage is officially registered, the citizen is faced with the obligation to provide a package of documents to the MFC branch. This requirement is regulated by paragraph 15 of State Regulation No. 828.
If the requirement is ignored, the citizen will be considered a violator. He will be held liable, which includes paying a fine.
Important ! For a young family, the fine can hardly be called small.
You can avoid this if:
- the period of violation does not exceed a week. Here the violation can be considered minor;
- there is a reason why a person did not have time to submit documents, and it is justified by him.
You must submit documents to replace your passport within 30 days from the date of marriage
In the first case, the assignment of administrative responsibility, as well as the imposition of a fine, depends on the decision of an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is he, according to the law, who is able to free the offender from such consequences if he considers this possible. In the case of the second option, the citizen will need to provide evidence of a valid reason in the form of certificates or other supporting documents.
Time limits apply not only to spouses who decide to change their last names, but also to employees who are responsible for replacing the document. So, for example, it should be carried out:
- within 10 calendar days when the necessary documents have been received and accepted, if the replacement occurs at the place of registration of the citizen;
- within 2 months when the documents were received and accepted, if the replacement does not occur at the place of residence.
If documents for a replacement passport were submitted at the place of residence, the passport will be replaced within 10 days
How to change your passport due to marriage?
The exchange of a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation after marriage can be done by visiting any territorial office of the migration service. The process itself is very similar to the process when a person receives his passport for the first time.
First, a person needs to find a migration service office in his area, then make a visit, where at the office of the office it will be possible to get acquainted in detail with the process associated with replacing an existing passport, as well as get advice from representatives about the necessary documents to submit to the passport office.
Some conditions for the provision of services may differ depending on the regional level, so visiting a branch will protect you from further troubles.
General data containing replacement deadlines, as well as possible fines and basic documents remain unchanged over a long time.
Changing a passport after marriage: documents
Replacing a passport in connection with marriage registration obliges a citizen to provide the following documents to the department of the Federal Migration Service:
- Application in the prescribed form for the issuance or replacement of a passport;
- Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation , which is subject to replacement, with all the necessary marks on marriage;
- An official document confirming marriage registration , on the basis of which the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation will be replaced;
- 2 photographs of the standard standard;
- A receipt confirming payment of the state fee for replacing the passport;
- A military ID is provided only to those liable for military service;
- Additionally, provide a child’s birth certificate if you have children under fourteen years of age;
- A document confirming registration at your current place of residence.
Grounds for changing your passport after marriage
The most important aspect that calls for replacement of passports by any subject of the Russian Federation is changes in personal data in connection with the marriage procedure. The Family Code of the Russian Federation clearly defines the conditions for persons who get married.
They are given the official opportunity to choose the best surname for themselves:
- Everyone keeps their own last name.
- Leave yourself one of the available surnames to choose from.
- Choose a double surname.
The last two paragraphs of the Family Code oblige citizens to exchange their passports.
Deadline for passport replacement after marriage registration
The actions of the migration service authorities regarding the procedure for exchanging a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation are regulated by the relevant document, according to which all deadlines are limited:
- Within 10 days from the moment the individual provides all the necessary documents , issue the person a new passport if the application was completed at the place of permanent registration.
- Within 60 days from the moment the citizen provides documents, when filling out an application at the place of temporary registration, issue a new document.
During the procedure for replacing a passport, at the time of withdrawal of the current passport to be replaced, according to your need and request, the employees of the Federal Migration Service are required to issue an appropriate certificate confirming the acceptance of documents for replacing the passport.
In other cases, it is possible to obtain a temporary identity card with a new last name, provided in form 2P.
How long is a passport valid after marriage registration?
Marriage entails the procedure of changing the surname, which, in turn, obliges the citizen of the Russian Federation to replace the passport, therefore, all necessary documentation must be provided to the office of the Federal Migration Service of Russia.
The deadline for submitting documents is established by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 828 of July 8, 1997 and is no more than 30 days from the date of marriage registration.
If a citizen expires the validity of the identification document, then administrative liability will be imposed on him under Article 19.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, according to which the fine will be up to 5 thousand rubles for residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg, and up to 3 thousand for residents of the rest of Russia.
It is possible to avoid punishment only:
- By decision of the FMS representative.
- Due to the current circumstances, if a document confirming a valid reason is provided, it is not possible to make a replacement.
Place and method of submitting documents to replace a passport after registering a marriage
- You can carry out the procedure for exchanging documents if you visit a branch that is located directly at the place of your registration or when you visit a branch of any other district, that is, at the place of application.
- Currently, thanks to the wide functionality of the MFC, it is possible to apply for a passport replacement by visiting this office. Moreover, the whole procedure may even go faster than if you went to a regular passport office.
- In the modern world, there is not a person left who is not familiar with the Internet , and even more so with the fact that it is possible to carry out various operations with personal documents without leaving home, but simply by visiting the page of the government services portal on the Internet.
Thanks to this method, an application with the provision of documents can be made without leaving home. After filling out all the fields and submitting the documents, you will receive a letter to your email address on the Internet that will require confirmation of the requested services, and shortly after that a second letter with the date of the scheduled receipt of the new document. - The law does not bypass individuals who are not able to make a personal appeal to the FMS to complete the procedure for exchanging documents, then this person can write a statement in his own hand in any form, in which he demands the arrival of representatives of the service directly to his place of residence to receive documents and completing the application. Next, a representative or one of the relatives must submit this application to the service department. After this, based on the law, the representative will appear at the required address within a short period of time to receive all documents.
The opening hours of a branch vary greatly due to the peculiarities of the municipality, however, most branches operate according to a generally accepted schedule, according to which visits to the branch are possible on regular weekdays and additionally on the first and third Saturday of the month.
It is worth considering that the Monday after working Saturday is a day off. The working day effect on Saturday does not apply if these dates fall on holidays.
Application for passport replacement
To replace a document, fill out an application in Form 1P.
According to this form, in the completed application it will be important to indicate the following personal data:
- Your new last name and initials.
- Applicant's date of birth.
- Place of birth of the applicant.
- Marital status with provision of information about the spouse.
- The registry office department that recorded the event.
- Permanent residence address.
- The reason why replacement is necessary.
- Data from an existing document.
- Signature.
Package of documents
There is a list of papers that are required to carry out the legal procedure for replacing a passport. This list is suitable both for cases of standard replacement when a citizen reaches a certain age, and in the case of a change in surname during the registration of a marriage between two citizens.
It is worth noting that an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MFC), regardless of the location of the body, does not have the right to ask for other documents. We list the required documents.
- Previous passport.
- Written statement 1P. It does not have to be filled out by hand. It can be found in email. option, fill out in the gadget and print. As for the signature, it must be valid. In other words, it must match the already changed surname.
- Certificate of registration of marriage union. At the same time, it must contain two surnames - the old and the new. The employee cannot take the original document, so you must take care of a photocopy of it in advance. However, this does not mean that the certificate can be left at home. You may be required to present it, so it is better to carry this document with you.
- Photo size 35 by 45 mm, 2 pieces. In this case, the quality requirements should be studied in paragraph 25 of the MS regulations. For example, the image must be clear, and the citizen must not be wearing a headdress during the shooting.
- Receipt of payment of the duty. The state duty from 2020 is 300 rubles.
Application form 1P
Sometimes the applicant will need to provide additional documents. Let's list them.
- Military ID, if the application is submitted by a citizen liable for military service.
- Documents that can confirm marriage if the note is not made in the passport.
- Birth certificates of children. This applies to those who have children under 14 years of age. If a person does not want to include them in the passport, such papers do not need to be provided.
You may need to provide additional documents
Note ! Here you can download a sample application for a passport replacement after marriage.
Foreign passport
A distinctive feature of a foreign passport is that it has clear validity periods outside the state. True, registering a marriage obliges you not to delay replacing your foreign passport. Traveling abroad with an old passport is possible within a month. A longer period of use of a foreign passport without changing the data is possible only when visiting visa-free countries.
It will be impossible to visit countries belonging to the Schengen zone with an old passport. If you have children, then your passport must be replaced, otherwise additional problems may arise when crossing borders. The procedure for replacing a foreign passport will be possible only after receiving the main document. Having a large number of visas should not worry you about how to transfer them to your new passport.
Simply, when submitting an application to replace a foreign passport, you must request in writing that you leave a document with valid visas in your hands. In such a situation, the authorities will definitely make a note that you have a new passport.
Where to contact?
The process of obtaining a foreigner will take about 1 month, but no more. You can get a new passport by filling out an application when visiting the government services website. An appointment for an appointment at some branches of the passport and visa office can also be made through an application on the Internet.
The main flow of individuals uses direct contact with the office, where an application is drawn up on the basis of which the person indicates the reason why he needs to make a replacement, and also submits his document to the authorities.
Required documents
Obtaining a foreign passport is a normal process that requires the provision of a small package of documents:
- Application of the established form for the replacement of a foreign passport.
- A valid foreign passport.
- Passport.
- Two photos.
- Receipt for payment for services.
Where to submit documents?
There are several places where you can take documents to replace your passport. All of them are stipulated in the Regulations on the Russian Federation Passport. So, for example, the procedure can go:
- in places of residence;
- at the place of temporary residence of the applicant;
- at the place of application, if the current situation requires it.
Thus, a person can apply for a change of passport to any department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MFC) both at the place of registration and at the place where his registration is considered temporary. If for some reason a citizen does not have both permanent and temporary registration, he can go to the MFC department to undergo the appropriate procedure.
Excerpt from the Regulations on the Russian Federation Passport
Important ! If for some reason an employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs refused to accept documents from a citizen for issuing a new passport, these actions can be considered unlawful even when the applicant does not live in the area where the organization is located.
However, there is a small amendment that is worth mentioning. It is possible to defend the right to replace a passport at the place of application only when the citizen can document the impossibility of submitting documents at the place of residence or registration due to the lack of them. This situation arises if, for example, one of the spouses registers a marriage, after which for some reason he moves to another region other than his registration. Then you can prove the possibility of replacing your passport with the help of your spouse’s passport, where the address of your actual residence is indicated.
You can submit documents to replace your passport at a location other than your place of residence, if there are reasons for this.
To change or not to change?
Whether or not to change a surname upon marriage is a personal matter for each girl.
This is a voluntary procedure that relates to the moral personal rights of a person guaranteed by the Constitution.
When getting married, a young wife can choose one of three options:
- Take your husband's last name;
- Take a double surname;
- Keep the last name given to her at birth (maiden name).
When registering a marriage, the corresponding expression of will is recorded in documents. The most common is the first scenario. Meanwhile, the wife may decide to change her last name a few days or even years after the wedding. This period is not regulated in any way by law.
How can I replace my passport while a new one is being made?
The old passport is confiscated when the necessary documents are submitted. Thus, we can say that for some time (if the case requires it) the citizen will live without such a document.
Such a situation can lead to unpleasant consequences, since any check requiring confirmation of a person’s identity can make a person a criminal on the territory of the Russian Federation. In other words, if it is not possible to confirm the identity, the citizen will have to pay a fine in accordance with the administrative code of the Russian Federation.
The old passport is confiscated
In this case, there are two ways out of the situation.
- A citizen left without a passport can receive a certificate confirming the seizure of his documents.
- A citizen can receive a temporary identity card.
Important ! Thanks to such documents, you can confirm your identity at any time.
It is known that within 30 days a person who decides to change his last name must submit documents. If this deadline is missed, the violator will be held accountable and a fine will be imposed.
- From 2 to 3 thousand rubles for all regions of the country, excluding Moscow and St. Petersburg.
- From 3 to 5 thousand rubles for Moscow and St. Petersburg.
About the temporary certificate
"Pros and cons"
So, many girls are still thinking about whether to change their last name. So before discussing how to change your passport after marriage, I would like to talk about the pros and cons of this procedure. This will help you dot all the i's and make a final decision.
So, the downside is the intimidating queues that you will have to stand in order to fill out an application for a new ID card. The next thing is the fact that the remaining documents will have to be replaced. This is a foreign passport, driver's license, health insurance policy, work book and much more. Well, perhaps these two minuses are the only ones. But many girls are scared by paperwork. However, you should remember that if you leave your last name, you will still have to solve legal problems later. Which ones exactly? And those that are associated with different surnames of the mother and child. After all, children are most often given their father’s. So it is better to immediately change the surname in all documents than to overcome a lot of difficulties later until the child reaches adulthood. It will be cheaper and faster.
What other documents will need to be changed when changing your last name after registering a marriage?
Among the documents available to a citizen, the following are subject to replacement in this situation.
| Type of documents | Description |
| International passport | Using an old foreign passport when changing your last name after registering a marriage becomes impossible, since the document is invalid. The spouse must replace the foreign passport by submitting an appropriate application to the required authority. It is worth noting that the deadline for submitting documents and applying for a replacement foreign passport is not officially established, so in principle this can be done at any time. The application along with the necessary documents, if required, should be submitted to the territorial body of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. You can also submit the form electronically through the Unified Portal of State Services or by personally contacting the MFC branch. Additionally, it should be noted that the issuance of new generation foreign passports must be carried out no later than 02/01/2018. After this date, all passports will switch to a new model, which citizens also need to take into account. As for the state fee, previously you had to pay 2,000 rubles for issuing an old-style international passport. Since the document began to be issued in a new version, the amount of state duty increased to 3,500 rubles. The amount of state duty is regulated by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. |
| Insurance certificate of compulsory pension insurance, or SNILS | If the insured person's last name changes, the territorial body of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation undertakes to issue him a new insurance certificate. This point is spelled out in paragraph 4 of Article 3 of Federal Law No. 27. To obtain a new certificate, you must contact the Pension Fund department at your place of residence or the department of a multifunctional center with a corresponding application to exchange the old SNILS for a new one. It is also possible to submit an application online through the State Services portal or on the Pension Fund website. If a citizen works under an employment contract or under a contract of a civil law nature, then he can apply to the employer with a request to exchange an insurance certificate. This is also stipulated in Federal Law-27, in Article 9, in paragraph 1. |
| Medical insurance policy | If a citizen has a medical insurance policy, he is obliged to notify the medical insurance organization that his last name has changed. The notice period is one month from the date the changes occur. To change the policy, you must submit the appropriate application, and also attach documents such as a new passport, SNILS. If you don’t want to include the originals, you can replace them with certified copies. It is recommended that you check with your medical insurance company for a complete list of documents that may be required. At the time the application is accepted, the company representative must issue a temporary policy or a certificate of issuance of a new one. Both documents are valid for one month from the date of issue. According to the law, a citizen has the right to free medical care, even if he currently owns a temporary policy or a certificate confirming the execution of a new document. |
| Certificate of tax registration | You can receive a new certificate indicating the previously assigned individual tax number using a special application. It is worth noting that when submitting an application and receiving a new certificate, the previous certificate will be considered invalid. There is no statutory deadline for replacement, so you don’t have to worry too much about the fact that a fine may be charged for ignoring the requirements for replacing this document. When contacting the tax service with an application, a citizen will also need to present a passport confirming the change of surname. |
| Driver's license | You can replace this type of document at the traffic police department at the place of application. In this case, a citizen can contact a department employee with a request to replace the ID either without an appointment, or by making an appointment by phone or through the State Services portal. In this case, you will need to pay an additional state fee to obtain a new certificate. The fee is 2000 rubles. Additionally, it should be noted that if you change your last name or driving category, the old license is automatically considered invalid and must be cancelled. Despite the fact that the replacement period has not been officially established, if the surname is changed and the replacement ID is ignored when meeting with a traffic police officer, the citizen may be issued a fine or given a warning about the need to issue a new document. |
In addition to the passport, you will have to replace other documents: international passport, SNILS, driver's license, etc.
Sometimes other documents also need to be replaced. Among them are a voluntary health insurance policy and a savings book. The citizen will need to present a marriage certificate and passport. Therefore, both of these documents should be carried with you for some time.
Contents of the statement
In the header of the document to change your surname you must indicate:
- Name of the civil registry office to which it is submitted;
- Full name of the applicant.
The text of the application must include the following information:
- Old and new surnames;
- Date of birth and place of birth of the applicant;
- Citizenship and marital status;
- Information about minor children;
- Location;
- Details of the identity document;
- Reason for change of surname.
The applicant must indicate the current date on the completed form and personally sign it.
A sample application to change your surname after marriage can be downloaded here.
