Do I need to change my last name?
So let's start from the beginning. In addition to choosing a restaurant, host, rings and suits, the newlyweds will have to choose a surname. There are a lot of options: the wife signs up for her husband, the husband takes his wife’s surname, both of them or one of them takes a double one... Or you don’t have to change anything at all.
The most common development of events is that the wife takes her husband’s surname. Thus, she becomes a member of his family and clan. But a beautiful tradition entails troubles with documents: you have to change them. And don’t just change it, but do it quickly: if you don’t update some of them, you can get a fine.
Documents that will need to be changed after marriage:
- Passport: it must be renewed within a month. For being late - a fine of 2 to 5 thousand rubles. You need to take with you a passport with your old surname, a marriage certificate, 2 of your photographs, a certificate of payment of the state duty, an application for the exchange of this document;
- International passport: there are no deadlines here. At the Federal Migration Service you need to have with you an application to change this document, a new passport, a photocopy of it, a certificate of your citizenship, a foreign passport with your old last name, a check confirming payment of the state fee, 4 photographs;
- SNILS: you need to change it no later than two weeks after updating your passport. To do this, you will need to contact the Pension Fund with an application. It must be written in the prescribed form. Also take with you a document confirming your marriage, an old SNILS, a new passport;
- Compulsory medical insurance policy: to change it, take your old policy and passport. Go with them to the clinic or to the building of the insurance company;
- The driver's license can be changed at the traffic police;
- The TIN will be replaced at the Federal Tax Service Inspectorate: you only need to take your passport;
- Bank cards, accounts, savings books.
In general, you need to change a lot and you will also have to walk around the offices a lot. Therefore, modern youth are more liberal about changing their surname. And spouses very often prefer to remain on their own.
Why you may need to change your SNILS
The insurance number of an individual personal account is replaced in case of any change in personal information. When filling out the appropriate documents to enter new data into your passport (it doesn’t matter whether you are changing your last name, first name or patronymic), it is mandatory to receive an updated insurance certificate, where everything will be displayed. This is clearly stated in Federal Law No. 27 (Article 7, paragraph 4).
It is necessary to replace the SNILS in the following cases:
- When changing personal information (full name)
- When committing a theft
- If it is impossible to visually examine the information from SNILS
During the initial registration of SNILS, a personal account in the Pension Fund is opened for the applicant. It is the main thing to ensure a future pension. The employer systematically sends contributions (transfers) to the number assigned to the citizen, the amount of which will determine the pension. But if the data in the passport and in SNILS differ, the receipt of contributions to the personal account becomes impossible.
Changing SNILS is also required to apply for most federal or regional benefits, subsidies or social services. SNILS is included in the mandatory list when collecting documents for child benefits, maternity capital, compensation for the purchase of vouchers, medicines, and so on.
An insurance pension number with up-to-date information is required when receiving remote services of municipal or federal jurisdiction. For example, if this document is missing or invalid, registration in the State Services portal will be unavailable; You will also not be able to log into your Personal Account on the Pension Fund website and get acquainted with current information about your work experience and the number of accumulated pension points.
Last name change
Changing your maiden name after civil registration is a common reason for updating your insurance certificate. Change your SNILS when changing your last name (both husband and wife), preferably within two weeks after receiving a passport with new data. This period is desirable, and not mandatory: a citizen can apply for re-registration at another convenient time, the SNILS will be replaced without any sanctions and completely free of charge. But you should not delay reissuing a green card.
In accordance with the law of the Russian Federation, changing the initial information in the insurance certificate is possible in any branch at the place of registration or place of actual residence.
Thus, if you have a residence permit in one region and live in another, you can easily change your document at the territorial Pension Fund for free.
Why change SNILS?
SNILS
Insurance number of an individual personal account
The document is important, sometimes even more important than a passport. Each person receives their own individual number when they are born or after receiving citizenship. It hasn't changed since then.
SNILS is all the data about a person. It stores information about where the citizen worked, his pension contributions, his insurance, debts, and so on. Note! Without SNILS, a person cannot receive a pension.
Banks also need to know their client’s SNILS number. Only with it can a person get a loan, mortgage, visa, and also perform tax-related actions. This document includes:
- insurance number, which consists of 11 digits;
- FULL NAME;
- Date of Birth;
- person's gender;
- date of receipt of the document.
It would seem that SNILS does not store any supernatural information. And yet, only with it is it possible to apply to a pension fund, to a free hospital, and even to get a job. The state does not provide benefits and allowances to a person without a personal insurance number.
What you need to know about SNILS
The procedure for registering citizens in the compulsory pension insurance system is regulated by the Federal Law of April 1, 1996 “On individual (personalized) registration in the compulsory pension insurance system” No. 27-FZ.
The insurance certificate of compulsory pension insurance is a green plastic card confirming the registration of its owner in the compulsory pension insurance. The document contains the following data:
- directly SNILS, which stands for insurance number of an individual personal account;
- full name of the citizen (full name);
- gender identity;
- place and date of birth;
- date of registration in the system.
The insurance number (SNILS) is unique and is assigned to the citizen for life.
Where can I change SNILS after changing my last name?
As you can see, this paper is very important. And since it contains the initials of the owner, after changing the surname, it will also have to be changed. You can update it in several ways:
- By submitting an application through the pension fund online or by contacting the institution directly: if your employer makes payments for you, then you can apply to any branch. If you are doing this on your own, you will have to contact the fund located at your place of registration.
- Through the employer, by contacting the organization for which you work: in this way, the request will be made not by you, but by your company.
Note!
Before you change your SNILS, you need to change your passport. This is explained by the fact that passport data is indicated in the individual insurance number.
If you have other documents confirming your identity, you can first change your SNILS, and then your passport. Such documents may be a passport, driver's license or temporary residence permit.
There is no need to pay a state fee to replace a pension insurance card. You receive a new certificate for free.
When will we need this plastic card?
- To register an account on the official website gosuslugi.ru. The electronic resource is a modern and accessible option for resolving many issues (submitting applications, paying fees, and others). The specified number will allow you to identify your identity.
- When you receive or change a medical policy.
- In cases of employment (all information about length of service during employment, deductions, wages is attached to this number).
- To receive various preferential benefits and payments from the state.
Replacing SNILS after marriage through State Services
Recently, it has become possible to obtain SNILS online. You can submit an application through the State Services website. To do this, you will first have to register on the portal and follow the steps below.
Changing SNILS through State Services - step-by-step instructions:
- Go to the website gosuslugi.ru;
- Select "Authorities";
After that, “PFR (Pension Fund)” - “Everything; - Fill in the form;
- Please indicate how you would like to receive the document;
- Finally, you will need to sign electronically or manually endorse it.
or use the search. To do this, click on the State Services portal, click on the magnifying glass icon and enter SNILS.
Select the item “exchange insurance certificate”. Fill out the application and wait for the document to be ready.
Application methods:
- Personally
- Through a legal representative
- By mail
- Through MFC
- Through EPGU
- On the official website of the department
- Through an authorized representative to the structural unit(s) of the government authority
Methods for obtaining SNILS:
- Personally
- Through a legal representative
- Through MFC
- Through an authorized representative to the structural unit(s) of the government authority
Service completion time
5 working days
The period during which the application for the provision of services must be registered
1 working day
You can also check the amount of your savings on the website and find out if there were any errors in recalculation after replacing the Insurance Number.
Note!
To change SNILS through the MFC, you need to contact the appropriate branch, having your passport with you.
How to change an insurance certificate?
There are several options for replacing a Russian Pension Fund card. Let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of each of them.
Important! You can change your pension insurance certificate only after receiving a passport with new data.
Through the State Services website
Internet users who want to know how to change SNILS through Gosuslugi are disappointed. As of September 2021, such a service is not provided on the portal. However, the situation can change at any moment. Therefore, before abandoning the option, check the availability of the service in your personal account. Below are instructions on how to do this.
How to change SNILS while in another city?
If you are in another city and need to change your SNILS, you have few options. This is only possible if your employer is responsible for your payments. On the PFR website you will find the addresses where you can apply to change your SNILS.
To change SNILS, a citizen must be present at the procedure in person. This cannot be done by agreement.
Popular services:
- Services
How to change SNILS through government services
It is currently impossible to change SNILS remotely on the State Services portal. It will probably become active in a few days, since replacing SNILS is often required by a large number of the country's population. You can remotely obtain only an electronic duplicate of SNILS using your Personal Account on the Pension Fund website.
What documents are needed
Before contacting the Pension Fund or MFC, you need to know what documents are needed to replace SNILS. When collecting the required information, it is advisable to make photocopies of all originals in advance.
If a citizen draws up a certificate when changing his surname, after the marriage ceremony, he must have with him:
- Updated passport with changes made
- Marriage certificate
- Completed application (available in the public domain on the official website of the Pension Fund of Russia)
- Insurance certificate with outdated information
If the decision to change SNILS was caused by a change in name or patronymic, you must provide a Certificate of Name Change (original and copy). If the surname used before marriage is returned, the PF will request a divorce certificate.
How to change SNILS when changing your last name and why is it necessary?
Since the insurance certificate is one of the most important documents for citizens of the Russian Federation, if any personal data, including last name, is changed, it must be replaced so that the information entered in it coincides with the passport data.
After replacing the certificate, you can present it:
- to the Pension Fund and non-state pension funds;
- to medical institutions;
- employer;
- to social security institutions to obtain benefits.
What documents need to be prepared?
As mentioned above, in any of the listed cases, you should provide a list of original documents along with their copies:
- SNILS (if available).
- Identity card (passport, military ID, temporary ID or certificate from places of imprisonment).
- The document on the basis of which the card is changed (marriage or divorce certificate, court decision or damaged SNILS).
- Application for exchange of insurance certificate.
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When replacing a card for children, the list of papers is slightly different:
- Passport of one of the parents.
- Birth certificate or passport of a child over 14 years old.
- An old insurance certificate card.
- Grounds for replacement of insurance (court decision or adoption documents).
- Application for renewal of a card.
It should be understood that when changing your last name, not only SNILS, but also other documents must be updated: passport, driver’s license, medical policy, bank cards, international passport and TIN. Only existing changes are made to the work book manually in OK at the place of work, signed by the manager and sealed by the organization.
