How to replace a driver's license after expiration

How to change a driver's license at the traffic police after expiration

If 10 years or more have passed since you received your driver's license, you need to prepare to exchange them. Operating a vehicle with an expired license that has lost its legal force is punishable by a fine when meeting with a traffic police inspector. Replacing rights after the expiration of the term is a rather primitive procedure. Any driver who knows the information presented below can handle it. A prerequisite is the need to have patience, time, health and money to pay the state fee and medical certificate.

Documents for the State Traffic Inspectorate

The first thing you need to start with is to collect a list of documents. To change your license after expiration quickly, with minimal time spent, the driver will have to prepare:

Old VU;
Passport or other document confirming the identity of the applicant;
Medical certificate obtained from an accredited medical institution;
The application, download form and sample filling can be viewed by clicking on the links provided;
Receipts with paid state duty

A detailed description of the above documents for replacing a driver’s license can be found in the sections of the same name on the website.

Is it possible to change rights before the expiration date?

This is a completely natural question that worries many drivers. To visit the State Traffic Inspectorate and undergo a medical examination at a medical institution, you will spend more than one hour. Therefore, replacing your license on the same day after the 10-year period has expired is a rather risky procedure; it is better to take care of this in advance. The internal regulations of the State Traffic Inspectorate allow you to extend your license until the expiration date.

You can easily exchange your driver’s license at any time you wish, which will help you avoid delays and, as a result, fines on the road. The concepts should not be confused: if the applicant has expired his license for more than 10 years and comes to the traffic police to replace it due to the expiration of the license, no fines are provided for by law.

Fines only apply to driving a vehicle when the offender is a full participant in the road traffic. As a result, if the validity of the car license has expired and there is no need to drive, there is no problem. If the exchange occurs later, there will be no punishment.

Where can I exchange

Don’t worry if you live in one city or region, but are registered in another - registration does not matter if you are a citizen of the Russian Federation. You can contact the nearest traffic police department.

You can use three options for replacing rights:

Visit any traffic police station in the Russian Federation;
Make an appointment through State Services or submit an electronic application on the portal (by filling out an application on the portal you will not have to manually fill out the application form) and visit the selected department of the State Traffic Inspectorate at a convenient time;
Contact the nearest MFC and replace the VU after the expiration date there.

In the absence of Russian citizenship, applying to the MREO is allowed only within the constituent entity of the Russian Federation (territory, region, region) where the applicant temporarily resides or is staying.

How much does it cost to replace a driver's license after expiration?

The state fee is 2,000 rubles, and it must be paid before visiting the selected unit. This can be done in two ways - through the Gosuslugi.ru website or directly on the traffic police website. You can learn how to do this from the articles of the same name.

It is also necessary to undergo a medical examination and obtain a medical certificate from doctors. It is the basis for admission to driving certain categories of vehicles. The budget will have to additionally include from 1500 to 2500 rubles.

In total, the average cost of replacement due to expiration in the Russian Federation will be 3,500 - 4,500 rubles .

Let's go change our driver's license

When all the documents have been prepared, you can go to the traffic police, having previously clarified on what days the driving license is accepted for exchange upon expiration. If you made an appointment through the State Services website, show up on the selected date and time. As for the MFC, it is also worth checking the reception hours.

Photos will not be required when replacing a national driver's license due to expiration. Photographs will be taken directly at the traffic police or MFC absolutely free of charge.

After submitting the documents, the citizen will be called to a photo studio, where an MREO employee will take a photograph. After a few minutes, he will sign the new license, it will be laminated and given to the driver. As practice shows, the procedure for registering and issuing ready-made licenses, on average, does not take more than 2 hours. After which you can safely get behind the wheel and forget about it for the next 10 years.

Replacement of a driver's license due to expiration

A driver's license is the main document of any driver. Thanks to it, a citizen receives the right to drive a particular vehicle in accordance with the open category.

Therefore, it is very important to follow the procedure for replacing a driver’s license at the traffic police due to expiration, otherwise problems with the law may arise.

The procedure for replacing a driver's license is quite simple, so there is no need to hesitate or put it off.

You can change your license to a new one after 10 years at any traffic police department, regardless of whether the citizen has a permanent or temporary registration, or is located at the place of his actual location, in the absence of any registration.

When should the device be replaced?

The validity period of the license is indicated on the driver’s license, and it is 10 years from the date of issue of the document. As soon as the last day of validity of the driver’s license arrives, it is necessary to collect documents and replace them the next day. For example, the expiration date of your license is 09/25/2019, so on 09/25/2019 you collect documents, and on 09/26/2019 you already go to change your driver’s license.

However, the new law on renewing an expired driver's license does not regulate the timing of the replacement of the license after expiration. In other words, you can replace them in at least six months.

A medical certificate for a replacement document can be obtained a few days earlier before submitting an application for a replacement driver’s license.

Also, there are situations when, in the event of the occurrence of one or another event, rights can be canceled ahead of schedule:

The driver’s personal data has been changed;

The ID has become worn out, spoiled or damaged;

If the documents on the basis of which the rights were issued are found to be forged or issued with violations;

If a statement of loss or theft has been received;

If medical contraindications are detected that were not previously identified during a medical examination;

Obtaining a new certificate, in which case the replaced one will be cancelled;

However, it is worth remembering that if your driver’s license has expired, there is no automatic renewal of your driving license.

Sign up on the official website of the traffic police to exchange a driver's license

Today, it is impossible to make an appointment on the official website of the traffic police to exchange driving licenses. The State Traffic Inspectorate accepts electronic applications only when submitted through the State Services electronic portal.

But, you can get acquainted with useful and relevant information regarding the situation on the road, rules for registering an accident, transporting children and much more that any driver should know.

Is it possible to change a driver's license in another region?

According to the amendments that were made to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated October 24, 2014 No. 1097, you can apply for a replacement license at any branch of the country.

Conducting examinations for persons permanently residing in the Russian Federation, issuing Russian national and international driver's licenses and exchanging foreign driver's licenses are carried out in the departments of the State Traffic Inspectorate at the place of application of these persons.
Conducting examinations for persons temporarily residing or temporarily staying on the territory of the Russian Federation, issuing Russian national and international driver's licenses and exchanging foreign driver's licenses are carried out in departments of the State Traffic Inspectorate located within the constituent entity of the Russian Federation in which these persons temporarily reside or are temporarily staying.

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 24, 2014 No. 1097

At the same time, re-registration of a driver's license in another region does not require you to have permanent registration; the replacement will be carried out even without registration. This is due to the unified traffic police database, which shows where licenses and other necessary information were previously obtained. Detailed article about obtaining and replacing rights in another region.

How long does the procedure for replacing a driver's license at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate take?

The most important thing when your driver’s license expires is not to drive a vehicle, otherwise, if you are stopped by an inspector with an invalid license, the violation will be classified as driving without a license.

The main rule when replacing a driver's license is the promptness of its owner. The more active it is, the faster the replacement will take place.

To issue a medical certificate takes 3-4 hours, sometimes it can take 1 day, depending on the queue.

Prepare documents – 10 minutes.

Go to the traffic police and submit an application - depending on the queue.

Making new licenses takes no more than 1 hour.

Replacement times can be reduced. To do this, as soon as you pass the medical examination, immediately fill out an application on the State Services (you can use a smartphone) and select a date for the same day.

Much depends on how quickly you pass the medical examination. Therefore, we advise you not to hesitate and come to the medical organization early.

When applying for a replacement license at the MFC, the time frame may increase to 5 days. But here you will have to visit the center twice to submit documents, and then to receive a new certificate.

Replacing a driver's license with a new one without the old license

Replacing a driver's license with a new license without the certificate itself can be done only in two situations:

When it is stolen.

In both cases, you need to contact the traffic police department and write a corresponding statement.

When replacing rights in case of loss or theft, the previous validity period will be indicated. For example, if the lost license was valid from 10/15/2010 to 10/15/2020, then the period for the new license will be exactly the same.

And the list of documents in this case is reduced to three:

We can provide you with a medical certificate upon request. But when replacing rights after expiration, a certificate will have to be provided.

Payment for replacement of rights

Many people are very concerned about the question of how to pay for the exchange of rights and how much it will cost.

Today, there are a great many ways to pay the state fee, and in some you don’t even need a receipt. For example, paying through State Services will help you save money and the payment information will be sent to the department, so there is no need to confirm payment.

For those who choose a traditional payment method, such as online banking or a bank teller, you may need your payment details. You can find them out on the official website of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate or directly at the State Traffic Inspectorate office itself. You can find an article about the State Duty here.

As a rule, bank employees know all the necessary details, but it is important to double-check everything, otherwise the return of funds will take you a lot of time.

What to do if you are too late to replace your driver's license?

How many people check the expiration date of their driver's license every month? There are situations when, looking at your ID, you discover that it is overdue. In this case, another question arises: how much time is given to replace a driver’s license after 10 years? There are many different nuances here.

There is no deadline for replacing a document. If you rarely use a car or other vehicle, then the replacement can be done at any convenient time. The most important thing is that when you see that your license has expired, you cannot drive until you have a new license.

If the period has expired and you are stopped by an inspector, you will be issued a fine, as well as the detention of the vehicle and the removal of the driver from driving.

Replacing a driver's license that has expired for more than 12 months will not entail any fine, the main thing is not to drive.

It turns out that you need to check your license at least once every 3-4 months or keep in mind the approximate expiration date of your license. Otherwise, it can lead to big problems.

What happens to driving a car with an expired license?

If you drive a vehicle with an expired license, you risk getting into big problems.

According to Part 1 of Article 12.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, you will be issued a fine.

Driving a vehicle by a driver who does not have the right to drive a vehicle (except for training driving) entails an administrative fine in the amount of five thousand to fifteen thousand rubles.

Part 1 of Article 12.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

In addition, on the basis of Part 1 of Article 27.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation and Part 1 of Article 27.13 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, you will be suspended from driving the vehicle, and the vehicle itself will be detained until the reasons are eliminated.

The latter penalties can be avoided if there is a passenger with a valid license next to you. In this case, he will be able to drive the car to your home, and you will not have to spend money on paying for a parking lot.

If you want to study the Code of Administrative Offenses yourself, here is a link to the article about the fine.

Question answer

If you are an active driver, then you urgently need to exchange your license for a new one.

If you notice that the validity period is expiring, you can prepare documents. On the day the license becomes invalid, you can apply for a replacement. There is no point in exchanging your ID before this date.

No. All open categories are transferred from the old identity to the new one.

If you have a new type of driver's license, then additional categories will not open. If you have an old-style license obtained before 2014, then when replacing them, category M will be opened.

According to paragraph 30 of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 24, 2014 No. 1097, you do not need a driver’s card. But just in case, it’s worth taking it with you.

Every 10 years from the date of issue of the certificate.

From passing a medical examination and collecting the necessary documents. Next, you should submit an application through State Services or personally visit the traffic police department.

Change your ID - online registration

Documents for replacing the driver's license

Application for replacement of VU

Help in replacing the device

Passing the exam when replacing a license by deadline

Fine for expired driver's license

Replacing the device before the deadline

Replacement of compulsory motor liability insurance and restoration of the KMB when changing the driver's license

How to get a driver's license

1. Select which category of rights you want to receive

There are six main categories of driver's licenses and nine subcategories in Russia:

«>one subcategory;
B - cars whose permissible maximum weight does not exceed 3.5 tons and the number of seats, in addition to the driver's seat, does not exceed 8. The category includes B1 - tricycles and quadricycles;

BE - a category B car coupled with a trailer, the permissible maximum weight of which exceeds 750 kilograms and exceeds the unladen weight of the vehicle, as well as a category B car coupled with a trailer, the permissible maximum weight of which exceeds 750 kilograms, and the total permissible maximum weight of such a combination exceeds 3 .5 tons.

">two subcategories;
C - cars, with the exception of cars of category D, the permissible maximum weight of which exceeds 3.5 tons. The category includes C1 - cars, with the exception of cars of category D, the permissible maximum weight of which exceeds 3.5 tons, but does not exceed 7.5 tons;

CE - a category C vehicle coupled with a trailer, the permissible mass of which exceeds 750 kilograms and exceeds the unladen mass of the vehicle, as well as a category C car coupled with a trailer, the permissible maximum mass of which exceeds 750 kilograms, and the total permissible maximum mass of such combination exceeds 12 tons;

C1E - vehicles of category C1 coupled to a trailer whose permissible mass exceeds 750 kilograms, but does not exceed the unladen mass of the vehicle, provided that the total permissible maximum mass of such a combination does not exceed 12 tons.

“>three subcategories;
D - vehicles designed to carry passengers and having more than 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat. The category includes D1 - vehicles intended for the carriage of passengers and having more than 8 but not more than 16 seats in addition to the driver's seat;

DE - category D vehicles coupled to a trailer whose permissible weight exceeds 750 kilograms, articulated buses;

D1E - vehicles of category D1 coupled to a trailer, which is not intended for the carriage of passengers, the permissible mass of which exceeds 750 kilograms, but does not exceed the unladen mass of the vehicle, provided that the total permissible maximum mass of such a combination of vehicles does not exceed 12 tons.

“>three subcategories;

M - scooters, mopeds and light quadricycles. You can drive these vehicles with a license of any other category;

Tm - trams;

Tb - trolleybuses.

To drive combinations of vehicles of subcategories BE, CE, DE, C1E and D1E, at least 12 months of experience driving a vehicle of the corresponding category is required.

Having a category A license, you can drive category B1 vehicles, but only with a motorcycle handlebar. A category B license allows you to drive category B1 vehicles with a car steering wheel.

2. Take training at a driving school

You can study at a driving school to drive a car or motorcycle from the age of 16. You can also take the exam for category M and subcategory A1 from the age of 16, for categories B and C - from the age of 17. But you can get a license and start driving a vehicle only at a certain age:

category M and subcategory A1 - from 16 years old;
categories A, B, C and subcategories B1 and C1 - from 18 years of age;
categories D, Tm, Tb and subcategory D1 - from 21 years of age.

There is no upper age limit for driving a vehicle.

Since 2014, even those who already know how to drive are required to attend a driving school. You will be allowed to take the driving test only if the driving school has a license.

3. Go through a medical examination

You can undergo a medical examination before entering a driving school or during training. A medical certificate is issued in form No. 003-В/у and is valid for 12 months.

With some diseases or contraindications you will not be given a license - their list is approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 29, 2014 No. 1604.

4. Collect documents for admission to the exam at the traffic police

After studying at a driving school and obtaining a medical certificate, you can take the exam at any branch of the State Traffic Inspectorate - not only at the place of registration. In this case, the traffic police department where you will take the exam will request information that you have not previously been issued a license or been deprived of your license at the department at the place of your registration. In some cases, you may be asked to obtain such a certificate yourself.

To be admitted to the exam, you need to collect a package of documents. Most often, a driving school does this, but if you want to take the exam separately from the group, you can do it yourself.

passport or temporary identity card if you are changing it;
medical certificate in form No. 003-В/у;
a document confirming that you have completed training at a driving school;
driver's license if you already have a license of another category;
if you are taking the exam before the age of 18, a notarized written consent to take the exam and issue a driver’s license from one of the parents or other legal representative. Consent is not required if you are declared fully capable (emancipated) or married before adulthood.

Documents can be submitted in person at the traffic police department where you will take the exam. You can sign up to submit documents online: on mos.ru, the Autocode portal or on the government services portal. This way you won't have to stand in line.

5. Pass the exam at the traffic police

The driving license exam consists of theoretical and practical parts:

The theoretical part is a test of 20 questions that must be answered without errors in 20 minutes. If you make one mistake or fail to answer one question, you will be given an additional 5 minutes and 5 questions, each of which must be answered correctly. You will have to retake the theoretical exam if you do not pass it or are unable to pass the practical part within six months after passing it;
The practical part is carried out after passing the theoretical part and consists of testing the initial skills of driving a vehicle (on the site) and an exam on driving a vehicle in traffic conditions (in the city).

On the court, you need to complete five exercises in 12 minutes. The exam in the city lasts no more than an hour. At this time, only you, the examiner and, if the exam is taken in a driving school car, the driving instructor can be in the car. Video recording is made during the exam. To obtain a license to drive a motorcycle and moped, you do not need to take an exam in the city.

You can retake each exam three times. There should be at least a week between retakes. After this, you will be allowed to take the exam only after a month.

6. Get your license

You need to get your license at the same traffic police department where you passed the exam. To avoid standing in line, make an appointment on the mos.ru portal or on the Autocode portal. Take your passport or temporary ID with you if your passport is being replaced. A photograph for your license will be taken on site.

Before visiting the traffic police department, be sure to pay the State fee for issuing a driver’s license is:

2000 rubles - for a certificate on a plastic basis;
3,000 rubles for a new-generation plastic-based ID card.

The following are exempt from paying state duty:

veterans of the Great Patriotic War;
disabled people of the Great Patriotic War;
former prisoners of fascist concentration camps, ghettos and other places of forced detention created by German fascists and their allies during the Second World War;
former prisoners of war during the Great Patriotic War.

The applicant, in accordance with Federal Law No. 210-FZ “On the organization of the provision of state and municipal services” of July 27, 2010, has the right not to present a receipt for payment of the state duty for the provision of a public service, but this does not exempt him from paying it.

“>state duty. If you submit an application through the government services portal, the state fee can be paid with a 30% discount. You are not required to present a receipt for payment, but in case the bank does not process the payment in time, take it with you.

According to paragraph 17 of Appendix No. 1 to Order No. 995 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated October 20, 2015, licenses of categories A, M or subcategories A1, B1 are issued within 15 working days, categories B, C, D, BE, CE and DE or subcategories C1 , D1, C1E and D1E - 30 working days, categories Tm or Tb - 5 working days. But in practice, in most cases, a driver’s license is issued on the day of application.

A driver's license is valid for 10 years from the date of issue; after this period it must be replaced.

After obtaining your national driving license, you can apply for an international driving license.

Procedure for replacing a driver's license upon expiration in 2019

Will your license be 10 years old soon? This means that the replacement of rights upon expiration is already close. But do you know in what ways you can change a document and where it can be done cheaper?

A driver without a driver's license is not a legal driver, but this document does not last forever, since it has a specific validity period. The reasons for changing a driver's license can be different: loss, damage or theft of a document, adding new open categories, changing personal data or changes in a person's health. If all of the above reasons may never happen to a person, then the expiration of rights will affect everyone. Therefore, it is important to know in advance how to change rights due to expiration.

Validity period of driver's license

Since a driver's license is a temporary document, many are interested in its validity period. The Russian legislative framework clearly establishes and stipulates this period; it is equal to 10 years. So that each driver can control this period, it is written on the document itself. Taking your driver's license and paying attention to points “4a” and “4b”, you will see two dates, a specific period of time equal to 10 years, which is the validity period of your license.

It is advisable to apply for a replacement license before it expires, as driving on an invalid license is punishable by heavy fines.

Where can I go to get my driver's license replaced?

When your driver's license is about to expire, you have 3 options where you can replace your license upon expiration. All of the methods discussed below are practical and reliable. And you can choose any method that is closer, easier or more convenient for you.

The most logical option where you need to go to change your license is the traffic police department. Which branch you should contact depends on the place and type of residence: you live in Russia permanently or temporarily. If you are a permanent resident of Russia, then you can contact any branch in the country. If your residence or stay is temporary, then you must contact the traffic police within the region in which you live.

Portal "Government services"

Adherents of online services are given the opportunity to make an appointment with the traffic police and pay the state fee via a computer or telephone at any time convenient for you.

To do this, you just need to register on the portal, go to the “transport and driving” services, then to the “driver’s license” service and select the required item about changing the driver’s license upon expiration. Fill out the required algorithm, and as a result, you pay the state fee at a discount and make an appointment with the traffic police without leaving your home.

Multifunctional Center

In 2019, you can submit an application to change driver documents through the window at the MCF. Such innovations were adopted in order to relieve the traffic police, because every year they accept more than a million applications for replacement documents.

The process of changing rights at the MFC can take almost a week, because first all documents are transferred from the center to the traffic police, and then back to the MFC. This service option will be convenient for those residents who live in rural areas and there are no traffic police departments in their area of residence, but there are multifunctional centers.

List of required documents

Once you have decided on the place where to change your rights after the expiration of the term, you need to collect the necessary documents:

An application requesting a replacement of rights indicating the reasons, that is, on the basis of expiration. The application form can be filled out in the online version through the State Services website, or it will be given to you at the traffic police or at the MFC.
Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Driver's license.
A medical certificate confirming your ability to drive safely.
Receipt for payment of state duty.
If you do not have a permanent residence permit, you must bring a certificate of temporary registration of your stay in the country.
Men must provide military ID.

Medical certificate

It is necessary to undergo a medical examination to obtain a new certificate in 2019 in 3 cases:

LL is obtained for the first time;
deterioration of health;
replacement of rights upon expiration of the term.

Every 10 years, drivers are required to undergo medical examinations, and this is necessary so that if their health deteriorates, the car owner does not continue to drive, but becomes a pedestrian in order to preserve his life and the lives of others.

You can choose where to go for examination yourself: go to public clinics or private ones. The cost of the examination has not been precisely established; it directly depends on the subject of residence and the clinic itself.

In order to begin the process of obtaining a medical certificate, you will need the following documents:

passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
application for passing the commission;
compulsory medical insurance or voluntary medical insurance policy;
military ID;
driver's license;
SNILS.

After you have collected the necessary documents, you need to contact a medical organization, where you will be given a referral to see the necessary doctors. Next, when you pass the medical examination positively, you can proceed to the main algorithm of the driver’s actions to replace the driving license.

Driver action algorithm

The algorithm of your actions depends on what type of service you use to replace your license: the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, the State Services website or the MFC:

Personal visit to the traffic police department

pay the state fee;
collect the necessary documents;
make an appointment at the traffic police, having previously gone there;
come to the department at the appointed time and fill out an application to change your driver’s license due to expiration;
give documents and an application to the traffic police officers;
wait for the appointed time and come for the completed documents.

Official website of State Services

register on the site if you have not already done so;
switch to “transport and driving” services;
then to “driver’s license”;
select the required item about changing your vocational license upon expiration;
make an appointment at the traffic police;
fill out an application requesting a replacement license;
pay the state fee. The receipt that will be given to you electronically must be printed and provided along with the documents;
collect the necessary documents;
come to the traffic police department with documents;
wait for the appointed time and come for the completed documents.

My Documents Center

come to your nearest MFC;
ask for an application for replacement of rights after the expiration of the term;
make an appointment in person or via the online version;
pay the state fee;
collect the necessary documents and come to the appointment with them and a payment receipt;
wait for the appointed time and come for the completed documents.

Cost of replacing a certificate

It is impossible to name the exact cost of such a service, since it depends on the subject of residence, the chosen medical organization and the place where the service is performed. On average in Russia, the price of replacing a device after its expiration date will range from 4 to 6 thousand rubles. And this price includes:

Payment of state duty – 2,000 rubles. Through the State Services website - 1,400 rubles.
Payment for a medical commission – from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles. It all depends on the clinic you choose.
Payment for the appointment of a narcologist and a psychiatrist occurs separately and will cost approximately 400 to 1,000 rubles.

Early replacement of rights

If previously a driver’s license was changed only after the expiration date or, in extreme cases, six months before that, now you can change your license at any time. But only if you have a valid medical certificate (valid for 1 year).

If you provide the necessary documents and honey. certificate, you will be issued a new driver's license valid for 10 years. If you do not present a certificate of passing the commission, then you will be given a new driving license, but the validity period will remain the same.

Do I need to take an exam?

If a driver’s license is replaced after its expiration date, the driver is not required to pass any exams - neither the theoretical part nor the practical one.

Payment of fines when replacing a driver's license. The only “but” when changing your license to a new one is the presence of unpaid fines. Until you pay all your debts to the traffic police, you will not be issued a new certificate.

Therefore, it is recommended to pay all fines on time, and even better in the first 20 days, in order to pay off the debt with a 50% discount.

Penalty for late replacement

Previously, we recommended that you not delay replacing your license until the last date. Because if you are stopped by a police officer and you show him an expired driver’s license, then you will be subject to a large administrative fine from 5,000 to 15,000 rubles. Exactly how much you will be required to pay depends on the period of delay.

If your license is not valid for more than a week, you will be given a verbal reprimand and strongly recommended to replace your license immediately. If the validity period has expired a long time ago, then when your documents are checked, they will draw up a report on you, take your car to the impound lot, oblige you to pay a fine, and get a new driver’s license. And only after that you can come to the traffic police department and get permission to return the car.

Conclusion

The most important document for a driver is his driver’s license, replacement after the expiration of which is of interest to every car owner. Indeed, if you drive with an expired license, the driver will have big problems, and as a result, large financial costs, because he can be fined up to 15,000 rubles. The process of changing a driver's license does not take long and there are many options on how to apply for a replacement document. It is important not to forget about the medical report when changing your license. After all, there is a certain connection between road safety and driver health. Therefore, the driver should pay attention not only to his rights, but also to his health.

Replacing a driver's license: when and why do you change your license?

It seems that the ten years for which a driver receives a license will last a long time. However, experience suggests that before you have time to look back, the validity period of the document has already expired. However, replacement of the device may be necessary even before the 10-year period. Under what circumstances it is necessary to replace, where to do it and in what order, we will talk in this article.

When is it necessary to replace a driver's license?

You need to contact the traffic police service if:

The license expires . It is necessary to take care of the replacement at least a month before the “overdue” date, otherwise, if stopped by road safety authorities, you will be fined for driving with an expired license.
Passport details have changed . Changing your first or last name is a reason to replace your ID. Girls who changed their data due to marriage can drive with their old license. They are considered valid provided that they are accompanied by a passport and marriage certificate. But according to current legislation, administrative or criminal liability is not provided for in this case. Difficulties with rights to a maiden name will arise if the vehicle needs to be sold or registered in your name.
The ID is lost or damaged . Mechanical damage due to which the inscriptions have become difficult to read (scratches, stains) invalidates the document.
Medical contraindications have arisen that prohibit driving a certain category of vehicle.

Important! A driver's license issued with errors in registration is also subject to replacement. For example, the full name is indicated incorrectly, the Latin transcription does not correspond to the canons, etc.

Fine for driving with an expired license

According to Article 12.7 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia, driving with an expired license faces a fine of 5-15 thousand rubles. If driving is aggravated by alcohol or drug intoxication, the following may be added to the monetary compensation:

100-200 hours of community service;
imprisonment for a period of 2 months or more.

The car is then transported to the impound lot.

A car owner who has entrusted driving the car to a driver with an expired license will have to part with an amount of up to 30,000. Amendment: the owner has the right to prove that he did not know about the violation, in which case a fine will not be issued. But proving ignorance in practice to Russian traffic police officers is a difficult task. So before you let your friends drive, it’s better to check the validity period of their driving license.

Required documents to replace a driver's license

The procedure for obtaining new rights in the Russian Federation has been simplified as much as possible. There is no need to prepare a lot of certificates and permits. To apply for an extension or replacement of a temporary residence permit, a minimum list of documents is required:

passport;
old VU (in case it is lost);
medical certificate in form No. 003-В/у;
paid receipt for state duty.

How to change your driver's license

It is possible to replace national rights:

when contacting the traffic police;
in any of the MFC branches;
using the online form of the public services portal.

International laws are also changed in the above authorities and on the website. The only difference is the expiration date. IDPs are issued for three years, while a Russian water permit is valid for 10 years.

Nice information! Regardless of where the driver's license is renewed, you do not need to retake the driving test and license.

New driver's license

Procedure for replacing a driver's license

Each method of replacing a power supply has its own advantages and disadvantages.

How to replace a driver's license through the public services portal

A method that does not require communication with government officials. The replacement is carried out online on the official website of government services. If you are a confident Internet user, this option for registering a new license will not take much time.

Replacing rights is a simple procedure

The step-by-step replacement of rights through the public services portal is as follows:

Go to the official website of government services.
Register and create a personal account.
Use the “service search” search box or go to the “popular services” section by clicking on the corresponding button.
Select the “services for individuals” section, subsection “Ministry of Internal Affairs”.
In the menu that appears, select section No. 3, sub-item “replacement of driver’s license”.
Click the “get service” button.

Next, the site will “issue” electronic forms to fill out: city, region, district of registration, application for replacement of the driver’s license. All documents must be filled out carefully and without distorting the information, so as not to perform identical actions repeatedly.

To obtain rights, you will have to upload two photos. You can pay the state fee online by debiting money from your mobile phone account, bank card, or e-wallet. You can also print out a receipt and pay it at the bank.

Replacement of a driver's license at the traffic police

To change your license at the state inspection, you need to go to the nearest office with the traditional “Kit” - an identity document, an old driver’s license, a medical certificate in the prescribed form, a receipt with the state fee paid. The application will be issued on the spot. The website gibdd.ru will help you find the nearest branch. You can also check the work schedule there.

Replacing a computer through the MFC

The optimal solution for people who do not trust online registration, but value their time. To replace rights you need three simple steps:

Collect a package of documents (passport, medical certificate, old driver's license, receipt of state duty).
Contact the multifunctional center closest to your home or work.
Fill out an application for a replacement driver's license.

Application for new licenses

Registration of documents at the MFC is free. The center will also take an electronic photo free of charge if the driver does not have a “recent” photo with him. Communication with MFC employees takes 20-40 minutes. New licenses can be ready in an hour or within 5 working days. It all depends on the number of people who want to replace the device. For example, in Moscow the wait may take 9 calendar days.

Where and how to get a medical certificate

The certificate requires the conclusions of a therapist, ophthalmologist, narcologist and psychiatrist. It is allowed to undergo a medical examination in any medical institution that has permission to issue certificates in form No. 003-B/u

Although it is not prohibited by law to undergo examination in commercial clinics, experienced drivers recommend obtaining a medical certificate from public hospitals. “State employees” usually work closely with the traffic police, they are more trusted. In addition, it is cheaper to be examined in municipal institutions. The only downside is that you may lose time waiting in line.

Timeframe for obtaining a driver's license and cost of replacement

Public services, which include the work of the traffic police department of the MFC and the public services portal, are provided free of charge. However, this does not mean that replacing the VU will be free.

The amount of the state duty for the services of replacing a driver’s license: 2,000 rubles when issuing a license on a plastic basis and 3,000 rubles for replacing the driver’s license with a new one with a built-in “identifier”.

Until 2021, Russian drivers can replace their license with a discount of up to 30%. When paying through a bank, please note that there is a commission, usually not exceeding 10% of the total amount.

State duty amounts according to Article 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation

The following categories of citizens are exempt from paying the state fee

veterans and disabled people of the Great Patriotic War;
civil service employees (senior and mid-level officials).

Other drivers can replace their driver's license only after paying the state fee. The paperwork process will not begin until you present your paid receipt.

The time frame for obtaining a new driving license depends on the category of rights:

State duty is not the only expense item.

Certificate in form No. 003-В/у is also paid. A state hospital licensed by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate will charge 1,500 rubles for issuing a medical certificate + about 3,000 rubles for an examination by a psychiatrist and narcologist. Tariffs for private owners vary, so it is impossible to calculate the exact amount. In Moscow and Kazan it differs significantly.

The 30 percent discount provided by the state for paying state fees is more relevant than ever in such a situation. Saving 600-900 rubles is not unnecessary, so if your license expires in the next year, use the services now. From January 2021, the discount will no longer apply.

Grounds for refusal to issue a driver's license

The issuance of a new driving license for the required category of vehicle may be refused. The grounds are regulated by Article 23.1 of the Federal Law “On Road Safety”.

According to the law, the driver will not receive a license in the following cases:

there are medical restrictions;
The personal file contains repeated recorded violations of traffic rules and a corresponding criminal record.

Medical contraindications to driving are diseases in which road safety is at risk. These may be low visual acuity, paralysis of the upper/lower limbs, diseases of the nervous system (in particular, the vestibular system, which causes sudden dizziness). A driver's license may be denied if the driver is hard of hearing and does not use a hearing aid.

Important! An absolute ban on replacing the ED applies to persons diagnosed with drug addiction, mental retardation or personality disorders. Such a driver is not responsible for his actions, therefore he cannot obtain a license until he is discharged from the dispensary with a statement permitting driving.

Most medical contraindications are solvable. Thus, vision can be corrected with the help of glasses and lenses, and joint diseases or missing fingers can be compensated by transferring to a vehicle with automated control.

As for convicted persons, Russian legislation does not provide grounds for refusal to issue/replace a driver’s license. Unless, of course, the person caused a car accident and is not deprived of his rights under the article. In this case, the driver's license can be restored only after the end of the period of criminal/administrative liability.