A driver’s license, which is popularly referred to as a license, has a validity period. After it expires, it is necessary to obtain a new document in order to avoid further fines or other problems with the law. You can exchange rights at the State Road Safety Inspectorate. However, when handling it is necessary to take into account a number of nuances. Which ones? This will be discussed in the article.
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A driver’s license, also called simply “rights”, is a document containing a series of information about the owner. Now this type of document meets the requirements of the Convention on Road Traffic. What does it mean? National rights (certificate) that are issued to a person in his homeland are considered valid in all states that have accepted and signed this Convention.
And if the driver leaves for a country that is not on this list (for example, Egypt) and wants to drive a vehicle there? Then he needs to get another document valid in the territory of this country.
What is in the driver’s license?
Mandatory in this document are the surname, patronymic and name of the citizen, the date and place of birth of the driver. The date of issue of the certificate is also indicated. On rights, you can also see the expiration date so as not to miss it and change the document in time.
In addition to the above, the seal of the issuing authority, signature and photograph of the owner of the document must be present. The category of rights is also indicated. In some cases, for example, if there are several categories, the expiration dates are indicated individually for each of them.
When do I need to change my driver’s license?
Replacement of rights can be carried out for a number of reasons. These include the following options:
- Replacement of a driver’s license due to a change in surname, name or patronymic. More important for women, since it is they who most often take the spouse's name when they marry him or return their old one (when divorced). However, everyone has the right to change their data at will. Namely, a person can only change his last name, middle name or first name. In this regard, rights should also be obtained with new data.
- Depreciation of the certificate. For example, if the rights are still far from expiration, and the document itself is already noticeably worn out and the data on it is difficult to read, then the certificate should be replaced.
- Theft or loss of rights. If the document is not available to the owner for any reason, it must be obtained again.
- Expiration of a driver’s license. So, after the expiration of the certificate, it is forbidden to ride with him. Therefore, it must also be replaced by a new one.
Validity of a driver’s license
The national driver’s license, that is, a document issued in his native country, has a rather long validity period, namely ten years. Where can I change my rights at the end of the term? In the traffic police department. That is, after ten years have passed, a citizen is obliged to apply to the appropriate department and receive new rights.
As for international law, their term is much shorter. Today it is only three years old. However, this is provided that national rights, if they have a citizen, do not end earlier.
It is also worth noting that citizens of other countries have the right to drive transport countries in the Russian Federation on the basis of a national certificate. However, there are also peculiarities here, so if driving a car or other transport is connected with doing business, then a person is obliged to obtain the rights of this country. Moreover, regardless of whether the old rights were expired or not.
And what about the prices?
Where you can change the rights after their validity period is now clear. But what will happen if this is not done? Have to pay a fine. So, it can be from five to fifteen thousand rubles. Paying a fee and getting new rights will be cheaper at times.
The cost of the fee depends on what kind of rights a citizen wants to receive. For the paper version will have to pay only five hundred rubles. However, a plastic, more practical and durable copy will cost two thousand rubles.
It is also worth canceling that, until 2019, you can pay the fee through the Russian Public Services portal. A citizen will be given a discount when paying online, and the fee will be 1,400 rubles.
And if there are fines? Will the rights be replaced
One of the common questions that concerns the replacement of rights after a deadline in 2017 relates specifically to the payment of fines. Earlier, without this, a citizen could be refused a new driver’s license. However, it was recognized that it was illegal. Since the fine should not infringe on other driver’s rights.
However, paying the existing fines still makes sense. This is due to where you can change the rights after the expiration of the term. On the basis of the general traffic police, the presence of unpaid receipts will be easily detected. In this regard, the driver may double the penalty due to non-payment. Therefore, a citizen loses in money, and significantly.
Where can I change my rights after they expire?
Replacement of rights after their validity period, as well as for other reasons, is made in the traffic police. Moreover, it is worth noting that the replacement occurs precisely at the place of circulation. This means that directly the exchange of rights at the end of the period can be carried out not only in another region, but also in another region. This is convenient for those who do not live in their hometown.
This was made possible thanks to the same unified database of the traffic police, which stores all the information about the driver. However, the set of documents required to replace the rights to new ones may differ.
The certificate is usually issued immediately on the day of application. The employee accepts all documents, verifies their authenticity. The driver goes to take pictures. Within half an hour you can already get your new driver’s license. However, if an employee has any questions about their authenticity, then the grant of rights may drag on for two months. That is, in the general case, changing the rights in connection with the expiration of the term is quite simple.
New replacement rules. What is the MFC?
From April 2017, the driver can replace his license not only at the traffic police, but also at the multifunctional center. This is convenient because it can save you from large lines, as well as the inability to make an appointment due to the large influx of visitors.
However, there are a number of disadvantages. First of all, this time. How to change rights upon expiration or other reason through the MFC? You need to submit all the documents, and then wait for the call to receive. That is, the traffic police registration of new rights could take about half an hour. However, the center itself does not produce or issue a certificate. He only accepts the documents, sends them to the traffic police, and then issues them to the citizen. That is, this process can drag on for a week.
If any document has been questioned, then the return of the package of papers, as well as a message about the refusal to issue new rights will also be communicated to the driver belatedly.
What documents are needed to replace rights?
How to change rights after their validity period? It is necessary to collect a package of documents and transfer it to the traffic police. The driver must present:
- Passport of a citizen. Of course, this document must be valid.
- Old driver's license.
- Receipt of payment of state duty. You can pay two thousand rubles through the portal of State services, which will help to save. But there will require a bank card. You can also pay for the service at any bank by details. It is worth noting that almost all MFCs and traffic police departments are equipped with terminals for payment. But change is not issued there, and a commission may also be charged.
- Written statement. It can be written on the model from the official website of the traffic police. You can also find forms in the office itself.
- Medical certificate.
In addition to the originals, it is recommended to take copies of the above documents. By the way, data on the payment of duty should be with the traffic police, so they do not have the right to demand it. However, in order to avoid problems with malfunctions in technology, it is better to take a receipt or a receipt for payment. In the case of electronic payment, you can also print a receipt.
Also, if the driver does not change his rights at the place of registration, you need to present a document on temporary registration. Also, some employees may ask for a card from a driving school, that is, an examination card. However, it is often not included in the list of required documents, so you can safely refuse to provide it. Also, it does not provide those who have not been trained in driving schools.
Note. Do I need help?
A medical certificate is necessary to change the rights upon expiration of their validity. If the document is updated for other reasons, you do not need to provide it. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that, despite the abundance of medical centers offering certificates for obtaining a driver’s license, a narcologist and a psychiatrist from specialized clinics must finally certify it. Addresses can be found in the traffic police.
That is, after conducting the necessary examination in a private clinic, you still need to contact another to complete the procedure. On average, a certificate can cost a couple of thousand rubles, depending on the selected clinic and region. Before going to a medical institution, you should clarify exactly what services it provides. So, if any of the tests a citizen has in his hands, then they can be used. It is also worth taking with you matte photos of three by four in the amount of two pieces. It will also help save money.
Early replacement of a driver’s license
From April 2017, drivers are allowed to change their rights before the end of their term. But in this case, you will have to bring a medical certificate, as well as after using the certificate for ten years.
It is worth noting that now you can start exchanging rights for new ones six months before the end of their validity, that is, in order to have time for everything, you can start collecting documents six months before the last day of the driver’s license.
It is also necessary to clarify that how to pass the theoretical part according to the rules of the road, and you will not have to do practice driving around the city because of a replacement of rights.
Replacing a driver’s license after they expire is a quick process. You can get new rights in just half an hour. However, for this it is worth collecting the entire package of documents in advance.