Every person reaching retirement age can receive a document confirming that he is a pensioner. Additionally, it is issued to people who receive a pension for the loss of a breadwinner, for length of service, or for other reasons. It is this document that confirms that a person can use various exemptions, benefits or receive additional payments. Until 2015, a pension certificate was issued to citizens, which was replaced by a special certificate. The standard certificate is still issued only to former employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is important to understand what a modern document looks like, how it is provided and what information it contains.
Document concept
Since 2015, citizens who have reached retirement age can no longer receive a pension certificate, as it has been replaced by a special certificate, although it is still called a certificate by many people. Previously, the document contained a photograph, but still could not be used as an identity card.
All information contained in the document is certified by the special seal of the PF. There is necessarily a clause relating to the type of pension provision of a citizen. It is this certificate that is required to confirm your right to various payments, benefits and other types of support from the state.
How to issue?
In 2015, significant changes were made to the pension system. They even affected the pension certificate, which is now being replaced by a special certificate. This is intended to save on workflow.
How to get a pension certificate? It is now issued only to former employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A standard pensioner who has reached the age of 55 or 60 years can apply for help directly to the PF, MFC department or use online services. By replacing the document, the process of obtaining help has been greatly simplified. An application can be submitted on the PF website or on the State Service portal. A document is drawn up within 10 days.
What does it look like?
The previous document had a unified and standard form. A sample pension certificate can be found below.
It was presented by a special document in hardcover containing personal data about a particular pensioner. Due to the presence of hardcover, the reliability and long-term safety of the document was ensured.
What does a pension certificate look like today? Now it is presented with the usual help. Such a piece of paper is simple and inexpensive to design. A photo of the new model pension certificate can be viewed below.
What documents are needed for registration?
Obtaining this certificate is quite simple. At the same time, it is desirable that citizens themselves know what a new type of pension certificate looks like so that there are no difficulties using this certificate.
To obtain a certificate you need to prepare certain documents. The main requirement is to achieve the appropriate retirement age. For women, it is 55 years, and men can count on pensioner status only when they reach 60 years of age.
To obtain a certificate it is required to prepare documents that are submitted to the Pension Fund. These include:
- correctly prepared statement, and it can be downloaded directly on the PF website;
- you need to have a passport and a work book with you;
- if a citizen is in an official marriage, then additional information on marriage is required from him;
- the presence of children is taken into account, therefore copies of passports and certificates of birth of children should be brought;
- a statement of income is requested at work;
- first, you need to open an account with the bank where the pension will be transferred.
Based on these documents, a pension certificate will be prepared.
What data is contained in the certificate?
This document is considered standard and created in a unified form. It is represented by a paper sheet in A4 format. It must be stamped PF. Documents are certified by signatures of employees of this institution. Then it is handed to the pensioner. The pension certificate provided by the certificate contains information:
- name of the PF branch in which the documentation is issued;
- personal data on the citizen himself whose age meets the requirements for receiving a pension;
- SNILS;
- category to which the recipient of the document belongs;
- the amount of the pension assigned to a citizen.
The received document is used to confirm the ability to use various benefits and other measures of support from the state assigned to pensioners. Based on this certificate, older people can count on free medications or discounts when paying for utilities.
If a citizen already has an old-age pension certificate issued before the introduction of amendments in 2015, then this document is still valid, so there is no need to replace it. If a person first draws up a pension, then he receives only a certificate. To do this, you must initially fill out a special application, as well as prepare documents confirming the citizen’s right to retire.
It is allowed to use the help of a proxy when performing these actions.
Why were standard credentials canceled?
Inquiries began to be applied since 2015. Many people have a question why the standard form of a pension certificate has been replaced. This is because the old-style document is useless. The costs of producing a hardcover document are considered to be excessively high, and at the same time, the necessary information in each institution is stored electronically, so it’s enough to have a certificate number to receive various benefits, allowances, discounts and other types of assistance from the state.
There is a special database containing information about all pensioners, therefore, it is usually not even necessary to present a document in different institutions. The features of the new document include the fact that you can change the amount of pension directly in it. The pension certificate and certificate are valid, therefore, it is not required to change these documents over time.
What blocks of information are in the document?
Help contains required information:
- name of the PF branch where the document was issued;
- institution address;
- date of the certificate;
- Document Number;
- Name of the recipient;
- his SNILS number;
- year of birth of a citizen;
- type of pension paid;
- date from which funds will be transferred;
- payout period;
- pension amount;
- Retirement Number
- the period during which the pension will be paid.
Be sure to sign the document by the head of a certain branch of the PF, and also put a wet seal.
Pros and Cons of Using Help
Replacing a standard certificate with help has many advantages. These include:
- it can be easily used for registration of various benefits, allowances and other exemptions;
- based on the document, you can see what kind of pension a citizen receives;
- data is updated at any time, and this does not require a long queue or a long time to make changes, since the process is simplified;
- the document is accepted in different supermarkets, which allows pensioners to buy numerous goods with significant discounts;
- paper is allowed to be protected, for which the standard lamination procedure is used.
The disadvantages of using the certificate include the fact that there is no photo on it, so you have to have a passport with you to confirm your identity. Without this document, it will not be possible to draw up a social card in the post office.
Where is it made out?
Standard confirmation of retirement age is issued in the PF. But every citizen can use other ways of registration. Where can I get a pension certificate presented by a certificate? To do this, you can use different methods:
- direct appeal to the PF department;
- use of the portal of public services;
- application of the official website of the PF;
- appeal to the MFC.
Each option has its own nuances. Any person independently decides where to get a pension certificate, as they focus on their own convenience.
Appeal to the PF or MFC department
When choosing such methods, you must visit the office of the selected institution. You must have a work book, passport, SNILS and TIN, a correctly prepared application and other documents confirming the seniority of a citizen.
Initially, you have to wait your turn, although you can pre-register on the State Services portal for the right time. Prepared documentation is handed over to the specialist of the institution. He checks the availability of all necessary papers, and then gives the applicant a document containing information about when it will be possible to come for help. The standard process is carried out within a week.
If you apply to the MFC, the period will be increased by about two days. You do not have to pay any fee for receiving the document.
How to order on the Gosuslug portal?
Many people prefer to take advantage of the various unique features offered by the Internet. How to get a pension certificate in the form of a certificate on the Gosuslug website? The process is considered simple and fast. To do this, the following actions are performed:
- initially you need to register on the site and confirm your identity;
- then you need to log in to the portal, for which you enter a username and password;
- in your personal account you need to find a tab called "Pension and benefits";
- here a section is selected on the basis of which pensions are established;
- the "Order Help" button is clicked;
- data are filled in which should be entered into the document, for which the information from the passport and work book is used;
- the method of obtaining help is selected;
- if it is planned to pick up the document at the PF department, the date of the visit is set;
- if a positive decision is made regarding the appointment of a pension, then the answer will come within 10 days;
- it will indicate when it is necessary to come to the institution to receive a pension certificate in the form of a certificate;
- In addition, there will be information about what documents you need to have with you.
Thus, you don’t have to visit the PF and MFC branches twice when using the Gosuslug portal. This method is available to people who are well versed in how to properly use a computer and different sites.
Using PF website
Directly on the PF website, it is possible to order a certificate. To do this, the following actions are performed:
- initially you need to go to the official website of the PF;
- You will have to register and log in to the resource;
- in the personal account, a section called “Electronic Services” is selected;
- here the button "Record an appointment" is pressed;
- the reason for the appeal is selected;
- Further, a questionnaire is filled out to obtain a certificate, and here it is necessary to enter information from the passport and work book;
- at the end, it is selected in which PF department it is desirable to pick up the document;
- confirmation of the readiness of the certificate will be sent by e-mail, and it will also be indicated where to apply for it and what documents you should have with you.
If the pensioner continues to work, then it is additionally necessary to request information from the personal account and the 2-NDFL certificate from the employer, as these documents are required by PF employees for the correct calculation of the pension.
What to do when losing a document?
Often, citizens lose different documents, so the question arises of how to restore them. The process is considered quite simple, since you just need to contact the PF department with a statement. What pension certificate will be issued? Regardless of the form of the past document, only a certificate of a new sample will be issued.
To restore the documentation, it is required to write a special statement and present to employees of PF SNILS and a passport.
What should I do if the help information is out of date?
The document prescribes the amount of the pension and other information about the citizen. If they are outdated, then you can contact the PF department to make the necessary adjustments.
The process is free, so just indicate what changes need to be made so that this process is completed in a short period of time.
What certificate is issued to employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
Retirement employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs must write a statement 90 days before reaching a certain age. For this, a special pension business is opened, and the process is carried out in the last place where the specialist served. A pension certificate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is issued to a citizen, with the help of which he can take advantage of numerous benefits and concessions.
To obtain a duplicate, one does not have to contact the PF department, but the ATS personnel department. The process usually takes from two weeks to one month.
Disabled person receiving a document
In 2015, a reform was introduced, on the basis of which the standard pension certificate was replaced, and even the documentation provided to people with disabilities was adjusted. Now they also receive special certificates for which they have to apply directly to the PF.
The document must prescribe data:
- Name of a citizen with a certain disability group;
- Date of Birth;
- address of the person;
- the type of allowance he is counting on, moreover, information on the pension for the disabled is entered here;
- amount of payment;
- duration of the insurance period, if any.
If this document is required for the child, then for him the process of registration is carried out by parents or official guardians. The application can be submitted not only to the PF department, but also when visiting the site of this institution. To do this, a special form is filled in, which contains information about the age of the child, as well as his full name, disability group and other parameters. If the child is already 14 years old, then he can write an application on his own.
Is a document issued upon receipt of a survivor's pension?
Even when making such a payment, a special certificate is issued. It serves as confirmation that a particular citizen really has the right to payment.
If a person already has an old-style certificate that has a hardcover, then the government will not deal with their removal.
How is the document used?
Although the appearance of the certificate has been significantly changed, its purpose remains the same. It allows you to enjoy the many benefits, advantages, exemptions and opportunities provided by the state.
Help is applied when performing many actions:
- receiving benefits and other payments from the state, and when applying to different state bodies, a citizen is required to present a passport and a pension certificate;
- registration of numerous surcharges or charges, for example, when using benefits during trips in public transport, before purchasing a social card, a certificate is required;
- the purchase or receipt of medicines on preferential terms, which are offered exclusively to pensioners; therefore, it is important to prove that a particular citizen really has an appropriate status.
Many large grocery stores independently conduct various promotions, on the basis of which pensioners can take advantage of numerous opportunities and discounts. To do this, they must have the appropriate certificate with them. Such actions are aimed at attracting as many solvent buyers to the store as possible.
Thus, a modern pension certificate is presented with a special certificate containing the necessary information that allows pensioners to use various exemptions. It is issued by employees of the PF, and you can even apply for it even using different sites. Each future pensioner should understand the features of the design and use of the document.