How to register a minor child in an apartment

Advantages of registering at your place of residence

Parents’ concerns are relevant – are there any restrictions on registration and whether it can be avoided. After all, every person registered in a living space, no matter how small, influences the calculation of utility consumption and other important indicators.

Current legislation requires citizens to register from birth. A newborn child is a citizen of Russia, and timely registration will avoid administrative penalties - a fine.

The baby needs services - kindergarten, school, medical care. All procedures require registration at the place of residence. Without it, it will be difficult to obtain services and respect the rights of the child.

How to register a minor child in another apartment

It often happens that a child comes to stay with a relative for a long period. You must be assigned to a clinic and go to school at your current place of residence. Temporary registration will save the situation. To complete it, you will need the presence of the child’s mother or a notarized written permission from her.

A minor child can be registered in another apartment with the consent of the mother. The father will be required to fill out an application to register the child. If the mother refuses to register, government authorities have the right to refuse to register the baby. An exception is a court decision to transfer parental rights to the father, not the mother.

To discharge a child from one apartment and then register him in another, you will need:

Approval from guardianship authorities. After moving, the child’s standard of living and his share should be at least no worse than the previous conditions. Preferably better. Guardianship authorities are required to check the level of suitability of housing and approve the discharge of a minor. If the child is ten years old, his personal permission will be required.
Speed. It is necessary to fit the child into the new apartment immediately after checking out from the old one.

Change of registration through the MFC

When changing the place of registration of a baby, much more documents will be required than during its initial registration. The sequence of actions will be similar, but more people will have to come to the MFC. To change a child's registration record, consent will be required from all persons who own the living space. They will be able to express their approval by personally filling out papers at the Center or at a notary, signing the appropriate document.

IMPORTANT
In addition to the owners, all persons registered in this apartment or private house must agree to the registration of a new tenant. Documents certifying the right of ownership or use of residential premises will be required. Such official documents include an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate, a house register, or an extract from it indicating the persons registered at the address at the moment.

In the event of a change of registration of a newborn, the presence of both parents is required. The presence of the father when submitting documents to register the child at another place of residence is mandatory. His visit is not required only if one mother is indicated on the birth certificate, and there is a dash in the father line.

Is birth registration required?

The birth of a new Russian citizen implies payments to parents for his feeding and accommodation - maternity capital, etc. In order not to lose these payments, you will need to register your newborn child in the apartment.

At the legislative level, there is an obligation to register a person at his place of residence in the first years of birth - in order to comply with fertility statistics. Services available after the baby is registered:

Registration in educational institutions - school, kindergarten, clubs and clubs.
Participation in the “young family” program. The program provides housing on a first-come, first-served basis in the family's region of residence.
One-time payment for the birth of a child. The payment amount varies in different regions.
Monthly regular payments for children's needs. The amount of payments should be checked in local laws on social support for families.

It is advisable to register a child in an apartment from an early age - in the first month of life. This way you will not break the law and will receive all government payments.

You can find out whether the child is registered in the apartment by contacting the passport office, where you should create an extract from the house register. With the necessary information.

Finally...

Registration of a child after birth is a very important event and even a small holiday, because now he officially has a living space and is no longer a person without a specific place of residence. Now you can apply for all the benefits provided by the state and local authorities, and get in line for kindergarten (in our country this must be done as early as possible).

It may seem difficult to collect documents for registering a child and submit an application, but in reality it will only take one day. Just one day - and parents are deprived of all the difficulties associated with the lack of registration for a newborn.

Now you can enjoy the joy of motherhood and meet a new little person.

What type of housing can a child be registered in?

Registering a minor child in an apartment with his mother is one of the existing options for obtaining registration for a child. It will not be possible to register a child under 14 years of age alone; the father has legal rights only if paternity is recognized.

If the parents are not married, the legal representative, by default, is the mother. The father must confirm paternity or be married to the baby's mother. Otherwise, he will not be able to register his child. Then the mother registers the child with herself.

Regular registration of a new tenant requires the permission of all owners. When registration is done for a child, the procedure is simplified, since permission is not required to register a minor at the parent’s residence address.

In addition to standard situations, sometimes it is necessary to register a child in a non-privatized apartment - a municipal one, which is provided to the family under a special rental agreement. There will be no problems with registration - no permission is required for the child.

Registering a child in a seized apartment will not bring any problems.

Rules for registration of minor children, child registration

Registration of a child at the place of residence of the mother or father must take place according to the rules established by modern legislation.

This procedure begins with submitting an application to the competent authority - the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (formerly the FMS). Of course, these actions can be carried out through the MFC, as well as the State Services portal. The list of required documents is also established by law, which will be discussed below.

At a place of residence separate from parents

The procedure and methods for registering a child without parents are directly specified in civil legislation. Regardless of the type of registration, a citizen who has reached the age of 14 has the right to independently determine where to live.

Of course, this action takes place under the control of the father or mother, since reaching the age of fourteen does not give a person full legal capacity. Such control is carried out by giving parental consent to re-registration.

The permission must comply with legally established rules, namely, it must be made in writing and certified by a notary. The list of documents that must be provided for registration is as follows:

passport;
parental permission;
certificate of ownership or other document confirming the availability of housing in which registration is intended;
the written consent of other residents is also indicated if the apartment is, for example, municipal;

It is on the basis of these documents, the provision of which is mandatory to complete the registration procedure, that the child can choose a place of residence separate from his parents.

At the place of residence of one of the parents

Registration of the child at the place of residence of the father or mother is mandatory if the child is not yet fourteen years old. If the parents are legally married, there are no problems with registration.

However, the question often arises - what should be written in the application when a child is registered at the place of residence of the parents. As a rule, the location of a child is determined by mutual consent of his parents, unless one of them is deprived of his parental rights.

Of course, having equal rights to a child, parents cannot always agree on who the child will live with. As a rule, a written agreement is concluded for this. It must indicate the father or mother at whose place of residence the registration will be carried out and that the second parent has no objections to this matter. If mutual agreement cannot be reached, the issue can be resolved at a court hearing.

Registration of a child at the place of stay

After a child turns 14 years old, he has the right to independently choose his place of residence. Re-registration may be required, for example, to enroll in a school. In this case, parental consent will also be required.

You can choose any living space. The main thing is that its owner expresses explicit consent to carry out this procedure; it is confirmed in writing. You can read more here: owner’s consent for registration: is it necessary, sample and example of filling it out.

Registration at the place of residence of a child who is not yet fourteen years old can be carried out only if one of the parents is registered at the same place on a temporary basis.

How does the registration procedure work?

You can go through the registration procedure in several organizations:

MFC. Contacting the MFC is a convenient way to quickly register a child in an apartment without queues. The organization works 5/2 and all documents are submitted immediately in one window, which eliminates bureaucratic red tape and wasting time distributing documents to different authorities. If the client has any questions, MFC employees will advise and help collect a package of documents.
Department of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The procedure for submitting documents formally takes place as in the MFC, the data is sent to the same migration service. The only difference is the convenience of the first option in terms of time and location of MFC centers.
Government services portal. The main convenience is submitting documents online. You can apply at any time of the day, saving time on travel and paperwork. Disadvantage: to complete the procedure, you will have to come to the department in person to get documents.

How to register a child through the MFC, government services, etc.

You can find out the rules for completing the registration procedure at the migration authority. It is necessary to prepare and collect the necessary documentation, including for the new place of residence, and also submit them to the competent government agency.

You can contact the following authorities:

Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation;
public services;
MFC.

Each of the above methods of submitting documents has its own characteristics, which will be discussed below.

MFC

The multifunctional center is designed to simplify the procedure for citizens to receive state and municipal services.

In order to register through this body, it is necessary to prepare and collect documents, as well as write an application. You can also make an appointment electronically to avoid queues and other unnecessary red tape.

Public services

This is an electronic portal with which you can carry out legally significant actions without leaving your home.

In order to register through State Services, you must have a registered account and personal account. The application is sent in electronic form. Scanned copies of the necessary documentation are attached to it.

Here is a link to detailed instructions. ⇐

other methods

The traditional way to carry out permanent or temporary registration is to visit the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Divisions of this body operate throughout the Russian Federation. You can submit an application and documents by visiting this government agency in person.

Documents required for registration

To register a child in an apartment, a number of documents are submitted to the MFC or the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. To apply, the presence of one family member is sufficient. If the father is not the legal representative of the offspring, the mother must give consent to the father’s registration.

Documents required for child registration:

Identity cards: for adults – passport. For a child - a birth certificate.
A certificate from the parents' department with information about weight, height, blood type and other information about the new person.
Confirmation of marriage - if the marriage took place.
Certificate of personal account.

A document that will be different for different types of housing:

Apartment: extract from the registration log.
Private house: an extract from the house register, which is kept by the owner of the property. If a private house is rented to a family, the owner will have to provide a house register to register the new person.

If all documents have been collected and submitted correctly, the registration procedure is completed by the end of the day. The maximum duration of procedures is a week.

Documents that will be issued at the maternity hospital

So, after discharge, the mother will be given the following documents filled out by the doctor who was present at the birth:

Mother's exchange card. Contains information about how the birth and recovery process took place. This document is sent to the women's department where the young mother was observed.
Child exchange card. Contains information about the newborn, including the main ones: gender, weight, height. A health assessment using the Apgar scale is provided (mothers will understand). It is indicated which vaccinations were given and at what time. This data must be transferred to the children's clinic for further monitoring of the baby's health.
Certificate of birth of a child. Contains information about where and when the baby was born, who delivered the baby, and confirms the fact of birth. Registration of a child after birth is possible only after receiving a birth certificate. It is issued by the registry office in exchange for this certificate.

Temporary registration at the place of stay

There are cases where a family lives for a long time in a place other than their permanent residence. To avoid problems, you will need to temporarily register the child in an apartment at the place of residence - this will allow you to attend school, a clinic, etc.

Temporary registration is made for a period not exceeding 3 years. You will not need to leave your place of permanent residence. If more than three years are required, the procedure can be repeated after the end of the three-year period.

It is mandatory to have at least one of the parents registered at the child’s temporary registration address.

The processing time for documents will take from a week to a month.

After 14 years

When a minor child has reached the age of 14, temporary registration at the place of stay is carried out even if both parents are not present in person. But be sure to have their written permission.

This type of registration may be needed if the child will study in another city and live in a dormitory or apartment. Temporary registration is carried out if long-term treatment or recovery after illness in a sanatorium or other medical institution is necessary.

If the parents are not registered anywhere

It is impossible by law to register a newborn child alone if the parents are not registered anywhere. Parents will have to register in their own name. Temporary or permanent. If a family rents housing, the consent of the owner and an application from him, and a document on the right to use the residential premises - a rental agreement signed by the parties - will be required.

A minor child can only be registered in an apartment with his mother or father. One will not work.

After reaching 14 years of age, the child can be registered without parents, for example, in an apartment with a grandmother or other relatives. To do this, you will need to issue a guardianship or power of attorney.

The legislative framework

Parents are responsible for the timely registration of the newborn. There are several pieces of legislation that regulate the procedure:

Art. 20 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, according to which every citizen under 14 years of age is required to register and be registered only with his parents;

the Government Decree (clause 28) specifies the necessary documents and procedure for completing the procedure;

the Code of Administrative Offenses specifies possible penalties for those parents who did not register their child within the specified time frame;

Some answers to questions about registration for children of foreigners are contained in the regulations of the migration service.

These are the main documents that will help you understand the essence of the process and find answers to frequently asked questions.

If the mother or father does not have restrictions on parental rights or is not deprived of them, then registration is carried out where they are registered. In a divorce, if the parents cannot amicably resolve the issue of where their child will live, that decision is made by a jury in court.

How long does registration take?

The maximum period for processing documents is three months. During this period, parents must submit all documents to the necessary authorities. If the deadline is missed, paper will be required explaining why the delay occurred. Otherwise, you may run into administrative punishment. Without objective serious reasons, the fine can reach up to five thousand rubles.

Nuances of the procedure

Let's look at some features of registering newborns at the MFC. As already mentioned, the center’s employees only accept documents and do not process anything themselves. This means that they will only be able to tell you general points. If you have a complex case, you will have to get advice at the passport office. An MFC employee acts within his competence; he will not be able to tell you in detail what and how to fill out.

Attention

The correctness of filling out documents and their quantity is checked by an employee of the Federal Migration Service after reception at the center. If some papers are missing, or their correctness is in doubt, you may be denied registration. Refusal must be made in writing and with reasons.

There are quite difficult situations, but the main principle that is used in solving them is respect for the rights and interests of the newborn. For example, registration of a baby is carried out regardless of the living space standards per person. That is, FMS employees do not have the right to refuse registration if a large number of people live in the apartment.

Additional information
A separate case is the temporary registration of an infant. A baby can only be temporarily registered with the mother, at her place of temporary residence. Without registration of guest registration, the child will be deprived of a package of social services in a foreign city. Free care in Russian hospitals is available only at the place of primary residence.

It should be noted that registration at the place of residence of an infant allows you to resolve a large number of issues. Registration allows you to receive child benefits, get on the waiting list for kindergarten, etc.

Nuances for the apartment owner

A homeowner who agrees to register someone else’s child in his home may face unpleasant consequences. The consequences for the owner who registered a child in a privatized apartment can be significant - the matter may go to court.

The family may refuse to be discharged at the request of the owner. The owner will have to go to court, which can last from six months.

It will not be possible to register only the baby; you will have to register at least one of the parents, which will complicate the task even more.

Conclusion: it is more profitable for the owner to temporarily register the child so that there are no problems with the discharge in the future.

Where can I get a child’s registration certificate?

As of 2021, the issuance of certificates of registration at the place of residence has been discontinued. In connection with the publication of Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 984 dated December 31, 2017, banks, various departments and other organizations must independently request information on the registration of citizens through the interdepartmental electronic interaction system.

Registration information is stored electronically

Currently, registration of citizens is carried out in electronic format through the MIR system. Paper documents such as registration cards, apartment cards, and house books are outdated and no longer used.

Do I need to register a newborn baby?

First of all, it should be noted that passing and obtaining registration is the responsibility of every citizen.
Naturally, due to the child’s age, he cannot undergo this procedure on his own, so the parents must register the child. All this is understandable, but the registration of a newborn baby continues to raise many different questions. Including due to contradictory information that is available in open sources, for example, on the Internet.

Let's take a closer look at all the controversial issues that relate to the registration of a child after birth:

Issuance of compulsory medical insurance policy. It is generally accepted that it cannot be obtained without first registering the child. However, according to the law on health insurance, organizations are required to issue a policy to a newborn, even if his parents have not registered him. But the mother must have this registration.
Receiving benefits. In such a situation, it does not matter what kind of registration the child has - permanent or temporary. However, it is necessary to register a newborn in order to receive benefits.
Obtaining family capital. It is impossible to obtain a certificate for the use of maternity capital without registering the child at the place of residence of the parents.
Registration for kindergarten. In order to put a child on the kindergarten queue, and then to go to a preschool institution, you must first obtain a registration. By the way, it may be temporary.

In addition, not all parents understand how long a newborn needs to be registered. The legislation of the Russian Federation does not determine a specific period in which parents must register their child at their place of residence. It turns out that penalties are not provided for in such a situation.

At birth, the baby is purely automatically “registered” where his mother is registered.

What to do if parents only have temporary registration?

Parents have the right to register a minor in a residential building where they have temporary registration, even without the consent of the owner of the premises. To do this, a general package of documents is submitted to government agencies.

However, the owner will be required to appear at the Federal Migration Service and certify with his signature the application for temporary registration of a minor in the premises. Otherwise. Registration of a child in the premises may be refused.

Temporary registration does not carry with it any property rights for the people living in the premises, except for the opportunity to use the entrusted property - for the owner who officially registers the tenants, this condition is not a problem.

But there are also cases when the owner does not want to certify the application for registration of a child in the premises. In this case, the rental agreement will have to be terminated, since renting out the premises is illegal due to the fact that one of the family members is not registered in it. Temporary registration of parents in the premises ends along with the term of termination of the contract if the owner contacts the Federal Migration Service.

Permission to register a minor in residential premises can be drawn up in advance and certified by a notary. In this case, it is possible to carry out registration without his presence.

A rather contradictory situation is emerging in which, on the one hand, the owner does not have the right to prohibit the registration of a minor at the place of registration of his parents, albeit temporarily, and, on the other hand, he may become the reason for the refusal of registration. In general, the law is on the side of the owner, but if he does not want to break the contract with the tenants, then the fact of actual residence of an unregistered citizen on the territory of his living space entails the imposition of an administrative fine, since it is an administrative offense.

In this regard, if the owner of the living space deliberately does not allow parents to temporarily register their child in the territory where they live under temporary registration, then you should contact the district police officer.

How much does it cost to register a newborn at the place of registration?

Registration of an infant or adult child using the State Services portal is free; this resource is supported by the government. Expenses can only be associated with the preparation of documents necessary to register the baby. Material losses are possible if registration rules are violated.

If the child is not registered within 7 days after arrival or birth, the parents will be fined. Payment receipts are not presented to obtain registration. If there are good reasons why there was a delay, try to explain to representatives of the Federal Migration Service during reception hours or leave information on the website.

If you need to register a child with the citizenship of another country using the State Services portal, you will need to pay a state fee of 350 rubles. A receipt for payment must be presented upon receipt of registration documents.