State duty for registering a car with the traffic police in: amounts, benefits and payment nuances

On January 1, 2026, new rules for vehicle registration came into force, and along with them, updated state duty rates. If you plan to register your car, deregister it, or make changes to the title, it is important to find out in advance the current amounts and methods of payment. In this article we will analyze all types of state fees for registration actions in the traffic police, we’ll tell you how to save 30% when paying online, and list the categories of citizens who can count on benefits.

We will pay special attention changes in 2026: now when registering a used car via Public services You can pay a discounted fee not only for issuing a vehicle registration certificate, but also for making changes to the vehicle registration certificate. But for new cars from the showroom, the rules remain the same - the discount applies only to some of the services. Also in the article you will find step-by-step instructions for payment, examples of calculating the total amount and answers to frequently asked questions.

Don't miss it key nuance: from 2026, when registering electric vehicles and hybrids, the state duty for issuing license plates has been reduced by 50%. This is part of the state program to support environmentally friendly transport. Details are in the section on benefits.

Current amounts of state duties in the traffic police for 2026

The amounts of state fees for registration actions are regulated by Article 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. In 2026, basic tariffs remained at the 2026 level, but new nuances appeared for certain categories of vehicles. Below is a table with current amounts:

Please note: if you are registering a vehicle with electronic PTS, the cost of making changes will be lower - 245 ₽ instead of 350 ₽. This is because there is no need to print a physical document. Also from 2026 upon registration cars older than 10 years you do not need to pay for the issuance of new license plates if you keep the old ones (provided that they comply with GOST).

It is important to consider that the total amount depends on the type of transaction:

• 🔹 Initial registration of a new car: STS (500 ₽) + numbers (2,000 ₽) + PTS (350 ₽) = 2 850 ₽.
• 🔹 Re-registration of a used car: STS (500 ₽) + PTS (350 ₽) = 850 ₽ (the numbers remain the same).
• 🔹 Changing numbers at will: only the cost of new signs - 2 000 ₽.
• 🔹 Electric vehicle registration: STS (500 ₽) + numbers (1,000 ₽) + PTS (350 ₽) = 1 850 ₽.

How to pay the state fee with a 30% discount through State Services

From 2019, when paying state fees through the portal Public services 30% discount applies. In 2026, this rule remains, but there are important clarifications:

• 📌 Discount applies only for the following types of duties:
  • Issuance of STS;
  • Making changes to the PTS (including electronic);
  • Issuance of registration plates (except for transit ones).
• 📌 Discount does not apply to:
  • State duty for issuing transit numbers;
  • Payment through terminals in the traffic police or banks;
  • Repeated payment if registration is refused (if the documents are incorrect).

To take advantage of the discount, follow the step-by-step instructions:

Log in to the portal (account level is confirmed)|Select the “Vehicle Registration” service in the “Transport and Driving” section|Fill in the vehicle and owner details (series/number of PTS, VIN, passport details)|Select the traffic police department to visit|Pay the fee with a bank card (30% discount will be applied automatically)|Save the receipt - it must be presented at Traffic police -->

⚠️ Attention! If you paid the state fee through State Services, but did not appear at the traffic police on the appointed date, the money won't burn - they can be used for 3 years. However, the 30% discount is valid only for the initial payment. If you have to overpay (for example, due to an error in the documents), there will be no discount.

Please also note that when registering via MFC 30% discount doesn't work - You need to pay the full amount. This rule also applies to cases when you submit documents through intermediaries (for example, car dealerships or legal entities).

Benefits and exemption from paying state duties in 2026

Not all car owners are required to pay state duty in full. In 2026, the following benefits apply:

• 🚗 Veterans of the Great Patriotic War and disabled people of groups 1-2: exempt from payment all types of state duties when registering personal transport (based on Article 333.35 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation).
• 🔌 Owners of electric vehicles and hybrids: 50% discount on issuing registration plates (instead of 2,000 ₽ - 1,000 ₽).
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Large families: in some regions (for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg) there are local benefits - compensation of 50% of the cost of the state duty (you need to check with social security).
• 🏛️ Government bodies and budgetary institutions: do not pay a fee when registering official vehicles.

To receive the benefit, you must present supporting documents to the traffic police:

• 📄 For veterans and disabled people - a certificate;
• 📄 For large families - a certificate of a large family;
• 📄 For electric vehicles - PTS with a mark on the engine type (electro or hybrid).

⚠️ Attention! Benefits do not add up. For example, if you are a WWII veteran and register an electric car, you do not need to pay anything at all - priority is given to complete duty exemption.

Separately worth mentioning regional benefits. For example, in Moscow region Since 2026, there has been a support program for owners of domestic cars: upon registration Frets, GAZelle or UAZ under 3 years of age, the state duty for issuing STS is reduced to 250 ₽ (instead of 500 ₽). You can find out the current benefits in your region on the local government website or at the traffic police departments.

What happens if you don’t pay the state fee or pay the wrong amount?

If you arrive at the traffic police station without a paid receipt or with an incomplete amount, you will refuse registration. Here are possible scenarios and their consequences:

• 🚫 No duty paid at all: The inspector will return the documents without consideration. You will have to make an appointment again (the wait may take up to 2 weeks).
• 💰 Partial amount paid: for example, they forgot to pay for the registration fee. In this case, you can pay the missing part directly to the branch through the terminal, but without 30% discount.
• ❌ Excess amount paid: the money will not be lost, you can return it. To do this, you need to write an application to the traffic police for a refund of the overpaid duty (the review period is up to 30 days).
• 🔄 Paid, but did not show up to the traffic police: The receipt is valid for 3 years. If during this time you have not used the service, the money can be returned upon application.

⚠️ Attention! If you paid the fee through State Services at a discount, but then decided to reschedule your visit to the traffic police, the discount remains — the main thing is that the receipt itself is valid (for 3 years). However, if you cancel your appointment and create a new application, you will have to pay again (and the discount will be reapplied).

A common mistake is paying a fee. in the wrong region. For example, if you register a car in Moscow, but paid the duty according to the tariffs Leningrad region (where there may be other benefits). In this case, the inspector has the right to refuse to accept documents, since the receipt is considered invalid. Always check that the correct information is indicated on the payment KBK (budget classification code) for your region.

Step-by-step instructions: how to register a car with the traffic police in 2026

The process for registering a car in 2026 has changed little compared to previous years, but there are a few new nuances. Here is the current algorithm:

1. Prepare your documents:
   • 📄 Owner’s passport;
   • 📄 PTS (original + copy);
   • 📄 Purchase and sale agreement (if the car is used);
   • 📄 OSAGO policy (can be issued electronically);
   • 📄 Receipt for payment of state duty (if paid not through State Services);
   • 📄 Application for registration (filled out on site or through State Services).
2. Pay the state fee (preferably through State Services with a 30% discount).
3. Make an appointment at the traffic police department:
   • Via Public services (the fastest way, you can choose a convenient time);
   • Via a terminal at the traffic police department (the wait may take several hours);
   • Via MFC (in some regions).
4. Get your car inspected:
   • The inspector checks the compliance of the body and engine numbers with the data in the vehicle title;
   • From 2026 you can undergo an examination in advance (before submitting documents) - this saves time.