The request “to save the number of the car when selling through public services step-by-step instruction” requires the owner of the vehicle to immediately contact the traffic police to apply for reservation of the state registration mark (GRZ). Without passing this procedure in the police station, even if there are all electronic applications, the desired numbers and letters will remain on the body of the car sold and will go to the new owner. Legally, the process does not begin with a click on the button on the portal, but with a physical inspection of the car by an inspector and filling out a paper form, which then activates the 360-day shelf life of the combination of characters in the Interior Ministry database. Ignoring a full-time visit to the traffic police will lead to the fact that when deregistered or registered for a new owner, the system will automatically assign a new random set of symbols to the vehicle, and the old one will go to the general pool of free numbers.
The reservation period is exactly one year from the date of application and during this period you have the full right to install the saved marks on any other vehicle in your possession. If you do not register these numbers within 360 days, they will automatically burn and be transferred to a common database for re-issuance to other citizens. It is important to understand that the procedure Public services The portal helps to register at a convenient time and form part of the documents, but the key action - the assignment of the status "reserved" - occurs only after a visit to the traffic police.
Owners should remember that the room can only be saved if you own the car for at least 60 days. This requirement of the legislation is aimed at preventing speculation and “digestation” of beautiful rooms between persons. If the car was bought yesterday, and today you decided to sell it, it will not work to save the current GRZ - it will get to the buyer along with the car, or will be replaced with a new one at registration, but you will not be able to secure it for yourself.
Conditions and legal requirements for reservationsBefore you initiate the process, you need to make sure your situation fully meets the requirements. Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia No. 399. The main condition is the period of ownership of the vehicle: from the moment of registration of the car in your name must pass at least 60 days. This time period is calculated automatically on the basis of traffic police, and no certificates or contracts of sale can not accelerate this process. If you own the car for less than two months, the system will issue a refusal when submitting documents, and it will be impossible to save the current GRP before the expiration of this period.
Another critical condition is the technical condition and legal purity of the license plate itself. Only those numbers that correspond to the GOST R 50577-2019. This means that the metal should not be deep corrosion damage, preventing the reading of symbols, painted areas, strong dents or traces of self-restoration. The inspector at the inspection site has the full right to reject the sign if he considers it unreadable or damaged.
⚠️ Attention: If there is a scuffle, erased paint or deformation on the license plate, the traffic police will refuse to save. Check the condition of the plates in advance and, if necessary, make duplicates from official manufacturers before visiting the department.
It is also important that the vehicle is not subject to registration restrictions. The presence of fines, arrests from bailiffs or pledges blocks any operations with GRP. Before the procedure is recommended to check the status of the machine through the services of traffic police or Public services. If there are prohibitions, you must first eliminate the reason for their imposition, pay the debts and wait for the removal of restrictions in the database, which can take from several hours to several days.
Preparation of documents and inspection of the carCollection of documents is the stage on which the success of the entire operation depends. The basic list of papers is standard for any registration actions, but requires special attention to detail. You will need original documents, as the traffic police officer is obliged to visually verify the data. Copies are usually not accepted unless notarized, so it is best to have the originals of all the papers listed below.
The list of required documents includes:
- 📄 Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation of the owner of the vehicle (the main identity document).
- 🚗 Vehicle passport (PTS) - paper original or an extract from an electronic PTS (EPTS), if the system allows it to be obtained.
- 📝 The Vehicle Registration Certificate (CTC) is a plastic card.
- 🛡️ CTP policy, valid at the time of application (check that the policy was specified the current data, although to save the number is less critical than for registration).
- 💰 Receipt of payment of the state fee for the issuance of a new CTC with new numbers (as you take the old, the car will assign new ones).
Special attention should be paid to the car itself. The car must be clean, especially in the location. VIN code., engine and chassis numbers. Mud, oil or snow can be a formal reason for refusing to conduct an inspection. If the car is pledged or it is on equipment not specified in the documents (for example, not certified gas), this can also cause questions from the inspector.
⚠️ Warning: Do not try to hide body defects or contamination before inspection. The inspector has the right to request the car wash or clean the units. Refusal to comply with the requirements is equivalent to non-provision of the vehicle for inspection.
Step-by-step instructions: recording through public servicesUse of the portal Public services It simplifies the process by avoiding queues and filling out the main application fields at home. However, it is important to understand that it is impossible to save the number completely remotely - the portal serves as a tool for recording and initial data submission. To start the procedure, you will need a confirmed account with a Standard access level or higher.
The algorithm of actions on the portal is as follows:
1. Log in on the portal and in the search box enter the request "Registration of the vehicle".
2. Select the service "Change registration data" (as you change the GHZ of the car, giving the old to yourself).
3. In the list of reasons that appear, select the item "Replacement of state registration marks" or "Receiving CTS, PTS or registration marks instead of lost or degraded" (depending on the current interface, the essence is in changing numbers).
4. Fill out the electronic application by entering data from the PTS and STS. In the “Get new numbers” field, select “Yes”, and in the “Save old numbers” field (if there is no such option in the current version of the interface, this step is skipped, since the application for saving is submitted in person) specify the need for action.
5. Select a convenient traffic police unit, date and time of visit.
Nuances of the Public Services Interface
The portal interface is updated periodically. If you do not see the direct button "Save number", select the option "Make changes to the data of the vehicle" -> "Replace license plates". The main thing is to indicate in the application that you want to get new signs on this car, and take the old ones for yourself.
After filling in all fields, the system will form an application and put an invoice for payment of the state duty. You can pay it directly on the portal from a bank card, which often gives a discount (although in recent years a 30% discount may not work, check the current rates). After payment, the status of the application will change to "Accepted", and you will receive a notification with an invitation to the traffic police.
Visit to the traffic police and the inspection procedureThe day of the visit to the traffic police department requires punctuality. It is recommended to arrive at the site 15-20 minutes before the appointed time. You need to take the entire package of original documents, a receipt for payment of the fee and, of course, the car itself. The procedure takes place in several stages, a violation of the sequence can lead to the fact that you will be sent to the end of the queue.
The first step is to inspect the vehicle on a special site. Inspector checks VIN number, unit numbers and the appearance of the car with data in the PTS. It is at this stage that the condition of the license plates that you plan to keep is checked. If the inspector draws up the inspection certificate and signs it, it means that technically the car and the numbers meet the requirements.
☑️ Checklist before submission of documents
After a successful inspection, you are sent to the registration building. You submit a package of documents to the reception window. The employee checks the absence of restrictions, the correctness of filling out the application and the fact of passing the examination. Key point: you must verbally or in writing (depending on the rules adopted in a particular department) declare your desire to keep the GRP. You will be given a new CTC with new numbers (or a mark of new numbers), and the old signs and documents on them (if issued earlier) will remain with you or will be entered in the database as “in storage”.
Cost of service and term of reserveThe financial side of the issue consists of several components. Keeping a room as a service is free, but the procedure inevitably entails the cost of issuing new documents and signs for the car from which you remove these numbers. In fact, you pay to have the car assigned a new “digit” and the old one left to you.
Core costs include:
- 💵 The state duty for the issuance of a new CTS is 1,500 rubles (paper) or 500 rubles (plastic, if available).
- 💵 The state duty for making changes to the PTS is 350 rubles (for paper PTS).
- 💵 The state duty for issuing new license plates for a car is 2 000 rubles (if you do not leave the car without numbers, which is impossible when selling).
The total procedure costs about 3 850 – 4 350 rubles. It is important to note that the reserved room is kept for 360 days. During this year, you can put these signs on any other car you own. If the numbers are not used in a year, they will burn. It is impossible to extend the storage period.
⚠️ Note: If you sell all your cars within 360 days and do not have time to register your saved number, it will be automatically cancelled by the system without the possibility of recovery.
Installation of the saved number on the new carWhen you purchase a new car (or a second, third car), the installation of saved signs is faster and easier than the initial saving. You do not need to check the rooms again, as they are already listed in the database. However, the inspection of the newest car is mandatory.
The installation process shall include:
1. Purchase of a car and registration of a policy OSAGO on him.
2. Recording through Public services registration of the vehicle for the purpose of "Getting CTS and numbers".
3. When submitting an application to the traffic police, you indicate that you want to use the “Saved registration marks”.
4. The inspector checks the database, finds your reserved number and assigns it to the new car.
5. You get a new CTC and PTS with a mark about the old numbers.
The saved number can only be put on the car, which is owned by you. Transferring the right to use the number to another person (even a relative) without selling the car is impossible.
The cost of the service when installing a room on a new car is lower, since you do not need to pay for the manufacture of new metal plates (you put your own). You only pay for the issuance of CTS and entry in the PTS.
Table of comparison of procedures: Save vs InstallationFor clarity, consider the differences between the stage of saving the number and the stage of its installation on another vehicle.
| Parameter | Retention of the number (withdrawal from the car) | Installation of the number (on the new car) |
|---|---|---|
| Necessity of site inspection | Definitely (mark check) | Checking a new car (checking a new car) |
| State room duty | 2,000 rubles. (for new ones in cars) | 0 rub. (used their own) |
| Duration of validity | The 360-day timer is running | The number is fixed to the car indefinitely |
| Document received | New CTC, PTS with new numbers | New CTC, PTS with saved numbers |
Frequent Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Can I save the number if I bought the car 30 days ago?
The law requires that the car be owned for at least 60 days. If you sell the car early, the number will go to the buyer or will be replaced by a new one, but you will not be able to reserve it for yourself.
What happens if I don’t get a number in 360 days?
After 360 days from the date of submission of the application for preservation, the number is automatically excluded from your control and returned to the general pool of free traffic police numbers. It will be impossible to reclaim the right to this particular set of symbols.
Do I need to bring old numbers to the traffic police when they are installed on a new car?
Technically, you should have them in your hands. The inspector may ask to show the plates to ensure their integrity and compliance with the GOST before assigning them to the new car. If the numbers are lost or damaged, they can not be installed on the car - you will have to get new ones.
Can I transfer the saved number to another person?
Directly, no. The number is tied to the owner (natural or legal person). To transfer the number, you need to first put it on your car, and then sell this car along with the number to a new owner, who, in turn, will be able to keep the number for himself, provided that the car is owned for more than 60 days.
How much does the state fee cost to save the number?
There is no “storage” number. You pay a standard set of fees for re-registration of the car from which you remove the number: the issuance of a new CTC, entry in the PTS and the issuance of new metal signs for the vacant place. In total, this is about 2850-3,850 rubles, depending on the type of PTS.