Payment of state duty through Sberbank Online - step-by-step instructions

All Russian citizens face state duties in one way or another. Payment of this fee accompanies the daily life of Russian residents. State fees are charged for obtaining passports and driver's licenses, for entering into and dissolving marriages. They apply to both individuals and entire organizations, and for the latter the amount of duties increases. Starting from 200-300 rubles, state fees can reach several tens or even hundreds of thousands of rubles - depending on the procedure they accompany. Today we will talk about what methods the state provides for paying such monetary fees and where it is most convenient to pay the state duty.

Where to pay the state fee

What is state duty

State duty is a certain amount of money that a citizen must pay when applying to government agencies, be it local government or a certain official. There are a variety of state fees - for replacing a passport, for obtaining a driver's license, for registering a lease agreement, for applying to the registry office, and so on. As a rule, the amount of this fee is not large, but its payment is a prerequisite for receiving a particular service.

Payment of state duty can be made by the following categories of citizens:

• natural person;
• legal entity;
• individual entrepreneurs.

State duty is paid by both individuals and legal entities

Depending on their focus, state duties can be one of two types:

• sums of money used to pay for various operations at the administrative level. Such actions have direct legal significance and include events such as registration of individual entrepreneurs, provision of duplicate documentation, and so on;
• sums of money allocated to compensate for legal costs. A state fee is collected from a citizen if, as a result of a court hearing, a decision was made that is at odds with his interests. The citizen also pays the costs if he wishes to appeal the results of the meeting to higher authorities.

Amount of state duty

As you might guess, the amount of duty paid by a citizen directly depends on its type. Moreover, in some cases the duty is fixed. For example, when replacing a driver’s license, a motorist pays two thousand rubles. If we are talking about some more specific issues that involve litigation, then the fee is set on an individual basis.

The size of the state duty can vary from several hundred rubles to several thousand

Reference. The website gosuslugi.ru provides a special system of discounts when paying state fees online. Thus, for most such operations a discount of thirty percent of the original cost of the duty is provided.

It should be noted that legal entities, as a rule, pay state duty in a much larger amount than individuals. In some cases, the cost of the duty can increase up to ten or even twenty times. For example, if a citizen applies to the court on a non-property issue, he pays a state fee of one hundred rubles. If a similar question arises from a legal entity, then it pays a fee of two thousand rubles.

A certain percentage of the cost of the service is charged when considering:

• divorce petitions;
• challenging decisions made by government bodies;
• cases requiring individual consideration.

The state fee may be a certain percentage of the cost of the statement of claim itself.

For example, if the cost of the claim was ten thousand rubles, and the state duty is four percent, then the citizen will have to pay an additional two hundred rubles.

Sometimes, to calculate the state duty, it is most convenient to use special calculators, which require indicating the size and type of legal claims, as well as the specifics of the authority to which the application is being submitted. The calculator calculates the final cost of the duty taking into account the Tax Code.

State duty amount

Now let’s look at the specific fees for each action:

Several years ago, on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation, the “State Services” portal was developed, which allows not only to receive state and municipal services remotely, but also to save on paying state fees. The same applies to payments for motorists - when using the portal they are given a 30% discount:

To understand all the benefits of using the portal, just look at a practical example:

A man bought a car on the secondary market. The old PTS ran out of space, so he had to get a duplicate. He also decided to change the license plate number. In total, he needs to pay several types of fees at once: for issuing a duplicate PTS, for replacing license plates and for registering the vehicle, which is confirmed by a registration certificate.

Total amount excluding discount:

800 + 2,000 + 500 = 3,300 rubles.

If a citizen uses the Gosuslugi portal, submits documents through it and pays the fee there, the total payment will be significantly reduced:

1,400 + 350 + 560 = 2,310 rub.

3,300 – 2,310 = 990 rub. – benefit.

Who pays the state fee

At first glance, the answer to the question of who will bear the costs of applying to government agencies is very simple - the state fee is paid by the applicant. However, this procedure has its exceptions. If the court receives an application from an individual entitled to certain benefits, and this citizen subsequently wins the case, then all costs are borne by the defendant who was defeated.

The state fee is paid either by the applicant or the losing defendant.

Benefits for paying state fees

Some citizens of the Russian Federation are exempt from paying state fees when applying on absolutely any issue. Moreover, this benefit may apply not only to individuals, but also to government bodies. The list of beneficiaries is shown in the image below.

Categories of citizens exempt from paying state duty

Requisites

Details for paying the state fee are individual in nature and are determined by:

• the region in which the citizen applies to the government agency;
• the specifics of the government body and the list of issues that it considers.

Receipt for payment of state duty

The details are a specific set of characters that will make it possible to make a payment. You can obtain this information in two ways:

• find out from the employees of the relevant government agency - in most cases, the citizen is immediately provided with a receipt, which indicates all the information necessary for payment. However, not all authorities have the right to charge fees themselves;
• visit the website of the government agency, in one of the sections of which the information necessary for the applicant is usually posted (however, not all regional bodies have websites).

Where is payment made?

A citizen can pay the state fee at any bank branch - to do this, it is enough to provide the details. Payment is possible both in cash and in non-cash form. After the money is sent to the citizen, a check will be provided (sometimes payment orders are issued), which it is advisable to keep later.

In addition to all other methods, the state fee can also be paid at the MFC

In what cases is a refund possible?

Sometimes it happens that due to circumstances, an individual or legal entity may be returned the money that was spent on paying the state duty. Valid reasons on which a refund may be made include the following:

• a partial refund is due if, due to an error, an individual or legal entity deposited a larger amount compared to its standard amount;
• a full refund occurs in circumstances where a government agency, for certain reasons, refuses to consider the case. However, if desired, the applicant can leave a receipt for the paid state duty and not pay it again when applying again. The applicant can take advantage of this feature within three years from the date of payment;
• a full refund also implies those situations in which an individual or legal entity, of their own free will, refuses to contact a certain government agency. However, in order to obtain the right to a refund, the applicant must pay the state fee even before the application itself, otherwise the service will be considered provided.

A refund for the state fee is possible if you refuse to use the paid service.

In order to receive funds spent on state duty, you must write a special application addressed to the Federal Treasury. The applicant can return his money over the next three years.

How is the state duty paid?

The state fee must be paid before applying to the traffic police for services. To do this, you can contact any bank branch with a receipt for payment, make a payment in the Internet bank or through a specialized government services portal.

If the payment was made by mistake, the individual’s action algorithm will be as follows:

1. It turns to the traffic police with a request to put a stamp on the receipt “Payment not claimed.”
2. Together with this receipt, it goes to the financial department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a statement in which the details of a personal bank account are prescribed for the return of state duty.

State duty for a Russian passport

The amount of the state fee for a passport depends on the reasons why the identity card is changed. If the change of passport is associated with the onset of a certain age, then the fee is 300 rubles. If the document has to be changed due to the fault of its owner (as a result of loss or damage), then this procedure will cost five times more - 1,500 rubles.

So, there are several places where you can pay the fee for a new passport:

• bank. Despite the fact that most information certificates list Sberbank as a bank, in addition to it you can resort to the services of any other credit enterprises that accept payments in favor of the state. As a rule, payment can be accepted both in cash and in non-cash form. It should be borne in mind that in some cases banks can only accept cards that were issued by them;

  

  You can pay the state fee either through an ATM or through a bank cash desk.

• terminal. Most banks have terminals, the menu of which includes a section that allows you to pay state fees using the number indicated on the receipt. In all banks, the procedure for making payments is slightly different, so if difficulties arise, it is recommended to contact a consultant;
• online banking. You can use online banking if a citizen is registered on the website of a certain bank and has his own personal account linked to the card. Then he will not need to visit the bank office to go to the cash desk or terminal. All you have to do is open the app and transfer money to the appropriate recipient. Most large banks offer online banking, so this service is widely available.

  

  Payment of state duty through Sberbank-online

Let's take a closer look at using a terminal or ATM when paying state fees. Since the partition systems of most bank terminals are similar, we will consider only one option for paying fees using a Sberbank ATM. So, to transfer money to the state account you will need to perform several actions:

• card insertion;
• entering a PIN code;
• go to the “Payment in our region” section;
• search for the “Taxes, fines, state duties” section, and then select the “State duties and fees” option;
• entering the recipient's TIN;
• entering the data specified in the payer’s passport;
• choice of duty type;
• depositing the required amount;
• receiving checks (the ATM issues two at once - both of them will need to be kept until the payment is confirmed by government officials).

Payment of state fees via ATM

Reference. Some ATMs impose a commission for those customers who use cards from other banks. As a result, the amount charged may increase by several percent.

How to pay the vehicle registration fee online?

When choosing a specific method of depositing funds, you need to take into account all the advantages and convenience of the methods under certain conditions. Based on this, the final decision should be made.

Paying the state fee for registering a car using a terminal or online services allows you to deposit money into your account and receive a completed form without any problems. These payment systems are widespread, the necessary details are immediately entered into them, so the procedure will not take much time. However, this method has a significant disadvantage - a considerable commission, which can reach 30% of the amount.

An additional negative property is that the receipt issued by the terminal is not a significant document. Therefore, you will have to spend time visiting the bank to put a “wet” stamp on it. Only after this the paper becomes an official certificate.

It is also not uncommon for the money to be deposited, the receipt to be received and certified, but due to internal problems of a certain organization or a failure in the system, they “froze” and did not reach the recipient. In this case, you will have to write a request for a refund and wait for technical support to help.

The most profitable way to pay the state fee for car registration via the Internet is the State Services portal. Thoughtful design, convenient, natural interface does not cause difficulties even for an inexperienced user. An additional bonus will be that the initial amount of state duty for registering a car will be reduced by 30%.

State duty for a foreign passport

The cost of the state fee for a foreign passport depends on two criteria:

• applicant's age;
• sample document.

In order to present the information more clearly, we will use a table.

Table 1. Amounts of state duty for a foreign passport

The prices listed above do not take into account the discount that is provided when paying the state fee through the State Services portal.

International passport of old and new samples

When replacing a foreign passport, payment of the state fee is made in the same manner as when replacing a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation. To deposit funds, you can use the services of bank tellers, terminals or online banking. You can also make a transfer using the State Services website - gosuslugi.ru.

Payment of state duty through State Services

In order to make a payment using the government services website, you will need to carry out several simple steps, which we will demonstrate by paying the fee for a foreign passport.

Step 1. First of all, a personal account is created (this step is skipped if you already have a personal account).

Your personal account on the government services portal requires confirmation for activation

Step 2. After logging into your account, you need to go to the section “Registration of a foreign passport for a citizen of the Russian Federation”.

The section dedicated to obtaining a foreign passport can be found on the popular website

Step 3. Next, the site will offer the applicant a choice between old and new passports, which have a number of differences, one of which is the validity period. A new-style passport is valid for ten years, while an old-style passport is valid for five.

Before choosing one of the samples, it is advisable to study the characteristics of each

Step 4. Then you should indicate your age, since the amount of the state duty will depend on it.

Age affects the final cost of document processing

Step 5. At the end of the procedure, the applicant will be offered an electronic application, which he will need to fill out. The site independently prompts the user which documents will be required to fill out.

List of documents required to fill out an application for a passport

Step 6. As soon as the applicant sends his data, they will be reviewed, after which (if the application was filled out correctly) the citizen will be able to find a payment receipt in his personal account.

Receipt for payment of state duty for a foreign passport

Step 7. After payment is made, the applicant will be sent an invitation to one of the departments of the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (based on his registration address) in his Personal Account. Please note that when visiting the Main Department of Migration Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you will need to take with you all the documents (originals) that the citizen used when filling out the application.

To obtain a foreign passport you will need to visit the Main Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

You can read below about what documents are required to obtain a foreign passport for adults and children.

Documents for obtaining a passport

When is the state duty paid when registering a car with the traffic police?

Timely registration of a purchased vehicle is the direct responsibility of every owner. The car must be registered within 10 days after purchase, the period begins from the day following the date specified in the contract.

When registering a car, you will have to pay different types of fees for performing several actions:

• Issue of numbers. If you bought a car, motorcycle or other vehicle secondhand, you do not need to change the license plates. However, you can do this by contacting the traffic police with a corresponding application. If the car was purchased at a car dealership, license plates must be issued.
• Issuance of PTS. This option is relevant if the car is new, or when registering a duplicate, if all the pages on the old document are already filled out.
• Making changes to the PTS. This is usually done by the buyer; adjustments are made before submitting documents for registration to the traffic police.
• Receiving STS. This is required in all cases if the owner of the vehicle changes.

Previously, many online resources contained information about an increase in the state duty in 2021. In fact, such data is incorrect, and from the beginning of 2021 in Art. 333.33 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, no changes were made specifically to duties when registering cars.

State fee for a driver's license

The state fee for replacing a driver’s license is 2,000 rubles. The payment methods for this procedure have many similarities with the previous ones, but they also offer new options. So, to pay the state fee for your license, you can use the following services:

• bank (both cash desks and terminals);
• online banking;
• State Services portal;
• by Russian Post (to do this, you will need to request the appropriate receipt from postal employees and fill it out);
• traffic police departments.

Receipt for payment of state duty for a driver's license

It should be noted that payment of state duties and car fines using Russian Post has existed for quite a long time, but in recent years it has faded into the background. Long queues and the need to manually fill out paperwork make this option not very convenient, which does not allow it to compete with Internet portals or ordinary bank branches.

Reference. In order to fill out a receipt at the Russian Post Office, you will need to find in advance the traffic police details that will be required for the form. All this data is on the official website of the traffic police, so for convenience you can print it out in advance. Moreover, you can download the form itself from the traffic police website and fill it out at home, then take it to the post office.

Budget classification code for payment of state duty for replacement of rights

If we talk about traffic police departments, most of them are equipped with special terminals, which in their way of operation are in many ways reminiscent of bank ATMs, but their functions are more specialized. Thanks to these terminals, payment of the fee can be carried out at the traffic police department itself - this is done for the convenience of the driver, who will not need to leave the department to transfer the required amount.

Video: How to pay the state fee for the rights of State Services

How many?

So, the amount of new state fees for driving licenses and registration with the traffic police has increased significantly. But the changes affected not only the driving aspects. Let's take a look at all the new prices!

When registering a car with the MREO traffic police, a new certificate is always issued to the new owner (when purchasing a car). And if according to the old state duties it costs 500 rubles, then the new cost introduces 2 options for STS:

• a paper version, which will cost the same 500 rubles,
• plastic STS, the price of which rises to 1,500 rubles, that is, 3 times.

You can see all the current amounts of state duties today in our special article about this.