Situations where the driver has to remove the outboard motor from the boat are quite common, usually involving the desire to sell the engine, dispose of it after a breakdown or pass it on as long as the boat remains with the owner. Many owners mistakenly believe that without the provision of the vessel itself, the inspector GIMS will refuse to carry out the procedure, but Russian legislation provides a clear algorithm for such cases.
The main thing you need to understand is stateIf you plan to keep the boat and sell the engine, you'll need to deregister the unit, keep the hull registered, and you'll need to have the engine checked, and you'll need to have a specific package of documents and pay a state fee, but you don't need the boat to be physically present at the inspection.
It is important to prepare in advance for a visit to the registration authority, since the absence of even one certificate can cause a refusal. regulations They're going to regulate this process, how to fill out the application, whether you should deregister the engine before selling it, or if you can do it later, and we're going to sort out all the nuances to make sure that your deal is successful and legal.
Should the engine be removed from the register before selling?
The need for pre-registration often puzzles sellers. alienation The buyer and seller can simply come together to the GIMS and re-register, changing the owner in the documents.
However, in practice, there is often a situation where the parties cannot meet at the same time in the inspection, or the buyer is in another region, in which case the seller can remove the engine from the register independently, which will relieve him of further liability for the use of the unit, as well as from the accrual of transport tax (if applicable in a particular region for a given capacity) and fines if the new owner violates the rules of operation.
⚠️ Note: If you sell a motor without deregistration and the buyer does not take it over for 10 days, you are still listed as the owner. Any violations committed on the water with this engine can be attributed to you until the time of re-registration.
Deregistration "in connection with the alienation" is the purest version of the transaction. You get documents on your hands confirming that the unit is no longer listed with you, and transfer them together with the purchaser. PSM It increases the liquidity of the product and the confidence of the buyer, who sees a transparent history of ownership.
Required documents for GIMS
Collection of documentation is the basis for successful registration of any actions with small vessels. In order to remove the outboard motor from the register without providing a boat, you will need to form a package of papers that confirm your ownership and identity. The main list of documents is regulated by the order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and is standard for most regions.
First of all, you will need the original. boat registration certificate If the motor was purchased separately and entered in the boat's ticket, this document is the key document, and the passport of the Russian citizen of the owner is required. warranty.
- 📄 Application of the established sample for deregistration (completed on the spot or through the State Services).
- 🆔 Passport of the owner (original and copy).
- 📘 boat registration certificate or PSM with registration marks.
- 💰 Receipt of payment of state duty.
In addition, if you lose your PSM or your boat's ticket, you'll have to go through the process of recovering your documents first, which will take extra time. Without proof of ownership, you can't deregister the unit, because the inspector must make sure you're not trying to steal someone else's property.
Make photocopies of all documents in advance, and although GIMS often has copiers, the queues can be huge and the inspector's time is limited.
Step by step: how to remove the motor without a boat
The GIMS deregistration procedure in the absence of a boat is not technically different from the standard one, except for the provision of a vessel for inspection. Since the engine number has already been checked at the initial registration and entered into the database, a second visual inspection of the boat hull is not required. The whole process is based on checking documents and checking the unit numbers with the database.
You need to apply first, and you can do this in person at the registration office of the GIMS or through the portal. Public servicesThe second option saves time by allowing you to book a specific time and avoid queues. When you submit online, you select the Deregistration service, specify the reason (for example, “alienation” or “disposal”), and download the scans of documents.
☑️ Checklist before going to GIMS
At the appointed time, you arrive at the inspection, the GIMS officer takes the documents, checks the absence of restrictions on registration actions (for example, arrests or bails), if all is well, the boat's ticket is marked with the appropriate mark on the removal of the engine from the register, or a new statement is issued if the boat's ticket is taken (for example, when disposing of all equipment).
The key point is that the inspector may ask for the engine itself to be used to verify the numbers if the database does not contain clear photographs or if there are doubts about the integrity of the markings, but if the initial registration was successful and the data entered in the database. electronic registerThe requirement to provide the motor for inspection without a boat is often not put forward, since the engine number is the main identifying characteristic.
Cost of service and state duty
The deregistration of a small vessel or its component part (motor) is a public service for which a fee is charged, the amount of payment is fixed and does not depend on the engine capacity or the cost of the boat, but may vary depending on the type of document issued.
If you take the engine off the register for subsequent sale or disposal, and you are changed to the boat's ticket (withdrawal stamp), the state fee may not be charged or minimal, as a new document is not issued. However, if you need to issue new documents or transit numbers (which is rare for engines, but happens during distillation), the costs will be higher.
| Type of action | The amount of duty (ruble) | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to the boat's ticket | 350 (through public services) / 500 (in the department) | RF NC Art. 333.33 |
| Issuance of a new PSM (in case of loss) | 1400 (through public services) / 2000 (in the department) | RF NC Art. 333.33 |
| Deregistration (without issuing new documents) | 0 (free) * | Internal regulations |
**Important: The exact amount is always better to specify at the time of application, since the rates can be indexed, and it is most convenient to make payment through the portal of public services at a 30% discount, if this is possible, or through the bank application for the details of the local branch of GIMS.
Payment of the state duty through the portal of public services is often cheaper by 30%, but requires proof of identity and the presence of a bank card.
Nuances of motor sales separate from boat
Selling a outboard motor separately from a boat is a common practice, especially among upgraders: the owner can buy a more powerful model, and the old one, but working, sell. Legally, the motor and the boat can have different owners, but at the time of registration they are connected through a boat's ticket.
When selling, it is important to properly execute a contract of sale (PrEP), the contract must specify the technical specifications of the engine: make, model, serial numberThis data should match one-in-one with the data in the PCM. An error in even one digit of the number will make the document invalid for registration by the buyer.
The buyer should be careful: if the engine is removed from the register by the seller, the buyer will have to register it again, perhaps by entering it into his boat. If the engine is simply sold “as is” with a mark on the seller’s boat registration certificate (which the buyer will then take away), then the procedure is simplified before changes are made due to a change of ownership.
⚠️ Warning: Never give a motor to a customer without a signed sales contract, even if it's a familiar one. Without PrEP, you won't prove that you've ceased to own and all fines from GIMS cameras or patrols will come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I remove the motor from the register online without visiting the GIMS?
You can not completely remotely deregister, you can only apply for an appointment through the Public Services, you can make an appointment, the personal presence of the owner (or representative with a power of attorney) to check the original documents and sign the application is mandatory.
What to do if the number on the motor is not readable?
If the factory number is on crankcase The engine is damaged by corrosion or mechanical damage, the inspector has the right to refuse to deregister before the examination, you will need to conclude that the number is not changed, but is erased naturally, a complex process that requires the contact of a forensic expert.
Do I need to remove the engine from the register if the boat is sold separately?
No, you don't. If you sell a boat without a motor, you just change the boat's ticket to eliminate the motor (or leave a note, but change the owner of the boat), the motor stays hanging on you until you sell it separately or deregister it, or you sell the kit, and the new owner decides what to do with the motor.
How long does the deregistration process take?
If all documents are available and there are no queues (for example, when writing by time), the procedure takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour. If you need to reconcile numbers in the database or there are technical problems with access to the registry, the time can increase.
Can GIMS refuse to remove the engine without a boat?
The only way to refuse is if the documents are not true, there are restrictions on registration actions (arrest, bail) or if the inspector requires the vessel to be provided for the number checks, and you cannot do this. In the latter case, it is worth referring to the Administrative Regulations, which states that the inspection is carried out at the initial registration, and when deregistration is sufficient to check the documents, if there is no suspicion of theft.