Procedure for the exclusion of a vessel or boat-engine The GIMS registry often raises many questions from owners, not only when selling machinery, but also when the unit is completely lost, stolen or worn out, and ignoring accounting rules can lead to legal problems and fines.
Owners often confuse the concepts of sale and deregistration, believing that the contract of sale automatically solves all issues. boat-owner We are obliged to notify the state authorities about the fate of their property, and in this article we will discuss all the subtleties of paperwork and bureaucratic procedures.
Situations where required deregistrationIt can range from the banal sale of an old engine to a neighbor to tragic cases of theft, and it's important to understand that as long as the equipment is listed as yours, you are the one responsible for its use by third parties, so timely write-off is your legal protection.
Grounds for deregistration in GIMS
The legislation clearly regulates the list of situations in which you need to contact the inspectorate. sale In this case, the old owner takes the equipment off the books, and the new owner takes over, or they change the owner within the same registry number, if the region does not change.
Another common cause is becoming hijacking The process is more complicated, because it requires a law enforcement confirmation, and it's also written off if it's completely destroyed by a fire, storm or an accident that can't be repaired, and then a recycling report is drawn up.
⚠️ Attention: If the outboard motor was stolen, but you did not remove it from the register, and criminals used it for poaching or smuggling, formally you may be a suspect.
Another reason is that export In this case, it is required to provide evidence that the motor will no longer be used on water bodies of the country, and the accounting is terminated upon the death of the owner or liquidation of a legal entity, if the heirs or successors do not appear within the prescribed period.
Required package of documents
The collection of papers is the most important step in the process of processing the procedure. passport If the procedure is carried out by a representative by proxy, a notarized document will be required, giving him such powers.
The key element of the package is boat registration certificate It's almost impossible to verify ownership and registration without it, and if the original is lost, you'll have to go through the process of rebuilding it first, which will take some extra time.
- 📄 Passport of the owner (original and copy).
- 📘 boat registration certificate for a small vessel with a note on registration of the engine.
- 📝 Application form (completed in the office or online).
- 💰 Receipt of payment of the state fee (if applicable).
- 🔍 The inspection certificate (is drawn up by the inspector, if the motor is provided).
In the event of a sale, it will be necessary contract In cases of recycling, a certificate from the organization that accepted the scrap, or a debit certificate may be required if the engine was independently disassembled by the owner, all documents must be readable, without blotting or correction.
Make photocopies of all documents in advance. In the offices of the GIMS, there are often problems with the work of copiers, and the queues for one copy can take hours.
Deregistration procedure on sale
When implementing the outboard motor, it is important to properly execute the transaction. contractThe ID number of the buyer and seller, as well as all identification numbers of the unit, should be given special attention to the number of the lower unit, as it is the main identifier.
After signing the contract, the seller must contact GIMS for deregistration. Public services The buyer, in turn, must register the engine within 10 days at the place of residence, if this is not done, fines may come to the previous owner.
| Phase | Action of the seller | Action of the buyer | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conclusion of the PrEP | Checking documents | At the time of the transaction |
| 2 | Application to GIMS | Waiting for withdrawal | 10 days. |
| 3 | Receipt of discharge | Registration | Up to 10 days after purchase |
If the motor was registered as a separate small vessel (which is the case with powerful models), the procedure is similar to deregistration of the boat itself.
Retirement of the engine in case of theft or loss
Theft situation requires immediate response. police Without a notice or certificate from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, GIMS has no right to remove the engine from the register, since there is a risk of fraudulent schemes for the legalization of stolen equipment.
After receiving documents from the police, the owner goes to the inspectorate, the inspector checks the database for the absence of restrictions (for example, a ban on registration actions); if everything is clean, the motor is excluded from the register, and the reason for the withdrawal is left in the database - "theft" or "theft".
⚠️ Attention: Never try to hide the fact of the theft and continue to pay taxes or fees, hoping that the motor will be found, which creates confusion in the databases and can lead to the fact that when the motor is found, it will be confiscated as ownerless or illegally used.
In the event of loss as a result of a natural disaster or fire, when recovery is not possible, the actIf possible, provide photos of the scene or the remains of the burnt engine to visually confirm the destruction, which will speed up the inspector's decision-making process.
What if the engine is stolen along with the documents?
In this case, the procedure becomes more complicated: you will first have to restore ownership through the court or the police, proving the fact of ownership through witness statements, purchase checks or photo and video footage where you see the engine number, and only after confirmation of rights can you start the procedure of writing off.
Recycling and technical write-off
Once the outboard motor has served its life and is not repairable, it must be properly disposed of, just throwing it away in the woods or in a landfill is prohibited by environmental law, and the engine contains non-ferrous metals, plastics and residues of fuels that require special recycling.
For official write-off due to wear it is best to contact specialized reception They will issue an official document (certificate or certificate) confirming that the engine has been accepted for recycling, which is the basis for GIMS to close the account.
- 🛠️ Drain the remaining fuel and oil before delivery.
- 🏭 Contact a licensed recycling organization.
- 📑 Receipt of the act of destruction / disposal.
- 📉 Submitting the act to the GIMS to close the case.
If you decide to disassemble the engine yourself for the use of spare parts, you will need to make a act The inspector must make sure that the main unit (engine crankcase) is destroyed or marked as unusable so that it cannot be re-used.
☑️ Checklist before the delivery of the engine in recycling
Deregistration through the portal of public services
Modern technology makes bureaucracy much easier. Public services This saves time and avoids queues, requiring a confirmed account and linking the service to your region.
In your personal account, you select the service “Deregistration of a small vessel”, the system will ask you to fill out an electronic form, which includes data from the boat’s ticket and passport, attach scans or photos of necessary documents to the application, and after the moderator checks you will be assigned a visit time to obtain a result or issue documents.
The main advantage of the electronic method is that you can track the status of the application in real time, if you find an error in the documents, you will receive a notification indicating what you need to correct, which eliminates the situation when you go to the inspection and find out that you forgot one certificate.
Electronic application does not exempt from personal visit to the GIMS in most cases. You will still need to appear to receive an extract from the registry or to surrender license plates, if they were issued.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I have to pay a fee for removing the engine from the register?
In most cases, especially when selling or changing ownership, there is no deregistration fee, but if new documents or transit numbers are required, costs may arise.
Can I remove the engine from the register if there is a debt on transport tax?
The IRS and the IRS are formally different departments, but the debt can complicate the procedure, and it is recommended that all debts be paid before going to the inspectorate to avoid unnecessary questions and delays in the process of processing documents.
What if the buyer of the engine does not register it?
If more than 10 days have passed and the motor is listed with you, you have the right to apply to the GIMS with a request for termination of registration due to the alienation, you will need a copy of the contract of sale, after which the fines received by the new owner will be canceled and liability will be removed.
Can I recover the account if the engine was written off incorrectly?
Yes, if the deregistration was due to an employee error or a technical malfunction of the database, the owner can apply for reinstatement, a complete set of documents confirming the ownership and the fact of previous registration, and explain the cause of the error.