Replacement of boating license in GIMS: step-by-step instructions

Change of name, loss of a document or expiration of its validity are the main reasons why owners of small vessels have to apply to the state inspection for small vessels. Replacement of boating license in GIMS It is a mandatory procedure, which can lead to severe fines and delays on the water, and many boat owners mistakenly believe that the process is similar to the exchange of a driver's license, but it has its own specific requirements and nuances of registration.

The current legislation clearly states that the certificate for the right to drive a small vessel (SPMS) is issued indefinitely, but there are situations that require its forced replacement. Portable navigators And electronic copies of documents are not yet legally valid on the water, so the paper original should be in perfect condition. In this article, we will discuss in detail the algorithm of actions, the list of necessary papers and the financial costs that you will face.

Grounds for replacing the small vessel certificate

The first thing to consider is the reason for the inspection. Substitution of boating license It is not required simply for “prevention” if the current document is in satisfactory condition and the data in the holder’s passport has not changed, but the law provides for a number of cases when a visit to the GIMS becomes inevitable.

The most common situation is the change of the owner's personal data: if you change your name due to marriage or other reasons, your ID becomes invalid because the data in it no longer corresponds to the passport, and the need to replace it arises when the document is physically damaged, when the text or photo becomes unreadable.

It should be noted that the change of residence (residence) is not in itself a reason for replacing the rights, unless you change the region of the registration of the vessel, in which case it is enough to make changes to the database, but the plastic itself is not necessary to change, although many prefer to do this for convenience.

• 📄 Expiry of expiry (relevant for rights issued before 2014, which change to indefinite).
• 👤 Change of name, name or patronymic of the owner of the boat.
• 💔 Mechanical damage that makes the document unreadable.
• 📉 Loss of the ID or theft.
• 🏥 Changes in health that require removal of management restrictions.

⚠️ Attention: If your license was issued before 2014, it may have a specific expiration date. automatically become invalid after the date specifiedThe management of a boat with expired rights is equivalent to the management without them.

It is important to understand the difference between recovering a lost document and replacing it. In the event of a loss, the procedure may take longer, as inspectors will need time to check for the absence of arrears of fines and forfeitures in other regions, so it is better to keep the document in a sealed bag along with the boat's ticket.

Required package of documents for GIMS

The collection of documents is the stage where there are most hitches, so that you do not go to the inspection twice, you need to prepare a full set of documents in advance. documents to replace GIMS license strictly regulated by the administrative regulations of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The basis of the package is a statement, the form of which is usually issued directly in the office or available for download on the official website of the office, it must be filled out legibly, without errors and errors, any corrected letter can become a formal basis for refusing to accept the application.

A medical certificate is not usually required to replace your rights due to a change of name or damage to plastic, unless the category of rights and restrictions change, but if you change rights granted more than 10 years ago or restore lost ones, the inspector may require proof of fitness to operate the vessel.

Remember to make copies of all the documents, and although many offices have copying equipment, there's no guarantee of copying, and the lines move quickly, you better come in fully prepared.

• 🛂 Passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (original and copy of all completed pages).
• 📝 Application of the established sample (completed on the spot).
• 💳 Receipt of payment of state duty.
• 📸 Two matte photos measuring 3x4 cm (for some categories or regions).
• 📜 Old certificate (if the replacement is not due to loss).
• 🏥 Medical certificate form 003-V / y (if necessary).

⚠️ Attention: Photographs must be of a strictly defined size. 3x4 cmThe inspector will not accept full-length or cropped photos from group photos, the background color is light, the clothes are contrasting.

If you change rights due to the expiration of an old design, you may be asked to re-certify immediately if there are changes to the new category system, but most often a direct replacement is made with a new form, while maintaining open categories.

State duty and payment methods

The financial side of the issue also requires clarity. State duty for replacement of GIMS license The amount of payment is fixed by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation and is uniform for the entire territory of the country, regardless of the region of residence.

The current cost of issuing a new certificate is 800 rubles, which is relevant for the standard procedure of registration, and it is important not to confuse this payment with the fee for issuing a boat's ticket, which is a different amount.

You can pay the fee in several ways: at a bank branch, through self-service terminals or online. Public services Sometimes (though not always in the current period) there is a 30% discount, which allows you to save 240 rubles.

The receipt must be kept and a copy made, the original is given to the inspector and the copy remains in your personal archive in case the payment is lost in the Treasury database.

Type of service	The amount of duty (ruble)	BCF code (exemplary)	Duration of receipt
Issuance of PMS (plastic)	800	18211600000000000	1 year
Issuance of boat's ticket	1600	18211600000000000	1 year
Amendments to the boat's ticket	350	18211600000000000	1 year
Re-extradition (loss)	800	18211600000000000	1 year

Please note that the CBC codes may vary slightly depending on the region and type of payment (federal or regional budget). Always check the current details on the information stand in your office of the GIMS or on the website of the agency.

Step-by-step registration procedure in the department

The process of replacing rights in the GIMS office usually takes a little time, if you're properly prepared, and the algorithm is the same for all regions, although the internal organization of inspectors' work may vary.

You go to the application window or the inspector on duty, and they check for all the papers on the list, and if everything is okay, they'll give you an e-queue ticket or send you to a specific office, and it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours, so plan your time with a margin.

After receiving the documents, the inspector enters the data into a single database, at which point the unpaid fines are checked, and if you have debts to the state, the replacement of rights can be refused until they are paid.

The plastic manufacturing process itself is centralized, but it's often issued the day you apply or the next day, and you'll be granted temporary permission if you don't print the new license right away, but in most cases, modern printers can get the document in 15 to 20 minutes.

When you receive a new certificate, carefully check all the data: last name, date of birth, open categories and, most importantly, the region code. Inspector's error One digit can cause you problems when checking documents on the water, when there will be no time to explain something.

Do I need to take an exam when changing my license?

One of the most common questions is, do I have to go back to school and take exams when changing my license? The answer depends on the reason for the replacement and the year of issuance of the previous document. For most standard cases (change of name, damage, expiration of term). exam-taking is not required.

The situation changes if you want to add a new category (for example, you had the rights to a motorboat and you bought a jet ski) or if your rights were seized by a court for violating shipping rules, in which case the right is refunded only after the theory is re-submitted.

What happens if you don't pass the exam?

If you're deprived of your driving license or a gross violation, you can't have an automatic replacement, you'll have to retake the theory course and take the GIMS test, regardless of your driving experience.

You may also need to be asked to test if you change a very old type of license that doesn't fit the current categories, but inspectors try to get along and just change it to a new one with similar categories, so as not to create red tape.

If you doubt your knowledge of the rules of navigation on small boats, it is better to refresh them yourself. The rules of the road on the water (ROA) change less often than on the roads, but you need to know them for safety.

• 📚 Theoretical exams are not passed when changing the name or changing the term.
• 🚫 The practical test (driving) for the replacement of the license is never passed.
• 🆕 The exam is mandatory only upon initial receipt or return after deprivation.
• 🔄 When changing the category (addition), only the theory of the new category is passed.

⚠️ Attention: Don’t try to buy the license without an exam through questionable ads. All GIMS certificates are entered into a single federal databaseThe water inspector can break through their authenticity in 2 minutes on a tablet. A fine for using a forged document is already a criminal liability.

Date of receipt and effect of the new document

The legislation sets clear deadlines for the provision of public services, with the official deadline for issuing a permit up to 30 working days from the date of submission of the full package of documents, but in practice, the process can be delayed during the navigation season (May-September).

In reality, if the office has forms and the printer is working, you can get new rights on the day of application or within 3-5 working days, the delay is most often due to the lack of strict reporting forms or technical malfunction of the equipment.

The new rights are permanent, meaning you won't have to change them every 5 or 10 years unless your personal data or health changes, a significant simplification from previous years.

If you have submitted documents, but after 30 days the rights are not ready, you have the right to write a complaint to the head of the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

Remember that the vessel with the rights on replacement (on the application for loss) is allowed only if you have a temporary permit issued by the GIMS. Just a certificate of acceptance of documents is not a document replacing the rights on the water.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the boat license be replaced through public services?

At the moment, a complete replacement of rights (with plastic on hands) through the Public Services is impossible; the portal allows you only to make an appointment at a convenient time or pay a state fee at a discount. Personal presence for photographing (in some regions) and obtaining a document is mandatory.

Do I have to carry my old license when replacing?

Obviously, if you lose your old rights, you can't bring them back, so in this case, the application will state the reason for the "loss," and you write an explanatory note, but if the rights are simply expired or damaged, the old one must be handed over to the GIMS for disposal.

Are boating rights valid throughout Russia?

Yes, the certificate for the right to operate a small vessel issued by the SHIMS of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia is valid throughout the territory of the Russian Federation. You do not need to change your rights when moving to another region, it is enough just to register with the new inspection if you register a vessel there.

What to do if the GIMS requires a certificate from a drug dispensary?

It is illegal to require a separate certificate from the drug dispensary if you have a valid medical certificate form 003-V / y, where the mark from the narcologist and psychiatrist already stands, the inspector must accept the final certificate 003-V / y.