Changes to the registration records of Russian citizens abroad

In accordance with Order No. 553 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia dated August 6, 2025 (https://docs.cntd.ru/document/1313790422?ysclid=mlinrnpc9l373523989), a new Administrative Regulation for the provision of the state service for the registration of citizens of the Russian Federation at their place of stay and place of residence within the Russian Federation has been approved.

Citizens of the Russian Federation who are outside Russia can no longer submit an application for deregistration through a consular office or by mail, and consular offices can no longer certify a citizen’s signature on such an application.

Procedure for applying for deregistration at the place of residence:
A citizen of the Russian Federation may submit an application for deregistration:
➖ in person to the registration authority;
➖ through a multifunctional center (MFC);
➖ through the Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services (Gosuslugi);
➖ through an authorized representative acting under a power of attorney (including for deregistering children under 14).

Submitting documents on behalf of minors
Until a minor reaches the age of 14, their legal representative must apply in this matter.
A power of attorney for deregistering a person under the age of 14 must also be executed by their legal representative.

Requirements for the power of attorney:
The power of attorney must confirm the representative’s authority:
- to sign and submit the application (Forms No. 33 and No. 34, established by Order No. 553 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia);
- to submit and receive the documents required to provide the service.

 The current regulations no longer provide for the possibility of certifying the authenticity of the signature of a citizen outside the Russian Federation on an application for deregistration and subsequently sending the application by mail to the registration authority.