The key facts

  • Temporary registration is possible in apartments intended for people to stay in, on the basis of a ruling of the Constitutional Court
  • In addition to the owner, family members and close relatives can register with his written consent
  • Registration is free of charge, and the registration period is agreed with the owner

Conditions for registration in apartments

Temporary registration at a place of stay can be obtained in apartments that have the status of non-residential premises but are intended for people to stay in. This was stated by Nikita Chaplin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Property, Land and Property Relations, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru. This right applies on the basis of a ruling of the Constitutional Court, the deputy noted.

Which apartments qualify and what is needed for registration

According to Chaplin, suitable apartments are those whose design characteristics are similar to a flat: it must be an isolated and separate premises suitable for personal, family and household needs. At the same time, the premises must not be part of a hotel's room stock or another accommodation facility. Before applying, he advised checking the information about the building and the specific apartments, and attaching to the application documents confirming that the building was constructed for people to stay in and that the premises is suitable for such use.

Documents and the result

The owner must submit an application, an identity document and proof of ownership. Along with the owner, members of his family and close relatives can also register: for them, the owner's written consent and proof of family relations or kinship are required — for example, a marriage or birth certificate. After the information is verified, a certificate with the address of the premises is issued; the registration period is agreed with the owner, and the registration itself is free of charge.