According to the current legislation, individuals must pay mandatory payments in the form of taxes, report on certain forms, etc. In the tax office, each person is assigned a unique identification number, according to which he is in it as a taxpayer. How to get a TIN for an individual? For the first time, you can get a TIN via the Internet, or by directly contacting the IFTS or MFC.

TIN is the number of identification of taxpayers, which is assigned to them by the relevant authority, and is reflected in the certificate issued to them in their hands.

At present, it is assigned to every citizen, and this is carried out even in early childhood, if children become payers of such mandatory payments.

The initiator of the appropriation can be both the citizens themselves or their representatives, and the tax authorities.

This identification number for an individual consists of twelve digits:

• The first two reflect the number of the region in which the certificate is issued, the next - the number of the tax authority that issued it.
• The numbers 5-10 reflect the immediate number of the taxpayer.
• The remaining two last digits reflect the checksum by which the TIN is checked.

Attention! Since 2017 Registration is carried out in any tax office.

TIN is affixed in all payment documents for which taxes are paid by an individual. According to this number, the tax authorities keep records, accrue and receive mandatory payments.

Individuals can receive information on property taxes, personal income tax only if they know their TIN.

Despite the fact that the TIN certificate is not in the mandatory list, its copy is often asked to be given by the personnel of the company.

Important! TIN must have not only citizens of our country, but also foreigners. This obligation has been imposed on them since 2016. Now they will not be able to obtain a patent for work if they do not first register.

What documents are needed for TIN

Regardless of how to make a TIN - via the Internet, mail or in person, you must submit a certain package of documents.

• An application (in the form 2-2-Accounting) can be printed from the IFTS website or taken directly from the tax office. If a certificate is issued for a person under the age of 14, then the application is drawn up from one of his parents.

Important! When applying to the IFTS for issuing a TIN, such an application is filled out by the inspector on his own (in most cases), based on the documents submitted.

• A copy of the taxpayer's passport or other similar document identifying the person. For a minor who is not yet 14 years old, a copy of the birth certificate is submitted.
• A copy of the applicant's passport - must be presented to the parents of minors when they apply for a TIN.
• A copy of the certificate of registration at the address of residence - is required for minors who do not have a passport and there is no such mark in the birth certificate.

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Where to get a TIN for an individual

It is possible to obtain a TIN in the general manner at the IFTS at the place of permanent residence. To do this, you can order a TIN via the Internet, apply by mail, or bring a package of documents to the tax or MFC in person.

When sending documents by mail, copies of documents must first be certified by a notary.

If at the time of receipt of this certificate a person does not have a permanent residence permit, then the certificate is issued at the address of his temporary location or at the location of his property.

Is it possible to get a TIN at a place of residence

Attention! Since 2017, you can get a TIN at any tax office, but you will be registered at the place of registration. The basis is Federal Law No. 243-FZ of July 03, 2017. The amendments were made to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation Art. 83, p. 7. How to find out the TIN number from a passport or other document, if you have already received it, read here.

How to get a TIN for an individual

An individual can obtain a TIN in various ways.

How to get a TIN via the Internet

This method makes it possible not to stand in line, and send an application for extradition at any time of the day or night. Currently, there are two ways to issue a TIN using the Internet - on or through the State Services portal.

These options differ in design and procedure, but in practice they provide two opportunities to apply and receive a form:

• If a citizen does not have an enhanced one, you must register on the site using an email address (or SNILS) and a password. For the Gosulugi portal, it will still be necessary to pass an identity confirmation in the manner prescribed by it. After that, in your personal account you will need to specify personal data, information about your passport and registration, contacts. The generated application for extradition can be sent to the Federal Tax Service in this way, but it will be possible to receive it only in person with the provision of original documents.
• If a citizen has an enhanced electronic signature, then it is necessary to prepare an encrypted request using a special program and send it to the Federal Tax Service. The completed form can be received by registered mail or in an electronic PDF file certified by a qualified electronic signature of the tax service.

Obtaining a TIN at the MFC

Recently, it has become available to issue a TIN through the multifunctional centers (MFC) "My Documents". At the same time, you can contact the institution both personally and through your authorized representative. The process of obtaining the form is included in the “One window” mode, which means that all the necessary procedures can be performed on the spot with one operator.

Conversely, but what is meant by this?

We note right away that the individual number that was originally assigned to you will remain unchanged. Therefore, the TIN recovery procedure involves re-receipt of the document, and not the issuance of a new one.

What will you be given upon re-applying: a copy or a duplicate?

A duplicate is a genuine copy of an already issued document. having the same legal force as the original. A duplicate is issued to replace the lost paper and is marked by hand or stamped in the upper right corner: “duplicate”.

A copy is issued in the case when the original exists, but there is no way to show it or transfer it for long-term storage. A copy, even a notarized one, does not have the same legal force as the original or duplicate.

Just in case, it is advisable to always have a certified copy of the document on hand. If you suddenly lost your TIN and needed paper, such a precaution will greatly facilitate life, since the identification number will still remain the same.

Thus, if you lose the TIN, you must go through the procedure for re-obtaining, as a result of which you will be given a duplicate of the lost document. How to issue a TIN through "State Services" - read.

Can it be restored if lost?

As noted above, if the TIN is lost, you can only restore it, but not get a new document. Since the taxpayer identification number is issued only once and does not change throughout life.

A detailed algorithm for obtaining a TIN (individual taxpayer number) from submitting an application to receiving a TIN certificate in hand. Process obtaining a TIN certificate for an individual starts with an application.

There are several ways to apply for a TIN. Let's take a look at each application in order.

What documents are needed to obtain a TIN

It should be clarified that in Russia a TIN can be assigned to a taxpayer either on his personal initiative, or on the initiative of the tax. The assignment of a TIN without a personal request of the taxpayer may be, for example, in the case of registration of real estate in the name of a minor child.

Let us consider in detail how to issue a TIN and, as a result, receive a Certificate of registration of a taxpayer, which indicates the TIN number.

Documents required to obtain a TIN:

• Statement. Application form "2-2-Accounting".
• Passport and a copy of it, or other proof of identity.

If the TIN is issued to a child under 14 years of age, the following documents are required:

• The application is written by one of the parents.
• Passport copy of the parent applying.
• Copy of birth certificate.
• If the birth certificate does not contain a mark of registration at the place of residence, a copy of the registration certificate (issued at the passport office) will be required.

Where can I get a TIN for an individual

The TIN certificate, that is, the individual taxpayer number, is issued at the tax office at the place of residence. Where to get a TIN, if the taxpayer does not have a permanent registration, you will be prompted by tax specialists at the place of residence or temporary residence. You can also contact the tax office in the area where you have real estate.

TIN, that is, a certificate of entry into the unified electronic register of taxpayers, is printed in a single copy on a numbered form in the form 2-1-Accounting and issued to the applicant.

TIN receipt time

5 days after you have submitted an application to the tax office, you will receive a ready-made TIN certificate.

What are the ways to get a TIN in the tax

In the territorial tax office you can get a TIN:

• Personally.
• By mail.
• Through the Internet.
• With the help of a representative.

Obtaining a TIN in person or with the help of a representative by proxy

If you apply for a TIN by a personal visit to the tax office, all uncertified copies of documents provided are verified by a specialist with the originals in your presence. You take the originals of the documents, the copies remain in the tax office.

If you decide to send the application by mail, in this case, all copies attached to the application must be certified by a notary.

If you decide to receive a TIN through a representative, he must submit a notarized power of attorney stating that this representative has the right to represent your interests in the tax office or any other state authorities.

To obtain a ready-made certificate, a representative must come to the tax authority with a power of attorney. When a taxpayer personally applies to obtain a TIN, he takes a passport with him.

How to get a TIN for an individual via the Internet

An individual can obtain a TIN via the Internet on the website of the Federal Tax Service and on the official portal of public services.

On the website of the federal tax service, you can:

• How to apply for a TIN. The application is submitted in the form 2-2-Accounting, you must be registered on the site, the password for registration can be obtained from the local tax authority at the place of residence.
• If you signed your application with an electronic digital signature (EDS) and you have a browser plug-in installed for reporting to the tax office, you can receive the TIN via the Internet in the form of a pdf file by e-mail or by downloading it from the website.

In the same way, you can order and receive a TIN on the public services website.

The difference between the website of the Federal Tax Service and the state. services only in the order of registration and access to your personal account, from which you order and receive your TIN.

Recovery of TIN in case of loss

If you are, you can get it again. To restore the TIN when you need to send a request for a new certificate due to loss.

To re-obtain a TIN, you will need to pay a state fee of 300 rubles. and attach to the documents a receipt for the payment of the fee. When issuing a TIN to replace the lost one, the TIN number will remain old, and the certificate itself will not be a copy or duplicate, but the original in one copy. To order a TIN, you can use all known methods, but you will have to receive a certificate in person or using a representative.

If the TIN is lost, the question immediately arises: How and where can it be restored (get it again), where to go, how to act, use the Internet, the State Services website and how long it takes. We will provide answers to all these questions here.

1999 was the year when it became possible to obtain a TIN for individuals. At the moment, the tax number is not mandatory in terms of obtaining. At the same time, the main part of the population has it, since its presence greatly simplifies life. But what to do if the document certifying the assignment of the TIN was inadvertently lost?

Before proceeding to explain the procedure for restoring the TIN, it is worth emphasizing that the tax number assigned earlier remains forever unchanged. In this regard, you will not have to draw up a new document, but to obtain a duplicate of the old one.

Copy of TIN, duplicate and re-receipt of TIN

A duplicate is an original copy of the document that has already been issued earlier.. As a result, the citizen becomes the owner of a document that has the same legal force as the original. When making a duplicate, a “duplicate” mark is made in its upper part (on the right), which is done either by means of a special seal or by hand.

As for a copy of the TIN certificate or any other document, then it is issued only when the original as such is on hand, but it cannot be presented for some reason. A duly certified copy has less legal force than the original and duplicate.

It is advisable to take care of a copy of the TIN in advance, as this will simplify your life in the future if you accidentally lose the document of the type in question.

So, the procedure for re-obtaining is carried out, and you are issued a Duplicate of the lost TIN.

Is it possible to carry out restoration in case of loss of this certificate?

If you lose the TIN, you can only restore it, but you can’t get a new document. Since the taxpayer identification number is issued only once and does not change throughout life. This is due to the fact that the TIN is designed to control tax deductions, and all fees are received only according to the identification code assigned to you. This greatly facilitates the work of the tax service., since all information on payments is assigned to one taxpayer number.

At the same time, the TIN code does not contain personal information about an individual or legal entity, only data on his location at the time of receipt of the document. Thus, all the information necessary to obtain a duplicate TIN is in the database of the tax service, so you can restore the document under any circumstances.

Documents you will need and where to apply

Contact the IFTS (tax) at the place of registration (registration).

3 ways of handling:

1. personally;
2. through a representative, if an individual for any reason cannot appear in person;
3. via mail, while all the necessary documents must be sent to the address of the tax office at the place of your registration.

Documents for personal contact:

• Identification document, usually passport. It is necessary to make a photocopy of it in advance (no need to certify) - it surrenders. Also take the original with you, you will need to show it to the tax officer.
• Residence registration document. A photocopy is also required.
• Original receipt for payment of state duty.
• Application made in the form 2-2.

In other cases:

• When contacting a representative- an officially certified document certifying the authority of the representative. It is advisable to have a copy.
• If you are contacting via mail, then copies of documents proving identity and confirming registration must be notarized.

Application Form 2-2

The full name is “Application of an individual for registration with a tax authority”.

The application form can be found on the Internet on the official website of the Federal Tax Service and filled out at home on your own.

Subtleties of filling:

• Do not print on both sides of the same paper, that is, all three sheets of the application are printed separately.
• Do not fasten sheets in a way that destroys paper, such as a stapler.
• There should be no corrections in the text, including those made with a corrector.
• The form is filled in with a ballpoint pen in block letters.. If you use a computer set, then the font should be "Courier New", size - 16.

Also, the application must indicate the reason for the re-issuance of the paper. Usually, a simple indication that a previous document has been lost is sufficient. If you decide to make an application directly to the tax office, then they will give you a form. In addition, there you can find an example of filling out a document. Usually they weigh on special stands.

Cost, state duty. Is there a penalty?

You can get a TIN for the first time completely free of charge, but a state duty is provided for issuing a duplicate. How much Its size depends on the time frame you need to receive the document:

1. If the paper is not needed urgently, and you are ready to wait five working days, then the amount of the fee will be 300 rubles.
2. If the document is needed urgently , then after paying a fee of 600 rubles, it will be in your hands the very next day.

Russian legislation does not provide for serious fines or administrative liability for the loss of a TIN. Now you know how much the loss of a document costs!

You can pay the state duty through an ATM, having previously received the details from the tax office, or the Internet, using the “Payment of State Duty” service on the official website of the Federal Tax Service. When submitting documents for the restoration of the TIN, it is necessary to provide the original receipt.

Deadlines for issuing a duplicate

As noted above, you must issue a new document in five working days from the date of application. Or the next day if you paid extra for urgency. There is a way to find out at what stage the application is being considered. When submitting an application, a certain code is assigned to it, by entering which in a special section on the FMS website, you can find out the degree of readiness of the document.

If the paper is not received on time or you sent a request by mail, the finished duplicate will be sent by registered mail.

Through the Internet

Many people know that today you can quite easily get a TIN via the Internet for the first time. But is it also easy to recover a document?

Unfortunately, at the moment, neither the official website of the Federal Tax Service, nor the public services portal provide such an opportunity.

The only thing that can be done via the Internet is to pay the state fee and receive an application form 2-2.

And if you only need the identification number itself without an official document, you can find it online. To do this, go to the website of the Federal Tax Service and select the section titled "Find out your TIN". To send a request, you will need to fill out an electronic form, where you will be required to indicate the date of birth, full name, series and number of the passport, the date of issue. Data processing will take a couple of minutes, after which you will see your TIN.

In another city, at the place of stay

You can also get a new TIN at the place of stay, regardless of registration and temporary registration, but what about the restoration of the document?

Here the matter is much more complicated. According to articles 83 and 85 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation, a citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to receive a duplicate TIN at the place of his temporary or permanent registration or registration, regardless of where the first copy of the document was issued.

What to do if there is no registration or registration at the place of your actual residence? In this case, the easiest option is to use the mail service. You can send a letter to the tax office at the place of registration from any part of the country.

In general, the recovery procedure is not so complicated, it will not be easy to do if you are not at the place of registration.

The document, called TIN, is a certificate of assignment of an individual tax number, to which tax deductions from the official work of a citizen will be made. All citizens, regardless of age, must have this document. Today, a certificate can be obtained already for a newborn, it is enough to collect the necessary documentation and apply to the tax department with an application.

As a rule, the TIN is issued only once in a lifetime and forever. The code indicated in the TIN is single and unchanged. But what to do if you lost the TIN, if it was stolen or the document is irretrievably damaged? In this case, the certificate must be restored. A certificate containing incorrect information about its owner and when changing his personal data is also subject to replacement.

What to do if you lost your TIN?

Do not panic if you find that you have lost. This can happen to anyone, because, despite the fact that the certificate of assignment of the code is one of important documents We don't use it very often. As a rule, the TIN is necessary when applying for a job, when receiving all kinds of benefits, when withdrawing money from electronic wallets, and so on. That is why a person who constantly works at one workplace may not use his certificate for years and eventually forget where it is stored.

All TIN codes of citizens are stored in the Unified State Register of Taxpayers, which means that it is not difficult to restore a document evidencing the assignment of a TIN.

To do this, it is enough to apply to the territorial tax office with the appropriate application of the established form and the following documents:

• passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
• receipt of payment of state duty;
• a notarized power of attorney, if the documents are handed over by a representative.

As a rule, the application form is issued by the inspectorate officer, and the samples for filling are presented on the stands. In the event of a blot or questions, you can always contact the inspector for clarification.

In addition to the application, you will need an identity document - a passport. The passport must have a mark on the presence of registration of a citizen at the place of residence. If the mark is missing, you will need a paper indicating the presence of registration.

The receipt testifies to the payment of the state fee for the restoration of the document in the amount of 200 rubles. It takes a certain amount of time to issue a certificate, approximately 5-6 business days. The tax office will tell you the exact date of appearance for receiving the finished document. If the certificate is needed urgently, you can order an urgent paperwork. At the same time, the acceleration of the procedure will cost the applicant twice as much.

If desired, you can order the registration of the TIN by postal services. However, do not expect that by doing so you will simplify your task. Of course, you don't have to stand in line. But in this case, the applicant will have to look for a sample application the established form, print and fill it out without the help of specialists.

This method will cost more than usual, because instead of the standard package of documents, the applicant will have to attach their copies certified by a notary and a receipt for payment of the state fee. As a rule, a notary also charges a fee for certification of one sheet of a document in the amount of 100 rubles.

Is it possible to restore the TIN online?

Some are interested, but is it possible to bypass all these standard procedures and restore the document via the Internet?

Unfortunately, the procedure for issuing a certificate of assignment of an individual tax number is carried out via the Internet will not work. Although you can speed up and facilitate it by obtaining the details for paying the state fee on the website of the Federal Tax Service without visiting a branch or paying it online.

To do this, you will need to enter the recipient's personal data in a special window: the full name of the applicant, the region where the document was received and the address.

If, in case of loss of a certificate, a citizen urgently needs to know the code of his TIN, this can be done immediately without receiving it. To do this, you need to go to the website of the Federal Tax Service and in the dialog box enter the necessary personal data of the taxpayer in accordance with the passport. However, you still have to get a new document to replace the lost one.

How to replace the TIN when changing personal data?

Most women, when getting married, take their husband's surname - this entails a complete change in all existing documents:

• passports;
• international passports;
• medical policy;
• TIN and others.

To replace the TIN in the event of a surname change, it is enough to bring a marriage registration certificate and its photocopy, a photocopy of the passport and the previous document to the tax inspection department. The inspectorate will give you a form to complete the application. In this case, you will not need to pay the state duty.