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Definition of a region by a series of passport of the Russian Federation

Find out the region of issuing a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation by a series of document. The full database of a series of passport forms of all constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Instant determination of the place of issuance by the first two digits of the passport.

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Full reference book of the series of passports of the Russian Federation by region

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What is a series of forms of passports of a citizen of the Russian Federation?

A series of passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is the first two digits in the ten -digit number of the document that indicate the region (constituent entity of the Russian Federation) issuing a passport. Each region of Russia has a unique two -digit code, which becomes a series of passport form.

Why do you need a series of passport forms?

The passport series system provides:

  • The uniqueness of documents of documents throughout Russia
  • The ability to determine the region of issuing a passport
  • Ordered Document Accounting Systems
  • Protection against duplication of numbers in different regions
  • Quick identification of the place of issuing a document

How to determine the region by a passport series?

To determine the region of issuing a passport, it is enough to look at the first two digits of the document number. For example, if the passport has number 4511 123456, then the series "45" corresponds to the city of Moscow.

History of the Passport series system

The system of series of passport forms was introduced with the transition to the passports of a new citizen of the Russian Federation in 1997. Basic principles:

  • Each subject of the Russian Federation is assigned certain series
  • Large regions can have several episodes
  • The series does not change in administrative reforms
  • Some regions have historical series

Frequently asked questions

What do the first two digits in the passport of the Russian Federation mean?

The first two digits in the number of the passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation is a series of passport form, which indicates the region (constituent entity of the Russian Federation), where the document was issued.

Is it possible to find out the exact place of issuance by a passport series?

By a series of passports, only the issuance region can be determined. The exact unit that issued the passport is indicated in a separate field - the unit code.

Why do some regions have several episodes?

Regions with a large population received additional series to ensure a sufficient number of unique passport numbers. For example, Moscow uses series 45 and 46.

Has the series of series changed after administrative reforms?

A series of passports remained the same even after the unification of some regions. For example, the Perm region and the Komi-Permyatsky district retained their separate series after the union.

Where is the series in the passport?

A passport series is the first two digits from the ten -digit number, which is indicated on the first page of the passport under the photo of the owner.