Where can I get a certificate for maternity capital?

In 2007, the Government of the Russian Federation introduced an additional measure to encourage families who decided to give birth or adopt another son or daughter. So, when a baby is born or taken to a foster family in which at least one child is already available, his parents are able to dispose of a certificate for maternity capital - a fairly large cash payment, which, however, can not be converted into cash.

As of 2016, the amount of this one-time payment is 453,026 rubles. By transferring to a bank card, the holder of the certificate, if desired, will be able to receive only 20,000, while the rest of the amount is usually spent for the purpose of purchasing housing and repaying a mortgage, paying for training a son or daughter on a commercial basis, increasing the mother's pension, disabled child.

In this article we will tell you where you can get a certificate for maternity capital.

Where is the maternity certificate issued?

The certificate for maternity capital is issued in the same place as the pension certificate or SNILS, a document that every citizen must have today, including newborn babies. The issuance of these securities is carried out in the territorial department or management of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation at the address of the permanent registration, temporary residence or stay of the applicant.

The application and the required documents for the issuance of the certificate can both be brought to the Pension Fund body personally, and sent by mail. In addition, absolutely any other person can apply for such a request if he has a power of attorney on behalf of the recipient of the certificate, notarized.

In addition to a personal statement written in writing, the mother or father of the baby must provide his passport, birth certificate or adoption of all his children and documents for the confirmation of citizenship. In certain situations, they may also request a marriage certificate, certified copies of court decisions directly related to the case, and other documents that the Pension Fund staff will necessarily inform you about.