Men's problem: what to do if you wash your military ID?
A military ID is one of the main documents of every man. It is necessary to confirm military registration. Therefore, it must be stored carefully.
However, no one is immune from accidents. A document left in a jacket pocket may well be washed along with it.
Read the article about what to do if you have washed your military ID, when the document needs to be replaced, where to go and what fine you will have to pay.
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When is replacement necessary?
If your military ID has been washed, there is no need to panic. It should be inspected for damage.
Replacement will be required in the following cases:
- prints are blurred;
- handwritten notes cannot be read;
- the sheets became unusable, became wet and spoiled.
If all seals and records are readable, then you need to completely dry the government paper and continue to use it further, avoiding similar situations in the future.
How to dry after washing?
Immediately after washing, you need to start drying the ID. If you deal with the task promptly, serious damage can be avoided.
Procedure:
- Carefully remove the document from your pocket. Do not pull or yank it so as not to tear the wet pages.
- Assess the extent of damage.
- Remove cover.
- Carefully separate the pages and place white napkins or paper towels between them. They will act as a blotter: they will absorb excess moisture and prevent ink from imprinting on clean sheets.
- Napkins need to be changed every 40 minutes.
- Leave the document to dry in a warm room with low humidity and good ventilation.
After a day, you should evaluate the result of your labors. If the ink and seals do not run, you can continue to use document without changing it.
How to recover?
The restoration of the military ID is carried out by the territorial department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Since the Gosuslugi portal has become popular among the population in recent years, the logical question is: can it be replaced online? The answer to this, unfortunately, is negative.
The Ministry of Defense must be visited in person. This service is not provided remotely.
There is no need to contact “gray” companies that offer their services for restoring damaged documents. There are criminal penalties for using counterfeit documents.
You should not deceive employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs by talking about the loss of a document. This will require writing a statement and additional proceedings. It is much easier to replace a damaged ID, but to prove the damage, you need to have it with you.
Where to contact?
To restore a washed military ID, you need to contact the department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs at your place of residence. Once you enter the building, you need to go to the duty officer and inform him about the problem. A department employee will ask to see the document to assess its condition.
If a fine is imposed, it must be paid. You will not be able to receive a new document without confirmation of the transfer of funds.
What documents should I have with me?
To get a duplicate, you need to collect the following papers:
- Passport.
- Damaged military ID.
- 4 photographs size 3x4.
- Receipt for payment of the fine, if any.
After receiving all the papers, the employee will set a date to come pick him up. For your re-appointment you only need to have your passport with you. The maximum period for producing a duplicate is a calendar month, but in practice it is most often reduced to 14-20 days.
Fine
A man who has received a military ID is obliged to carefully store it and prevent damage or loss. This obligation is regulated at the legislative level.
An administrative warning is issued only if the ticket is lost for reasons beyond the control of the citizen.
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Conclusion
You must handle your military ID with care. After accidental washing, it is necessary to dry it thoroughly and assess the extent of damage.. If they are serious, it needs to be replaced.
