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Under the provisions of Federal Law No. 487-FZ of December 26, 2024, “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”, which are entering into force, amendments are introduced to Federal Law No. 218-FZ of July 13, 2015, “On State Registration of Real Estate”. Beginning March 1, 2025, when registering rights to real estate, most legal entities will be required to submit applications for state cadastral registration and/or state registration of rights, along with all accompanying documents, to Rosreestr exclusively in electronic form.

If paper documents are submitted instead of electronic ones, they will be returned without review.

Documents in paper form may be submitted in the following cases:

1. If a party to the transaction is an individual (with the exception of shared-equity construction agreements, which may only be submitted in electronic form);
2. In the event of a temporary technical inability to submit documents electronically, provided that such information is posted on the Rosreestr website.

At the same time, until January 1, 2026, certain legal entities will still be permitted to submit applications to Rosreestr in paper form.  This applies to:

• peasant (farm) enterprises that are legal entities;
• gardening and horticultural non-profit partnerships;
• garage cooperatives, housing cooperatives, and housing construction cooperatives;
• homeowners’ associations.

PRACTICAL CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ALPERIYA PARTNERS

In view of the upcoming changes, the ALPERIYA PARTNERS law firm recommends that legal entities take the following steps:

1. Ensure the availability of an enhanced QES. Every entity planning to conduct real estate transactions after March 1, 2025 must obtain an enhanced qualified electronic signature.
2. Adapt internal business processes. Internal regulations related to the preparation and submission of documents to Rosreestr should be reviewed, establishing electronic document management as the primary method.
3. Verify staff qualifications. Responsible employees (attorneys, real estate specialists) must be trained to work with electronic documents and government service portals (particularly the official Rosreestr website).
4. Take the transition period into account. When planning transactions for 2025 involving entities from the list of temporary exceptions (homeowners’ associations, cooperatives, etc.), it should be considered that they will also transition to electronic document management in 2026.
5. Seek professional legal support. Our experts are ready to provide comprehensive assistance in transitioning to the new workflow format, including:
   • Consultations on the application of the new procedure;
   • Assistance with setting up an enhanced QES;
   • Full electronic support for transactions and registration actions with Rosreestr on behalf and in the interests of the Client.

The introduction of mandatory electronic document management with Rosreestr is a logical step in the broader digital transformation of public services. This measure is intended to accelerate procedures, increase transparency, and reduce the risk of human error.

Preparing for these changes in advance will enable legal entities to avoid administrative and operational risks, ensuring uninterrupted business activities related to real estate transactions.