Biometric electronic real estate transactions will become available…
Biometric electronic real estate transactions will become available starting July 1st. Starting July 1st, Russians will be able to conduct biometric electronic real estate transactions—such as taking out a mortgage, selling property, or registering shares.
Consensus
- The use of biometric data in real estate transactions became available starting July 1, 2026.
- Biometric identification can be used alongside enhanced qualified electronic signatures (UKEP) for electronic deals.
- Registration and verification of biometrics must be done through 'Gosuslugi' or service centers including bank offices.
Points of divergence
- The change was implemented due to a federal law that allows identification using the unified system for identifying and authenticating physical persons with biometric personal data. — vm
- Biometrics can be used in conjunction with UKEP, but it is not required; previously, one had to submit an application at MFC or Rosreestr before using electronic signatures. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Russia, starting July 1st, real estate can be sold using biometrics — Вести
- Biometric electronic real estate transactions to become available from July 1 — Вечерняя Москва