Drivers in Russia Can Now Show Digital Licenses in 'Max'
Drivers in Russia have been granted the right to present electronic licenses and vehicle registration certificates at Maks (a payment system) on par with originals, technical inspection...
Consensus
- Drivers in Russia can present electronic driver's licenses and vehicle registration certificates through the 'Max' messenger.
- The electronic documents are valid on equal footing with paper originals.
- The change is based on a government decree that came into effect on September 8, 2026.
- The presentation of documents is done via a QR code through a multi-functional service integrated with the state services portal.
- The use of electronic documents is voluntary and does not replace paper documents.
Points of divergence
- Technical capability for presenting electronic documents in 'Max' will appear in the coming months. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian drivers will be able to present licenses and registration certificates in electronic form - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Drivers in Russia have the right to present electronic licenses and STS in "Max" on par with originals, technical possibility for this will appear in the coming months... — ТАСС (Telegram)