The Russian Land and Cadastre Agency reported that the first real…
The Russian Land and Cadastre Agency reported that the first real estate transactions using biometrics are now being registered in Russia.
Consensus
- The first real estate transactions using biometrics have begun in Russia.
- Residents of Samara Oblast were the first to participate in such transactions.
- Biometric identification is used together with a qualified electronic signature.
- The new system became available starting July 1, 2026.
- Transactions are conducted through the 'Gosuslugi' portal via personal accounts.
Points of divergence
- The mechanism became accessible on July 1, 2026. — vesti
- Biometric identification is voluntary and does not replace traditional methods such as visits to MFCs or notarization. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russia begins registering first biometric real estate transactions, Rosreestr reports — ТАСС (Telegram)
- First biometric real estate transactions begin registration in Russia — Вести
- Russians to start using biometrics for real estate transactions from July 1 — Вечерняя Москва