Draft law proposes automated military service registration via online portal

Officials in charge of Russia’s digital governance have outlined a major shift in how military service registration will function. The draft legislation aims to automate the process so eligible citizens are enrolled without the need to visit the registration offices in person. This marks a move toward a centralized, online system where critical data updates occur through state portals, reducing the administrative burden on individuals and speeding up how military service eligibility is confirmed. The announced plan emphasizes that the system will be designed to recognize age thresholds, citizenship changes, or shifts in residence and adjust enrollment status automatically, in line with the new unified register being introduced for those liable for military service. This development surfaced as part of ongoing reforms to digital administration within the Russian federation, with officials indicating that the citizen’s responsibility to respond through the portal will be the primary channel for any required actions. The aim is to streamline the workflow so people no longer need to make routine trips to physical offices to register or update their status. The broader goal is to create a seamless experience where changes are reflected promptly in the military service records, while preserving the integrity and accuracy of the data stored in the system. The initiative also includes provisions for automatic enlistment in certain circumstances, ensuring that the registry is up to date with the latest personal information available through official channels. Observers note that the new approach could reduce delays and improve coordination between civil and military authorities, with citizens simply observing the status updates posted on the official portal. Some officials have stressed that the automatic changes will only apply when the required criteria are met and that citizens will still be able to monitor and verify their entries online. (TASS)