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Azerbaijani law requires residents to register their place of residence after moving. Lawyers say failing to do so within 10 days can trigger an administrative warning or a fine of up to 30 manats.
Azerbaijan’s authorities have stepped up checks linked to residence registration rules, amid reports that some residents continue living at new addresses without updating their official registration.
Under Azerbaijani regulations, a person who changes their place of residence is required to apply for registration within 10 days through the relevant executive authority. Legal experts say failure to meet the deadline may result in administrative liability.
Lawyer Arslan Mikayilov said the issue is covered by Article 563 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, which allows for a warning or a fine of 30 manats in cases where the registration requirement is violated.
Officials say compliance is monitored by internal affairs bodies, and police may conduct checks aimed at identifying violations. Authorities frame the measures as enforcement of legal requirements, not arbitrary restrictions.
The rules also apply to longer stays away from a permanent address. If a person remains outside their registered place of residence for more than 60 days and fails to register at their actual location, that can also create grounds for administrative measures, according to the report.
Authorities note that residents can complete registration procedures even if they do not have formal property documentation for the home. Applications can be submitted online via the e-Polis mobile app, which is presented as a faster alternative to in-person paperwork.