Cancel Your RC After Scrapping Car

A car that is severely damaged cannot be used, as we have already stated above. It can be extremely risky, even if you are only travelling small distances within the city. The safest course of action, therefore, is to have it scrapped. But you must have your RC deactivated though while you're doing this. This will assist you in preventing a situation in which your vehicle is being used fraudulently or, worse yet, for a heinous crime.

A Registration Certificate is irrevocable and does not alter when the ownership of a vehicle changes. Only if you apply for its transfer will it change. Additionally, once RC is terminated, the vehicle is no longer usable and can easily be trashed.

In accordance with Section 55 of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, the owner is obligated to revoke the vehicle's permanent registration number, even if the vehicle has sustained total damage. Additionally, you should be aware that you must wait 14 days until scrapping your car in accordance with RTO guidelines.

You will need the following documents in order to cancel your car’s RC:

• The chassis number is removed, serving as evidence that the vehicle has been demolished;
• A declaration that the car has been scrapped from the owner;
• Insurance papers, RCs, PUCC, and several more documents are all related to your car.

Along with the above-listed documents, you would also need to pay the required fee for starting the vehicle RC cancellation online process. Depending on each RTO's requirements, the list of documents may change.

The processes for cancellation of RC of your vehicle are as follows:

• Take a few pictures of your damaged vehicle as proof;
• Obtain an affidavit verifying the scrapping of your vehicle;
• Notify the RTO that you are scrapping your vehicle;
• Send the RTO any necessary documentation;
• The local police station will provide a clearance certificate to the RTO;
• Your RC for your vehicle will be cancelled, and you will be notified about the same;
• Finally, the RTO will revoke your car's registration certificate, and you will receive a non-utilisation certificate for the same.

Here are a few advantages of cancelling the RC of your damaged car before scrapping it –

• Prevent the Theft of the Vehicle

Vehicle thieves have the opportunity to alter the identity of a stolen car by faking its engine and chassis number when you fail to cancel your car's RC. They become inspired to steal more cars as a result. However, by cancelling your car's RC, you can somewhat prohibit such behaviours.

• Prevent the Misuse of Your Old Car by Impostors

If a car is completely wrecked, the owner cannot ever use it again since it is sold to a scrap dealer. In the event that the car's RC is not revoked after it is scrapped, thieves and fraudsters may use it to give a stolen vehicle a new identity and exploit it for illicit purposes.

• Prevent Legal Consequences

As already stated above, it is the owner's responsibility to have the RC of their vehicle cancelled after it has been scrapped. If you don't, a fraudster may exploit the identity of your vehicle and drive it for illegal purposes. And consequently, you could soon face major legal issues.

Before you cancel car registration, you must notify the RTO within 14 days of having it scrapped. Additionally, you should purchase a comprehensive motor insurance plan with Tata AIG, which can guarantee a simple RC cancellation process for your vehicle in the event of a total loss. Last but not least, remember to renew your auto insurance coverage on time so that you can make a claim on it in the event that your car is totalled.