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How to Apply for a Vehicle RC Renewal?
- Author :
- TATA AIG Team
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- Last Updated On :
- 22/09/2023
Having a car has become common these days due to the availability of cars across multiple price ranges. You can get cars at almost all price ranges, and the manufacturers are developing and launching new models all the time. And while owning and driving a car is an amazing experience, there are some essential documents that you need to carry. One such document is the Registration Certificate or RC of the car.
As per the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, you must have a valid RC to drive on the roads in the country. The RC is valid for 15 years, after which you need to apply for a car RC renewal. In this article, we will explain the process of car RC renewal and its other important aspects. Before that, it is essential to mention another document that is mandatory for driving your car on the roads. This document is a car insurance plan. The law mandates to have third-party insurance for your four-wheeler, but you can also buy comprehensive insurance for your four-wheeler to cover own-damage costs as well.
With Tata AIG, you can get a car insurance plan using the website in a few simple and quick steps. You can simply choose the plan as per your requirements, and the plan will be emailed to you within a few minutes. Moreover, the process of car insurance claims is hassle-free, and you can also seek help from our customer service representatives.
Here is all you need to know about the RC validity extension.
How to Undertake the RC Renewal Online?
Here are the steps for RC renewal online:
- Go to the portal of Parivahan Seva and choose Online Services from the given menu.
- Then, choose Vehicle Related Services.
- Now choose the state where your residential address is located. Every state in India does not allow you to undertake vehicle registration renewal online.
- Choose the RTO that is nearest to you and then tap on Proceed.
- Now, from the drop-down menu, choose RC Related Services. And then choose Renewal of Registration.
- Enter the chassis number and registration number of the vehicle. Tap on Verify Details in order to complete the whole application process.
**To pay any pending Road Tax, you can take the following steps: **
- Go to the portal of Parivahan Seva and choose the nearest RTO. From the Services tab, select the Pay Your Tax option.
- Now tap on Verify the Details after you have added your vehicle registration number. Verify the details of the tax that is pending.
- Pay the tax using a debit card or online banking. Now, after this is done, you can apply for an RC validity extension in an RTO near to you.
Now that you know the steps for vehicle registration renewal online let us understand how you can do the same offline.
How to Undertake the RC Renewal Offline?
For this, you can simply visit the RTO and get Form Number 25. You can also download this form from the Parivahan Seva website. Now, fill in all the details in this form, including registration number, chassis number, etc.
Go to the RTO near you and submit Form Number 25 with all the required documents and the RC renewal fees. After this is done, you will receive a receipt that you need to keep safely for any future reference.
What are the Documents Needed for Renewing RC Online and Offline?
Here is the list of documents that you need for the renewal of RC:
- Pollution Under Control certificate (PUC)
- RC that was issued originally
- Photocopy of your PAN card or Form Number 60 and 61, whatever is needed
- Print of the engine as well as the chassis number of the car for which you want to renew RC online
- A filled form number 25
- Car insurance plan for your car
- A document that has your signature on it
- Fitness certificate of your car
- Road tax payment proof
What are the Car RC Renewal Fees?
The car RC renewal fees are as follows:
Vehicle Types | RC Renewal Fees |
---|---|
Light motor vehicles or three-wheeler - Transport as well as non-transport | ₹1,000 and ₹600 |
Motorbike | ₹300 |
Invalid carriages | ₹50 |
Passenger motor vehicle(medium) | ₹1,000 |
Passenger motor vehicle(heavy) | ₹1,500 |
Medium goods vehicle | ₹1,000 |
Imported motorbike | ₹2,500 |
Other categories of vehicles | ₹3,000 |
Imported car | ₹5,000 |
Heavy-duty vehicle | ₹1,500 |
Essential Things to Know About Renewal of RC
Here are some things that you need to know about vehicle registration online and offline:
- The application for the renewal of RC must not be submitted more than 60 days before the RC is about to expire.
- The RC renewal fees that you need to pay are outlined in Rule 81 of the MVA, 1989.
- You have to make the payment of any pending taxes if you want to undertake RC renewal.
How to Check the RC Renewal Status Online?
Here are the steps to check the RC validity extension status online:
- First, you need to go to the official portal of Parivahan Seva and select Online Services from the given menu.
- Then, choose Vehicle Related Services.
- Now choose the state where your residential address is located.
- Choose the RTO that is nearest to you and then tap on Proceed.
- Now, from the drop-down menu, choose Status to know the RC renewal online status.
- After this, you also need to enter the registration certificate renewal application number or your registration number, whatever is easier.
- Now, enter the Captcha as provided.
- You need to add the application number that you received after the payment of the RC renewal fees.
- Choose the View Report option to know the status of your application.
Conclusion
The renewed RC has a validity of 5 years, after which you need to get it renewed. You need to have all the required documents to submit your application. Also, do not forget to pay the road tax so that your RC renewal process can be done in a hassle-free manner. Moreover, having a car insurance plan is essential for RC renewal, so get one from Tata AIG today. And if you are worried about the premium for the insurance of the four-wheeler, you can use the car insurance premium calculator to know how much you will end up paying for the policy.
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