RC Status Telangana

A Registration Certificate (RC) is a document issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to your vehicle that serves as proof of registration. It is issued by the RTA Telangana corresponding to the locality within the State or the Union Territory.

The document validates your vehicle's ownership and legal status and should be carried with the vehicle at any time while on transport.

Registration Certificates were provided in the form of RC books previously, and it has been replaced with RC Smart Cards for digitised, faster, and more convenient access.

• The details present in an RC are:

• Vehicle Registration Number

• Date of Registration

• Registration Validity

• Chassis Number

• Engine Number

• Owner’s name and address

• Registering Authority

• Fuel Used

• Emission Norms

• Month and Year of Manufacturing

• Vehicle Class

• Maker’s Name

• Model Name

• Wheel Base

• Cubic Capacity

• Number of cylinders

• ULW (Unladen Weight)

• Colour

• Body Type

• Seating Capacity

If you want to sell your vehicle outside the jurisdiction of your RTO, you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current Registering Authority.

The Transport Department, Government Of Telangana, offers Automated Online Services for different types of transactions, such as Transfer of Ownership, Change of Address, Issue of NOC, Duplicate RC, Renewal of RC, RC check for TS, etc.

Here are the steps for registration online:

• Navigate to the Transport Department, Government of Telangana web portal.

• Read through the guidelines and click on Continue.

• Read through the Self Declaration and click on I agree.

• Select the Type of Transaction and provide the other necessary details.

• Click on OK.

Further, you can also apply for and check for the status of the services availed, such as the Duplicate RC, RC Renewal status Telangana, etc., using the web portal.

You can also change the address in the RC and apply for the Transfer of Ownership and check for the RC transfer status Telangana using the T App Folio mobile application.

Here are the steps to access the registration-related services in the T App Folio:

• Download and install the T App Folio mobile application.

• Choose the Transport Department - RTA option from the available services.

• Next, choose the Registration option.

You can choose the Transfer of Ownership of the Vehicle, Change of Address in RC, and Clearance Certificate based on your requirements and follow the process providing the necessary information.

The Transport Department, Government Of Telangana, offers an online platform to check RC status in Telangana.

- Steps To Check RC Application Status Online

• Visit The Transport Department, Government of Telangana web portal.

• From the drop-down menu, Online Transactions, navigate to Registration.

• From the menu aligned to Registration, choose Application Status.

• Provide the Application Number or Registration Number, whichever is applicable.

• Click on Submit for RC Status Telangana.

There are two types of registration: Temporary and Permanent registration applicable for your vehicle.

- How To Apply For Temporary RC?

The dealership from where you purchased your vehicle provides a temporary registration certificate. It is a unique number assigned to brand-new vehicles that are yet to be permanently registered and valid for a period of a maximum of one month. And within this one-month duration, you must get it permanently registered by the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO) authority.

- Steps To Apply For A Temporary RC

• Fill out the necessary details in Form 20 and submit it to the Registering Authority or the dealer recognised by the Transport Commissioner.

• Submit copies of the Insurance Certificate, Sale Certificate, and Road Worthiness Certificate.

• Pay the applicable fees and tax for temporary registration as specified under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989.

- Documents Required For Temporary RC

• Form 20 Application Form

• Sales certificate in Form 21.

• Road Worthiness certificate in Form 22

• Insurance Certificate

• Pollution Under Control Certificate

• Copy of PAN card, Form 60 or Form 61, whichever is applicable.

• Proof of address (Electricity bill, ration card, etc.)

- How To Apply For Permanent RC?

According to Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, you must register your vehicle under Section 39 of The Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The application for permanent registration must be made to the registering authority within seven days from the delivery date, excluding the journey period. If you have a temporary registration, apply for a permanent registration before it expires.

- Steps To Apply For Permanent Registration

• Fill out the necessary details in Form 20 to the appropriate Registering Authority.

• Confirm the type of registration number, whether it is a Fancy number, Choice number, or General number

• Confirm the usage requirement of the HSRP (High-Security Registration Plate) or smart card.

• Pay the application fee and the tax based on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card according to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989.

- Documents Required For Permanent RC

• Form 20 Application Form

• Sales certificate in Form 21.

• Road Worthiness certificate in Form 22

• Form 22A in the case of body-built vehicles such as buses, goods vehicles, etc.

• Insurance Certificate

• Pollution Under Control Certificate

• Copy of PAN card, Form 60 or Form 61, whichever is applicable

• Original sales certificate in Form No. 21 in the case of an ex-army vehicle.

• Proof of address (Electricity bill, ration card, etc.)

• Customs clearance certificate with bond and licence in case of an imported vehicle.

• Design Approval Copy of STA (Applicable in case of trailer or semi-trailer)

• Temporary registration document, if applicable

• Permits in case of transport vehicle

• Form 34, in case of HP endorsement

• Municipal Corporation parking fee

• Manufacturer and Dealer invoice.

• Passport-size photographs.

• Proof of Date of Birth.

• Chassis & Engine Pencil Print.

• Bonafide Agriculture Certificate in case of tractor-trailer unit issued by Tehsildar

• Form A, if applicable under Taxation Act, 1997

- Procedure For Online New Registration Of Vehicle

• Visit The Transport Department, Government of Telangana web portal.

• From the drop-down menu, Online Transactions, navigate to Registration.

• From the menu aligned to Registration, choose Fresh Registration Slot Booking.

• Read through the guidelines and click on Continue.

• Read through the Self Declaration and click on ‘I Agree’.

• Fill out the necessary details regarding the vehicle and the applicant’s information.

• Click on Submit.

A Registration Certificate is valid for 15 years for your car. And it has to be renewed within 60 days of the expiry date.

- Steps To Apply For Renewal Of RC

• Fill out the necessary details and submit Form 25 to the Registering Authority.

• Pay the applicable taxes due for your vehicle, if any.

• Pay the applicable fees according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

- Documents Required For Renewal Of RC

• Form No 25 Application Form

• Pollution Under Control Certificate

• Registration Certificate

• Insurance Certificate

• Fitness certificate

• Proof of up-to-date road tax paid

• Copy of PAN card, Form 60 or Form 61, whichever is applicable

• Chassis & Engine pencil print.

• Proof of signature identification of the vehicle owner

When your vehicle’s registration certificate is reported to be damaged or lost, you can apply for a duplicate RC.

- Steps To Apply For Duplicate RC

• If your registration certificate is lost, you must report it to the nearest Police Station and file the FIR (First Information Report).

• Fill out the necessary details and submit Form 26 to apply for a duplicate registration certificate. Pay the applicable fees.

- Documents Required For Duplicate RC

• Form 26 Application Form

• Police FIR

• Insurance Certificate

• Pollution Under Control Certificate.

• Challan clearance from Traffic Police

• Proof of address

• Challan clearance from Enforcement Wing, Transport Department in case of commercial vehicles

• Tax clearance from the Accounts Department in commercial vehicles

• Copy of PAN card, Form 60 or Form 61, whichever is applicable

• Chassis & Engine pencil print

• Proof of signature identification of the vehicle owner

• Affidavit stating that Registration Certificate is lost

The vehicle RC for diplomatic and consular officers recognised by the central government is based on certain special provisions. The registering authority will register a diplomatic vehicle RC with a unique registration mark displayed on the vehicle.

Furthermore, they will issue a certificate of registration stating that the diplomatic vehicle has been registered under the special provisions. And if a diplomatic or consular officer no longer uses the vehicle, the vehicle will cease to have a diplomatic vehicle RC in such a case.

Here are a few guidelines applicable to a diplomatic vehicle RC:

• The application for a diplomatic vehicle RC for a diplomatic officer or a consular officer shall be made in triplicate by the consular officer or the head of the mission.

• Form 42 with the necessary details should be submitted and addressed to the Registering Authority.

• Pay the applicable fees according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

- Documents Required for Diplomatic Vehicle RC

• Form 42 Application Form

• Vehicle's road-worthiness in Form 22

• Proof of address

• Insurance certificate

• Pollutio- n Under Control Certificate

• Temporary RC details, if available

• Original Sales Certificate in Form 21 for ex-army vehicles

• Design approval copy of STA, applicable for a Trailer or a Semi-Trailer

• Customs Clearance Certificate with bond and licence for imported vehicles.

According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, you can apply for a change in address on your RC. However, it has to be applied within 14 days from the date of change in the address.

- Steps To Change The Address in RC

• Fill out application Form 33 and submit it to the Registering Authority.

• Pay the applicable fees according to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

- Documents Required For The Change Of Address In RC

Form 33 Application Form

Registration Certificate

Proof of the new address

Smart card fee

Pollution Under Control Certificate

Insurance Certificate

NOC in case of hypothecation

Copy of PAN card, Form 60 or Form 61, whichever is applicable

Chassis & Engine pencil print

Proof of signature identification of the vehicle owner

Endorsement of HP refers to making an application to include an entry for lease, hire-purchase, and hypothecation agreement in the Registration Certificate. Form 34, duly filled and signed by the financier and the registered owner, is essential for the endorsement of HP.

HP termination or cancellation refers to making an entry of termination of the agreement of lease, hire-purchase, and hypothecation agreement in the Registration Certificate. Form 35, duly filled and signed by the financier and the registered owner, is essential for the endorsement of HP.

If your vehicle is registered under a particular state and you have been using it in another state for over 12 months, you must apply for a new registration mark. You must register it with the registering authority under whose jurisdiction the vehicle is currently being used.

You can apply for the reassignment in Form 27 within 12 months of reassignment from one state to another.

Having a valid Motor Insurance policy is a prerequisite for applying for a Registration Certificate. In addition, if you do not have a valid two-wheeler or four-wheeler insurance policy, you will be liable for paying the applicable penalty charges.

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