Insure Your Vehicle Here Before You Get It Registered at the RTO!

Find RTO offices in your city or PIN code by entering your vehicle registration number and a few other details.

A Regional Transport Office offers a wide range of vehicle-related and driver services, including the following:

Services Offered

• New Vehicle Registration: The Motor Vehicles Act requires every vehicle owner to get a permanent vehicle registration. The RTO issues temporary and permanent vehicle registration certificates (RC), corrects registration details and transfers RCs to new owners.

• Issuance of Driving Licenses: RTOs issue learner’s licences and permanent driving licences and conduct tests for different licences. You can also apply for duplicate licences and correct vehicle owner details at an RTO.

• Hypothecation: When you opt for a vehicle loan, the lender adds hypothecation via the Regional Transport Office. After you have repaid the loan, you can remove the hypothecation by submitting the lender’s NOC at the RTO.

• ̐Transfer of Ownership: If you want to sell your vehicle, you need to apply for a vehicle ownership transfer at your local RTO. The new owner needs to apply for a new registration certificate in their name.

• NOC: To re-register your vehicle in another state or under another RTO, you need to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the RTO where it’s registered. The NOC is valid for 6 months, during which you can re-register.

• Registration Renewal: You can renew your learner’s licence, permanent licence, driving instructor’s licence or conductor’s licence at an RTO. Vehicle registration renewal, fitness certificate and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate renewals are also done here.

• Road Tax & Fee Payments: RTOs collect various taxes, including road tax, registration charges and other state taxes like green tax, pollution cess and infrastructure levy. It also collects fees for registrations and licence renewals on behalf of the state.

• Issuance of Permits & Certificates: For commercial vehicles, the RTO issues permits such as passenger vehicle permits, goods carrying vehicle permits and national/state permits, PUC certificates, etc.

Offline vs Online Services

RTOs offer a variety of vehicle and driver services via both offline and online modes. Online services are available via state portals and national portals like the Parivahan Sewa, while for offline services, you need to visit the RTO. Know the service availability:

You need valid vehicle insurance before registering any new vehicle. A third-party motor insurance plan is required to drive on public roads under the Motor Vehicles Act, while an insurance certificate is a mandatory document for new vehicle registration.

To buy a motor insurance policy before registration, follow these steps:

• Scroll to the top of this page. Select your vehicle type, enter its registration number and click on ‘Get Price’.
• Review the vehicle details as shown on your screen and provide the required details to buy a motor insurance policy.
• Compare the available plans and choose a suitable policy. Customise the plan with add-ons as per your preferences.
• Get an instant premium quote. You can modify the price by revising your inputs before completing the purchase.
• When you have made your decision, pay the premium online to buy the plan.

Important Tip: You can also buy/renew motor insurance using the TATA AIG mobile app. Also, explore our commercial vehicle insurance options to find a plan suitable for your business needs.

When you buy a new vehicle, you need to first get a temporary registration to drive it legally on public roads and convert it to a permanent registration once the former expires. Explore how the vehicle registration process works:

Temporary Registration

To apply for a temporary registration, follow these steps:

• Visit your local Regional Transport Office or apply with the dealership where you made the purchase.
• Fill out and submit Form 20 alongside documents such as a sales certificate, insurance certificate and roadworthiness certificate.
• The RTO will verify your submitted documents and inspect your new vehicle.
• Pay the applicable fees and taxes to submit your application. Once you receive your temporary RTO registration, it will be valid for one month.

Permanent Registration

• Take your vehicle to your local RTO or apply online on the Parivahan portal before your temporary registration expires.
• Fill out and submit the application form (Form 20) along with the required documents, such as the sales certificate, insurance certificate, invoice, etc.
• Pay the registration charges and road tax for your vehicle and collect the acknowledgement slip.
• Complete the vehicle inspection process and verification of vehicle documents at your local RTO.
• Post approval, you will get your vehicle registration certificate (RC) along with a new registration plate number at your registered address.

How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration?

You need to renew your vehicle RC within 60 days of its expiry by submitting Form 25 to the RTO:

• Visit the Parivahan portal and navigate to ‘Online Services’ > ‘Vehicle Related Services’. You can also renew the RC at your local RTO.
• Select your state and RTO and enter your vehicle registration number. Then, click on ‘Renewal of Registration’.
• Input the required information in Form 25 and upload the required documents.
• Pay the applicable fees, print the receipt and schedule an appointment for vehicle inspection.
• Take your vehicle to the RTO on the scheduled date. Submit the receipt and documents to complete the RC renewal.

Registration Fees

Registration fees vary depending on the vehicle type, RC category and the state:

• Form 20: Application form for new vehicle registration
• Form 21: Sales certificate issued by the dealership
• Form 22: Roadworthiness certificate issued by the manufacturer
• Insurance Certificate: Proof of valid insurance issued by the insurer
• Purchase Invoice: Invoice of the new vehicle from the dealer and manufacturer
• Proof of Address: Copy of Aadhaar card, voter ID card, utility bills, etc.
• PAN Card: Owner’s PAN card or Form 60/61 as applicable
• Proof of Date of Birth: Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID or passport
• Pollution Under Control Certificate: PUC certificate obtained from a registered emission test centre
• Temporary Registration: Temporary registration certificate, if any
• Pencil Print: Pencil print of the chassis and engine number, if applicable
• Photographs: Two passport-size photographs of the owner

Important Note: Additional documents may be required by the RTO. Check the full list of documents here.

You can check vehicle details online via the government’s Parivahan and Vahan portals or visit your local RTO with vehicle documents.

• Go to either of the official portals of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Navigate to the vehicle details section.
• Log in or create an account using your registered mobile number.
• Enter your vehicle registration number in the given search bar.
• Enter the captcha code and click on the ‘Search’ button.
• The portal will show you full vehicle details, including registration number, owner’s name, fuel type, registration validity, insurance validity and more.

Depending on the state, you can transfer vehicle ownership in the event of a sale, gift or inheritance by visiting the local Regional Transport Office.

Ownership Transfer Process

• Visit the RTO with the required documents, including the original registration certificate, insurance proof, identity proof, etc. Both the buyer and seller need to be present at the RTO.
• Submit Form 29 (notice of transfer) with the seller’s signature and Form 30 (application for transfer) with both the buyer’s and seller’s signatures.
• Submit the required documents of both parties for verification. Then, pay the RC transfer fee based on the vehicle type.
• The RTO officer will verify all details and documents and physically inspect the vehicle. Once done, a new registration certificate will be issued in the new owner’s name.

Documents Required

• Duly filled and signed Form 29 and Form 30
• Form 34 and Form 35 for a hypothecated vehicle
• Valid identity and address proof of the buyer and seller
• PAN card or Form 60 of the buyer and seller
• Proof of date of birth and address of the buyer and seller
• Registration certificate and insurance certificate
• Pollution Under Control certificate (PUCC)
• Chassis and engine pencil print
• Tax clearance certificate
• No Objection Certificate from the RTO
• Additional documents as required

If you are buying your first vehicle, you need to first apply for a learner’s licence, valid for 6 months. Before the expiry of the learner’s licence, you need to apply for a permanent driving licence by passing a motor driving test at the RTO. Explore the process:

Applying for a Learner's Licence

• Visit the Sarathi Parivahan website, select your state and click on ‘Apply for Learner’s Licence’.
• Confirm that you do not hold any other driving licences and confirm your identity via Aadhaar verification.
• Enter your personal details, qualifications and choose the vehicle category.
• Upload age proof and address proof and pay the applicable fees as per your state.
• Book a test slot and pass the learner’s licence test to get the licence.

Applying for a Permanent Driving Licence

• Ensure you hold a learner’s licence for at least 30 days before applying for a permanent licence. Visit the official Sarathi website to apply.
• Select your state and click on the option to apply for a driving licence.
• Fill in the required details in Form 4 and submit it along with the required documents, including your learner’s licence. Pay the application and test fees.
• Book a test slot at the RTO. Take your vehicle to the RTO and complete the in-person driving test and licence test.
• Within a few days of passing the test, you will get the permanent driving licence delivered to your registered address via post.