What Is RTO Vehicle Registration?
It is mandatory to register your vehicle to ply on Indian roads. A new vehicle registration implies the unique identity of your car or bike and to differentiate it with the others. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) or the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of the Central Government regulates all motor vehicles of the country. Hence, you need to get your vehicle registered at the RTO. They will inspect, verify and allot a registration number for your vehicle, which is known as permanent registration number. This number remains unchanged even if the vehicle is sold to another owner.
RTO Vehicle Registration Process:
The RTO Vehicle Registration Process can be done by two methods: Dealer or Self. The new car registration process can be executed by the car dealership or you can get it done by yourself through the local RTO. Also, the registration procedure differs between a commercial and a private vehicle.
Steps To Apply For New Vehicle Registration Certificate at RTO 2020:
While you have the option to get the Registration Certificate (RC) for your vehicle through the vehicle dealership, you can also register your car or bike at the local RTO as well. Both commercial and private vehicles can be registered at the RTO without depending on a dealer. Commercial vehicles such as lorries, buses or trucks can be registered at the RTO. Below is the RTO registration procedure of a new vehicle:
Step 1: Visit the local RTO office with your new vehicle.
Step 2: Fill Form 20 and submit the application.
Step 3: The document will be inspected or scrutinized by the RTO superintendent.
Step 4: Pay the required registration fee and tax at the cash counter.
Step 5: Your new vehicle will be inspected by the Inspector of Motor Vehicle (IMV).
Step 6: The RTO office will enter the vehicle data into the central database.
Step 7: The RTO Superintendent will verify the vehicle data entered in the database.
Step 8: The Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) will approve the registration.
Step 9: The RTO office will initiate the process for the Smart Card and once it is printed, it will be delivered to the applicant by post to the registered mailing address.
It is not just important that you understand the process of registering a new car or a bike but also essential to learn about the various vehicle registration forms. You can download the vehicle registration form from the VAHAN website. Below are the RTO Forms associated with new vehicle registration:
Form 20: Application for registration of a new vehicle.
Form 21: Sale Certificate.
Form 23: Certificate of Registration.
Form 24: Registration of Motor Vehicle.
Form 29: Notice of vehicle ownership transfer.
Form 38A: Inspection report.
Form 50: Bill of Lading.
Form 51: Insurance Certificate.
Form 54: Accident information report.
Form 57: Foreign insurance certificate.
What Is a Temporary RTO Registration Number?
Prior to getting a permanent registration number for your new vehicle, the dealer will issue a temporary number which is valid for 1-month. Within this validity period, you need to get the new vehicle registration initiated at the local RTO to get a permanent number for your vehicle.
Permanent Vehicle Registration Number in India:
A permanent vehicle registration number in India is provided by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) which regulates motor vehicles in the country. The main objective of the permanent number or Registration Certificate (RC) for the vehicle is to establish the ownership of the vehicle and to identify the vehicle based on its chassis and engine number.
Once you receive the unique number, it is revealed through the number plate of the vehicle. While the ownership of the vehicle can change, the permanent vehicle registration number remains unchanged.
Documents To Be Submitted For New Vehicle Registration:
Below are the documents that you will require while registering your new car or bike at the RTO:
Form 20: This is the new vehicle registration application.
Form 21: This is the sales certificate which you get from the vehicle dealership.
Form 22: This is the roadworthiness certificate provided by the vehicle manufacturer. (Form 22A from the respective bodybuilder/manufacturer).
PUCC: Pollution Under Control Certificate, which will be provided by the dealer.
Insurance Certificate: Valid vehicle insurance policy document.
Proof of Address: You can submit your ID proof documents such as Ration Card, Electricity Bill, etc.
Temporary Registration Certificate: If the new vehicle has received a temporary registration number from the dealer, submit the same.
Form 34: In case you have purchased the vehicle through a bank loan, then Form 34 contains Hypothecation details of the vehicle.
Pan Card/Form 60: A copy of your Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card. But, if you do not have a PAN Card, then you will have to fill and submit Form 60.
Dealer and Manufacturer Invoice: The purchase invoice provided by the dealer. Also, the manufacturer’s invoice will be provided by the dealer.
Photograph: Vehicle owner’s passport size photograph.
Proof of Date of Birth: Some states may ask you to submit DOB proof such as your Driving Licence, Passport, PAN Card, SSLC Certificate, etc.
Chassis and Engine Number Print: The pencil sketch of the engine and chassis number of your vehicle.
Fees For RTO Vehicle Registration in India:
Below is the current fee structure for the RTO vehicle registration of private vehicles including cars and bikes, commercial vehicles such as lorries, trucks, etc.:
