Rto Registration Process

Every vehicle that is registered under the respective state RTO has a vehicle registration card. The Regional Transport Office, apart from issuing the vehicle cards, is responsible for issuing driving licenses. The RTO of each state is also responsible for keeping a tab on pollution and vehicle insurance.

Once a vehicle is registered by any RTO under the Transport Ministry of India, the RTO gives a registration number. This number is not changed even when the vehicle is sold by the owner. This is a permanent number.

Temporary RTO Registration

As given above, every vehicle has a permanent registration number. But, a temporary registration is given by the dealer to the customer before the registration of the vehicle is done by the RTO. This temporary registration is valid for up to a short time which is generally one month. Within this period it is mandatory that the owner should register the vehicle with the RTO of the respective state.

RTO Registration Charges

For the registration of vehicles, the Regional Transport Office will charge certain fees. Let us know the charges.

Documents Required For The RTO Registration Process

As we know that after buying a vehicle, it is compulsory to register the vehicle under RTO. Some of the dealers register the vehicles themselves so as to save their time and effort. But some may choose to register individually. Let us know the documents required

• Application form of RTO that is also called the CMV20
• The sale certificate indicating the ownership of the vehicle
• The active insurance certificate of the vehicle
• Valid address proof of the owner of the vehicle
• The temporary registration number that is provided by the dealer
• Registration fee that has to be paid to the RTO
• A copy of the PAN card of the owner

RTO Forms For Different Vehicles

Various forms are available on the parivahan website to register the vehicles under the respective RTO of the state. Let us take a look at the forms that are available

1. Form 20 - Application form for registration of the vehicle by owner

2. Form 21 - The sale certificate indicating ownership

3. Form 23 - This is the certificate provided by RTO for registration

4. Form 24 - This form is the registration of a motor vehicle under the RTO

5. Form 29 - This form indicates the transfer of ownership of the vehicle

6. Form 38A - This form consists of a report of inspection

7. Form 50 - This form includes the bill of lading of the vehicle

8. Form 51 - This form is the certificate of insurance of the vehicle

9. Form 54 - This is the accident information report

10. Form 57 - This form includes the certificate of foreign insurance

How to Check RTO Registration Details Online

The parivahan website and the software are solutions that are made for the registration of vehicles in the country. Apart from the registration of vehicles, this software also has several uses.

Some of these uses are

• Renewing permits of vehicles
• Issuing fitness certificates
• Transfer of ownership of vehicles

This also helps the Transport Department to focus on their primary task that is regulating the traffic rules and maintaining order.

For any challan or for any offense you will be able to check the challans and penalties on the website. An SMS can be sent to Vahan to check the challans. Send the SMS to 7738299899 and include the text VAHAN(SPACE)VEHICLE NUMBER. The response time of the above is generally between 5 - 10 mins. The information that can be obtained is

• The name of the owner
• RTO Office where the vehicle was registered
• Fitness certificate validity
• The ownership serial number

If you visit the website and enter all the details, the challans and the penalties can be seen on the website.

What is the need to Register your Vehicle?

Vehicle registration in our country has various reasons and benefits. Some of the most evident benefits and reasons are

• Proof of ownership
The registration certificate is the proof that the owner is the same person whose name is written on the certificate. This certificate is as per the RTO records and the name written on the certificate is considered to be the name of the owner.
• Sale of Vehicle
For legally selling off the vehicle, a registration certificate is required by the owner. The owner cannot sell the vehicle without this certificate.
• Claiming Insurance
In the case of claiming insurance, a registration certificate is required and only then does the insurance company disburse the claim. The insurer will need to confirm the owner transferred the funds of the claim.

Apart from the above reasons, it is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to get your vehicles registered in the country. According to this act, a person cannot drive a vehicle that is not registered and the registration should be carried at all times.

Driving License in India

To drive a vehicle legally on the roads, an Indian driving license is mandatory. However, to obtain a driving license there is a separate process to it and the license is not received right away.

An individual wanting to drive any type of motor vehicle in India has to get their learning license first. A learner’s license is required for learning. A person has to appear for a test before an RTO authority, who after proper examination, will declare if the person has passed the examination or not. Such an examination is held after a month’s time after the issue of a learning license.

How to Apply for a Driving License?

You can apply for a Driving License either through the official Government website or by visiting the nearest RTO office. It is also worth noting that a learner’s license is not a prerequisite for applying for a driver’s license. The only condition for eligibility is that the applicant is 18 years of age and above that, and he has knowledge of traffic rules and regulations required for the issue of a license.

Duplicate Driving License in India

Driving License is an important document in India as it gives citizens the right to drive and also acts as valid identity proof. If anyone loses their driving license, they can apply to get a Duplicate Driving License from the RTO by filling out an application form and submitting it with the required documents.

FAQs of RTO Registration Process