Instant (online payment)
Varies by vehicle type, engine capacity, and state
All vehicle owners
All vehicle owners for legal compliance
Visit state transport website or Parivahan portal.
Provide RC number to check tax amount and due date.
System calculates tax based on vehicle type and period.
Pay road tax via debit/credit card or net banking.
Download and save road tax payment receipt.
Maintain copy in vehicle along with RC and insurance.
You can update your Road Tax Receipt details — such as address change, renewal, or upgrades — online through the Parivahan Sewa portal or by visiting your local RTO office.
Go to parivahan.gov.in and navigate to the relevant vehicle or licence services.
Choose your state and the update service applicable to your Road Tax Receipt.
Complete the required form and upload supporting documents like address proof or insurance.
Pay the applicable service fee online.
Some updates require a physical visit to the RTO — book an online appointment to avoid queues.
Once approved, download your digital Road Tax Receipt or wait for the physical card to arrive by post.
You can download a digital copy of your Road Tax Receipt through DigiLocker or the mParivahan app, both of which are legally accepted by traffic police and government offices across India.
Download DigiLocker (digilocker.gov.in) or mParivahan from the Play Store or App Store.
Register with your mobile number and link your Aadhaar for verification.
Search for "Road Tax Receipt" in DigiLocker's issued documents or enter the number in mParivahan.
Your digital Road Tax Receipt is now available. It can be shown to traffic police instead of the physical copy.
You can check the status of your Road Tax Receipt application on the Parivahan Sewa portal using your application or transaction number.
Go to parivahan.gov.in and navigate to "Application Status".
Choose your state and enter your application/transaction number.
Check the current stage of your Road Tax Receipt application — whether it is pending, approved, or ready for collection.
Tax levied by state government for using roads, based on vehicle type and capacity.
Depends on state and vehicle. Some states have lifetime tax, others annual/quarterly.
Penalty, vehicle seizure possible, and issues during RC renewal or vehicle sale.
The application process varies by state. Generally, you can apply online through the official government portal by submitting the required documents and paying the applicable fee.
Typically, you need proof of identity (like Aadhaar or PAN), proof of address, and passport-size photographs. Specific requirements may vary based on your state or exact case.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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