Official registration document for vehicles
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₹300-600 (varies by vehicle type and state)
Anyone purchasing a new or used vehicle
All vehicle owners for legal operation of vehicles on Indian roads
Buy vehicle from authorized dealer and obtain invoice and Form 21.
Purchase mandatory third-party insurance for the vehicle.
Go to your local RTO office with all documents within 7 days of purchase.
Fill Form 20 and submit with required documents and fees.
RTO will inspect the vehicle for compliance with standards.
After approval, RC will be issued and sent to your registered address.
You can update your Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) 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 Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC).
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 Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) or wait for the physical card to arrive by post.
You can download a digital copy of your Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) 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 "Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)" in DigiLocker's issued documents or enter the number in mParivahan.
Your digital Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) is now available. It can be shown to traffic police instead of the physical copy.
You can check the status of your Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) 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 Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) application — whether it is pending, approved, or ready for collection.
RC is valid for 15 years for non-transport vehicles and 5 years for transport vehicles.
Yes, you can transfer RC if you relocate permanently to another state.
You can apply for a duplicate RC at your RTO with an FIR copy and application fee.
An RC transfer requires Form 29 and Form 30. Log into the Parivahan Vahan portal, select 'Transfer of Ownership', enter vehicle details, authenticate with Aadhaar, upload the signed forms, pay the fee, and book an RTO appointment or use faceless services if available.
Yes, you can hold a legally valid digital copy of your RC by adding your vehicle details to the DigiLocker or mParivahan mobile applications.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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