Introduction: Vehicle

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, all motor vehicles, including two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and other types of vehicles, will only be permitted to be driven in a public place if the vehicle is registered under the respective registering authority. Every vehicle in India has a particular registration number in reference to the state & RTO from where the vehicle is registered. After registration, a Registration Certificate (RC) is issued to the owner.

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Once a vehicle has been registered, it is necessary for the vehicle owner to carry the original registration certificate while riding the vehicle. Also, the copy of the same documents should be kept somewhere else by the vehicle owner. 

There are two or three different techniques identified with vehicle registration, for example, trade of vehicle registration, re-registration of the vehicle, getting the NOC, cancelation of NOC, use purchase, end of the understanding purchase, trade of vehicle possession, and others. 

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Procedure for registration of new private/non-commercial vehicle:

For registration, the procedure vehicle must be inspected physically by Inspecting Authority at the zonal office. The required documents are-

Application for Private vehicle registration must be made in the recommended Form 20 & submitted to the Transport Department/RTO in the district. 

Receipt of one-time-road overview paid to the vehicle office and portion of registration cost.

A registration number will flow to the vehicle after vehicle examination by the registering expert.

• Form 20 duly filled up.
• Form 21 (Sale certificate) issued by the vehicle dealer.
• Form 22 (Roadworthiness certificate) issued by the which manufacturer.
• Self-Attested copy of valid vehicle insurance policy/cover note.
• Self-Attested copy of address proof at which vehicle is to be registered.
• Form 34 is duly signed by the owner and the financer.
• One-time road tax as applicable.
• Prescribed fee for registration.
• PAN Card or Form 60 & 61 (as applicable).
• M.C.D parking fees.
• Dealer invoice along with manufacturer invoice.

Procedure to Temporarily Register Motor Vehicles in Delhi:

As Section 43 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, a vehicle can be temporarily registered only if the vehicle owner is transporting his/her vehicle to another state. The temporary registration certificate is valid for one month. The Transport Department of Delhi has given the authority to zonal offices and certain vehicle manufacturers to provide a temporary registration certificate to vehicle owners. Temporary registration certificates is also known as transit registration as the place where the vehicle is supposed to reach is also mentioned in the registration certificate

Procedure for Change of Address in the Registration Certificate in Delhi:

For change of address in the registration certificate, the vehicle owner has to provide these documents to RTO-

• Form 33.
• Vehicle’s original registration certificate.
• A self-attested copy of the vehicle owner’s address proof.
• A self-attested copy of the vehicle’s insurance certificate.
• A self-attested copy of the vehicle’s PUC certificate.
• Fee amount of Rs.200 or Rs.300 for the smart card, as applicable.
• A copy of the PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61, as applicable.
• In case hypothecation has been endorsed in the registration certificate, the vehicle owner will need to provide a NOC from the financier.

For change of address in the registration certificate, one has to apply for the same within a period of 14 days from the date of effect, for which fee of Rs. 500 will be charged as penalty on monthly basis.

Procedure to Re-Register Vehicles Brought from Other States to Delhi:

For re-register, the vehicle brought from another state to Delhi has to obtain a NOC from Registering Authority from where the vehicle was previously registered. The concerned individual will need to submit the following documents to get their vehicle re-registered in Delhi:

• Registration certificate from the previous Registration Authority in original
• Form 27
• Form 28 – No Objection Certificate has to be submitted in duplicate
• Form 20.
• A self-attested copy of the individual’s address proof.
• Self-attested copies of the two-wheeler’s PUC certificate and insurance certificate.
• In the case of commercial vehicles, the vehicle owner will need to submit the challan clearance from the transport department’s enforcement wing and traffic police.
• Applicable road tax.
• Fitness certificate.
• Applicable registration fee.
• Parking fee.
• PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61, as applicable.
• Certificate manufactured regarding the emission norms.

Procedure to Obtain Duplicate Registration Certificate in Delhi:

• A vehicle owner can apply for a duplicate registration certificate if the original registration certificate has been lost or destroyed. Following documents required to submit for the same.
• Form 26.
• Original copy of the FIR, if the registration certificate was stolen or lost.
• Self-attested copies of the vehicle’s insurance certificate, PUC certificate, and the address proof of the vehicle owner.
• Applicable fee.
• PAN card or Form 60/Form 61.
• Tax clearance certificate.
• Challan clearance certificate from the enforcement wing of the transport department and traffic police.

Procedure to Obtain NOC to Re-Register Vehicle in a Different State:

To transfer & register of vehicle to another state, individuals has to apply for NOC from the registering authority from where the vehicle has been registered in Delhi. Following documents will be required by the vehicle owner-  

• Application in Form 28.
• Self-attested copy of the vehicle’s registration certificate.
• Proof of road tax paid or no tax due certificate issued by the tax collection authority.
• Vehicle’s insurance certificate and PUC certificate.

Process to Endorse Hypothecation in Delhi:

• If you have purchased your two-wheeler on loan from a lender or financier, you will need to make an endorsement for the same in the vehicle’s registration certificate. To do so, you will need to submit the following documents:
• Vehicle’s original registration certificate.
• Duly-filled Form 34 (two copies).
• Self-attested copies of the vehicle’s insurance certificate, PUC certificate, and address proof of the registered vehicle owner.
• Applicable fee.
• PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61, as applicable.

Process to Delete Hypothecation in Delhi:

• To delete the hypothecation once the loan amount is repaid to the lender/financier, vehicle owners will need to submit the following documents to the respective RTO:
• Vehicle’s original registration certificate.
• Two copies of Form 35.
• A certificate from the lender/financier stating that the full dues have been retained.
• Self-attested copies of the PUC certificate, insurance certificate, address proof, and PAN card/Form 60 and Form 61.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the financier.
• Applicable fee.

Procedure to Transfer Ownership of a Vehicle in Case of the Registered Vehicle Owner’s Death:

In case of registered owner death, the individual’s legal heir has to submit an application for transfer the ownership of the deceased individual’s vehicle individual's legal heir. Following documents have to be submitted by the legal heir-

• Vehicle’s original registration certificate.
• Form 30 and Form 31 with an endorsement from the financier, if applicable.
• NOC from the financier, if applicable.
• Death certificate of the registered vehicle owner.
• Survival/succession certificate.
• Affidavit by the concerned applicant stating that other legal heirs are relinquishing their rights to obtain the vehicle.
• Self-attested copies of the applicant’s address proof, PUC certificate, insurance certificate, and PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61, as applicable.
• Verification of the motor vehicle in Form 20.

A penalty of Rs.500 will be charged if the legal heir does not submit the application within 30 days of the registered vehicle owner’s death.

Procedure for Change of Address in Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC):

• A change in the address of the vehicle proprietor must be recorded in the Registration Certificate for which they should affect an application to the Regional Transport to officer/Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I. 
• Confirmation of address change in Form No. 33. 
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC).
• Vehicle security record.
• Address check (one of the running with):
• Ration Card.
• Voter ID Card.
• Life insurance policy.
• Passport photos.
• Pay slips issued by employer.
• Affidavit by the contender checked by a Notary, Executive, or First Class Judicial Magistrate.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) got from the administrator of the vehicle if the vehicle is gained on a credit.
• Roadworthiness certificate.
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate.

Steps to Avail any Vahan Online Service:

• First register yourself on this portal using your e-mail ID and mobile number.
• An activation link along with OTP will be sent to your entered email ID to activate user ID.
• By clicking activation link you can activate user ID and set the password.
• After activating user you can avail vehicle related services through "ONLINE SERVICES" menu.
• Enter Valid Vehicle Registration Number and click on Generate OTP.
• Select the Service to be availed by Clicking the respective Service.
• Enter further details as per the form displayed. 
• Book Appointment (if applicable) to visit RTO for verification process.
• Once Payment Done, Print Receipt.
• Visit to Respective RTO with required documents except for the services Pay your tax, RC Particulars.

Vahan e-Services involves online payment through payment gateway & third party banks 

Necessities: 

• Valid e-Mail ID and Mobile number for Account Creation.
• Valid Vehicle Number, Chassis Number and Mobile Number for OTP verification.
• Valid details about payment modes like Internet banking and Debit/Credit Card details for making online payments.

Documents Required for private/non-commercial vehicle:

• Duly-filled Form 20
• Form 21/Sales certificate that is issued by the automobile dealer
• Form 22/Roadworthiness certificate that is issued by the two-wheeler manufacturer
• Self-attested copy of the address proof at which the concerned individual’s vehicle is to be registered
• A self-attested copy of the two-wheeler’s insurance certificate or cover note
• Form 34 that is signed by the owner of the vehicle and the financier, if applicable
• Applicable registration fee
• One-time road tax
• M.C.D. parking fee
• PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61, based on whichever of the two is applicable
• Dealer invoice
• Invoice from the manufacturer