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All About Regional Transport Office (RTO) 

Under the aegis of the Indian Government, the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, Regional Transport Offices (RTO) have been established all across the country. Every state and city in the country has their own RTO that carries out specific roles.

A government organisation, each RTOs in India is primarily tasked with maintaining a database of all vehicles in the country. They also enforce rules laid down by the Motor Vehicles Act, ensuring registration of new vehicles, issuing driving licences, inspecting vehicles from time to time, and issuing pollution certificates. In addition, RTOs are also responsible for the collection of road tax, which states use for the upkeep and development of roads.

RTO Code & Official Website for Union Territories

Here are the RTO Codes and web portals for the 8 Union Territories in India:

Functions of Regional Transport Office (RTO) 

India has a large and complex road network that supports an ever-expanding number of vehicles. With millions of vehicles plying on Indian roads, RTO offices have gained immense importance.

• The basic function of RTOs is to implement and enforce various rules enshrined in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.

• All new vehicles in the country have to undergo RTO registration. All vehicle information is stored with the RTO.

• The RTO office has to maintain the database of all the vehicles in India. These vehicle details can be accessed through the Parivahan website.

• RTOs issue driving licences to vehicle users.

• Routine inspection of vehicles.

• Issuance of vehicle fitness certificates.

• Collection of the road tax.

• RTO offices regulate and manage commercial permits given to trucks, taxis and autos.

• Implementation of the changes brought in the Motor Vehicle Act.

• Issuance of pollution certificate after checking emission.

• Ensure a comprehensive growth of road transport through the implementation of various rules.

Step-by-Step Process of different RTO Functions

Let us now understand the processes involved in the different functions of the RTO in detail:

1. Process of obtaining a Driving licence

A driving licence is an essential document needed when you want to drive in India. The RTO is responsible for issuing the learning/permanent driving licence. A few other responsibilities that fall under the licence category for RTO includes

• Testing and issuance of learning licence.

• Renewal of the permanent driving licence.

• Issuance of the international driving licence permit.

• Issuance of the licence for motor driving schools in the country.

• Issuance of the licence for driving instructors.

• Issuance of a conductor’s licence.

2. Vehicle registration process at RTO

A brand new vehicle has to be compulsorily registered with the concerned RTO office according to the Motor Vehicle Act. When you buy a car, the RTO registration is taken care of by the dealer. The total price displayed by vehicle dealers generally includes RTO registration charges. The dealership completes the registration process without the vehicle owner having to visit the RTO office. However, if you do not want to involve the dealer, you can get the vehicle registered yourself. A few documents are required while applying for vehicle registration at an RTO.

• At least 3 photographs (passport size).

• Vehicle registration application form, also known as Form 20.

• Sales certificate provided by the dealer of the vehicle, also known as Form 21.

• You have to submit identity proof, which includes a PAN card, Voter ID, Aadhar card, Passport and driving licence.

• You have to submit residence proof, which includes a ration card, Aadhar, rental agreement, and account statement, utility bill and Voter ID.

• Loan hypothecation details, also known as Form 34.

• PUC certificate, also known as Pollution Under Control certificate is issued to certify that the vehicle’s emission is below the prescribed limit.

• The insurance certificate is provided by the dealership.

• Sales invoice provided by the vehicle dealership.

• Temporary registration number.

• In case the state you bought the vehicle from is different from the state you want to get it registered in, you will have to produce a sales tax clearance certificate.

• NOC from the RTO.
  These documents will have to be submitted to an RTO office while registering a new vehicle. After the submission, the documents, as well as the vehicle, will be inspected by an RTO official. As soon as the verification gets over, the RTO office issues the driving licence. The entire process may take around seven days.

3. Transfer of RC from one State to another

When you are shifting or moving to another state, you will need to get the RC transferred to the new state. In order to do this, you must first deregister your vehicle from your existing state and then register it in the new state. You can follow the given steps to transfer RC from one state to another:

• Apply for a NOC by submitting Form 28 at the RTO of your existing state. In case you are planning to sell your vehicle, you will need to submit Form 29.

• Once you arrive at the new state, submit your NOC to the nearest RTO.

• You will have to pay the road tax applicable to that state.

• Once all these formalities are completed, you will get the new vehicle registration number from the RTO.

4. Transfer of Vehicle Ownershi

Buying a pre-used vehicle is as common as buying a new one. India has a large second-hand vehicle market, but when you trade in pre-owned vehicles, you have to get the ownership transferred to the new owner. The RTO office facilitates the ownership transfer of vehicles. One has to follow a few simple steps to get the ownership transferred:

• Fill and submit Form 29 and Form 30 that are used for ownership transfer.

• Submit the vehicle registration, vehicle insurance and PUC certificates.

• Submit an affidavit stating the vehicle sale.

• The RTO office asks for the buyer’s address and identity proof.

• After the submission of the documents listed above, the RTO will verify and issue the transfer certificate.

RTO Offices in Popular Cities in India

Types of Vehicle Registration at RTO 

The RTO offers two types of vehicle registrations:

1. Temporary vehicle registration

The vehicle dealers issue the temporary vehicle registration when you buy a new motor vehicle. With this permit, you can use the new vehicle for the first seven days from the date of vehicle delivery and has an extension of up to one month. After this, you (the vehicle owner) should purchase a permanent vehicle registration permit.

2. Permanent Vehicle Registration

Any new vehicle purchased should have a valid vehicle registration certificate issued by the RTO. It can be obtained by submitting the necessary documents related to you (the vehicle owner) and the motor vehicle.

Fees for Registering a Vehicle

If you are familiar with the pricing structure of vehicles, you must have heard of two terms—the ex-showroom price and the on-road price. The ex-showroom price is the company’s price of the vehicle, while the on-road price is the showroom price with added charges. Before you start driving the vehicle, you have to bear certain additional costs such as road tax and registration charges.

Here are the various charges levied during the registration of the vehicle:

• Road Tax

The government levies a one-time road tax on vehicle owners to develop and maintain the network of roads in India. The dealership generally charges the road tax while selling the vehicle and submits it to the RTO. In case the road tax has already been paid by you, collect the requisite document and submit it to the RTO office along with other documents.

• Registration fee

The fee levied by RTOs to verify the documents and complete the registration process is known as the registration fee. The registration charges depend on the type of vehicle.

• Hypothecation charges

To afford a car, most people take a car loan. The RTO office levies an additional charge to process the hypothecation documents.

Conclusion

The network of RTOs across the country plays an important role in supporting the transportation and automobile sectors of India. RTO is one of the first places to visit after purchasing a vehicle.

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