Whether you’re buying a new bike or transferring ownership, it’s crucial to understand the RC acquisition process.
A Vehicle Registration Certificate: What Is It?
The Vehicle Registration Certificate, often called RC, is an official document issued by India’s Regional Transport Office (RTO). It confirms a vehicle’s ownership and registration, containing key details such as the owner’s information, registration number, make, model, engine and chassis numbers.
Documents Needed To Get A Certificate Of Registration:
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Age
- Invoice for Vehicle Purchase
- A copy of your bike insurance
- The PAN card copy
- Dealer-issued temporary registration document
- Receipt for the cost of registration
- Form 20
- Forms 22-A and 22
- 21- Form
- 34 Form
How To Request A Certificate Of Vehicle Registration?
Step 1: Bring your bike and visit the closest RTO office.
Step 2: The inspecting authority will inspect your bike when you get to the RTO office.
Step 3: Fill out Form 20 to apply for a Registration Certificate (RC).
Step 4: The authority will imprint the chassis number.
Step 5: Send in all necessary paperwork.
Step 6: Pay the registration fees and get your receipt.
Step 7: Your RC will be sent by mail from the RTO.
Alternatively, you can obtain the Registration Certificate from your bike dealer. They have login credentials and a state RTO trade certificate to access the website. By submitting the necessary information and files, they can process the RC request, and the state RTO will then generate and deliver the original RC document, saving you time in the process. Make sure you renew your bike insurance on time.
Make sure you understand the process of making a bike insurance claim thoroughly. You can use a two-wheeler insurance calculatorto estimate the costs of premiums to be paid.
Claims are subject to terms and conditions set forth under motor insurance policy.*
How To Obtain A Copy Of Your Bike’s Registration Document
The steps to obtain a duplicate RC are as follows.
Step 1: Filing a First Information Report (FIR) at the closest police station would be the first step.
Step 2: Proceed to fill out Form 26 to make a duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) request.
Step 3: Present the financier’s adequately signed form if the bike is being purchased with a loan.
Step 4: Send in Form 26 and all required paperwork.
Required Documents For A Copy Of The Registration Certificate
- FIR transcript
- Proof of payment for road taxes
- A bike insurance certificate
- The financier’s No Objection Certificate (NOC), if applicable
- Certificate of Pollution Under Control
How To Check Online For RC Status?
Step 1: Go to the official Parivahan e-service website to get started. Find and select the ‘Online Service’ section.
Step 2: Select ‘Vehicle-Related Services’. Choose your registration state from the drop-down menu that appears.
Step 3: Select the relevant ‘State RTO’ from the drop-down menu. You’ll find the ‘Status’ option in this menu. Press it to open.
Step 4: Choose the ‘Know Your Application Status’ option in step four. After entering your application number, select “Submit.”
Step 5: In conclusion, select the ‘View Report’ menu item. The RC details will then appear on your screen.
* Standard T&C Apply
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