Transferring vehicle ownership (RC Transfer) in the records of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) is legally mandatory within 30 days of purchasing a pre-owned vehicle.
Start online (fastest):
- Go to parivahan.gov.in -> 'Vehicle Related Services' -> 'Transfer of Ownership'.
- Enter the vehicle registration number and last 5 digits of the chassis number.
- Complete online Form 29 & 30 details and pay the transfer fee online.
Required documents:
- Original Registration Certificate (RC Book).
- Duly signed Form 29 (Notice of Transfer) and Form 30 (Application for Transfer).
- Valid Motor Vehicle Insurance Certificate.
- Valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate.
- Buyer's Aadhaar card and residential address proof.
- Form 35 / Bank NOC (if vehicle had an active loan hypothecation).
- Submit the physical file at your jurisdictional RTO for inspection and approval.