Find RTO Details by Vehicle Number & RTO Code

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) is a government office that operates under the Transport Department of the respective state or UT. It provides various transport-related services, including vehicle registration, issuing driving licences, renewing Registration Certificates (RCs), and more. Every state and Union Territory has its own RTOs, such as Haryana RTO, Telangana RTO, and Maharashtra RTO. Major cities may also have dedicated RTO offices, each identified by a unique RTO code. This code helps identify the specific region where a vehicle is registered.

What is a vehicle registration at RTO?

Vehicle registration is an important function done by the RTO. Every vehicle must be registered at the respective RTO - which means the[ vehicle owner details](vehicle details) are updated in the database and are linked to the owner. If not, an RTO challan can be issued against the vehicle. Not only this, the licence plate and Registration Certificate (RC) is also issued at the time of registration.

The registration is of two types:

• Temporary vehicle registration

• Permanent vehicle registration

Temporary vehicle registration

Temporary registration allows a newly purchased vehicle to be legally driven for a limited period before permanent registration is completed. With temporary registration, the vehicle can easily move to the state in which it would be registered.

The provision for a temporary registration of vehicles is defined under Sec. 43 of Central Motor Vehicles Act. The temporary vehicle number is provided by the dealership from which the vehicle is purchased and is valid for a month, after which the vehicle needs to be registered permanently.

Documents required

The documents needed are:

• Application in Form 20
• Sales certificate in Form 21
• Road worthiness certificate in Form 22
• Valid insurance certificate
• Proof of address*
• Pollution under control certificate*
• Copy of PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable) *

Can a temporary vehicle registration period be extended?

Yes, depending on the case, it can be extended. However, the vehicle owner needs to request an extension of the temporary vehicle registration period. The vehicle owner should apply for extension of the period to the Registering Authority, the date till which you need the extension along with specifying the genuine reason.

Terms and conditions

• The extension can be applied for a maximum of two times.
• If you have already applied for extension earlier and are requesting again, you need to pay a penalty as per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989.
• Fees and penalty for extension are defined under Rule 81 of CMVR, 1989.

Documents required for RTO registration

For extension of temporary registration, the following documents are required:

• Sales certificate in Form 21
• Road worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturers (Form 22A from the Body builder)
• Pollution under control certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Proof of address
• Design approval copy of STA in case Trailer or Semi-Trailer
• Original sales certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in case of ex-army vehicle
• Note: (*) signifies that the document requirement may vary depending on the state.

Permanent vehicle registration

As per the provision of section 39 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 a vehicle should be registered by the registering authority to be driven or allowed to be driven in the public place. The application for permanent registration should be submitted within 7 days from the date of taking the delivery of the vehicle (excluding the journey period).

Important terms and conditions

There are some important terms and conditions associated with the application process of permanent RTO vehicle registration and they are:

• In case the vehicle is registered temporarily, the permanent registration should be made before the expiry of the defined period i.e. 1 month.
• Ensure if there is hypothecation involved in the registration process.
• Ensure what type of registration number is it - fancy, choice or general number.
• The payable fee defined under Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depends upon the type of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card.
• Pay tax as defined under CMVR 1989.

Documents required

• Application in Form 20
• Sales certificate in Form 21
• Road worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturers (Form 22A from the Body builder)
• Pollution under control certificate (PUCC)
• Valid motor insurance certificate
• Proof of address
• Design approval copy of STA in case Trailer or Semi-Trailer
• Original sales certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in the case of ex-army vehicle
• Custom's clearance certificate along with licence, and bond in case of imported vehicle
• Temporary registration, if any
• Form 34 (in case of HP endorsement)
• Copy of PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable) *
• Permit proceedings in case of transport vehicle*
• Municipal Corporation parking fee*
• Dealer and manufacturer invoice*
• Passport size photographs*
• Proof of Date of Birth*
• Chassis & Engine Pencil Print*
• Form CMV Form 22A in case of Body built vehicle (EX. Goods vehicle, bus etc.)*
• Bonafide agriculture certificate issued by Tehsildar in case of registration of tractor-trailer unit used for agriculture*
• Form-A under Taxation Act, 1997* Note: (*) signifies that the document requirement may vary depending on the state.

How to check vehicle registration details online?

Once a vehicle is registered with the concerned RTO/RTA, its registration records are added to the relevant government database. You can check available vehicle registration details online through - Parivahan and Park+.

The steps to check vehicle details are as follows:

Parivahan

Parivahan is a Government of India portal that provides various vehicle and transport-related services online.

1. Visit the official website of Parivahan.
2. Hover the cursor over ‘Informational Services’ and select ‘Know Your Vehicle Details’.
3. Enter your mobile number to access vehicle and driving licence details.
4. Complete security verification by entering the shown code and click on ‘Get OTP’
5. Enter the received OTP to check the vehicle registration details.

Park+

Park+ allows users to check available vehicle and owner details online using the vehicle registration number.

1. Visit Park+ and click on ‘Vehicle Owner Details’.
2. On the ‘Vehicle Search’ page, enter the vehicle number (number plate).
3. Click on ‘Check Details’ to know the vehicle owner and registration details. Note: Park+ may ask for OTP verification for security/confidential reasons.

What are the major types of RTO forms?

RTO online forms serve as a formal request while availing any service from the RTO. Though RTO works extensively and handles several verticals - including tons of forms, but some of the most crucial forms relating to vehicle details, DL, motor vehicle are listed below.

Note: To know the detailed fees and user charges, visit Parivahansewa

Note : The following amounts are indicative; check the latest fees on the Parivahan portal before applying.