RTO, or Road Transport Office, is a department established by the Government of India by the 1988 Motor Vehicles Act of India. Every state and union territory in India must have RTOs. The Uttar Pradesh Regional Transport Office takes care of all the transportation-related tasks in the state of UP. Various RTO centres are spread across the state, which people can utilize to get things done. If you want to check your vehicle's Vahan status, you can visit the RTO or check the status online.

When to visit the RTO?

Even though most of the functions can now happen digitally, certain processes may require you to visit the RTO. Some of the situations in which you may want to visit the RTO include:

• Environmental checks: To combat air pollution, the government laid out the rule regarding environmental checks. Every vehicle must be checked periodically to ensure that it is not releasing too much pollution. Vehicles found in violation of this rule are charged with a hefty fine. A vehicle owner must visit the RTO to get the environmental check done.

• License Renewal: A person�s driver�s license expires after 10 years and needs to be renewed. An individual can apply online or go to the RTO to renew the license.�

• Driver�s Test: When applying for a new driver�s license, the driver�s test is an integral step. This test is taken by an RTO employee who judges your driving skills. Upon successful completion of this test, the new driver gets a license to drive a vehicle. This test also varies for individuals trying to get a two or four-wheeler license.

• Tax Payment: While the UP Vahan tax can be submitted online, some prefer in-person transactions. Those who prefer to conduct money transactions in person can visit the RTO to pay the UP Vahan tax.� ## Roles and Responsibilities of UP RTO�

The Uttar Pradesh Regional Transport Office holds a lot of responsibilities and performs various tasks. Apart from those mentioned above, some of the most important tasks of the RTO include:�

• Licenses: Issuing new, permanent, learner's, international and duplicate licenses.�
• We are updating information on an existing license, like changing address, adding another type of vehicle, etc.
• Permits: Issuing permits for commercial, public, carriage, and goods vehicles.
• Inspecting vehicle emissions and issuing and renewing PUC Certificates and fitness certificates.
• Facilitating ownership transfer of vehicles and authorizing commercial vehicles like taxis.
• Processing e-Challans: When a vehicle is charged with a fine for violation of traffic laws, the RTO ensures the fines are collected.�
• Vehicle Registration: Every new vehicle purchased in Uttar Pradesh must be registered with the RTO. The RTO maintains an accurate record of all the registered vehicles. Any eChallans charged on a vehicle go straight to the RTO.
• Issuing fancy numbers to vehicles through auctions.
• Cancelling permits and purchase agreements.
• Road Safety Measures: The Uttar Pradesh RTO is also responsible for formulating and implementing policies for ensuring road safety.

Registering on VAHAN Parivahan portal

To check the UP Vahan status, you must first register on the website. The different steps include the following:

• Visit the Vahan website.
• Click the link "Register."
• Type in all the necessary information and then click "Submit."
• You will then receive a confirmation of the subscription.
• Next, access the dashboard.
• Enter the Registration or Application Number to check the UP VAHAN status.�

Checking UP Vahan Status

You can check the status by using either the Registration or Application Number.

Using Registration Number

• Visit the Vahan Parivahan website.
• Type in the registration number followed by the "Captcha."
• Click submit.

Using Application Number

• Visit the Vahan Parivahan website.
• Type in the application number followed by the "Captcha."
• Click submit.

Conclusion

Registering your car at the RTO is mandatory for driving a car on Indian roadways. If you are a resident of UP wishing to drive a vehicle on UP roads, you should register your car at UP RTO without delay. Many of the processes for which people visit the RTO can be taken care of digitally, including the VAHAN registration status. You can also check transport-related details like the car and owner information using the Park+ app. Download Park+ on your Android or IOS devices and use it for numerous services like checking the status of challans, recharging FASTag, finding parking spots, car wash services, etc.