Navigating Through The Maharashtra Transport Department

Introduction to Maharashtra Transport

Each state and city has its own RTO, per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Each state's RTO is responsible for ensuring the proper operation and running of the vehicles assigned to it according to the law.

RTOs perform many tasks for the states, which is why they are responsible for various vehicle-related activities. In this article, we will tell you about the Maharashtra RTO and explain the multiple functions it performs and what it means for Maharashtra transport and vehicle owners.

In 1988, the Motor Vehicle Act, Section 213(1), established the Maharashtra Regional Transport Department. Under the leadership of the Commissioner of Transport in Maharashtra, the RTO Maharashtra imposes rules and regulations on all vehicles operating in the state.

Deputy Regional Transport Officers manage and monitor each RTO in every state district, such as RTO Mumbai.

RTO Mumbai's roles and responsibilities

RTO Maharashtra performs various functions according to specific roles and responsibilities.

To give you a better understanding of each function, here is a comprehensive list:

• The issuance of a learner's permit
• The issuance of new or fresh driving licenses
• Duplicate driving licenses are issued
• License renewals
• Testing a driver's skills
• Registration of vehicles on a permanent and temporary basis

Process for registering a car in Maharashtra

Maharashtra requires individuals to register their motor vehicles at the nearest RTO from their residence to drive legally. For example, if you live in Mumbai, there are many RTO Mumbai offices, but you have to find the one nearest to your residence. Using an unregistered vehicle is prohibited by the RTO.

Registration documents required for Maharashtra RTO

• Vehicle registration form 20
• Sales certificate and Form 21 provided by dealer
• The manufacturer is required to issue Form 22 to confirm the vehicle complies with pollution, safety, and roadworthiness standards
• A copy of t.he vehicle purchase invoice
• Automobile insurance policy
• A document that proves your address
• Proof of identity
• Imported vehicles must be registered with an invoice
• The Transport Commissioner must approve the trailer's design before it can be registered
• Carriages must also have a manufacturer's certificate before they can be registered
• The registration number for a temporary period
• Hypothecation charges on Form 34, if applicable

Maharashtra Transport registration process for new cars

• All the documents mentioned above should be brought to the Maharashtra RTO.
• Documents should be submitted to the Maharashtra transport office, and fees must be paid.
• Following the submission of the documents, the vehicle number will be verified based on the information provided.
• Through the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department also offers online vehicle registration.

What is the process for re-registering a vehicle in Maharashtra?

In Maharashtra, re-registration of a car is possible for people who moved from another state and wish to regiwished their vehicle in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra RTO requires the same documents for re-registering vehicles as well. Form 25 will be required instead of Form 20, and you will also need a NOC from your previous registering authority.

RTO Mumbai's registration transfer process

You might wonder what you will have to do if you want to transfer your vehicle from one state to another. A vehicle transferred from another state to RTO Maharashtra must be registered with the respective state. A duplicate registration application, form 26, along with a vehicle registration application, form 20, are required as part of the transfer process. Registering a vehicle bought from another state with the RTO Maharashtra is necessary to get the RC.

The documents required are listed below:

• Form number 33 is used for submitting an address change application to the RTO
• Detailed information about the transfer of ownership can be found on Form 29. It is necessary to fill out all the required details on the buyer and seller of the vehicle
• A form numbeFormndicates whether there is any pledge or hypothecation, hire, under a lease, if any). It must be completed with all the necessary details, including the NOC or No Objection Certificate required by the financer if a loan has been taken.
• For commercial vehicles, the seller must file Form TCR, and the buyer must file Form TCA.
• There will be an affidavit you must submit confirming the car has not been involved in any accidents, crimes, or robberies.
• All the required documents must accompany the vehicle.
• It is necessary to fill out a form called FT if you purchased the car under the jurisdiction of the Union Territory.

RTO forms of different types

An overview of the forms you can get from the Maharashtra RTO office.

RTO Mumbai offers the following types of forms:

• Application for registration of a vehicle, Form 20
• Sales Certificate Form 21
• Certificate of Registration - Form 23
• Motor Vehicle Registration Form 24
• Form 29 is the notice or notification that ownership of a motor vehicle has been transferred.
• Inspection Report Form 38A

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