RTO Instructions for Moving Vehicle from One State to Another

Many people who relocate from one state to another are unsure about the procedure to re-register their automobiles in the new state. Since People don't often deal with it, there is a lack of knowledge of the process and papers required for an interstate vehicle transfer. Let's look at this process in detail.

Obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the RTO where the vehicle is registered and re-registering the car in the state you are relocating to is tedious and involves significant effort and documentation. The NOC has an expiration date, and if you do not re-register your vehicle before the deadline, you may be required to obtain a new NOC or have the validity extended.

NOC from Bank in Case Vehicle Is on Loan

You must submit an application to the appropriate bank together with supporting documents such as address proof, a letter of job transfer (offer letter/appointment letter), and other documentation requested by the bank. Once credit and finance departments are done with their due diligence, they issue a NOC.

Documents Required To Obtain a NOC from RTO-

• Application for Interstate transfer NOC
• Car insurance paper
• Pollution under control certificate
• Vehicle chassis imprint
• 3 copies of Form 28
• Registration certificate of the vehicle

Read more: Important information about RTO

Re-registration of New Vehicle

Once you have relocated, you need to apply for re-registration of the car at the nearest RTO using the below-listed documents.

• Original Registration Certificate (RC)
• Pollution Under Control certificate
• Chassis Imprint of the car.
• Id proof and local address proof of the applicant.
• Copy of the earlier obtained NOC
• Copy of insurance certificate
• Form 29 & 30 for re-registration of the car

Since it also includes the road tax and a few other ancillary fees, the car registration transfer fee differs per state. While it might be as low as Rs.1500 in Haryana, it can also be as high as Rs.10,000 in Uttar Pradesh.

Do You Need a Re-registration in Case of Short-Term Relocation?

You do not need to re-register your vehicle if you are temporarily transferring it to another state. I.e. You do not need to register your car if you relocate from Chennai to Pune for 10 to 12 months. You can ride without any problems for up to a year.

Payment of Road Tax-

After re-registration, the car owner must pay road tax in the new state where he or she has relocated. The previously paid road tax will only be repaid following this payment. This procedure necessitates the submission of the following documents:

• Applicant Id proof
• Address proof
• New registration certificate of the vehicle
• Old registration certificate
• Insurance policy with new registration number
• Application for road tax refund
• Updated and signed form 16

Refund of Excess Road Tax Paid To Previous RTO-

According to current regulations, while registering a personal vehicle, a person must pay the 15-year road tax upfront. They must pay road tax for the remaining years, such as 9 or 11 years, if they transfer their vehicle to another state and apply for re-registration. Then they must file a claim with the state where the vehicle was first registered for the excess money already paid. To claim this refund, below are documents that you need to furnish in front of the RTO.

• Application for refund of Road tax
• Form 16 self-attested
• Copy of new registration certificate
• Copy of old registration certificate (To verify previous payments made)
• Insurance policy with new registration number
• Id proof
• Address proof

The refund process is quite lengthy and might take up to six months.

Refund of Excess Road Tax Paid To Previous RTO-

The RC is a legal document that certifies that the car has been registered with the Indian government. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) is the government organization in charge of keeping track of all the vehicles and drivers across the country. RTOs are governed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Government of India, and they operate under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988.

Below are the details that an RC contains:

• Vehicle registration number
• Name and address of the owner
• Maker’s class and vehicle class
• Month and year of vehicle manufacture
• Type of Fuel used
• Chassis and the engine number
• Type of body
• Cubic capacity of the vehicle
• Seating capacity of the vehicle
• Colour of the vehicle
• Unladen weight
• Date of registration and expiry date
• Signature of the owner

Below is the list of Registration certificate tentative fees applicable

Registration Certificate Validity and Renewal-

From the date of issuance, a Registration Certificate is valid for 15 years. You can file for RC renewal after it expires, and it will be renewed every five years as long as the vehicle is declared fit by the RTO. The registration certificate must be renewed within 60 days of its expiration date. RTO requests for the below documents in case an RC renewal is required

• Application in form of Form 25 is submitted for the renewal of the registration certificate.
• Pollution under control certificate
• Original registration certificate of the vehicle.
• Road tax payment receipt of the vehicle.
• Insurance copy of the vehicle.
• Id proof of the applicant.
• Chassis imprint of the vehicle.

Road Tax Calculation-

Individuals who own a motorized vehicle in India are subject to road taxes, generally known as Motor Vehicles Tax. To gain a better understanding of how car road tax is computed, you must first understand the various components that play a role. Factors influencing Vehicle Road Tax Calculation:

• The engine capacity of the vehicle: 900 cc vehicle will draw less tax as compared to a 1300 cc engine
• Age of the vehicle: A new vehicle will cost you more as compared to an old one.
• Weight of the vehicle: Heavier vehicles draw more tax as compared to lighter ones.
• Seating capacity: Large vehicles with increased seating invite greater tax
• Fuel Type used: Taxes differ on the type of fuel used
• Usage purpose: Tax parameters are different for private and commercial vehicles

Taxation norms and rates vary from one state to another; hence before calculation, check for the rates applicable in your state.

Read more: Parameters used to calculate road tax in India