Delhi has 13 Regional Transport Offices (RTO) among which, one is located in DDA Market, Sheikh Sarai, South Delhi (110017). Its RTO Code is DL-03 and it comes under the jurisdiction of the South District Zonal Office of the Transport Department of Delhi, established under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

It provides various services like issuing driving licenses, registration of vehicles, collection of road-related taxes, etc.

Check out the Official Website of Delhi RTO.

Functions of Sheikh Sarai RTO

The RTO in Sheikh Sarai performs the following three main functions:

• Ensure that all the rules and regulations stated under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and the state motor vehicle guidelines are enforced.

• Levy and collect taxes as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

• Facilitate the development of road transportation by managing permits.

All RTOs in Sheikh Sarai also perform these other secondary functions:

• Issuing/renewing driving licenses: The RTO in Sheikh Sarai conducts driving tests to issue driving licenses of two types - learner and permanent, under the code DL-02. It also renews driving licenses that have expired or are about to expire.

• Issuing/renewing vehicle permits: It issues permits to commercial vehicles to operate within specific routes and jurisdictions.

• Registration of vehicles: It registers all types of motor vehicles like two-wheelers, four-wheelers, etc.

• Ownership transfer: It facilitates the act of changing ownership of vehicles from one individual to another.

• Issuing NOCs: It issues No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for vehicle transfer.

• Issuing vehicle fitness certification: It conducts fitness tests for commercial vehicles and issues fitness certificates.

• Collecting road taxes and fees: It collects various taxes and fees related to vehicles such as road tax, registration fees, etc.

• Implementing policies: It enforces measures for road safety and pollution control.

• Endorsement of CNG/LPG kit: It inspects vehicles and accordingly endorses the installation of CNG kits.

How to Register a Vehicle at Sheikh Sarai RTO

Vehicle registration is a process in which vehicles get a unique identification number, commonly known as the registration number or the license plate from the RTO office. The RTO in Sheikh Sarai issues registration certificates that enable vehicle owners to operate their vehicles on public roads legally.

The steps for registering a vehicle with the RTO in Sheikh Sarai are as follows:

• Fill out the required forms: The first step is to obtain Form 20 which is the application form for the registration of vehicles. Apart from these, there are other forms which are required like Form 21 (sale certificate), Form 22 (roadworthiness certificate) and Form 34 duly signed by the owner and the financer.

• Submit supporting documents: Other supporting documents such as a copy of a self-attested valid vehicle insurance policy, a copy of the self-attested address proof at which the vehicle is going to be registered and a self-attested copy of PAN or Form 60 and 61 (as applicable).

• Pay fees and taxes: Now, as the third step, the owner will have to pay a one-time road tax, registration fees and MCD parking fees.

• The RTO may send an officer to inspect the vehicle to ensure that it complies with the motor vehicle rules and regulations.

• Once the application is processed, the RTO will issue a registration certificate which will have details like the registration number, owner's name, vehicle make and model, etc.

How to Renew Registration for a Vehicle at Sheikh Sarai RTO

There are various reasons to renew the already registered vehicle, such as the end of the registration period, ownership changes, etc. Follow these steps if you want to renew the registration of your vehicle at the RTO in Sheikh Sarai:

• Obtain Form 25: The first step is to obtain Form 25 which is the application form for the renewal of vehicle registration.

• Submit supporting documents: Along with the form, supply other documents like the registration certificate (original), proof of payment of up-to-date road tax, a self-attested insurance certificate copy, a self-attested PUC certificate copy, and a self-attested copy of PAN or Form 60 and 61 (as applicable).

• Pay the fees: You need to pay the necessary fees for renewing the registration.

Once the renewal application is processed, the RTO will issue a new registration certificate.

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership at Sheikh Sarai RTO

Transferring vehicle ownership means transferring the legal ownership of a vehicle from one person to another, which might be required under various circumstances like the sale of the vehicle, inheritance, gifting or donation, etc.

Follow these steps to transfer the ownership of a vehicle at the RTO in Sheikh Sarai:

• Obtain Forms 29 and 30: As the first step, the seller needs to obtain Form 29 which is the notice of vehicle ownership transfer and Form 30 which is the application for vehicle ownership transfer.

• Submit the supporting documents: Along with these forms, the seller needs to submit the registration certificate (original), a copy of a self-attested copy valid insurance certificate, a copy of the self-attested address proof of purchaser and a copy of self-attested valid PUC certificate.

• Pay the fees: Pay the required fees and the penalty, applicable only if the ownership transfer is not applied within 14 days of the date of purchase.

Once the transfer application is processed, the RTO in Sheikh Sarai will issue a new registration certificate in the name of the new owner.

How to Check Sheikh Sarai RTO Information on Park+

You can check all the RTO-related information using the Park+ app available on the app stores.

The steps to access information on the app are:

• Download the Park+ app.
• Open the app and click on 'Login'.
• Enter your mobile number and click on 'Send OTP'.
• Enter the 'OTP' and click on 'Verify OTP'.
• Navigate to 'Services', and click the 'View all' option.

To check your vehicle information from this screen, follow the below steps:

• Enter your 'Vehicle Number' at the top of the page.

• Click on 'Search' to check Vehicle Information.

To find your nearest RTO from the Services screen, follow these steps:

• To find your nearest RTO, go back to the all services screen.
• Scroll down to the 'Find near you' section.

• Click on 'RTO Centre'.

Check out RTO-related information on Park+ and the Park+ app. You can find everything you need to know about the RTO in Sheikh Sarai from the comfort of your home.