About Vehicle Registration

 

Temporary Registration

About

A temporary registration number is assigned by the dealership from which the vehicle is purchased which serves the purpose when the vehicle is brand new and is yet to be permanently registered. This unique number is normally valid for a
period of maximum one month, in which the vehicle should be registered by the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO) authority.

Guidelines

For temporary registration

• Apply for temporary registration of a motor vehicle in Form 20 to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is or to
  the dealer dealing in the sale of New Motor Vehicles Recognised by the Transport Commissioner
• Provide copies of Sale Certificate, Insurance Certificate and Road worthiness Certificate
• Pay tax and fee as specified in Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 for temporary registration

For extension of temporary registration

• You can apply for the extension of the period of temporary registration to the Registering Authority by specifying the reason and period up to which the extension is required.
• You can apply for the extension of the temporary registration for maximum two times.
• In case you have already applied for extension once and are again applying for extension, you will have to pay the penalty as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
• Pay fee and tax for extension as specified in in Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989

Documents required

For temporary registration

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

For extension of temporary registration

• 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 (Ration card, Electricity bill etc.)
• 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

Reference

• The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (Section 43 of Chapter IV)
• The Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 (Rule 47)
• State transport official websites

Documents marked with asterisk (*) may be required in some states.

Permanent Registration

About

As per CMVR, the vehicle can be driven or allowed to be driven in public place only after registration by registering authority as under the provision of section 39 of motor vehicle Act 1988. An application for registration of a motor vehicle is required to be made to the registering authority within a period of seven days from the date of taking delivery of such vehicle, excluding the period of journey.

Guidelines

• Apply for permanent registration of a motor vehicle in Form 20 to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is
• If the vehicle has been temporarily registered then apply before the temporary registration expires
• Confirm whether the registration involves hypothecation in which case refer Hypothecation
• Confirm the type of registration number (Fancy number/Choice number/General number).
• Confirm about the usage requirement of HSRP/smart card
• Pay appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depending on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card
• Pay Tax as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depending on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card

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
• Valid insurance certificate
• Proof of address (Ration card, Electricity bill etc.)
• 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 of 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*

Reference

• The Motor Vehicles Act 1988 (Section 41 of Chapter IV)
• The Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 (Rule 47)
• State transport official websites

Documents marked with asterisk (*) may be required in some states.

Vehicle Registration                                                                                                                

Application For Registration of a Motor Vehicle	Form 20
Sale Certificate	Form 21
Certificate Road-Worthiness	Form 22
Certificate of Compliance with Pollution Standards, Safety Standards of Components and Road Worthiness (for Vehicles where body is Fabricated Separately)	Form 22 A
Certificate of Registration	Form 23
Certificate or Registration (in Electronic Medium as Smart Card,etc.)	Form 23 A
Registration of Motor Vehicle	Form 24
Form of Application for Renewal of certificate of Registration of Motor Vehicle, other than a Transport Vehicle	Form 25
Intimation of loss or destruction etc. of the certificate of registration and application For the issue of Duplicate Certificate Of Registration	Form 26
Application for Assignment of New Registration Mark	Form 27
Application for No Objection Certificate and Grant of Certificate	Form 28
Notice of Transfer of Ownership of A Motor Vehicle	Form 29
Report of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle	Form 30
Application for the Transfer of Ownership in the Name of the Person Succeding to the Possession of the Vehicle	Form 31
Application for Transfer of Ownership in case of a Motor Vehicle Purchased or Acquired in Public Auction	Form 32
Intimation of Change of Address Recording in the Certificate of Registration and Office Record	Form 33
Application for Making an Entry of an Agreement of Hire-Purchase /Lease/Hypothecation Subsequent to Registration	Form 34
Notice of Termination of an Agreement of Hire-Purchase /Lease/Hypothecation	Form 35
Application for Issue of a Fresh Certificate of Registration in the Name of the Financier	Form 36
Notice to the Registered Owner of the Motor Vehicle to Surrender The Certificate of Registered for Cancellation and issue of fresh Registration Certificate in the Name of the Financier.	Form 37
Certificate of Fitness (Applicable in the case of Transport Vehicles only)	Form 38
Report of Inspection	Form 38 A
Form of Letter of Authority issued to an Authorised Testing Station	Form 39
Application Form for Grant or Renewal of letter of authority	Form 40
State Register of Motor Vehicles	Form 41
Form of Application for Registration of Motor Vehicle by or on Behalf of a Diplomatic/Consular Officer	Form 42
Certificate of Registration of a Motor Vehicle belonging to a Diplomatic of Consular Officer	Form 43
Intimation of Changes of State of Residence and application for Assignment of Fresh Registration mark by or on behalf of a Diplomatic of Consular Officer	Form 44
Omitted	Form 49
Bill of Lading	Form 50
Certificate of Insurance – See rule 141	Form 51
Cover Note	Form 52
Certificate in Respect of Exemption of Motor vehicle from Insurance	Form 53
Accident Information Report	Form 54
Application for the approval of a Foreign Insurer	Form 55
Notice to cease to Act as Guarantor	Form 56
Certificate for foreign Insurance	Form 57
Endorsement on certificate of foreign Insurance	Form 58