Whether you are planning to buy a new car or bike, it is important to get it registered as soon as possible. To drive your vehicle legally on Indian roads, you have to register it at the nearest Regional Transport Office. There are transport offices everywhere in the country. You can immediately go to the nearest office and get your car registered in the RTO database. If you fail to do so, an e-challan will be issued in your name for driving without a valid registration certificate. RC is very important for your vehicle. If the RC is stolen or lost, in this case also you have to get it made quickly.
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What is a registration certificate?
The registration certificate, also known as VRC or RC, is an important document that confirms that your vehicle is registered in the government database. It also confirms the legal owner of the vehicle and provides important details related to the vehicle, such as its make, model, class, fuel type, chassis number and more. You can also check the PUC expiry date, RC status and insurance expiry date on your vehicle registration certificate. These details about the vehicle and the owner become important, especially when you are buying a second-hand vehicle or want to get vehicle details for inspection purposes.
Documents required for RC
Copy of FIR report: Proof of loss
Form 26: Available at Regional Transport Office (RTO)
Copy of the lost RC (if available)
Valid insurance certificate
Tax Clearance Certificate: For commercial vehicles
Identity Proof
Current Address Proof
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Engine and chassis number pencil mark
To make a duplicate registration certificate, follow the steps given below
– Go to https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/
– Enter your “Vehicle Registration Number”
– Click on “Proceed”
– Select the “Basic Services” option
– Enter last 5 digits of your chassis number and click on “Validate Regn_no/Chasi_no”.
– Generate OTP, enter the correct OTP and submit
– Select “Duplicate RC”
– Enter the “Service Details”
– Update “Insurance Details”
– Review the fee panel and proceed
– Pay the fee as it is indicated
– Upload documents (if configurable)
– Make an appointment (if configurable)
– Receipt generated
– The application will then be routed to the RTO for further processing (if configured)
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How to do it offline
Step 1: If the RC is lost or stolen, lodge an FIR at the nearest police station. In the FIR, mention all the important details of the vehicle whose RC was stolen or lost such as vehicle model, make, colour, chassis number, registration number and owner details.
Step 2: Obtain a notarized affidavit on Rs.20 stamp paper stating that the vehicle owner has lost the RC of the vehicle.
Step 3: After the FIR is filed, take a copy of the complaint to the RTO where the vehicle was originally registered and submit the police complainant copy there.
Step 4: Download Form 26 and submit it to the RTO by filling in all the required details and a passport size photograph.
Step 5: Submit all the required documents – Form 26, original notarized affidavit, FIR in case of loss of RC, insurance certificate, NOC from bank, PUC certificate, address proof of owner, and then pay the application fee at the RTO for duplicate RC and collect the acknowledgement receipt which will help you track the status of the RC duplicate.
