Uttarakhand Transport and Vehicle Registration Process

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The main aim of the Uttarakhand Transport Department is to enhance transport services across the state. It takes charge of issuing permits for vehicles, collecting taxes, licensing drivers and helping the public to register their vehicles. You can also renew your Registration Certificate (RC), apply for a duplicate RC, and transfer the ownership of your vehicle via the transport department.

Why new vehicles should be registered?

As per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, you cannot ride or drive a vehicle on public roads without a valid registration certificate. If you purchase a new two-wheeler, you have to register it as well as purchase an insurance policy as riding without insurance is also an offence.

How to register new vehicles?

The registration process is quite simple and easy. You need to submit an application form to the Registering Authority in the state within 7 days from the date of vehicle purchase. Even two-wheeler dealers can register a new vehicle on your behalf. You can submit the relevant documents to the dealer who will submit those at the respective Regional Transport Office (RTO) to register your vehicle. Once the documents are verified, the RTO will send the RC book or Smart Card to your home address through mail.

Documents required for registering your vehicle in Uttarakhand

The documents required to register your vehicle are:

• Duly-filled application (Form 20)
• Sales certificate (Form 21)
• Form 22 (issued by the dealer)
• Proof of address
• Temporary registration (if applicable)
• Valid insurance certificate
• Form A under the Taxation Act, 1997
• Passport sized photographs
• Applicable fees (specified in Rule 81)
• Custom clearance certificate with license and bond (for imported vehicles)

Documents required for renewing your RC in Uttarakhand

The registration certificate for private vehicles is valid for 15 years. You need to renew the registration after completing 15 years, and thereafter every 5 years. The documents required to renew the RC are:

• Duly-filled application (Form 25)
• Original registration certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Certificate of Pollution under Control (PUC)
• Receipt of payment of fees
• Proof of address

Documents required for applying for a duplicate RC

You can apply for a duplicate RC if you have lost your RC book or RC Smart Card. You can even replace your old RC book with a RC Smart Card. The documents required to apply for a duplicate RC are:

• Duly-filled application (Form 26)
• Valid insurance certificate
• Copy of the FIR stating the loss of RC
• Affidavit stating the loss of RC
• Receipt of payment of fees

Documents required for transferring the ownership of the vehicle

When you sell your vehicle or want to transfer the ownership of the vehicle to someone else, you need to inform the RTO. The RTO will issue a new RC in the name of the new owner. The documents required for this process are:

• Duly-filled Form 29 and 30
• Original registration certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Certificate of tax clearance
• NOC of the vehicle (if registered outside Uttarakhand)
• Passport sized photographs (seller and buyer)
• Applicable fees (specified in Rule 81)

Documents required for transferring the ownership of the vehicle in the event of death

• Duly-filled Form 31
• Original registration certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Valid death certificate (deceased owner)
• Proof of succession
• Passport sized photographs (new owner)

Documents required for registering a vehicle purchased at a public auction

If you have purchased your vehicle at a public auction, you can register it by submitting the following documents:

• Duly-filled application (Form 32)
• Original registration certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Certificate of order confirming the sale (by the person authorised to conduct the auction)
• Certified copy of the government authorising the auction of the vehicle
• Passport sized photographs (buyer)
• Applicable fees (specified in Rule 81)

Documents required for obtaining the No Objection Certificate (NOC)

You would need a NOC if you want to transfer your vehicle from another state to another. If you are transferring a vehicle to Uttarakhand, you need to obtain a NOC from the RTO where your vehicle was originally registered. If you are transferring your vehicle from Uttarakhand to another state, you need to obtain a NOC from the RTO in Uttarakhand. The documents required to obtain a NOC are:

• 3 copies of duly-filled application (Form 28)
• Original registration certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Certificate of Pollution under Control (PUC)
• Receipt of payment of fees
• Certificate of tax clearance

Documents required for changing your address on the RC

When you change your home address, you need to update your new address on your RC. The documents required to update your address are:

• Duly-filled application (Form 33)
• Original registration certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Certificate of tax clearance
• Certificate of Pollution under Control (PUC)
• Receipt of payment of fees
• Proof of address

List of RTOs with RTO codes in Uttarakhand

The Bottom Line

Use the above information to easily register your vehicle, and for other purposes as well. Along with the RC, you need to insure your two-wheeler before you can ride it. Compare quotes and purchase a two wheeler insurance that meets your needs. You can enhance the cover by opting for a comprehensive plan and adding optional drivers.