RTO Jharkhand

Given below are some of the major functions of Regional Transport Office, Jharkhand:

• Conduct Vehicle Registration: The RTO is responsible for registering new vehicles and issuing unique registration numbers. It also handles the transfer of ownership for used vehicles and re-registration of vehicles from other states.
• Issue Driving Licenses: RTO Jharkhand conducts tests and issues driving licenses to eligible applicants, allowing them to drive legally within the state and throughout India.
• Road Tax Collection: The RTO collects road taxes from vehicle owners, which are used to maintain and develop road infrastructure within the state.
• Issue Vehicle Fitness Certificate: The RTO ensures that vehicles meet the required safety and emission standards by conducting vehicle fitness tests.
• Permits and Transport Authorizations: RTO Jharkhand issues various permits for commercial vehicles, including goods carriers, passenger buses, and other transport vehicles.
• Ensuring Road Safety: The RTO actively promotes road safety awareness through campaigns, education, and enforcement.

Given below are the several services provided by Jharkhand RTOs:

• Vehicle Registration and Transfer
• Issue and Renewal of Driving Licenses
• Providing Fitness Certificate for Vehicles
• Tax Collection and Payment
• Issuance of Permits for Commercial Vehicles
• NOC (No Objection Certificate) for Vehicles moving to other states
• Duplicate RC (Registration Certificate) and DL (Driving License)
• Updating Vehicle Records

Jharkhand is divided into various regions, each with its own RTO office. Some major RTO offices in Jharkhand  are listed in the table below:

There are two types of Vehicle Registration in Jharkhand:

• Temporary Registration: Jharkhand RTO  will provide the vehicle owner with a temporary registration certificate. This is the initial step toward obtaining a permanent registration. This form of vehicle registration has a seven-day validity period.
• Permanent Registration: To obtain a permanent registration, one must visit a nearby RTO office in Jharkhand. One can apply for the permanent Vehicle RC once the validity of the temporary registration has expired.

In order to register the vehicle through Regional Transport Office, Jharkhand, one must go to the local Regional Transport Office.  Fill out the application form for vehicle registration and submit the required documents. Pay at required fees to complete the vehicle registration procedure.

One can visit the online portal of mparivahan Jharkhand (https://jhtransport.gov.in/) to know more about Jharkhand vehicle registration details.

While completing the application, you must bring your car to the relevant zonal office for a physical inspection by the registering authority. The following documents and Jharkhand vehicle registration details are required:

• Application form or Form 20: Duly filled and signed application form for vehicle registration.
• Sales certificate (Form 21): This is provided by the vehicle dealer at the time of purchase and shows proof of sale.
• Roadworthiness certificate (Form 22): Issued by the manufacturer or a registered vehicle testing center after inspecting the vehicle's roadworthiness.
• Valid Insurance Certificate: Proof of valid vehicle insurance coverage.
• Address Proof: Any government-issued document with the applicant's current address, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, etc.
• Identity Proof: Any government-issued ID with a photograph, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, PAN card, etc.
• PAN card: Permanent Account Number card is required for individual applicants and businesses.
• Passport-sized photographs: Usually, two to four recent passport-sized photographs of the vehicle owner are required.
• Temporary Vehicle Registration Certificate (if applicable): If the vehicle was temporarily registered, this certificate needs to be provided for permanent registration.
• Proof of Vehicle's Age: The invoice or receipt from the vehicle dealer can be used as proof of the vehicle's age.
• Customs Clearance Certificate (if applicable): Required for imported vehicles.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC): If the vehicle is under a loan, a NOC is required from the financing agency stating that they have no objection to the vehicle's registration.
• Applicable fees and taxes: The required registration fees and road taxes need to be paid.
• Form 34 (Hypothecation Termination): If there was a hypothecation on the vehicle (loan or lease), a form for its termination is required.

Your permanent registration must be renewed 60 days before it expires. This application process can be completed online or offline. The application must be submitted to the relevant RTO in Jharkhand. You will require the following documents:

• The car in question.
• PUC certificate. R.C. book.
• Form 25 is an application form.

There are three options for transferring automobile ownership:

• If ownership is transferred normally, the transferor and transferee must notify the RTO closest to their residence of the transfer.
• If the vehicle was purchased in a state or federal government auction, the owner must register it within 30 days of taking ownership.
• If the owner of the car expires - the successor must notify the authorities before using the vehicle as their own.