RTO Pondicherry

The Regional Transport Offices of Pondicherry has the following roles and responsibilities:

• Vehicle Registration: RTO Pondicherry is responsible for the registration of all types of vehicles, including two-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and transport vehicles. Vehicle registration is mandatory under the law, and the RTO issues a unique registration number for each vehicle to ensure proper identification.
• Issuance of Driving Licenses: RTO Pondicherry issues driving licenses to qualified individuals after they successfully pass the required tests. The office offers different categories of driving licenses based on the type of vehicle and the purpose of driving.
• Vehicle Fitness Certificate: To ensure road safety and environmental compliance, RTO Pondicherry conducts periodic inspections of vehicles to check their roadworthiness and emission levels. Upon passing the inspection, the RTO issues a fitness certificate to the vehicle owner.
• Issuing Vehicle Permits: The RTO issues various permits for commercial vehicles, such as goods carriage permits, passenger permits, and national permits, allowing them to operate legally within the state and across state borders.
• Tax Collection: RTO Pondicherry is responsible for collecting road taxes and other applicable fees from vehicle owners. These taxes contribute to the development and maintenance of the road infrastructure in the state.
• Issuance of NOC (No Objection Certificate): In case a vehicle owner intends to move their vehicle to another state, they must obtain a No Objection Certificate from the RTO. This certificate ensures that there are no pending dues or legal issues with the vehicle and that it is free to be transferred to another state.

Vehicle registration through RTOs in Pondicherry involves the process of getting a unique registration number and certificate for the vehicle. Here is the process that must be followed for registering a new vehicle through the Regional Transport Office in Pondicherry:

• Step 1: Visit any RTO and fill the Form 20.
• Step 2: Submit all the required documents and the duly filled form 20 to the authorized executive.
• Step 3: Pay the registration fee. 
• Step 4: As a next step, the vehicle will be inspected by the authorities along with all the submitted documents. 
• Step 5: If all the documents are found to be legally valid, the vehicle will be provided with a registration certificate and number. 

It is advisable to go through the official website https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ to get more detailed information on the registration process.

To register a new car in Pondicherry, the vehicle must be delivered to the registering authorities for examination, along with the following documents:

• Duly-filled Form 20.
• Form 21 - This is a sale certificate that must be submitted by the individual selling the vehicle to the buyer.
• An attested copy of Car Insurance.
• Road tax is applicable.
• Fee for registration, if applicable.
• Certificate of vehicle fitness (if required).
• Forms 60 and 61, as well as a PAN card (if required).
• Applicant's address proof.
• Form 34 - attested by the owner and the vehicle financer (if the car was financed).

If you want to apply for a driving license in Puducherry, follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Go to www.transport.py.gov.in  and select the option “Driving Licence”.
• Step 2: Download and print the application.
• Step 3: Submit the completed form to the RTO.
• Step 4: Submit all of the above-mentioned needed documents.
• Step 5: Reserve a time for the driving test.
• Step 6: If you pass the test, you'll have your license in 2 to 3 weeks.

To apply for a driver’s license through Regional Transport Office, Pondicherry, one must submit the following documents:

• Three passport-sized photographs
• Original learner's Permit
• Form 5
• Age-proof certificates such as passports, educational certificates, or birth certificates.
• Address proof such as a life insurance policy, ration card, voter identification card, or passport.

This is the list of Pondicherry vehicle registration charges and other fees:

The charges listed above are estimated charges and might change or vary over time. Applicants can refer to the official website (https://transport.py.gov.in/) for updated charges.