Vehicle ownership transfer is the process of transferring legal ownership of a vehicle from one person/entity to another. A vehicle's ownership can only be transferred to a new owner in three circumstances: on the owner's death, on the vehicle's auction, or during the vehicle's resale. One can apply for the transfer of vehicle ownership through the RTO or online through the Parivahan portal.
One can wish to transfer the vehicle RC and ownership within the same state or another state. Here we have explained the detailed process of transferring vehicle ownership along with their charges and other relevant details.
One can transfer vehicle RC or ownership during the following circumstances:
Given below is the list of documents required for vehicle RC transfer:
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Documents for Vehicle RC Transfer |
Description |
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Registration certificate |
The seller's original registration certificate (RC). The RC might be a smart card as well. |
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Address-proof documents |
These can include the most recent utility bill (electricity, telephone, water, gas, and so on), any KYC document showing the permanent address, and so on. |
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Vehicle insurance certificate |
This includes the vehicle's valid insurance certificate. |
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PAN Card: |
Both the seller's and the buyer's PAN cards. PAN is only required if the car is worth more than Rs. 50,000. |
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Form 28 |
Before selling a car, one must fill out Form 28 and obtain a No Objection Certificate from your local RTO. It is only required during an interstate property transfer. |
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PUC Certificate: |
A certificate proving that pollution is under control. |
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Form 29 30 RTO |
Notification of ownership transfer of a motor vehicle. |
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Form 30 RTO |
Intimation and transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle application. |
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Form 31 |
Transfer of ownership application in the name of the person succeeding to possession of the Vehicle. |
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Form 32 |
Application for ownership transfer in the case of a motor vehicle bought or acquired at a public auction. |
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Form 35 |
Notification of termination of a hire-purchase/lease/hypothecation arrangement. If the Vehicle to be transferred is hypothecated to a bank, Form 35 is not required. |
The cost of transferring ownership of a car/bike varies depending on the Regional Transport Office (RTO). It may also vary depending on the age of your vehicle. An automobile ownership transfer charge might range between Rs. 300 and Rs. 2,000 or even more. The following is a breakdown of the fees for moving cars and bikes in India.
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Car Type |
Cost |
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Light Motor Vehicles for Non-Transport |
Rs. 300 |
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Medium Goods for passenger vehicles |
Rs. 750 |
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Heavy Vehicle for goods |
Rs. 750 |
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Light Motor Vehicles for Transport |
Rs. 500 |
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Medium Vehicle for goods |
Rs. 500 |
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Bike Type |
Fee |
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Regular Bike |
Rs. 30 - Rs. 35 |
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Imported Bikes |
Up to Rs. 100 |
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Smart Card |
Rs. 200 |
Note: These are the general charges of RTOs, but the prices can vary based on the age of the vehicle and several other factors.
You can also do the vehicle ownership transfer online through the Parivahan website. It is important to note that one must apply for an RC transfer online in favour of the buyer. This procedure also includes certain offline phases.
Given below are the steps that must be followed after visiting the Parivahan website:
Step 1: Choose "Vehicle-Related Services" from the "Online Services" tab.
Step 2: Input your vehicle registration number and press the "Proceed" button.
Step 3: Choose Miscellaneous (TO/CoA/HPA/HPS/HPT/DupRC).
Step 4: Input your mobile number and press the "Generate OTP" button.
Step 5: Enter the OTP and then click "See Details."
Step 6: Under "Application Selection," select "Transfer of Ownership."
Step 7: Fill in the following information under "Transfer of Ownership Details":
Step 8: Choose "Payment" and enter the required fee. After paying the fee to change car ownership online, two payment receipts, as well as Forms 29 and 30, will be generated.
Step 9: The hard copies of these documents must be signed by all parties.
Step 10: Along with them, the original registration certificate, copy of insurance policy, PUC, and other papers must be submitted to the new RTO either personally or via mail.
Following satisfactory verification of these documents, the buyer will get a new registration certificate in the mail. In the event of a discrepancy, the RTO head may summon the buyer and seller for verification.