RTO West Bengal

The RTO is in charge of automobile registration in the state. The West Bengal RTO also serves various other essential functions, including:

• Motor vehicle registration in the state.
• The issuance of a driver's license.
• Certificate of registration renewal.
• The issuance of a conductor license.
• The issuance of a learner's permit.
• Change of registration certificate address.
• Vehicle ownership is transferred.
• Vehicle Fitness Certificate or NOC approval.
• Online Permits are issued. Transportation and non-transportation vehicles are both eligible for this application.
• A vehicle Objection System is issued.
• Making rules and regulations for city transport
• West Bengal motor vehicle tax collection.

Source: parivahan.gov.in 

Here are the list of RTO offices and codes under the Transport Department, West Bengal:

A valid registration certificate is essential for owners to drive their vehicles on West Bengal roads. This is available from the West Bengal RTO Office. There are two types of vehicle registration:

1. Temporary Registration: When a vehicle is purchased, the car dealer issues a temporary registration. This registration is a legitimate certificate that allows owners to temporarily drive their automobiles on the road. With temporary registration, one can apply to the RTO for permanent registration. 
2. Permanent Registration: A temporarily registered vehicle must be registered permanently, and the owner must apply for permanent registration at the RTO office to legally drive the vehicle on the road.

Given below is the step-by-step process for  West Bengal Vehicle Registration through RTO:

• Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO in your area with all the required documents.
• Step 2: Submit the completed Form 20 (application for vehicle registration) and the necessary documents to the RTO.
• Step 3: The vehicle will be inspected at the RTO to check its condition and ensure it meets the necessary safety and emission standards. 
• Step 4: Pay the prescribed registration fees, road tax, and other applicable charges at the RTO counter. The fees depend on the type and age of the vehicle.
• Step 5: The RTO authorities will verify the submitted documents and the vehicle inspection report. Once the verification is complete, the Regional Transport Office will issue the Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) as proof of your vehicle's legal registration.

To know more about the West Bengal Vehicle Registration process, visit the official website of WB RTO (https://transport.wb.gov.in/).

The following documents are required to register your vehicle with WB RTO:

• 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.

West Bengal's online application method for obtaining a driver's license is mentioned below:

• Visit the portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
• Select “Driving license-related” services under online services.
• Enter the state's name as “West Bengal”.
• Click on "Apply Online" and then choose “New driver's license”.
• Fill out the applicant information.
• Upload the scanned copies of the required documents.
• Pay the application fees.
• Book a slot for the driving test.
• Attend the exam on the given date and time.
• After passing the driving test, the applicant will be provided with a Driver’s License.

To get a driving license in West Bengal, the candidate needs to submit the following documents to the RTO Office-

• Passport-size photos
• Vehicle documents if you own a vehicle
• Age Proof: SSLC, PAN, Voters, Aadhaar, and more
• Address Proof: Ration card, lease agreement, utility bill, etc
• Valid ID Proof: Photo with signature, PAN, Aadhaar, or Passport
• License Application