Vahan Vehicle Services (Parivahan)
Department / Authority: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Sarathi/Vahan)
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What this service does
Official national portal for motor vehicle citizen services including vehicle RC transfer of ownership, address change, duplicate RC, NOC issuance, road tax payment, and hypothecation removal.
Who can use it / Eligibility
Registered vehicle owners, commercial fleet operators, and vehicle buyers/transferees in India.
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1Original Registration Certificate (RC) Book / Smart Card
- 2Valid Vehicle Insurance Certificate
- 3Valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC)
- 4Aadhaar Card / Address proof of buyer & seller (for ownership transfer)
- 5Form 29 and Form 30 (Transfer of Ownership) or Form 34 (Hypothecation endorsement/termination)
- 6Chassis pencil imprint and Engine Number
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan and enter your Vehicle Registration Number.
- 2Select the required service: 'Transfer of Ownership', 'Change of Address', or 'Duplicate RC'.
- 3Authenticate via Mobile OTP linked with the vehicle RC / Aadhaar.
- 4Fill in updated owner/address details, upload Form 29/30, insurance, and PUC.
- 5Pay government fee online and book RTO physical verification / inspection appointment if required.
Key Service Facts
₹50 - ₹500 depending on transaction (Transfer of Ownership ₹150 for 2-wheeler, ₹300-₹500 for car) + State road taxes.
7 to 21 Days (Digital approval & smart card RC dispatched by speed post)
0120-4925505 (Parivahan Vahan National Helpdesk)
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