Get Complete Vehicle RC Details By Registration Number
The Registration Certificate of your vehicle consists of important details, such as registration date, insurance, PUC validity, fuel type, vehicle colour, weight, and ownership details. To avoid traffic challans and detect fraud when buying or selling a vehicle, you must always check your RC status by vehicle number.
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RC Status Check By Vehicle Number
An RC or Registration certificate is issued by the state's RTO in which the vehicle is registered. The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, has made an RC a mandatory requirement to drive legally on Indian roads. Also, if you are selling/buying a vehicle, you must get the RC transferred to the new owner’s name. The RC transfer is usually initiated within 14 days for an intra-state purchase, and 45 days for an inter-state purchase. To know more about the RC, RC application status, what it consists of, can you get a duplicate RC, how to download RC online, etc, read the article further.
What does an RC Consist of?
Your vehicle's RC consists of the following details:
- Vehicle make, model & class
- Registration date and number
- Fuel type (BS III, BS IV, etc.)
- Pollution Under Control Certificate(PUCC) validity
- Insurance validity
- Vehicle weight
- Previous policy insurer
Why Should You Check RC Details Online?
You must check the RC application status of your vehicle for the following reasons:
Legal compliance
The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, has made RC a mandatory requirement for every vehicle on road.
Verification of details
During the selling/buying of vehicles, a valid RC helps in determining the legal owner of the vehicle, the registration date, and insurance details.
Claims & Insurance
While settling the vehicle claims, the insurance company asks for a valid RC.
How to Apply for an RC Online?
When you buy a new vehicle from a dealer, they usually handle the RC registration on your behalf. However, if you want to apply for an RC online, follow the steps given below:
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Visit the Parivahan Sewa Portal.
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Navigate to the 'vehicle-related services' under the 'online services' tab.
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Choose your state of registration from the drop-down.
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Book a vehicle inspection slot at your closest RTO.
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Visit the RTO on the scheduled day.
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Deposit the registration fee.
What are the Documents Required to Apply for an RC for a New Vehicle?
The following documents are required to apply for the registration certificate of a new vehicle:
- RC application form: Form 20
- Sales certificate: Form 21
- Roadworthiness certificate: Form 22
- Pollution Under Control(PUC) certificate
- Temporary registration certificate(if any)
- Vehicle owner's address proof(voter's card, Aadhaar, etc.)
- Passport-sized photograph
- Copy of car insurance policy
- Form 34: for hypothecated vehicles purchased on loan
How to Check RC Details Online?
You can check the RC details of your vehicle online through the methods given below:
Through PB Wheels
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Visit the Pb Wheels website and go to the 'Check RC Status' page.
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Enter your vehicle number and click on 'View RC Status'.
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You can now view the complete vehicle RC details.
Through Parivahan Portal
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Open the 'Parivahan Sewa' website and go to the 'Online Services' tab.
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Click on 'Vehicle Related Services' and select your state from the drop-down provided.
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Tap 'Vehicle Registration Number' and enter the 'Registration Number'.
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Choose your 'Nearest RTO' and click on 'Proceed' to view the 'Online Services' page.
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Find the 'RC Particulars' and click on the same.
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Enter the last 5 digits of your chassis number.
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Click on 'Verify Details' to view the complete details.
How to Download RC Online?
Visit the Parivahan portal for online RC download. Follow the steps given above until you reach the ‘Online services' tab and do the following:
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Go to the 'Download Document' at the top of the page.
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Click on RC Print(Form 23).
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Enter registration number, chassis number(full), and engine number(full).
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Click on 'Verify Details' and verify through an OTP received
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You can now download the document.
Can you Apply for a Duplicate RC?
You can apply for a duplicate RC online if you have lost it somewhere or if it has been stolen. Follow the steps given below to apply for a duplicate RC book:
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Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal and click on 'Vehicle Related Services' through the 'Online Services' tab.
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Choose your state from the dropdown list and enter your vehicle number and registered RTO. Click proceed.
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Click on the 'Application for a duplicate RC'.
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Input the last five digits of your chassis number.
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Verify details through the OTP received.
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Choose your reason for applying and tap submit.
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Choose an online payment method to pay the fees.
What are the Documents Required to Apply for a Duplicate RC?
The following documents are required to apply for a duplicate RC for your vehicle:
- Form 26
- Valid insurance
- Chassis and engine number
- Police certificate (if stolen/lost)
- Pollution Under Control Certificate
- Challan clearance from the traffic police
- Vehicle owner signature & address proof
- PAN card copy/Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)
- An affidavit that states an RC is stolen/lost and not impounded
- Tax clearance from the accounts department (for commercial vehicles)
How to Check RC Transfer Status Online?
RC transfer is required when you are either buying/selling a vehicle or inheriting a vehicle by succession. You can apply for the RC transfer online through the official Parivahan portal. Use the steps below for the RC status check by application number:
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Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal. (Follow the steps till step 4 as mentioned above).
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Tap 'Know your application status' under the status tab at the top.
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Enter the application number or vehicle number and the captcha provided.
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Hit submit to view the RC transfer details online.
Note: To apply for the RC transfer online, click the transfer of ownership by buyer/seller/succession option, depending on your requirement. Enter chassis number and engine number, and tap verify details.