RTO Punjab

Chapter 4 of the Motor Vehicles Act states that no person shall drive any motor vehicle, and no owner of a motor vehicle shall cause or permit the motor vehicle to be driven in public places unless registered.

There are 23 RTOs,1 STA and 32 Automated Driving Test Tracks across Punjab. They are geographically conveniently located and are easily accessible to the public.

The following is the list of functions of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) of the Punjab:

1.Formulation of Policy to regulate trade and traffic related to all kinds of motor transport, including inter-State reciprocal transport agreements.

2.Enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and rules framed under it.

3.Implementation of pollution control measures and promotion of environment-friendly vehicles.

4.Issuance and renewal of licences:

• Driving and conductor licences.
• Issuance of a driving licence.
• Establishment of driving training schools.
• Registration of all types of motor vehicles.
• Issuance of permits for all kinds of vehicles.
• Issuance of fitness certificates to commercial vehicles.
• Issuance of trade certificates to motor vehicle dealers.

5.Collection of Motor Vehicle Taxes and fees from all types of motor vehicles.

6.Provision of official vehicles for various government functionaries.

The documents for temporary registration of the vehicle in Punjab are as below:

• Sales Certificate in Form 21
• Road Worthiness Certificate
• Form 22 from the manufacturer
• Form 22A from the bodybuilder (if applicable).
• Valid Insurance Certificate.
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate.
• Proof of Address (e.g., Ration Card, Electricity Bill, etc.).
• Design Approval Copy from STA (for Trailers or Semi-Trailers).
• Original Sales Certificate in Form 21 (for Ex-Army Vehicles).
• Customs Clearance Certificate (for Imported Vehicles).
• Temporary Registration Fee: Rs. 50/- (as per Rule 42(10) of Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, unless exempted).
• Motor Vehicle Tax: As specified in the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act.

An application for registration shall be made in Form 20 to the Registering Authority within 7 days from the date of delivery of the vehicle (excluding the period of journey).

The application must be accompanied by the following process:

• Apply for permanent registration of a motor vehicle in Form 20 to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is.
• If the vehicle has been temporarily registered, then apply before the temporary registration expires.
• Confirm whether the registration involves hypothecation; in which case, refer to Hypothecation.
• Confirm the type of registration number (Fancy number/Choice number/General number).
• Confirm the usage requirement of the HSRP/smart card.
• Pay the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, depending on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card.
• Pay Tax as per the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989, depending on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card.

The Form 20 application must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Sales Certificate in Form 21.
• Roadworthiness Certificate: With Form 22 from the manufacturer and Form 22A from the bodybuilder (if applicable).
• Valid Insurance Certificate.
• Proof of Address (e.g., Ration Card, Electricity Bill, etc.).
• Design Approval Copy from STA (for Trailers or Semi-Trailers).
• Original Sales Certificate in Form 21 (for Ex-Army Vehicles).
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate.
• Customs Clearance Certificate (for Imported Vehicles).
• Appropriate Fee as specified in Rule 81 of CMV Rules, 1989.
• Motor Vehicle Tax as per the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act/Rules.

To obtain a Permanent Registration Certificate (RC) for your vehicle in Punjab, you need to follow the process outlined by the Punjab Transport Department. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1.Application Submission:

Complete Form 20, the application form for vehicle registration. This form should be submitted to the Registering Authority within 7 days from the date of vehicle delivery, excluding the journey period.

2.Required Documents:

Carry the list of documents as mentioned in the above section.

3.Where to Apply:

Visit your nearest Suwidha Centre or the Registering Authority, which could be the District Transport Office (DTO) or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

4.Fee Structure:

• The registration fee varies based on the vehicle type. For instance:
• Motorcycles: Rs. 60/-
• Light Motor Vehicles (Non-Transport): Rs. 200/-
• Light Commercial Vehicles: Rs. 300/-
• For a detailed fee structure, refer to the Punjab Transport Department's official fee schedule.

5.Additional Information:

Approved licences and Registration Certificates (RCs) are available on the Sarathi and Vaahan portals. They can be downloaded via DigiLocker or any device, and printouts are acceptable.

The application for registration certificate renewal should be made by Form 25 and it should not be more than 60 days before its date of expiry. Appropriate fees should be paid as per Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1989, as per the registration authority requirements.

• Original Certificate of Registration
• Pollution Under Control Certificate.
• Valid Insurance Certificate

An application for the issue of Transfer of Ownership shall be made in Form 29(in Duplicate) and Form 30. (in Duplicate if covered by Finance/Hire Purchase /Lease) With the signatures of the financer, duly paying the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules,1989, to the Registering Authority in whose Jurisdiction the transferor and transferee reside or have their place of business.

Requirements:

• Certificate of Registration.
• Certificate of Insurance.
• No Objection Certificate(in case of Other State Vehicle)
• No Objection Certificate from Financier (if Vehicle is Covered by Finance)
• Pollution Under Control Certificate.
• Proof of residence.
• Affidavit for the sale/purchase of vehicles from the seller/purchaser

Below are the vehicle registration charges in Punjab:

To know the RC status in Punjab, you can follow the steps below:

• You can go to the VAHAN pol- Visit the VAHAN 4.0 (Citizen Services) Application Status Page.

• Enter the Vehicle registration number and application number

• Complete the CAPTCHA process

• Click on submit to view your application status.

Alternatively, you can go to the Parivahan Seva portal by following the process below:

• Visit the Parivahan Sewa website.

• Navigate the online service policy.

• Click on the vehicle-related services.

• Click on the Punjab state.

• Enter your vehicle registration number and you can check your status.

To check the vehicle owner details in Punjab, you can either go to the Vahan pol or use the mParivahan app. The following are the steps to guide you through the process on both:

1.VAHAN Pol (Government Website)

• Visit the VAHAN Pol.
• Click on ‘Know your vehicle details’.
• Enter your Vehicle registration number and captcha code.
• Click on Search vehicle to know details.

2.MParivahan Mobile App.

• Download the mParivahan app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
• Open the app and go to the RC search option.
• Enter the Vehicle registration number.
• Click Search to view details.

The following are the road tax structures for different vehicles in Punjab:

1.Personalized motor vehicles

• Two-Wheelers:

• Four-Wheelers:

2.Private Service Vehicle

3.Green Tax (Effective from August 20, 2024):

Note: Green Tax applies to vehicles older than 15 years and is exempted for vehicles operated by LPG, CNG, Battery, or Solar Power.

The following is the process to pay road tax online:

• Proceed– Access online services.
• Select Service– Click on "Online Services" and select "Pay Vehicle Tax."
• Validate Vehicle– Enter the last 5 digits of the Chassis Number and click "Validate Regn_no/Chasi_no."
• OTP Verification– Click ‘Generate OTP,’ enter the received OTP, and submit.
• Update Details– Update your insurance details if required.
• Make Payment– Review the fee panel, proceed, and pay the tax amount.
• Download Receipt– Once payment is successful, download or print the receipt.
• RTO Processing– The application is automatically sent to the RTO for further processing.
• For Assistance– Visit the Punjab Transport Department website or contact your nearest RTO if needed.

Non-payment of road tax can lead to consequences according to the Punjab Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1924. The implication can be such that the tax officer can levy twice the amount of tax owed and not pay on time to the offender.

Elongated non-payment of road tax may lead to legal actions and simple interest on fines levied along with vehicle impoundment.

Hire purchase is an agreement between the parties, under which the vehicle payment is made in installments while the vehicle is used by the buyer from the commencement of the first installment. After the payment of the last instalment, the vehicle ownership is transferred from the seller to the buyer.

Below is the list of documents required for endorsement of the hire purchase agreement in RC in Punjab:

• Form 34
• Original registration certificate
• Valid Insurance certificate
• Proof of address
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
• PAN card copy or form 60/61
• Chassis & Engine permit

The closure of the Hire Purchase/Lease/Hypothecation agreement in Punjab is to disassociate the agreement containing the liability clause and deal with the termination of the contract.

The following is the list of documents required for the same:

• Form 35
• No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• Original Registration Certificate
• Valid Insurance Certificate
• Pollution Under Control (PUC)
• Proof of Address
• PAN card or form 60/61
• Chassis and engine pencil print
• Signature Identification
• Fee payment receipt

The following is the process to apply for a high-security number plate in Punjab:

• Apply online at Punjab HSRP or the Mobile Application HSRP Punjab
• Choose your date, time and centre of fitment.

The status of the application can be easily checked with the help of the steps below:

• Visit the HSRP Punjab website
• Input the Registration or Invoice number

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