West Bengal (WB) RTO

The West Bengal Transport Department ensures the enforcement of the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act 1988, in West Bengal (WB).

The West Bengal Transport Department enforces the provisions of Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924 (Amended 1993) and Rules and collection of Tax. The primary function is the registration of vehicles, issuance of driving licenses and permits, motor vehicle tax and enforcement of vehicles.

The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes it mandatory for a vehicle owner to insure his vehicle with a third party insurance. A 3rd party insurance provides coverage against damage, injury or death caused to a third party. A vehicle owner can also opt for a comprehensive car insurance that provides coverage for own damage as well as against third party person or property.

In West Bengal, no motor vehicle can be driven without its registration at the WB RTO. So, here is everything that you need to know about vehicle registration process at the West Bengal RTO.

Documents required for registration of motor vehicle at WB RTO

• Vehicle registration application Form 20
• PUC certificate
• Road worthiness certificate Form 22
• Vehicle insurance certificate
• Passport size photographs
• Applicable application fee
• For registration of an imported vehicle, custom clearance certificate is required to be submitted
• Vehicle invoice
• Age and address proof documents
• Passport size photographs

The RTO officials will then verify the age and address proof documents and will inspect the vehicles on the basis of which the registration number is issued to the vehicle owner. Fancy registration number can be obtained through the process of auction.

Re- Registration of Motor Vehicle in West Bengal

Vehicle brought from another state in West Bengal can be re-registered at WB RTO on submission of the below documents

• Vehicle insurance certificate
• Form 29. 30 and 33
• PUC of the vehicle
• Chassis copy
• Age and address proof documents
• Application Form FT and Form 27
• Applicable fee and road taxes have to be paid

The West Bengal Transport Department is mainly involved in the following functions and duties:

• Registration, renewal, and reissue of Motor Vehicle: Issuance of temporary and permanent registration of vehicles, transfer of ownership, change of address, issuance of duplicate certification of registration.
• Permits: Issuance of permits to different vehicles permit for stage carriage, goods carriage. Issuance of temporary permit, special permit, permanent permit, national permit, all India tourist vehicle permit, and cancellation of permit.
• Driving License: Issuance of new, duplicate, endorsement and permanent license.
• Tax Payment System: Collection of tax for new vehicles, and other road taxes.
• Fitness/NOC: Issuance of fresh, renewal and duplicate of Fitness/NOC for the vehicles.