RC or Registration Certificate can be referred to as the copy of the original registration certificate issued to a vehicle owner for a specific vehicle. The Regional Transport Office (RTO) issues this document to vehicle owners.
Vehicle owners wanting to get a duplicate registration certificate need to follow a due process to obtain the same.this involves lodging a police complaint in the area where the certificate was lost. After which the police complaint can be used to apply for a duplicate registration certificate. This can be done online and offline or a smart card.
How to Apply online for a duplicate RC?
The process to apply for a duplicate RC involves visiting the official Parivahan Seva portal and choosing your state and nearest RTO office. Then one should enter in the vehicle registration number and click on ”Proceed”. After which one needs to click on ”Duplicate Registration Certificate” then enter the last five digits of the vehicles chassis number. Additionally the necessary details need to be filled in the form, documents uplodaed and Payments made.
Finally, print out acknowledgment and application form to submit it at your nearby RTO office and book an appointment slot for verification of your vehicle.
What are the Steps to apply duplicate RC online?
For offline processing, visit the RTO where your original RC was issued and obtain Form 26. Complete the form and attach all required documents before submitting it along with the prescribed fee. Once submitted, the RTO will schedule a date for vehicle inspection and chassis number verification. This verification is essential to confirm the vehicle’s details before a duplicate Registration Certificate is issued.
What are the documents required for a duplicate RC?
To apply offline, visit the RTO that issued your original RC and collect Form 26. Fill in the form carefully and submit it along with the necessary documents and applicable fees. After submission, the RTO will assign a date for vehicle inspection and chassis number verification. This step ensures all details are accurate before the duplicate Registration Certificate is processed and issued.
What is the fee structure for a duplicate RC?
As per Rule 53(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, the fee for issuing a duplicate Registration Certificate varies depending on the vehicle category. An invalid carriage attracts a nominal fee of Rs. 25. For other vehicles, the charges are Rs. 150 for motorcycles, Rs. 300 for non-transport light motor vehicles, Rs.500 for transport light motor vehicles, and Rs.500 each for medium goods and passenger vehicles. Heavy goods and passenger vehicles are charged Rs.750.
