Check Vehicle Owner Details by Registration Number

Why Checking Vehicle Owner Details is Important?

Checking vehicle owner details can help in multiple real-life situations:

• Hit-and-Run Cases – In case of accidents where the other party flees, knowing the vehicle's registration number allows authorities and victims to trace the owner for legal action.
• Road Accidents – You can identify the third-party owner quickly to claim insurance compensation, especially if you only have third-party bike insurance.
• Buying a Second-Hand Bike – Confirms authenticity and ensures that the seller is the genuine owner, avoiding fraud.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Transfer – RTO officials can verify vehicle records online, reducing paperwork for ownership transfers.

You can perform a bike number check or car number check online and safeguard yourself from legal & financial complications.

What are RC Details?

RC details refers to the specific & crucial information of a vehicle available in the Registration Certificate (RC). The Registration Certificate (RC) is an essential legal document that acts as an official proof of ownership and vehicle registration.

Here are the critical components of RC details:

1. Owner & Vehicle Details

   The RC of any vehicle includes all the details of the vehicle owner, including their name, address, etc. In addition, it consists of the vehicle details, make, model, variant, colour, chassis number, engine number, fuel type, vehicle class, category, purpose of use, etc. Apart from this, the RC specifies the validity period of the vehicle registration.

2. Registration Number

   A registration number is a unique numeric or alphanumeric identification number assigned to each vehicle by the transport authority (RTO). This registration number of a vehicle is embossed in a metal plate/number plate attached to the vehicle.

3. Insurance Info

   The RC of a vehicle includes two wheeler insurance details, including the policy number & policy validity.

How to Check Vehicle RC Details Online?

Finding vehicle owner details online has become easier with Policybazaar.com. Moreover, you can check through other popular modes, i.e., via the PARIVAHAN website and SMS.

In the below page, you will learn how to check vehicle owner details through various modes:

1. Vehicle Owner Details Through Policybazaar.com

   Here is a step-by-step process to check vehicle owner details or RC details by number plate or registration number:

   Step 1: Visit the 'Check Vehicle Owner Details' page on the official website of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited.

   Step 2: Enter a valid vehicle registration number you want to check and click on 'Continue' Example: DL1SB1234.

   Step 3: Next, enter your full name and mobile number and click on 'View Details' to get all the details.

   Step 4: On the next page, the vehicle owner's details will be displayed along, which includes the vehicle's make, model, number of challans, policy expiry date, and PUC validity.

   Note: In case you want to renew or buy bike insurance online, you can check and compare plans offered by the bike insurance companies in India in a few clicks.

2. Vehicle Owner Details Through PARIVAHAN Website

   Here are the steps for finding vehicle registration details online through the VAHAN/PARIVAHAN website:

   Step 1: Visit the official website of PARIVAHAN.

   Step 2: On the drop-down menu of 'Informational Services', click 'Know Your Vehicle Details' at the top of the page.

   Step 3: On the next page, enter the vehicle registration number of the vehicle to extract the details

   Step 4: Pass the human verification by entering the captcha code and clicking on 'Vahan Search.'

   Step 5: The vehicle owner's details will be displayed. Note them for your convenience.

   Vehicle Owner Details Through SMS (Limited/Inactive Service)

   To fetch vehicle owner details via SMS, Just follow the below steps:

   Step 1: Enter VAHAN <space> Vehicle Registration Number(Example: VAHAN PB01A8433)

   Step 2: Next, send this SMS to 7738299899.

   However, this service is no longer active and you can use other ways to check vehicle owner details.

   Note: SMS service may not always be active; online checks are more reliable.

Other Details You Can Access Via Vehicle Number

In addition to vehicle owner details, you can also view different types of other details as follows:

• Vehicle registration date and RC status
• Chassis and engine numbers
• Vehicle class/type and fuel type
• Manufacturer, model, and variant
• Insurance expiry details and PUC validity
• Road tax and emission norms
• Hypothecation or loan status (if any)

This helps in verifying authenticity and avoiding legal or financial issues, especially during resale or transfer.

Need to Check Vehicle Owner Details Online

Here are the top reasons why you might need to check the vehicle owner's details by number plate:

1. Hit and Run Case
   Finding a vehicle owner's details during a hit-and-run case is a challenge. With the help of PARIVAHAN, you can easily find the vehicle owner's name by the registration number available on their vehicle number plate.
2. In case of an Accident
   In a road accident, you can track the vehicle owner's details of the third party using their registration number. However, as a bike owner, you must have at least third party bike insurance in India. With this, you will be compensated for the accidental damages against the third party.
3. While Buying a Second-hand Vehicle
   You must check the vehicle owner's details via PARIVAHAN if you buy a used vehicle directly from the owner or through a dealer. This guarantees the authenticity & genuineness of the vehicle & its owner.
4. No Objection Certificate (NOC)
   Using PARIVAHAN, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials can access vehicle data for vehicle registration certificates through a centralized database. Therefore, there is no need to present the NOC of your vehicle.

What to Do If Your Bike Number Doesn't Appear

Sometimes, online searches may return 'No Record Found' or incomplete information due to:

• Recent registration not updated in the central database
• Typing errors in registration number
• Temporary registration pending
• Database synchronization delays

Solutions:

• Double-check state code, RTO code, series, and digits
• Request RC, insurance copy, and service records from the seller
• Visit your local RTO office for manual verification

Pre-Purchase Checklist for Buying a Second-Hand Bike

1. Verify bike number and owner name on VAHAN/mParivahan.
2. Check original RC, engine number, and chassis number.
3. Confirm valid insurance, PUC, and road tax.
4. Ensure no loan/hypothecation; obtain NOC if applicable.
5. Match seller ID with RC details.
6. Complete ownership transfer forms (Form 29/30/NOC).
7. Physically inspect bike to ensure RC details match the bike.

FAQs- How to Check Vehicle Number by Registration Number?