RTO Chennai

How to Register a Vehicle with RTO Chennai?

As per the norms of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 every vehicle plying on the roads needs to be registered with the concerned RTO, failing which will lead to penalties. Chennai is no exception. The capital city of Tamil Nadu witnesses a huge number of registered vehicles on a daily basis. The registration can be avail either temporary basis or permanent registration. When temporary RC is offered for a limited period, the vehicle owner needs to register the vehicle to avail a permanent RC within a specific time. Temporary registration is offered for 7 days to a maximum of one month. The application process is done with the dealer's point at the time of buying a vehicle by giving the below documents:

1. Form 20/ application form to register the vehicle with RTO Chennai
2. Form 21/Sales certificate from the dealer stating about the purchase
3. Form 22/Roadworthiness Certificate from the manufacturer saying that the vehicle is perfect for the road and in compliance with the road safety standards, pollution, and worthiness.
4. Form 22 A if the body of the vehicle is fabricated
5. PAN Card details or Form 60/61 whichever is applicable
6. Vehicle insurance document
7. Address proof of the vehicle owner

The registration is done at the dealer’s point of registration where the documents are submitted and further present to the RTO office. The Registering authority verifies the documents and allots the temporary registration number

Process of Updating New Address to Registration Certificate in Chennai

There might be situations when the vehicle owner wishes to change the address in the RC Book. He/she might relocate or due to a job change, change in address may be required. In this case, a new address can be updated to the RC by filling an application form and submit to the RTO Chennai. However, the applicant will have to submit an application form along with the required fee for change in address.

• Form 33/application for intimating the change of address
• Any address proof of the vehicle owner such as LIC Policy, Voter ID, Passport, Utility bill etc. along with passport sized photographs
• Original Registration Certificate

Renewal of Registration in Chennai

Every registered vehicle has to be re-registered as the registration card is valid for only 15 years. After that one has to renew the RC by approaching the concerned RTO officer. In case of Chennai, the vehicles registered are to be produced to RTO Chennai for inspection. The renewal process requires filling and submitting Form no. 25 to the Registering Authority, which further allots the renewed registration number to the owner. The below documents are required to be submitted:

Form no. 25/ Application for renewal of registration certificate

Registration Certificate of the vehicle

Insurance documents of the vehicle

Receipt of paid road tax

All the aforementioned documents have to be furnished to either Grade 1 Motor vehicle inspector or the Regional transport officer at RTO Chennai.

How to Get Vehicle Insurance in Chennai

Availing vehicle insurance in Chennai is not difficult. Similar to other cities in the state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai also has a handful of insurance companies offering various motor insurance policies. However, to ensure a right deal one must compare the plans available on the grounds like coverage, premium, claim settlement ratio of the insurers, add-on covers etc. The most basic cover that one can opt for is third party insurance which protects the insured against legal liability arises out of an accident. Yet, the experts always suggest to opt for a comprehensive cover that includes own damage, which means any damage to the insured vehicle due to man-made or natural calamity along with the third party liability.