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RTO Tamil Nadu
Regional Transport Office or RTO Tamil Nadu is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in Tamil Nadu. Find RTO Tamil Nadu details and office address by simply entering your car number.
List of Tamil Nadu RTO Code
Tamil Nadu has more than 110 RTOs that carry out all transport-related activities in the state. Below is an RTO Tamil Nadu list along with their respective RTO codes.
| City | RTO Code |
| RTO Chennai | TN01, TN03, TN04, TN05, TN06, TN07, TN09, TN10, TN14, TN18 |
| RTO Anna nagar | TN02 |
| RTO Tambaram | TN11 |
| RTO Poonamallee | TN12 |
| RTO Ambattur | TN13 |
| RTO Ulundurpet | TN15, TN15 |
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Documents Required for Permanent Registration in Tamil Nadu RTO
As per the motor vehicle rules, it is mandatory for every vehicle in Tamil Nadu to obtain a registration certificate from the concerned Tamil Nadu RTO. Here are the documents required for obatining a permanent RC in Tamil Nadu:
Application Form 20 generated online
PUC and road worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturer
PAN card or Form 60/61
Address Proof
Life time Tax proof
Insurance certificate
Temporary RC if any
Prescibed fees
Passport size photos 3 copies
How to Get a Permanent Registration Certificate in Tamil Nadu?
The application for a permanent registration certificate in Tamil Nadu should be made within 7 days of taking vehicle’s delivery. Follow these steps to apply for the same in Tamil Nadu RTO:
Fill up Form 20 and submit it to the nearest RTO
Submit the requiured document to the concerned authority
Submit the required fees and taxes
After the submisssion of all the documents along with fees and taxes, the vehicle is to be produced for inspection after which a registration number will be assigned to the vehicle.
How to Renew Registration Certificate in Tamil Nadu RTO?
A vehicle owner must apply for renewal of RC after the completion of 15 years from original registration date. After these 15 years, the vehicle has to be renewed every five years depending upon its road-worthinesss.
Here is how to apply for renewal of RC in Tamil Nadu RTO:
Fill up the renewal application in Form 25 and submit it to the RTO
Submit other documents required by the RTO
Pay the due taxes if any
Pay the appropriate fees as per CMV rules
After submission of required documents, the concerned authority will inspect the vehicle for its road-worthiness after which the RC will be renewed for next 5 years.
Documents Required for Registration Certificate Renewal
Here are the documents required to apply for RC renewal in Tamil Nadu:
Application in Form 25
Insurance certificate
Registration certificate
Valid PUC certificate
Valid Tax details
Prescribed fees
Documents Required for Ownership Transfer in Tamil Nadu
When the vehicle is sold in a normal sale, its ownership is transferred to the name of purchaser. Moreover, it is also important to transfer the ownership of the vehicle to the new buyer so thatso that the previous owner shall not be held liable for liable for any legal or financial troubles related to the vehicle.
Here are the documents required for the transfer of ownership of vehicle :
Notice of transfer in Form-29 (in Duplicate)
PAN or Form-60/61
Registration certificate
Application in Form-30 in duplicate if hypothecated
Insurance certificate
Valid Emission certificate
Proof of address
No objection certificate from the Financer
Valid Tax paid
Vehicle Registration Charges in Tamil Nadu
To register a vehicle in Tamil Nadu, the vehicle owner is required to pay certain registration charges based on the type of vehicle. The registration charges in Tamil Nadu are as follows:
Two-wheelers: Rs. 300
Three-wheelers/Cars: Rs. 600
Transport vehicles: Rs. 1000
How to Know RC Status in Tamil Nadu?
Follow the steps mentioned below to know the status of your RC in Tamil Nadu:
Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa
From the dropdown on the homepage, select the 'Online Services' tab
Click on'Vehicle-Related Services'
From the list of RTOs, select'Tamil Nadu' as your RTO and Proceed
Select the'Application Status' option from the given list of services
Enter your RC application number and click on the'Submit' option
As soon as you submit it, the status of your vehicle's RC will be displayed in the next window.
How to Check Vehicle Owner Details in Tamil Nadu?
The details of a vehicle owner in Tamil Nadu can be known online as well. For this, you can follow the steps mentioned below:
Visit the Parivahan Sewa official website
Click on the "Informational Services" dropdown
From the dropdown, click on the "Know Your Vehicle Details" option
Now, create a new account or log in if you have an existing account
You can log in via mobile number and OTP
Enter the required details along with the captcha
Click on the "Search Online" option, and the next window will display the details of the vehicle along with its owner details.
Tamil Nadu Road Tax for Different Vehicles
If you wish to drive a new legally in Tamil Nadu, it is mandatory to pay road tax in the state. The table below states the road tax for four-wheelers in Tamil Nadu:
| Age of the car | Tax Vehicle up to Rs.10 lakh (% of cost) |
| Less than 1 year | 8.75% |
| 1-2 year | 8.5% |
| 2-3 year | 8.25% |
| 3-4 year | 8% |
| 4-5 year | 7.75% |
| 5-6 year | 7.50% |
| 6-7 year | 7.25% |
| 7-8 year | 7% |
| 8-9 year | 6.75% |
| 9-10 year | 6.5% |
| 10-11 years | 6.25% |
| More than 11 years | 6% |
| Age of the car | Tax Vehicle more than Rs.10 lakh |
| Less than 1 year | 13.75% |
| 1-2 year | 13.5% |
| 2-3 year | 13.25% |
| 3-4 year | 13% |
| 4-5 year | 12.75% |
| 5-6 year | 12.5% |
| 6-7 year | 12.25% |
| 7-8 year | 12% |
| 8-9 year | 11.75% |
| 9-10 year | 11.5% |
| 10-11 years | 11.25% |
| More than 11 years | 11% |
How to Pay Tamil Nadu Road Tax Online?
Paying Tamil Nadu road tax online is a simple and hassle-free process. Follow the steps mentioned below to pay road tax in Tamil Nadu:
From your browser, navigate to the Parivahan Sewa Govt. portal
Now select the "Vehicle Related Services" option from the "Online Services" dropdown
You will now be required to select your state as "Tamil Nadu"
Now enter your vehicle registration number on the next page
Click on the "Proceed" button
Now select the "Pay Vehicle Tax" option
Enter the vehicle's chassis number along with the reg number if required
Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click on Submit
Update the required details
Review the fees and proceed
Pay the fees via online payment mode
Generate the payment receipt and keep it for future reference.
Fine for Non-Payment of Tamil Nadu Road Tax
As per the motor laws of India, it is mandatory to pay road tax to drive in Tamil Nadu. Failure to do so will result in heavy penalties.
As per the latest guidelines, if the road tax is not paid for more than 45 days, then a 100% penalty of the total outstanding amount may be charged for non-payment.
Endorsement of Hypothecation in Tamil Nadu
If the vehicle in Tamil Nadu has been purchased on hypothecation or hire purchase, then it is essential to get such hypothecation endorsed in your vehicle’s RC. The following documents are required for endorsement of hypothecation in Tamil Nadu:
Application of endorsement in Form 34
No Objection Certificate from Financier
Certificate of Registration.
Valid Emission Certificate
Eligible tax details
Termination of Hypothecation in Tamil Nadu
A termination of hypothecation is done when all the instalments have been paid in full. In such a situation, the vehicle's ownership is fully transferred to the vehicle owner. The following documents are required to terminate hypothecation in Tamil Nadu:
Notice of termination of hypothecation in Form-35 (with two copies)
No Objection Certificate from Financier
Vehicle RC
Vehicle Insurance certificate
Valid PUC
Eligible taxpayer details.
Hypothecation Charges in Tamil Nadu
The charges to get vehicle hypothecation endorsed or terminated in Tamil Nadu are as follows:
Fees for Endorsement of Hypothecation:
For a wheeler, Rs. 500 and a service charge of Rs. 25
For all other vehicles, the fare is Rs. 800 and the service charge of Rs. 25
For termination of hypothecation, the service charge would be Rs. 25 for all types of vehicles.
Applying for a High-Security Number Plate in Tamil Nadu Online
To provide enhanced security, the Government has made it mandatory for every vehicle owner in Tamil Nadu to get an HSRP number plate affixed. An HSRP plate is fixed with high security features that help in reducing the incidences of theft.
Currently, online application of HSRP in Tamil Nadu is not available. However, a vehicle owner can apply for HSRP offline by visiting the nearest RTO.
Challan for Driving Without Car Insurance in Tamil Nadu
As per the motor laws of India, it is illegal to drive on the roads of Tamil Nadu without a valid car insurance policy. If caught driving without one, you may have to face legal consequences along with heavy traffic fines. The fine for driving without insurance in Tamil Nadu is:
Rs. 2,000 for the first offence
Rs 4,000 for the second or subsequent offence
How to Buy Vehicle Insurance in Tamil Nadu?
Having a valid vehicle insurance policy is a mandatory requirement under the motor laws of India. If you want to legally drive in India, you must atleast have a valid third party insurance policy for your vehicle.
If you have recently purchased a car in Tamil Nadu, here is how you can easily purchase a car insurance online from Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited.
Visit the homepage of Policybazaar.com and select ‘Car Insurance’ page
On the given form, enter your car number and proceed further
From the list of RTOs, select the Tamil Nadu RTO from where you got your car registered
Now select the make, model, variant and registration year of your car
From the given car insurance plans, select the plan that suits your budget
Select the add-ons that you wish to include in your plan
Once decided, pay the premium amount using the given online payment modes
As soon as you have paid the premium, your car insurance policy document will be mailed to you.
Frequently asked question about RTO
It usually takes 5 to 7 days to get an RC, after applying for registration in Tamil Nadu RTO.
To apply for a duplicate RC in Tamil Nadu, you will need to submit the following documents to the concerned RTO:
- Form 26 (application form)
- Police certificate
- Valid insurance certificate
- NOC from the financier
- Valid Pollution under control certificate
- Valid tax paid details
- Prescribed fees
You can apply for address change in the concerned TN RTO by submitting the following documents:
- Duly filled Form 33
- Valid insurance certificate
- Proof of new adress
- Valid emission certificate
- NOC from the financier (under hypothecation)
- Valid tax paid
- Fees
To check the details of your vehicle registratration in Tamil Nadu, you can visit the Tamil Nadu transport website. You can also know the details of your RC online, you can visit the Parivahan portal website.
You can download a duplicate copy of your four-wheeler insurance online from the official website of the insurer. Additionally, if you are a Policybazaar customer, you can also download a soft copy of your car policy from your account dashboard on Policybazaar.com.
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