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Regional Transport Office or RTO West Bengal is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in West Bengal. Find RTO West Bengal details and office address by simply entering your car number.
List of West Bengal RTO Code
West Bengal has more than 97 RTOs that carry out all transport-related activities in the state. Below is an RTO West Bengal list along with their respective RTO codes.
| City | RTO Code |
| RTO Kolkata | WB01, WB02, WB04, WB05, WB06, WB07, WB08, WB09, WB10 |
| RTO Barrackpore | WB03, WB23, WB24, WB24 |
| RTO Barasat | WB11, WB15, WB25, WB26 |
| RTO Howrah | WB12, WB13, WB14 |
| RTO Hooghly | WB16, WB17, WB18 |
| RTO Alipore | WB19, WB22, WB69, WB70 |
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Documents Required for Permanent Registration in West Bengal RTO
It is necessary to get your vehicle permanently registered in West Bengal RTO. You will need the following documents for the same:
Sale Certificate in Form 21
Valid insurance certificate
Roadworthiness certificate in Form 22
Original Sale certificate
Proof of address
Pollution Under Control Certificate
Temporary registration, if any
Custom clearance certificate
Appropriate fee as per rule 81
Specified tax as per West Bengal Motor Vehicles Taxation Act
How to Get a Permanent Registration Certificate in West Bengal?
Follow these instructions to get a permanent RC for your vehicle from RTO West Bengal:
Fill in Form 21 for permanent registration
If you have temporarily registered the vehicle, then apply before the temporary registration expiry date
If the registration involves hypothecation, refer to Hypothecation
Now confirm the type of registration number
Confirm smart card related requirements
Pay appropriate fees as per the West Bengal RTO
Pay required tax as per Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
How to Renew Registration Certificate in West Bengal RTO?
As per the rules, a motor vehicle is registered for a maximum of 15 years after which it has to be renewed. For the continuous use of a motor vehicle, a vehicle's registration certificate is required to be renewed within 60 days of its expiry date. Here is how you can renew your registration certificate in West Bengal RTO:
Fill the Form 25 to apply for the renewal of RC to the respective RTO
Submit all the necessary documents
Pay vehicle taxes if any
Pay appropriate renewal fees as per the Central Motor Rules
The vehicle will then be inspected at the zonal office for its roadworthiness. If found fit, the re-registration certificate will be issued.
Documents Required for Registration Certificate Renewal
Mentioned below are the documents required to get your registration certificate renewed in West Bengal:
Application in form 25.
Registration certificate in original.
Proof of the payment of up-to-date road tax.
Copies of the insurance certificate.
Pollution under control certificate.
Documents Required for Ownership Transfer
Usually a vehicle’s ownership is transferred in three major scenarios. These include the death of the owner, theft of the vehicle, or during the normal sale of the vehicle. For transfer of ownership of a vehicle under the West Bengal RTO, you will be required to submit the following documents:
Registration Certificate in original.
Duly filled Form 29
Duly filled Form 30
Copy of valid insurance certificate
Copy of address proof of buyer
Valid Pollution under Control Certificate.
Copy of PAN card
Prescribed fee.
Tax token
Duly filled Form 34 and Form 35 in case of hypothecated cases.
Permits surrender slip from S.T.A./R.T.A. (For commercial vehicles).
Offer Letter in the buyer's name (For commercial vehicles).
Valid Fitness certificate (For commercial vehicles).
Vehicle Registration Charges in West Bengal
A vehicle owner is required to pay certain charges to get their vehicle registered in West Bengal. The registration charges for different vehicles in Bengal are:
Two-wheelers: Rs. 300
Four-wheelers: Rs. 600
Heavy goods vehicle: Rs. 1,500
Medium goods vehicle: Rs. 1,000
The charges for obtaining a duplicate registration certificate would be half of the registration fees mentioned above, depending upon the type of vehicle.
How to Know RC Status in West Bengal?
A vehicle owner can also know the status of his/her RC in West Bengal by following the steps mentioned below:
Visit VAHAN official website
Select “Online Services” dropdown on the home page
From the dropdown, select “Vehicle Related Services.”
On the next page, choose the state as “West Bengal.”
On the next page, select your RTO and enter your vehicle number if required, Click on “Proceed
Now select the "Know your application status" option.
Enter your RC application number and Submit
The details of your RC will be displayed.
How to Check Vehicle Owner Details in West Bengal?
To check the status of the vehicle owner in Delhi, you can follow these steps:
Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa
From the “Informational Services” dropdown, select the “Know Your Vehicle Details” option
Now login to your account or create a new account
Enter the OTP received and click on the “Verify” button
Now, enter the vehicle registration number and hit "Search."
Once the verification is complete, the vehicle owner's and other necessary details will be displayed.
West Bengal Road Tax for Different Vehicles
The road tax for different types of vehicles in West Bengal is:
One-Time Tax for 5 Years:
| Cars Engine Capacity | Road Tax on New Car Registration (whichever is higher) |
| 800 cc | 5.5% or Rs 17,500 |
| 800cc to 1490cc | 5.5% or Rs 25,000 |
| 1490 to 1999cc | 5.5% or Rs 35,000 |
| Above > 2000cc | 5.5% or Rs 45,000 |
For two-wheelers:
| Engine capacity in cc | Road Tax in West Bengal |
| Upto 80cc | Rs 1,560 |
| 80cc and 170cc | Rs 3,125 |
| 170cc and 250cc | Rs 4,685 |
| Over 250cc | Rs 6,250 |
How to Pay West Bengal Road Tax Online?
Here is how to pay Road tax online in West Bengal online:
Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa
Enter your vehicle registration number and proceed
Click on the "Pay your Tax" option
Now login via entering your mobile number and OTP
Verify the details regarding owner, tax info, permit details , etc.
Update any detail if required
To know tax details, enter month/quarter or year info
Soon after selecting your tax mode, your vehicle road tax will be automatically calculated
Click on the "Payment" button
Select the online payment method and pay your tax online.
You can also pay road tax offline by visiting the nearest West Bengal RTO.
Fine for Non-Payment of West Bengal Road Tax
In case you fail to pay the road tax in West Bengal within the offered 15 days of grace period, you may have to pay a penalty upon its expiry. The rates of penalty for delay in payment in road tax are as follows:
25% for delay in payment from the 16th day to 45th day after expiry
50% for delay in payment from the 46th day to 75th day after expiry
100% for delay in payment after the 75th day after expiry.
Endorsement of Hypothecation in West Bengal
If your vehicle is on loan or hire purchase, it is mandatory to get such hypothecation added to your registration certificate.
Here are the documents you will need for the endorsement of hypothecation in West Bengal:
Registration certificate in original
Form no.34 duly filled (for endorsement of Hypothecation) in duplicate
Copies of valid vehicle insurance
Pollution under control certificate
Prescribed fees
Termination of Hypothecation in Delhi
A termination of hypothecation can be done when the loan on the vehicle is repaid in full. After termination, you get the complete ownership of the vehicle and the lender’s name is replaced with your name on the vehicle’s RC.
The following documents are required to terminate hypothecation in West Bengal:
Form no. 35 duly filled (for deletion of Hypothecation) in duplicate.
NOC from financier for having retained full dues from the financier (for deletion case only)
Original Registration certificate
Copy of Driving License
Copy of vehicle insurance policy
Copy of PUC
Hypothecation Charges in West Bengal
The cost of hypothecation of endorsement in West Bengal is as follows:
Motorcycle: Rs. 500
Three-wheeler/light motor vehicle: Rs. 1500
Medium and heavy vehicles: Rs. 3,000
For the removal/cancellation of hypothecation, a fee of Rs. 100 is charged.
Applying for a High-Security Number Plate in West Bengal Online
To curb the incidences of theft, the Government of India, made it mandatory for every vehicle to have a unique high security number plate. This number plate shall be linked electronically to the vehicle once it's fixed on the vehicle.
If you are purchasing a new vehicle in West Bengal, then the dealer will give you an HSRP number plate. However, if you have an old car make sure to get an HSRP plate affixed.
Here is how you can do so online:
Visit the official website of Book My HSRP
Select the option "High-Security Registration Plate with Colour Sticker” from the homepage
Fill in the details of your vehicle such as registration number, chassis number and other relevant information
Enter the captcha and proceed
Choose a fitment location and book an appointment
Now verify rest all the provided details
Once the payment is received, download the payment receipt for future reference.
Checking the Status Of HSRP in West Bengal Online
Here is how you can check the status of your High Security Registration Plate application in West Bengal:
Visit the Book My HSRP portal
From the homepage, click on the Track Your Order” option
Now, choose your Order no., vehicle registration no., and captcha
Click on “Search” option
The status of your HSRP in West Bengal will be displayed.
Driving Without Car Insurance Fine in West Bengal
To ensure compliance with motor laws in West Bengal and to protect your vehicle financially from any unforeseen damage, it is mandatory to have a car insurance policy in the state. Failure to produce a vehicle insurance policy, when asked by the traffic police, will lead to heavy traffic challan.
Driving Without Car Insurance
Rs 2,000 and/or 3 months of jail imprisonment, community service (For the first offence)
Rs 4,000 and/or 3 months of jail imprisonment (For repeated offence)
How to Buy Vehicle Insurance in West Bengal?
Every vehicle owner in West Bengal must have a valid motor insurance policy for his/her vehicle. Third-party insurance is mandatory coverage while comprehensive vehicle insurance is the recommended one.
To purchase a car insurance policy for a vehicle registered in West Bengal, you can follow these steps:
Visit the official website of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited and select
Select the ‘Car Insurance’ page from the homepage
Enter your car number on the given form and proceed further
From the list of RTOs in West Bengal, find your RTO
Select your car’s make, model, fuel type, variant and registration year
From the given four-wheeler insurance plans, choose the desired policy along with additional covers
Select rest of the details like NCB reward, claim details, and
Pay the premium amount as per desired payment mode.
The policy copy will be sent to your registered email address.
Frequently asked question about RTO
Purchasing car insurance in West Bengal is a very simple process if you do it online. All you need to do is visit Policybazaar.com and purchase the car insurance plan after comparing multiple plans online.
You can visit Policybazaar.com to find the list of RTO codes of your RTO in West Bengal. You can also visit the West Bengal Transport Website for the same.
To download a soft copy of your insurance papers, you can visit the customer portal on your insurer’s official website. If you have purchased insurance from us, you can easily download a copy of your insurance papers from your account dashboard on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited.
To change your address in your vehicle’s RC, you must apply to your RTO with the respective documents:
- Registration Certificate in original
- Form 28 (NOC in duplicate)
- Form 20
- Copy of address proof (original to be produced).
- Copies of valid insurance/pollution under control certificate
- Fitness certificate
- Tax Token in original
- Garage Address proof (in case of transport vehicle)
- N.O.C. from financier, where required
Yes, you can calculate the premium of your car insurance before purchasing one with the help of the Car Insurance Premium Calculator. It is online that allows you to calculate the premium and IDV of car insurance based on the model and other details of your motor vehicle.
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