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Form 29D Intimation of Vehicle Taken Back from Dealer
The RTO Form 29D is used to inform the registering authority about your vehicle. It is addressed to the same RTO to whom you submitted the Form 29C. Read on to know how you can download and fill out this form, the documents required to fill it, and more.
What is RTO Form 29D?
It is mandatory to submit Form 29D to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) when you take back your vehicle from an authorised vehicle dealer. The form confirms that the registered owner has taken back possession of the vehicle and the documents submitted earlier. It includes various details such as the registered owner's information and the authorised dealer's details.
Form 29C vs Form 29D: What is the Difference?
Tabulated below are some of the key differences between the Form 29C and 29D:
| Basis of Comparison | RTO Form 29C | RTO Form 29D |
| Primary Purpose | It is a notice to the RTO that you have delivered your vehicle to an authorised dealer of registered vehicles. | It is a notice to the RTO that you have taken back your vehicle from the authorised dealer of registered vehicles. |
| Filled By | Signed by the registered owner and the authorised dealer. | Signed by the registered owner and the authorised dealer. |
| Key Information | It focuses on the documents and vehicle access given to the dealer. | It focuses on confirming that the vehicle and its documents have been taken back from the dealer. |
In simple terms, Form 29C records the initial handover of the vehicle to the dealer, whereas Form 29D is used by the owner to report taking the vehicle back.
What Details are Included in Form 29D?
These are some of the details that are mentioned in Form 29D:
Acknowledgment Number: It is auto-generated through the Parivahan Sewa portal.
The Addressee: The registering authority to whom Form 29C was submitted earlier.
Vehicle Owner's Details: Vehicle owner's name, address, and signature.
Vehicle Details: Vehicle registration number, make, chassis number, and engine number or motor number (for battery-operated vehicles).
Dealer's Information: Name of the authorised dealer, place of business, authorisation certificate number, issuing authority, and validity of authorisation.
Form 29C Details: Date of intimation and acknowledgement number of handing over the vehicle through Form 29C.
Date of Delivery: The date on which the vehicle is taken back from the authorised dealer.
Signature: Signature, digital signature, or e-signature of registered owner of motor vehicle and authorised dealer of registered vehicles.
How to Download Form 29D?
You can follow the steps given below to download Form 29D:
Step 1: Go to the Parivahan Sewa portal.
Step 2: From the navigation bar, select the option given for 'Informational Services'.
Step 3: Click on the 'Downloadable Forms' option.
Step 4: From the multiple form options, tap on 'Form 29D' to download the form.
How to Fill Out Form 29D?
Filling out Form 29D is easy with the step-by-step guide below:
Step 1: Start filling the form by entering the auto-generated acknowledgement number from the Parivahan Sewa portal.
Step 2: Address the form to the RTO, input the required details about the vehicle owner, vehicle delivery date, and the authorised dealer.
Step 3: Now, the authorised dealer and vehicle owner need to sign the form.
Step 4: Submit the filled-out form to your registering authority.
Documents Required with Form 29D
You should collect the following documents from the authorised dealer when submitting Form 29D:
Registration Certificate (RC)
Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC)
Insurance Certificate
Importance of Form 29D
These aspects of Form 29D make it important:
Legal Protection: Form 29D acts as proof of having taken back the vehicle from the authorised dealer, thereby protecting them from any legal liabilities in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Regulatory Compliance: According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, any change in the possession of the vehicle must be reported to the RTO.
Updated Records: Submitting this form ensures that the centralised database (VAHAN) is updated for future reference.
Common Reasons for Form 29D Rejection
Neglecting any of these key requirements may lead to the rejection of Form 29D:
Mismatched Vehicle Details: If the vehicle details mentioned in the form do not match the official RTO records.
Signature Mismatch: In case of any signature mismatch, either of the vehicle owner or dealer, Form 29D may be rejected.
Incorrect RTO Jurisdiction: Form 29D can be rejected if the wrong RTO jurisdiction is mentioned.
Incomplete Details: It is mandatory to fill out all the required details in the form to get it approved.
Incomplete Documents: Not submitting your RC, motor insurance policy, or PUCC, can also lead to rejection.
Frequently asked question
You need to fill out the RTO Form 29D by typing in an auto-generated acknowledgment number and addressing it to the RTO. Now, you need to enter the details required about the vehicle owner and dealer, with their signatures at the designated spots. You must now submit this form to the registering authority for processing.
The purpose of a Form 29D is to notify the registering authority that you have taken back possession of your vehicle from an authorised dealer of registered vehicles.
Go to the Parivahan Sewa website, select ‘Downloadable Forms’ from the ‘Informational Services’ tab. Now, tap on the option for ‘Form 29D’ to open and download it.
You must collect the Registration Certificate (RC) of your vehicle, Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), and insurance certificate at the time of Form 29D submission.
Form 29C is used to notify the registering authority about the delivery of a vehicle to an authorised dealer. On the other hand, Form 29D is required to notify that the owner has taken back possession of the vehicle from the authorised dealer.
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