| RTO City | RTO Code |
| Shillong | ML01, ML02, ML03, ML10 |
| Jaintia hills | ML04 |
| East khasi hills | ML05 |
| West khasi hills | ML06 |
| East garo hills | ML07 |
| West garo hills | ML08 |
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It is compulsory to obtain a permanent RC before the expiry of the temporary registration certificate. Usually, a temporary RC is valid for only 1 month, thus one must apply for a permanent RC within 7 days of the expiry of the temporary registration certificate. Here are the documents you will need for the same:
Form 20: Duly filled up
Form 21: (Sale Certificate)
Form 22: Roadworthiness certificate
Form 34: Duly signed by the owner and the Financer
Address Proof
Valid Insurance Certificate
Temporary Registration from the dealer
Fee and Tax for the vehicle.
Follow these steps to get permanent RC in Meghalaya RTO:
Visit the nearest RTO centre and submit duly filled Form 20
Refer to hypothecation if your vehicle was purchased on load
Confirm the registration number type (general or fancy)
Submit the rest of the forms and documents
Pay appropriate fees as per the Meghalaya RTO
Pay required tax as per Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989
Vehicle is then to be produced before the registering authority for inspection by the Motor Vehicle Inspector after which a permanent registration number will be issued.
A vehicle registration certificate is valid for 15 years after which it is compulsory to get it renewed for continuous use. Thus, make sure to apply for renewal of your permanent RC 60 days before the expiry date. Here is how you can renew your RC in Meghalaya RTO:
To apply for certificate renewal, fill in Form 25 and submit it to your nearest RTO
Submit other required documents and their copies
Pay the required vehicle taxes to the concerned authorities
Pay prescribed renewal fees
The vehicle will be inspected by the concerned registering authorities after which a new registration certificate will be issued by the department.
Submit the following documents at the Meghalaya RTO to renew your RC:
Duly filled up Form 25
Original Registration Certificate
Valid Insurance Certificate
Pollution Under Control Certificate
Re-registration Fee is to be paid and receipt for the same will be given
The ownership of a vehicle’s RC can be transferred in case the owner of the vehicle dies or when the vehicle is sold in a normal sale or a public auction. In such scenarios, it is compulsory to transfer ownership of the vehicle to avoid any legal complications. Mentioned below are the documents required for such transfer:
Form 29- in case of normal sale
Form 30- normal sale
Form 31 - In case of death of the vehicle owner
Form 32 – In case of public auction
Legal heir certificate (death)
Affidavit from other legal heirs (death)
Valid insurance certificate
Registration Certificate
Address proof
PAN card
Photograph of the applicant (passport size as well)
The certificate or order confirming the sale of the vehicle (public auction)
Pencil traced “Chassis and Engine Number”
N.O.C. from the financer if the vehicle is under Hypothecation
Form 28 which is the N.O.C. for a vehicle coming from other states.
Transfer fees
It is mandatory for every vehicle owner in Meghalaya to own a valid motor insurance policy to drive legally in Meghalaya.
Here are the steps to purchase car insurance online in Meghalaya:
Visit Policybazaar.com and select the ‘Car Insurance’ option from the homepage
Enter your car number or proceed without a car number
From the list of RTOs, select your car’s RTO
Select your car’s model, manufacturer, variant, fuel type and registration year
You will now be shown car insurance plans from multiple insurers. Compare and choose the plan that suits your needs
Select additional covers that you want to add to your plan
Select the rest of the details like NCB reward, and claim details, and
Pay the premium amount via given online payment mode.
After premium payment, the car policy copy will be sent to your registered email address
Yes, you can know the details of your Registration certificate online from the official website of Meghalaya Transport or from the Parivahan portal.
Following is the list of documents you will need to change your address in your vehicle’s RC:
There are a total of 14 RTOs in Meghalaya carrying RTO-related activities in the state.
You will be required to submit the following documents to the concerned RTO for the addition of hypothecation in your RC:
Yes, you can renew your four-wheeler insurance online after comparing quotes from multiple insurers on Policybazaar.com.
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