Regional Transport Office or RTO Meghalaya is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in Meghalaya. Find RTO Meghalaya details and office address by simply entering your car number.
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 |
South garo hills | ML09 |
Kliehriat | ML11 |
South west khasi hills | ML12 |
Resubelpara | ML13 |
South west garo hills | ML14 |
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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
To register a vehicle in Meghalaya, you need to pay the following vehicle registration fees:
Two-wheelers Rs. 300
Three-wheelers/Cars Rs. 600
The status of your RC application in Meghalaya can be known online by following the steps mentioned below:
Navigate to the VAHAN portal"
Click on the "Online Services" dropdown
Select the "vehicle-related services" option"
From the list of states, choose the state "Meghalaya"
On the next window, choose your RTO and Proceed
Select the "Know your application status" option
Provide details and submit
The status of your RC will now be displayed in the next window.
There is no need to visit the RTO to check the vehicle owner details in Meghalaya, as it can be easily done online by following these simple steps:
Visit the official Parivahan website
From the homepage, navigate to the "Informational Services" dropdown
Select the "Know Your Vehicle Details" option
Now log in using your mobile number and code or create an account
Check the other details and proceed
On the next screen, you can find the vehicle owner's details.
Road tax for two-wheelers:
Weight of vehicle (Unladen) | Ten Year One Time Tax |
Less than 65 kg | Rs. 1,100 |
65 kgs to 90 kgs | Rs. 1,800 |
90 kgs to 135 kgs | Rs. 2,500 |
More than 135 kg | Rs. 2,990 |
Road tax for four-wheelers:
Cost of vehicle | 10-year Road Tax |
Upto Rs. 3 Lakh | 4% of original cost |
Above Rs. 3 Lakh | 6% of original cost |
Above Rs. 15 Lakh | 8 % of original cost |
Above Rs.20 Lakh | 10% of original cost |
The Meghalaya Transport Department has also given an option to pay road tax online from the Parivahan Portal. Follow the steps mentioned below:
Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal online
Locate the "Vehicle Related Services" section
Now click on the "Other Services" tab
On the next window, click on "Tax and Fee"
Now select the state as "Meghalaya"
Select your RTO and click on Proceed
Locate Pay your tax option and click on it
Enter the vehicle reg number and the last five digits of your chassis number
Pay the road tax online
Download the receipt for reference.
When a vehicle owner fails to pay road tax in Meghalaya within the set time, he/she is liable to pay an extra penalty in addition to the tax arrears. This penalty is Rs. 70 for Heavy and Medium Motor Vehicles and Rs. 35 for Light Motor Vehicles.
It is essential to get your vehicle hypothecation added to the Registration Certificate. For endorsement of hypothecation in Meghalaya, the following documents will be needed:
Application in Form 34
Valid vehicle insurance certificate
Address proof
Registration Certificate
PUC certificate
Following are the documents required for cancellation of hypothecation in RC in Meghalaya are:
Form 35 duly filled up
Registration Certificate
Valid insurance
No Objection Certificate from Financer
The following charges are to be paid for the endorsement of hypothecation in Meghalaya:
Motor Cycle: 500
3 Wheeler / LMV: 1,000
Medium or Heavy Vehicle: 3,000
(Cancellation of Hypothecation)fee of Rs.100 is to be paid.
Having an HSRP number plate, a high-security number plate in Meghalaya, is mandatory. This plate has some unique features that can help curb theft.
Currently, there is no option to apply for HSRP online in Meghalaya. However, a vehicle owner can apply for an HSRP offline in the nearest RTO.
As per the Indian Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, every car owner must have a valid car insurance policy while driving on the roads of Meghalaya. If caught driving without insurance, the Meghalaya Traffic Police will charge you a heavy traffic challan:
Driving without valid motor insurance in Meghalaya:
Rs. 1,000 and or imprisonment for 3 months
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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