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A vehicle registration certificate is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). To register your vehicle in Chandigarh, you can visit your nearest RTO or access the Parivahan Sewa website. Your Chandigarh vehicle registration certificate serves as proof of ownership and is mandatory to be carried by all vehicle owners. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, you need a valid RC to legally drive your vehicle on the Indian roads. It is also an important document to buy a motor insurance policy and file a claim against it.
Some essential details that you can find on your Chandigarh vehicle RC are listed below:
Vehicle registration number
Registration date and validity period
Chassis number
Engine number
Owner name and address
Tax validity period
Fuel type and emission norms (type)
Vehicle class
Manufacturer's name
Financer name, if applicable
Model name
Body type and seating capacity
Year and month of manufacture
Vehicle details - cubic capacity, wheelbase, weight, number of cylinders, etc.
Follow the steps mentioned below to get your Chandigarh vehicle RC:
Collect the receipt from your dealership after buying your vehicle.
Visit your nearest RTO or log in to the Parivahan Sewa portal to register your vehicle.
Submit the necessary documents along with the application form.
Pay the required fee after your vehicle passes the inspection to get your vehicle RC in Chandigarh.
Note: The RC application fee in Chandigarh varies according to the type of vehicle. Typically, the fee ranges from ₹50 to ₹5,000.
Here are a few documents that you must submit to get your Chandigarh vehicle registration certificate:
Form 20 - RC Application Form
Form 21 - Sales Certificate, issued by the dealer
Form 22 and 22A - Roadworthiness Certificate
Valid age, address and ID proof
Vehicle purchase invoice
A copy of the vehicle insurance policy
A copy of the owner's PAN card
Temporary RC issued by the dealer
Registration fee payment receipt
Form 34 - for adding a hire-purchase, hypothecation, or lease agreement to the RC
If you need a duplicate RC in Chandigarh, follow the steps listed below:
Open the Parivahan Sewa website.
Go to 'Online Services'.
Click on 'Vehicle Related Services'
Click on 'Proceed' after entering your 'Vehicle Registration Number' and selecting your RTO.
Click 'Application for Duplicate RC'.
Enter your vehicle registration number and the last five digits of the chassis number.
Click on 'Verify Details' and verify using the 'OTP'.
Select a reason for the application to receive your duplicate RC.
Upload the necessary documents and pay the fee online.
Schedule an appointment and visit the RTO on a scheduled date for vehicle inspection.
You will receive your duplicate RC once your vehicle passes the inspection.
A few essential documents that you must submit to get your duplicate Chandigarh RC:
Form 26 - Application form for a duplicate RC
Police certificate in case of theft or loss of the RC
Address proof, such as Aadhaar card, Passport, etc.
ID proof, such as Aadhaar card, PAN, etc.
PUC certificate
Copy of the vehicle's engine and chassis number
Valid insurance certificate
Challan clearance from the traffic police for private vehicles
Affidavit stating that RC is lost and not impounded, if applicable
You can check the status of your vehicle RC online in Chandigarh using any of the ways mentioned below:
To check your Chandigarh vehicle RC status online via the Parivahan Sewa portal, follow the steps listed below:
Open the Parivahan Sewa website.
Go to the 'Online Services' tab.
Select 'Vehicle Related Services'
Enter your 'Registration Number', select the state and RTO and click 'Proceed'.
Go to the 'Status/Information Services' tab.
From the dropdown, select 'Know Your Application Status'.
Enter your 'Application Number' or 'Vehicle Registration Number'.
Enter the CAPTCHA and click on 'Submit'.
Your Chandigarh vehicle RC status will be displayed.
Currently, you cannot check your Chandigarh vehicle RC status through the mParivahan App. Your Chandigarh vehicle RC will only be available on the NextGen mParivahan App after the concerned authority has issued it. You need to add your vehicle registration number, the last five digits of its chassis number, and the engine number to obtain your virtual RC.
Follow the steps given below to check your Chandigarh vehicle RC status via Policybazaar.com:
Open Policybazaar.com.
Go to the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' web page.
Enter your 'Vehicle Registration Number' and click on 'Submit'.
Your Chandigarh vehicle RC status will be displayed.
Note: In some cases, you will be required to add more details, such as the make, model, manufacturing year, etc., to fetch your RC status via the Policybazaar.com page.
You can download a vehicle RC in Chandigarh by following the steps mentioned below:
Visit the Parivahan Sewa website. Hit the 'Vehicle Related Services' link under the 'Online Services' menu.
Now, pick your RTO and click on 'Proceed.'
Tap 'Download Document' and click 'Print Registration Certificate' from the drop-down.
Enter the mandatory details (vehicle registration number and the last five digits of chassis number), and then click on 'Validate Information'.
Verify all the details using OTP and download your RC.
Getting an RC transferred while buying a second-hand vehicle is extremely important. Use the steps mentioned below to check the RC transfer status:
Go to the 'Know Your Application Status' page of Parivahan Sewa's official website.
Type in your 'Application Number' or 'Vehicle Registration Number'.
Fill in the Captcha code as displayed and click the 'Submit' button.
The RC transfer status of your vehicle will be displayed on the site.
Yes, you can drive another state vehicle in Chandigarh without worry if your duration of stay is less than one year. However, if you plan to stay in Chandigarh for more than a year, you must register your vehicle in the city.
You can download your Chandigarh vehicle RC online through the RC Status webpage on the Parivahan Sewa website.
You can transfer your car ownership in Chandigarh by following the instructions mentioned on the Chandigarh Transport Department's official website.
To get your Chandigarh vehicle registration certificate, you need to submit a few documents, such as a sales certificate, roadworthiness certificate, address and identity proof, Form 20, Form 21, and more.
You can check your Chandigarh vehicle RC status through the RC status webpage on the Parivahan Sewa website.
If you are driving your car with an expired Chandigarh vehicle RC, then you may be subject to a fine of ₹5000 (first offence) or ₹10,000 (repeated offence).
Some essential documents that you need to submit to receive your duplicate Chandigarh RC include proof of address, signature identification of the owner, a police certificate in case of theft/loss of RC, Form 26, etc.
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