A registration certificate (RC) is a legal requirement for all vehicle owners in Chhattisgarh. An RTO is responsible for issuing the RC of a vehicle. If you have applied for an RC, you can easily check the RC status in Chhattisgarh both online and offline. Read on to know the detailed process of checking RC status, documents required to apply for an RC, etc., below.
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For every new vehicle, the regional transport office (RTO) issues a registration certificate (RC). It is mandatory to have an RC to legally drive a vehicle in India for the following reasons:
Compliance with Motor Laws: As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, all vehicles must be registered at the RTO. It is illegal to drive a vehicle without a valid RC in India.
Car Insurance: When approving a car insurance policy or the claim for it, insurers generally ask for the RC to verify the vehicle details.
Proof of Ownership: The vehicle RC also helps to prove the legal owner of the vehicle.
The details that are mentioned on a vehicle registration certificate in Chhattisgarh are given below:
Vehicle registration number
Details of the owner (name, address, mobile number, etc.)
Type of fuel
Vehicle details (number of cylinders, cubic capacity, etc.)
Emission norms followed (BSIV, BSVI, etc.)
Fitness validity
Make and model
Seating capacity
Registering authority
Chassis number
Validity of tax paid
Name of financer (if applicable)
Registration date
Color
Vehicle class
Vehicle description
Engine number
HP figures
You can check the below-mentioned steps to apply for a registration certificate in Chhattisgarh:
Step 1: Go to the RTO or visit the Parivahan Sewa website.
Step 2: Submit or upload the documents required along with the application form.
Step 3: Fix an appointment for vehicle inspection at the RTO.
Step 4: On the scheduled day for inspection, visit the RTO with your vehicle.
Step 5: Pay the registration fee for your vehicle.*
*Disclaimer: The registration fee for a vehicle is based on its type and may vary accordingly.
The following documents are required to apply for an RC in Chhattisgarh:
Form 20: RC application form
Form 21: Sales certificate
Valid motor insurance certificate copy
Address proof (ration card, electoral roll, etc.)
Road tax payment receipt
Certificate of vehicle fitness (if applicable)
PAN card (if applicable)
You can simply check your vehicle RC status online in Chhattisgarh from the Parivahan Sewa and Policybazaar.com portals. The steps for the same are given below.
Check out the steps to check RC status online in Chhattisgarh from the Parivahan Sewa portal:
Step 1: Go to the Parivahan Sewa website.
Step 2: Tap 'Online Services' from the navigation bar.
Step 3: Select 'Vehicle Related Services' from the options available.
Step 4: Select 'Chhattisgarh' from the list of states.
Step 5: Select your RTO and click on 'Proceed'.
Step 6: Tap on the 'Status' button and select 'Know Your Application Status'.
Step 7: Enter your application number and submit.
Step 8: The status of your vehicle RC will appear on your screen.
The NextGen mParivahan app does not have a feature to check your RC status online. But you can access your RC virtually by entering your car registration number and the last five digits of the chassis number.
You can follow these steps to check your RC status online in Chhattisgarh via Policybazaar.com:
Step 1: Go to the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' page on Policybazaar.com.
Step 2: Enter your car's registration number.
Step 3: Tap on the 'View RC Status' button to check your RC status.
Note: The 'Check Vehicle RC Status' page sometimes requires more vehicle details to fetch your vehicle RC status, such as model, make, fuel type, and more.
You can download a vehicle RC in Chhattisgarh using the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the RC status page on parivahan.gov.in.
Step 2: Hit 'Download Document'.
Step 3: Verify using OTP after entering your car details.
Step 4: You can now download your vehicle RC.
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for a duplicate RC in Chhattisgarh:
Step 1: Go to the parivahan.gov.in website.
Step 2: Tap on 'Vehicle Related Services' under the 'Online Services' option.
Step 3: Choose 'Chhattisgarh' from the available states.
Step 4: Choose your nearest RTO and submit.
Step 5: Tap on the option for 'Application for Duplicate RC'.
Step 6: Enter the registration number of your car and the last five digits of the chassis number.
Step 7: Tap 'Verify Details' and then verify using OTP.
Step 8: Hit 'Submit' after selecting the reason for your request.
You must submit or upload the documents given below to apply for a duplicate RC in Chhattisgarh:
Police certificate (if stolen/lost)
An affidavit that states an RC is stolen/lost and not impounded.
Address proof
Valid motor insurance copy
PAN card copy/Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)
Signature of vehicle owner
Form 26: Application Form
Chassis and engine number (pencil print)
Book a slot at the RTO for your vehicle inspection and visit as per the schedule. The RTO will inspect your vehicle to issue a duplicate RC.
You can follow the steps listed to check your RC transfer status in Chhattisgarh:
Step 1: Go to Parivahan Sewa.
Step 2: Fill out all the required details and click on submit.
Step 3: Your RC transfer status will now appear on your screen.
The facility to check your vehicle RC status online is available on the 'Know Your Application Status' page on Parivahan Sewa. Simply submit your vehicle registration number or application number to get the RC status on your screen.
You can visit the 'RC Particulars' page on Parivahan Sewa and submit all the required details to check your vehicle registration details online in Chhattisgarh.
Download and log in to the NextGen mParivahan app. Select 'My Virtual RC', enter the details of your car, and tap the option listed for 'Add My Vehicles(s)'. The virtual copy of your RC will now be added to your NextGen mParivahan app.
To download your vehicle RC online in Chhattisgarh, visit the Parivahan Sewa website to get your vehicle RC in Chhattisgarh. On the 'Vehicle Related Services' section, click on 'Print Registration Certificate'. Type in the details of your vehicle and tap 'Validate Information'.
Yes, you can get your vehicle RC on the DigiLocker app in Chhattisgarh. Just search 'Transport Department, Chhattisgarh' and use the 'Registration of Vehicles' option to get your vehicle RC using the required details.
Yes, HSRP number plates are mandatory for all vehicles in Chhattisgarh.
Yes, the RC for a vehicle can be renewed after 15 years in Chhattisgarh. However, the renewal happens for 5 years at a time.
You must apply for a duplicate vehicle RC if the original registration certificate is misplaced, lost, or stolen. You can do it through the Parivahan Sewa website.
The documents required to apply for a vehicle RC in Chhattisgarh are address proof, temporary registration (if any), a copy of your motor insurance policy, etc.
You must submit Form 26 to apply for a duplicate RC in Chhattisgarh.
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