Every vehicle owner in Jharkhand is required to have a vehicle registration certificate (RC).The Parivahan Sewa portal allows you to check RC status by vehicle number in Jharkhand, ensuring you have a valid RC. Driving with an invalid vehicle RC can incur heavy traffic fines. In case you have applied for a new or duplicate vehicle RC and want to view its status, read this detailed article.
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A vehicle registration certificate in Jharkhand confirms that your vehicle is legally registered at an RTO. According to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is mandatory to carry a vehicle RC while driving. Your vehicle RC also serves as evidence of vehicle ownership. It contains essential information about you and your vehicle.
The RC is a must-have document for a vehicle, and contains the following details:
Vehicle class
Vehicle description
Type of fuel
Vehicle description
Cubic capacity of the vehicle
Number of cylinders
Type of fuel
Seating capacity
Name of financer (if applicable)
Fitness validity
Registering authority
HP figures
Make and model
Registration date
Validity of tax paid
Chassis number
Engine number
Emission norms followed (BSIV, BSVI, etc.)
Colour
Seating capacity
Name of financer (if applicable)
Fitness validity
Registering authority
HP figures
Make and model
Registration date
Validity of tax paid
Chassis number
Engine number
Vehicle registration number
Vehicle details (cubic capacity, number of cylinders, etc.)
Details of the owner (name, address, mobile number, etc.)
Emission norms followed (BSIV, BSVI, etc.)
Colour
These are the documents to apply for an RC in Jharkhand:
Form 20, an RC application form
Form 22, a roadworthiness certificate
Form 21, a sales certificate
Form 34, an application to record hypothecation on an RC
Address proof
Copy of car insurance policy
PAN card
Road tax receipt
Form 60 and Form 61, if applicable
You get a temporary registration for your vehicle on the day of its purchase. This temporary registration certificate in Jharkhand is usually valid for 30 days.
You must obtain a permanent registration before the temporary registration expires. This is how to get it for your car:
Step 1: Go to your RTO (for offline process) or visit the Parivahan Sewa portal (online).
Step 2: Submit a properly filled Form 20 (application form) and documents.
Step 3: Take your vehicle to the RTO on the scheduled date.
Step 4: Pay the registration fee for your vehicle*.
To register a commercial vehicle in Jharkhand, you must visit the Motor Licensing Officer's (M.L.O.) office.
*Disclaimer: The fee for vehicle registration depends on the type of vehicle.
The Policybazaar.com website and Parivahan Sewa portal have the option to check RC status online in Jharkhand. The steps for the same are listed here:
Check your Jharkhand RC status from Parivahan Sewa through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website.
Step 2: Tap the option for 'Online Services' on the homepage.
Step 3: Click on 'Vehicle Related Services'.
Step 4: From the list of states, select 'Jharkhand'.
Step 5: Select your RTO and click 'Proceed'.
Step 6: Tap 'Know Your Application Status' under 'Status'.
Step 7: Enter your application number.
Step 8: Tap the 'Submit' button.
Step 9: Check your vehicle's RC details.
You cannot check the vehicle RC status through the mParivahan app in Jharkhand. Your Jharkhand vehicle RC will only be available on the NextGen mParivahan App after it has been issued by the concerned authorities. You just need to add your vehicle's registration number, the last five digits of your chassis and engine numbers, to obtain your virtual RC.
You can check the RC status online from the Policybazaar.com website using the following steps:
Step 1: Go to the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' page on Policybazaar.com.
Step 2: Type in the car registration number.
Step 3: Select the 'View RC Status' option.
Note: Sometimes, more vehicle details are required on the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' page, such as fuel type, model, etc.
You can visit the RC status page to download vehicle RC.
Select the option provided on the page for downloading the document and click on 'RC Print'.
Type in the required details and complete the OTP verification process to download your RC.
You can get a duplicate RC in case you have lost the original one using the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal.
Step 2: Click the 'Online Services' tab. Tap 'Vehicle Related Services'.
Step 3: Select 'Jharkhand' from the states' list. Select the RTO.
Step 4: Tap 'Application for Duplicate RC'.
Step 5: Enter vehicle details (last five digits of chassis number and vehicle registration number).
Step 6: Select 'Verify Details'.
Step 7: Authenticate either by Aadhaar or OTP.
Step 8: Select a reason for the requirement of a duplicate RC.
Step 9: Pay the required fee using one of the mentioned modes of payment.
You need the following documents to get a duplicate RC in Jharkhand:
Address proof
Chassis and engine number in pencil print
Signature of vehicle owner
An affidavit that states an RC is stolen/lost and not impounded
Application form, Form 26
Police certificate, if stolen/lost
PUCC
Valid insurance copy
PAN card copy/Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)
The process to check the RC transfer status in Jharkhand is the same as mentioned above. It is essential to verify the RC status when transferring vehicle ownership. Use the steps mentioned below to check the same:
Visit the Parivahan Sewa and use the 'Online Services' tab.
Tap on the 'Vehicle Related Services' and choose 'Jharkhand' from the states dropdown menu.
Select your RTO and enter all the required details.
Click on submit and check the RC transfer status in Jharkhand.
Navigate to the 'Print Registration Certificate' section of the Parivahan portal. Type in your car registration number and the vehicle chassis number's last five digits. Click 'Validate Information'. Enter your registered mobile number and tap 'Generate OTP'. Enter the OTP and select 'Show Details' to get the option to download your vehicle RC online.
You have to use the Parivahan Sewa portal to check RC status in Jharkhand. Tap 'Vehicle Related Services' under 'Online Services'. Click 'Know Your Application Status' and enter the required details. After you submit the details, you can check the RC status.
Yes, you can use the virtual vehicle RC using the NextGen mParivahan and DigiLocker apps. They are legal and will help you comply with the law.
Form 23 refers to the copy of the vehicle registration certificate itself.
To register your vehicle at an RTO in Jharkhand, you can either visit the RTO office or use the Parivahan portal. Submit Form 20 (application form), documents, and book an appointment with the RTO. Take your vehicle for inspection on the scheduled date to get a vehicle RC in Jharkhand.
Yes, you can download your vehicle RC in DigiLocker. On the 'Registration of Vehicles' page of the DigiLocker app, select 'Transport Department, Jharkhand'. Tap the option for vehicle RC and enter the vehicle details to receive your RC.
Go to the 'Application for Duplicate RC' page on Parivahan Sewa. Enter the details required. Authenticate yourself with OTP. Select the reason for the duplicate RC application and click 'Submit' to get a duplicate RC in Jharkhand.
You need to submit a duly filled Form 26 to apply for a duplicate RC in Jharkhand.
The validity of a vehicle registration certificate in Jharkhand is 15 years. After that period, it gets renewed every five years.
Log in to the mParivahan app. Select 'My Virtual RC' and enter details. Now, click 'Add my Vehicle(s)' to save your RC on the mParivahan app. Your vehicle's RC will appear in the 'My Virtual RC(s)' section.
*Savings are based on the comparison between the highest and the lowest premium for own damage cover (excluding add-on covers) provided by different insurance companies for the same vehicle with the same IDV and same NCB. Actual time for transaction may vary subject to additional data requirements and operational processes.
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