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A vehicle registration certificate is issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). This official document serves as proof of ownership of the vehicle. To get your vehicle registration certificate in Karnataka, you can register your vehicle online via the Parivahan Sewa portal or visit your nearest RTO in the state to obtain an RC offline.
A few key details that you can find on your Karnataka 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
Model name
Body type and seating capacity
Year and month of manufacture
Vehicle details - cubic capacity, wheelbase, weight, number of cylinders, etc.
Here are the steps to get a vehicle registration certificate in Karnataka:
Go to your nearest RTO or log in to the Parivahan Sewa portal to register your vehicle.
Submit the required documents along with the Form 20 (application form).
An RTO surveyor will inspect your vehicle.
After your vehicle passes the surveyor's inspection, pay the required fee to get your RC.
Note: The RC application fee varies according to the type of vehicle. Typically, the fee ranges from ₹50 to ₹5000.
Some documents that Karnataka vehicle owners need to submit to receive their vehicle RC are listed below:
Form 20, RC application form
Form 21, Sales certificate
Form 22 and 22A, Roadworthiness certificates from the manufacturer
Valid PUC certificate
Valid motor insurance policy
Valid age and address proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, Electricity Bill, etc.
Passport-sized photos
Temporary registration certificate
PAN Card or Form 60/Form 61
Form 34 - for adding a hire-purchase, hypothecation, or lease agreement to the RC
To obtain a duplicate vehicle RC in Karnataka, follow these simple steps:
Open the Parivahan Sewa portal.
Go to 'Online Services'. From the dropdown, tap 'Vehicle Related Services'.
Select 'Karnataka' as the state.
Enter your 'Registration Number' and select the 'RTO'.
Click 'Proceed'.
Click the 'Application for Duplicate RC' icon.
Enter the required details (vehicle registration number and the last five digits of its chassis).
Click on 'Verify Details' and verify using the 'OTP'.
Select a reason for the application to receive your duplicate Karnataka vehicle RC.
Now, submit the required documents and the application fee to the RTO.
Schedule an appointment at the RTO and take your vehicle on the scheduled date.
If your car qualifies for the inspection, you will receive a duplicate RC.
Some documents that vehicle owners must submit to obtain a duplicate RC are listed below:
Form 26 - Application form for a duplicate RC
Police certificate in case of theft or loss of the RC
Address proof, such as an Aadhaar Card or a Passport.
ID proof, such as Aadhaar and PAN Card
PUC certificate
Copy of the vehicle's engine and chassis number
Valid vehicle insurance certificate
Challan clearance from the traffic police
You can check your Karnataka RC status online through any of the following ways:
You can check your vehicle RC status online via the Parivahan Sewa website by following these steps:
Visit Parivahan Sewa's official website.
Look for the 'Online Services' tab. Tap the 'Vehicle Related Services' option.
Choose 'Karnataka' as your state.
Fill in your 'Registration Number' and choose the 'RTO'.
Click 'Proceed'.
Go to the 'Status/Information Services' tab.
From the dropdown, click 'Know Your Application Status'.
Enter your 'Application Number' or 'Vehicle Registration Number'.
Enter the CAPTCHA and click 'Submit'.
Your vehicle RC status will be displayed.
You cannot check the vehicle RC status through the mParivahan app in Karnataka as of now. Your Karnataka 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 registration number, the last five digits of the chassis and engine number, to obtain your virtual RC.
You can check your Karnataka vehicle RC status via Policybazaar.com by following these steps:
Go to Policybazaar.com.
Go to the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' webpage.
Enter your 'Vehicle Registration Number'.
Click on the 'Submit' button.
You can view your vehicle RC status on the screen.
Note: You may also need to enter additional information (vehicle type, year of registration, fuel type, etc.) to check your vehicle's RC status in certain cases.
It is easy to download your Karnataka vehicle RC through the Parivahan Sewa portal using the steps listed below:
Go to the RC Status Page
Click 'Download Document' on the RC status tab
Complete the OTP verification and click on submit.
After your vehicle RC details are displayed, you can download a copy of the RC from the website.
In case you are planning to buy a used car, either you or the seller is required to transfer the ownership to your name. To check the RC transfer status, you can visit the Parivahan Sewa portal, go to the application status section, and fill out all the required details.
The validity of a vehicle RC is 15 years in Karnataka. Once the validity period ends, you can renew it for an additional five years.
Currently, there is no direct option available to check vehicle RC status by mobile number. You can view it through your vehicle registration number or application number. This option is available on the 'Know Your Application Status' page on Parivahan Sewa.
If you delay the RC renewal of your car, you will be required to pay a fine of ₹500 per month.
It may take up to 30 days for an RC transfer application to get processed in Karnataka.
If you have lost your vehicle RC in Karnataka, you can apply for a duplicate RC by visiting the Parivahan Sewa portal.
In Karnataka, the fee for RC transfer varies according to the type of vehicle. For an LMV, the RC transfer fee is ₹300.
Yes, you can transfer your vehicle's ownership online in Karnataka by visiting the Parivahan Sewa portal.
A few documents that you must submit when applying for a duplicate RC are:
Address proof
Identity proof
PUC certificate
Form 26 (application form)
Police certificate, in case the RC has been stolen or lost, etc.
Valid vehicle insurance policy, and more.
In Karnataka, a vehicle's RC can be renewed as many times as required, as long as the car passes the fitness check. However, the RC must be renewed after the first fifteen years and every five years thereafter.
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