A vehicle registration certificate (RC) is a legally mandatory document to ply on the Indian roads. If you have recently applied for a new or duplicate RC, you must check the RC status of your vehicle either online or offline. You can check the RC status by vehicle number in Maharashtra from the Parivahan Sewa website. Read further to know what a vehicle RC entails and various ways to check vehicle RC status in Maharashtra.
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A vehicle RC is a document that confirms the registration and ownership of a vehicle. In Maharashtra, vehicle owners who do not possess a valid RC may be levied a traffic penalty of ₹2000 for a first offence and ₹ 5000 for a repeat offence. To receive a registration certificate in Maharashtra, the vehicle must be registered at a Regional Transport Office (RTO).
A few details that you can see on a Maharashtra vehicle registration certificate are:
Vehicle registration number
Date of registration 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
Month and year of manufacturing
Vehicle details - cubic capacity, wheelbase, weight, number of cylinders, etc.
To get a vehicle registration certificate in Maharashtra, you must follow these steps:
After buying your vehicle, collect the receipt from your dealer.
You can either go to the RTO (offline) or use the Parivahan Sewa portal (online) to register your vehicle.
Submit the application form and all required documents.
To get your Maharashtra vehicle RC, pay the fee once your vehicle passes the inspection.
Note: The RC application fee may vary according to the vehicle type. Typically, the fee ranges from ₹50 to ₹5,000.
You must submit the following documents to get your Maharashtra vehicle registration certificate:
Form 20 - RC Application Form
Form 21 - Sales Certificate, issued by the dealer
Form 22 and 22A - Roadworthiness Certificate
Valid age, ID, and address proof
Vehicle purchase invoice
A copy of the vehicle's 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
The steps listed below will help you get a duplicate vehicle RC online in Maharashtra:
Open the Parivahan Sewa website.
Go to 'Online Services'.
Click 'Vehicle Related Services' and select 'Maharashtra'.
Click 'Proceed' after entering your 'Registration Number' and selecting your 'RTO'.
Click 'Application for Duplicate RC'.
Type in the required details, such as the vehicle's registration number and the last five digits of the vehicle's chassis number.
Click 'Verify Details.'
Authenticate details either through an OTP or Aadhaar details.
Select the reason for applying for the duplicate RC.
Pay the application fee for obtaining a duplicate RC in Maharashtra.
Submit the required documents and schedule an appointment with the RTO for vehicle inspection.
You will receive your duplicate Maharashtra vehicle RC.
A few documents that Maharashtra vehicle owners must submit to obtain a duplicate RC are listed below:
Form 26 - Application for duplicate RC
Police certificate in case of theft/loss of RC
Address proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, Passport, etc.
ID proof, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.
PUC certificate
Copy of the vehicle's engine and chassis number
Valid vehicle 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 your Maharashtra vehicle RC status online by using any of the ways listed below:
You can check your Maharashtra vehicle RC status online via the Parivahan Sewa website by following these steps:
Visit the Parivahan Sewa official website.
Go to 'Online Services' and click 'Vehicle Related Services'.
Choose 'Maharashtra' as the state.
Type in your 'Registration Number' and select 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'.
Click 'Submit' after entering the CAPTCHA.
You can view your Maharashtra vehicle RC status on the screen.
At present, you cannot check your Maharashtra vehicle RC status on the NextGen mParivahan App. Your Maharashtra vehicle registration certificate will be available on the app only after it has been issued by the RTO. To get your virtual RC, you need to enter your vehicle registration number, the last five digits of its chassis number and engine number.
To check your Maharashtra vehicle RC status online through Policybazaar.com, follow the steps mentioned below:
Open Policybazaar.com.
Visit the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' webpage.
Enter your 'Vehicle Registration Number' and click 'Submit'.
Your Maharashtra vehicle RC status will be displayed.
Note: For some vehicles, the 'Check Vehicle RC Status' page requires additional information, such as fuel type, make, model, etc.
These are the steps to download the Maharashtra vehicle registration certificate:
Open the Parivahan Sewa homepage, click on 'Vehicle Related Services', and choose Meghalaya from the list.
Pick your RTO and tap on 'Proceed.'
Click 'Download Document' on the RC status page and provide the required vehicle details.
Complete the OTP verification.
After your vehicle RC details are displayed, download a copy from the website.
Here are the steps to check Maharashtra vehicle RC transfer status online:
Open the 'Know Your Application Status' page on Parivahan Sewa.
Type in the 'Registration Number' or 'Application Number' on the page.
Click on 'Submit.'
Your vehicle RC transfer status in Maharashtra will be displayed on the screen.
Yes, you can renew your vehicle RC after 15 years in Maharashtra. In India, vehicle registration certificates are typically issued with a validity of 15 years. You must renew your RC before its expiration date.
The cost of an RC transfer in Maharashtra varies depending on the type of vehicle. The RC ownership transfer fee is usually half of the registration fee and ranges from ₹25 to ₹2,500.
The new rule for vehicle registration in Maharashtra states that new vehicle owners must submit proof of an allotted parking space from a civic body to get their RC.
Yes, the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is mandatory for all vehicles to drive in Maharashtra and all over India.
In Maharashtra, the HSRP cost ranges from ₹531 to ₹879 depending on the type of the vehicle.
It usually takes around 7 to 10 days to process your vehicle RC application in Maharashtra and have your registration number.
Yes, you have to pay road tax for vehicles registered in other states if you have been operating them in Maharashtra for over a year.
You can check the status of your Maharashtra vehicle RC by providing the required details on the 'Know My Application Status' page on the Parivahan Sewa portal.
If you have lost your Maharashtra vehicle RC, you can apply for a duplicate RC online through the Parivahan Sewa website or offline by visiting your nearest RTO.
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