It is legally compulsory to register a vehicle at an authorised RTO in Telangana and have an RC.Once you have applied for the same, you can check the RC status by vehicle number in Telangana, both online and offline. This facility is available on the Parivahan Sewa portal and at your nearest RTO. Read on to know all about the process of checking your vehicle RC status in Telangana.
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The regional transport offices (RTOs) issue the vehicle registration certificate in Telangana. It validates vehicle ownership and lawful vehicle registration. Here are some of the reasons why it is important to have an RC with you:
Evidence of Ownership: It is a valid proof of your vehicle ownership and mentions the details of the vehicle owner.
Vehicle Details: The RC also mentions all the details of your vehicle, and is a mandatory document to file a claim against your motor insurance.
Compliance with Motor Laws: The motor rules in India legally mandate all drivers to carry an RC for their vehicles to ply on the Indian roads.
The key details mentioned on a vehicle registration certificate in Telangana are:
Vehicle class
Vehicle description
Type of fuel
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.)
Seating capacity
Name of financer (if applicable)
Fitness validity
Registering authority
Chassis number
Engine number
HP figures
Make and model
Registration date
Validity of tax paid
Color
Let us take a look at the documents required for RC issuance in Telangana:
Form 20: RC application form
Form 21: Sales certificate
Form 22A: If the vehicle has a fabricated body
Form 22: Roadworthiness certificate
Address proof
Copy of car insurance policy
Customs clearance certificate for imported vehicles
Temporary registration for a vehicle in Telangana is valid for only 30 days. Your vehicle must have a permanent registration before the temporary RC expires. Follow the steps given below to obtain a permanent registration certificate in Telangana:
Step 1: Visit your RTO or the Parivahan Sewa website.
Step 2: Fill out the application form (Form 20) and submit it along with the required documents.
Step 3: Take your vehicle to the RTO for inspection on the scheduled date.
Step 4: Pay the car registration fee.*
*Disclaimer: The registration fee is different based on vehicle type. For example, Rs. 600 is the registration fee for LMV, and Rs. 1,500 for a heavy goods vehicle.
You can use any of the following ways to check RC status online in Telangana:
To check RC status online in Telangana, you must follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Visit the homepage of the Parivahan Sewa website.
Step 2: Select "Online Services" from the menu bar.
Step 3: Click on "Vehicle Related Services" from the listed options.
Step 4: Choose 'Telangana' as your state.
Step 5: Select RTO and tap "Proceed".
Step 6: Click on "Status" and then on "Know Your Application Status".
Step 7: Enter your application number.
Step 8: Tap on "Submit".
Step 9: The details of your vehicle RC will be displayed on the screen.
Currently, there is no option to check your RC status on the NextGen mParivahan app. However, it features an option to check and add the digital copy of your RC. You need to enter your vehicle details, including vehicle registration number, the last five digits of your chassis, and engine number, to view your RC on the app. This digital RC is valid and legal as per the traffic laws.
You can also check RC status in Telangana online on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited using the following steps:
Step 1: Visit Policybazaar.com.
Step 2: Go to the "Check Vehicle RC Status" page.
Step 3: Enter your car registration number.
Step 4: Tap "View RC Status".
Note: Sometimes, the "Check Vehicle RC Status" page requires more information, such as make, model, fuel type, etc.
Check out the steps mentioned below to download an RC in Telangana:
Go to the RC status page on the Parivahan Sewa portal.
Click the "Download Document" option.
Type in details and complete OTP verification.
You can then access the option to download RC in Telangana.
Parivahan Sewa portal has an option to apply for a duplicate RC using the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website.
Step 2: Select the option, "Online Services". Now, tap "Vehicle Related Services".
Step 3: From the states, choose "Telangana", and select an RTO.
Step 4: Tap on the "Application for Duplicate RC" section.
Step 5: Type in your car registration number and enter the last five digits of the chassis number.
Step 6: Complete OTP verification after selecting the "Verify Details" option.
Step 7: Select the reason for the application.
After the above-mentioned steps are completed, you must upload the following documents:
Form 26: application form
PAN card copy/Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)
Address proof
Police certificate (if stolen/lost)
PUCC
Valid insurance copy
Chassis and engine number (pencil print)
Signature of vehicle owner
An affidavit that states an RC is stolen/lost and not impounded.
The final step is to book an appointment at the RTO for vehicle inspection.
The option to check RC transfer status in Telangana is also available on the Parivahan Sewa portal.
Go to the RC status page on the Parivahan Sewa website
Fill out all the required details and click on submit
The RC transfer status will be displayed on the screen
Go to 'RC Particulars' on Parivahan Sewa. Complete OTP verification after entering your car details. You can now submit these details to download your RC online in Telangana.
To download your RC on DigiLocker in Telangana, log in to the DigiLocker app. Select 'State Transport Department, Telangana' and tap 'Registration of Vehicles'. Submit your car details to get your vehicle RC.
To check your vehicle registration details in Telangana, go to Parivahan Sewa. Under the option for 'Informational Services', tap 'Know Your Vehicle Details'. Log in, type the details required, and hit 'Vaahan Search'. Your vehicle RC status will be displayed on the screen.
An application form (Form 20), address proof, and a sales certificate (Form 21) are some of the common documents that are required for vehicle registration in Telangana.
No, you cannot renew the registration of a vehicle older than 15 years in Telangana.
You need to submit an application form for a duplicate RC (Form 26), police certificate, PUCC, etc., to get a duplicate vehicle RC in Telangana.
You must visit the 'Application for Duplicate RC' on Parivahan Sewa to get a duplicate vehicle RC. Enter the required details, pay the registration fee, and submit documents. Book an appointment at the RTO for vehicle inspection and take your car on the scheduled date.
Yes, the digital copy of your RC available on the NextGen mParivahan mobile application is valid all over the country.
The time to transfer a vehicle RC can differ depending on the number of pending applications at the RTO. It usually takes 1 to 4 weeks.
Application form (Form 26)
Address proof
Copy of your PAN card, etc.
Navigate to the section given for 'Know Your Application Status' on Parivahan Sewa. Type the application number or the car registration number. Click on submit to check your vehicle RC status in Telangana.
*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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*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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