Download the Policybazaar app
to manage all your insurance needs.
Explore More Under Vehicle Info
-
Home
-
RTO
-
Road Tax in India
- Assam
Road Tax in Assam
Road tax in Assam is a one-time mandatory tax for the registration of non-transport vehicles. However, it is charged on an annual and a quarterly basis for commercial vehicles. The rates for different vehicles depend on their cost, age, and other related factors. Read on to know how to calculate and pay the Assam Road tax and the penalties for late payment.
Check Vehicle Details by States
How is Road Tax Calculated in Assam?
The Assam road tax is calculated based on these factors:
- Fuel type such as petrol, CNG, diesel.
- Age of the vehicle (for registration transfer from another state)
- Vehicle type, like private four-wheeler, two-wheeler, commercial vehicles, etc.
- The cubic capacity (CC) of a vehicle’s engine or EV battery capacity (kWh)
- Seating capacity
- Usage (Transport or non-transport)
- The ex-showroom price of the vehicle
Road Tax in Assam for Four-Wheelers
Check out the road tax for non-transport four-wheelers in Assam below:
| Cost of Vehicle | Rate of Tax (15 years) | Tax for an additional 5 years after 15 years |
| Up to INR 3 Lakhs | 3% | INR 5,000 |
| INR 3 Lakhs to INR 15 Lakhs | 4% | INR 7,000 |
| INR 15 Lakhs to INR 20 Lakhs | 5% | INR 10,000 |
| Above INR 20 Lakhs | 7% | INR 12,000 |
| Old vehicles transferred from another state seeking registration in Assam | A depreciation of 7% per annum (as per the vehicle’s age) on the road tax amount for a new vehicle of the same category | - |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates given in the tables above are subject to change without any prior notice. Check the official website of the Transport Department of Assam for any latest updates.
Road Tax in Assam for Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers
The table below contains the Assam road tax structure for non-transport two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
| ULD (Unladen Weight) of the Vehicle | Rate of Tax (15 years) | Tax for an additional 5 years after 15 years |
| Less than 65 Kgs | INR 1,500 | INR 500 |
| From 65 Kgs to 90 Kgs | INR 2,500 | INR 700 |
| From 90 to 135 Kgs | INR 3,500 | INR 1,000 |
| More than 135 Kgs | INR 4,000 | INR 1,000 |
| Three-wheelers | INR 3,500 | INR 1,000 |
| Trailers/Side Cars | INR 1,000 | - |
| Old vehicles transferred from another state seeking registration in Assam | A depreciation of 7% per annum (as per the vehicle’s age) on the road tax amount for a new vehicle of the same category | - |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates given in the tables above are subject to change without any prior notice. Check the official website of the Transport Department of Assam for any latest updates.
Assam Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles
The Assam road tax for commercial vehicles is charged on an annual or quarterly basis. The amount charged is usually higher than that on non-transport vehicles. Check out the sections below to know the same:
Passenger Transport Vehicles
| Seating Capacity | Annual Tax | Quarterly Tax |
| Up to 6 persons (Licensed for one region/city) | INR 2,750 | INR 750 |
| Up to 6 persons (Licensed for all over the state) | INR 5,000 | INR 1,350 |
| 7 to 12 persons | INR 6,000 | INR 1,600 |
| 13 to 30 persons | INR 8,000 | INR 2,200 |
| More than 30 persons | INR 8,000 + INR 90 for every additional seat | INR 2,200 + INR 23 for every additional seat |
| Omni tourist bus | INR 14,000 | INR 3,500 |
| Deluxe express buses with a seating capacity of over 30 persons | INR 10,000 + INR 100 for every additional seat | INR 2,500 + INR 25 for every additional seat |
| All Assam Super Deluxe Contract Carriage | INR 50,000 | INR 12,500 |
Goods Carrying Vehicles
The Assam road tax for goods-carrying vehicles is calculated on the weight allowed to be carried and is given below:
| Carrying Capacity | Annual Tax | Quarterly Tax |
| 3 MT to below 9 MT | INR 5,060 + INR 1,045 for every extra MT above 3 MT | INR 1,323 + INR 270 for every extra MT above 3 MT |
| 9 MT to below 12 MT | INR 11,880 + INR 385 for every extra MT above 9 MT | INR 3,105 + INR 98 for every extra MT above 9 MT |
| 12 MT to below 15 MT | INR 14,850 + INR 517 for every extra MT above 12 MT | INR 4,341 + INR 132 for every extra MT above 12 MT |
| More than 15 MT | INR 17,820 + INR 620 for every extra MT above 15 MT | INR 5,643 + INR 171 for every extra MT above 15 MT |
Disclaimer: The road tax rates given in the tables above are subject to change without any prior notice. Check the official website of the Transport Department of Assam for any latest updates.
How to Pay Assam Road Tax Online?
You can follow these steps to pay the Assam road tax online on Parivahan Sewa:
- Visit the official Parivahan Sewa website.
- Click on the ‘Online Services’ menu, and select ‘Vehicle Related Services’.
- Select ‘Assam’, your RTO, and click ‘Proceed’.
- Click on the ‘Pay Road Tax’ option.
- Enter the details of your vehicle registration and tap ‘Verify Details’.
- Insert the OTP and pay the Assam road tax.
How to Pay Assam Road Tax Offline?
Here are the steps if you want to make the Assam road tax payment offline:
- Go to the nearest regional transport office (RTO).
- Request and complete the form for Assam road tax payment.
- Submit the filled-out form and the required documents.
- Pay the specified amount.
Penalties for Late or Non-Payment of Assam Road Tax
In case the vehicle owner is delaying annual/quarterly Assam road tax payment, they have to pay INR 20 per day for the period defaulted (including the grace period).
Frequently asked question
The amount of road tax in Assam depends on several aspects of a vehicle, including its fuel type, age, usage, seating capacity, and more. For example, a private four-wheeler in the range of INR 15-20 lakhs would attract a road tax of around 5%.
The road tax for goods-carrying vehicles in Assam is based on the weight it is allowed to transport. For example, the road tax for a vehicle allowed to carry 3 MT is INR 5,060.
Yes, the road tax in Assam is a one-time payment for non-transport vehicles. However, it is charged on an annual/quarterly basis for transport vehicles.
You should visit your nearest RTO in the city to pay your road tax offline. Complete the respective form and submit it along with the requested documents. Also, pay the prescribed fee to complete the process.
Yes. As per the Electric Vehicle Policy of Assam, 2021, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheeler electric vehicles are exempt from road tax and registration charges in the state.
Explore details related to your vehicle
RTO details
Vehicle owner details
RC status
Driving licence
Check Challan Status
Road Tax
Parivahan Sewa
PUC certificate
HSRP
Car insurance companies
Disclaimer: The list mentioned is according to the alphabetical order of the insurance companies. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. This list of plans listed here comprise of insurance products offered by all the insurance partners of Policybazaar. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India website www.irdai.gov.in
Bike Insurers List in India
See more
Disclaimer: The list mentioned is according to the alphabetical order of the insurance companies. Policybazaar does not endorse, rate or recommend any particular insurer or insurance product offered by any insurer. This list of plans listed here comprise of insurance products offered by all the insurance partners of Policybazaar. For complete list of insurers in India refer to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India website www.irdai.gov.in
*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.
