Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, leaves a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of Indians from everywhere. Known for its serene, pleasant weather, this ‘Silicon Valley of India’ plays host to a slew of innovation-driven tech giants.
Life in such a busy, advanced city calls for modern choices, one of which is buying used cars. More Bengaluru residents prefer pre-owned cars for their affordability and lower depreciation cost. And yet, buying a used car can be slightly more complex than buying a new one.
Choosing from a wide range of options is, in itself, a confusing task. And the final step of the process, the transfer of vehicle ownership, can be quite tedious too. So, to ease things for you, this article covers the end-to-end process of RC transfer in Bengaluru.
List of RTOs in Bangalore
The transfer of a vehicle’s ownership takes place at the regional transport office (RTO). There are eight RTOs in Bengaluru, listed below:
| RTO Office | Location | Code |
| Koramangala | Central Bangalore | KA-01 |
| Rajajinagar | West Bangalore | KA-02 |
| Indiranagar | East Bangalore | KA-03 |
| Yeshwanthpur | North Bangalore | KA-04 |
| Jayanagar | South Bangalore | KA-05 |
| Electronic City | Electronic City | KA-51 |
| Yelahanka | Yelahanka | KA-50 |
| K.R.Puram | K.R.Puram | KA-53 |
Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for Transfer Of Vehicle Ownership in Bangalore
Once you bring home the used car that you purchased, you will have to initiate the RC transfer process at the local RTO within 30 days. Here are the steps you need to follow:
Step 1 – Procure The No Objection Certificate (NOC) From The Traffic Department: (Required only if seller and buyer resides in different RTO area)
If the used car that you have bought is not registered in the RTO area of your residence, then you’ll first have to get the car de-registered from the RTO where the car is registered. To do this, you will have to submit a duly filled Form 28 to the RTO where the car is registered. And in return, they will provide you with a no-objection certificate: NOC.
And if the car is registered in any other state than Karnataka, you will have to de-register the car from the RTO where it’s registered and obtain a NOC. For this purpose, you will have to submit the following set of documents along with a duly filled Form 29.
- Original Registration Certificate (RC) of the purchased vehicle
- Residential Certificate: Attested copies of any two from passport, telephone/electricity bills, ration card, or voter ID.
- Copy of valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
- Copy of valid car insurance
- Form 30
Step 2 – Visit The RTO With Required Documents
After obtaining the NOC, you can start the ownership transfer process by submitting the following documents to your local RTO.
- Original registration certificate (RC) of the car
- Two duly filled & signed Form 29
- Two duly filled & signed Form 30
- Copy of Valid insurance of the car
- Copy of Valid pollution under control certificate (PUC)
- Copy of buyer’s address proof i.e., voter card, passport, telephone (BSNL or MTNL), electricity bill, Aadhar/ Govt bank Account, Registered Rent agreement)
- Seller’s ID proof
- NOC from the previous RTO
- NOC from the bank if the car is hypothecated
- One passport size photo of the Buyer
Step 3- Submission Of The Documents
Once you submit the above-mentioned documents to your local RTO, you have to pay the fee for the RC transfer. It takes around 30 working days for the completion of the RC transfer process. You can check the status of your application on the website: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
Step 4 – Vehicle Re-Registration After Interstate Transfer: (Required if the vehicle is from a different state)
If the car is originally registered in any other state, here are the documents you would require to get the car re-registered to your local RTO.
- Original registration certificate of the car
- Form 20
- Form 27
- Form 33
- NOC from previous RTO
- NOC from the bank if the car is hypothecated or under the loan
- Attested copy of proof of address
- Attested copy of the valid driving license of the car’s owner
- Attested copy of PUC Certificate
- Form 60 or Form 61
- PAN Card
- Passport-size photos of the applicant
Step 5 – Payment Of Road Tax
If you have bought a used car that was previously registered in any other state than Karnataka, then you will have to pay the road tax to have the car re-registered at your local RTO. The payable tax amount is calculated according to the price of the car on its invoice. After you pay the road tax for re-registration of the car, you claim the reimbursement of the road tax paid by the previous owner. This refund is calculated on the basis of the original price of the car and its age. For reimbursement, you will have to submit the following set of documents
- Application for refund of road tax
- Updated and signed Form 16, which is basically your salary certificate from the employer
- Copy of the new registration certificate
- Copy of the old registration certificate
- Insurance policy with new registration number
- ID Proof
- Address proof
Documents Required for Transfer of Vehicle Ownership in Bengaluru
Here are the documents you require to transfer a car’s ownership (RC transfer) in Bengaluru.
- Form 28 if the vehicle is registered in a different RTO
- Form 29 if the vehicle is registered in a different state
- PUC certificate
- Proof of address, insurance region/state certificate
- Original Registration Certificate (RC)
- Tax Certificate
- Copy of G.I.R./Pan number or Form 60 or Form 61 (for cars)
- Copy of valid insurance
- Copy of valid PUC (pollution under control certificate)
- Two copies of form 29, form 30, buyer’s address proof
- The photo which has a fingerprint of the right-hand thumb that has been certified by a notary or a gazetted officer
- Traffic challan clearance certificate if there are any dues
- Company NOC (if the seller is a company)
Vehicle Ownership Transfer online in Karnataka
It’s expected of a city like Bengaluru, to have a smoother process for RC transfer, and it’s certainly there. Here is how it’s done.
Required Documents and Fees
- Form 29
- Form 30
- Address proof of the buyer
- Pan Card / Form 60 for LMV only
- Self-attested photo of buyer
- Self-attested photo of seller
- Valid registration certificate
- Valid Vehicle Number, Chassis Number, and Mobile Number for OTP
- Valid details about payment modes like Internet banking, Debit/Credit Card, etc. details for making payments
Process for Vehicle Ownership Transfer online in Karnataka
Follow the following steps to online transfer the ownership of your car
- Visit Parivahan website
- Input the RC number
- Click ‘Proceed’
- All of your vehicle’s details will be displayed
- Select ‘Transfer of Ownership’
- Enter the last five digits chassis number
- Enter the mobile number and click on the generate OTP
- Input the received OTP.
- Fill all the details in the application form and click on the payment button
- Confirm the details and proceed further
- Make payment
- After generation of fee receipt, upload the required documents
- Submit the application
- Visit RTO at the selected time and date
FAQs about the transfer of vehicle ownership in Bangalore
How much does it cost to transfer car ownership in Bangalore?
The fees for RC transfer in Bengaluru are ₹150 for two-wheelers and ₹300 for cars.
What documents are required for RC transfer in Bangalore?
For RC transfer in Bengaluru, the documents required are
- Form 28 if the vehicle is registered in a different RTO
- Form 29 if the vehicle is registered in a different state
- PUC certificate
- Proof of address, insurance region/state certificate
- Original Registration Certificate (RC)
- Tax Certificate
- Copy of G.I.R./Pan number or Form 60 or Form 61 (for cars)
- Copy of valid insurance
- Copy of valid PUC (pollution under control certificate)
- Two copies of form 29, form 30, buyer’s address proof
- Photo which has a fingerprint of the right-hand thumb which has been certified by a notary or a gazetted officer
- Traffic challan clearance certificate if there are any dues
- Company NOC (if the seller is a company)
What is the procedure to change ownership of vehicles in Karnataka?
In Bengaluru, you can transfer a car’s ownership (RC transfer) through online and offline methods. To do it offline, you need to submit a set of documents (IDs, RC of vehicle, Insurance, etc.) to the RTO of your area, and an NOC in case the vehicle is originally registered outside your RTO area. Once you submit all the documents you need to pay the RC transfer fee. And if you opt for the online method, you need to visit the Parivahan website: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/, fill in the asked details and upload the scanned documents.
How can I transfer car ownership online in Bangalore?
For RC transfer in Bengaluru, visit the Parivahan website: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/, fill in the asked details, upload the scanned documents, and make the payment.
How much time it will take to complete the vehicle transfer?
From the date of submission of the application with documents, it take 60-90 working days for the transfer of vehicle ownership or RC transfer in Bangalore.
