RC Transfer: How to transfer vehicle ownership in Chennai

Chennai is the largest economic hub in South India and is dubbed as the “Detroit of India” due to several car manufacturers being based in the city. In addition to a strong demand for new cars, the used car market in Chennai is also well-established, with many people opting for pre-owned cars for their affordability. When buying a used car, it is important to check the condition of the car as well as transfer the Registration Certificate (RC) of the car in your name to ensure proper transfer of ownership. This guide provides all the details you need to complete RC transfer of your car in Chennai.

List of RTOs in Chennai

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Apply for Transfer Of Vehicle Ownership in Chennai

Step 1 – Procurement of No Objection Certificate (NOC) From The Traffic Department: (Required if seller and buyer of used car reside in different RTO area)

If the transferee has bought a used vehicle that  is not registered in Tamil Nadu, then in that case, one has to de-register the vehicle at the original RTO by following the below mentioned steps –

1. Get a NOC by submitting Form 28 duly filled at the original RTO.

2. But if the vehicle was purchased from outside and was not registered in Chennai, then one has to submit Form 29 along with the following documents for the NOC from the local RTO –

• NOC from the bank if the car was under hypothecation
• Attested Registration Certificate copy
• Proof to support for payment of road tax, applicable for commercial vehicles
• Valid Pollution Under Control Certificate
• Valid Car Insurance policy
• NOC from the Traffic Police
• Clearance from the NCRB

Step 2 – Visit RTO With Relevant Documents

After  receiving the NOC from the previous RTO, the new buyer can begin the process of registration by procuring the following documents – 

• Form 28
• Registration Certificate (attested copy)
• Payment of road tax receipt or proof (applicable for commercial vehicles)
• Valid insurance policy paper
• Valid Pollution Under Control certificate
• NOC from the Traffic Police
• Clearance from the NCRB
• NOC from the bank if the vehicle was under hypothecation

Step 3- Submission Of The Documents

Next one has to submit the above documents that are relevant and mentioned with the applicable fee. Once the NOC is received from the previous RTO then the transferee can start the process of re-registration. 

Step 4 – Vehicle Re-Registration After Interstate Transfer: (Required if the vehicle is from different state)

If the vehicle was bought from a different state, then the vehicle has to be re-registered. The documents required for re-registration are 

• NOC from the previous RTO
• Attested copy of the address proof 
• Original Registration Certificate
• Form 20

• Passport size photograph of the transferee
• Form 33

• Pan card copy with Form 60 or Form 61 whichever applicable
• NOC from the bank if and where the vehicle was under loan
• Attested copy of the valid driving license of the new buyer
• Pollution Under Control Certificate
• Form 27

Step 5 – Payment Of Road Tax

If the vehicle whose ownership has to be transferred was not originally registered in Chennai, then the new buyer will have to pay the applicable road tax on the vehicle. For the road tax certain documents have to be submitted, such as –

• Copy of the new registration certificate
• Address proof of the transferee
• Application for road tax refund
• Updated and signed Form 16
• Insurance policy with new registration number
• Copy of the old registration certificate
• Proof of ID of the new buyer

The new owner of the used vehicle/ car can claim for the road tax refund from the other State’s RTO. 

Documents Required for the Transfer of the Vehicle Ownership in Chennai

• Form 30

• Form 29
• Original Registration Certificate
• Copy of valid Pollution Under Control certificate
• Copy of address proof
• Copy of valid insurance

Vehicle Ownership Transfer online in Chennai

If one wants to transfer the registration procedure online, then visit the parivahan website and arrange the below mentioned documents for the transfer of ownership. 

Required Document and Fees

• NOC 
• Form-29 and Form-30 along with a print of chassis number with pencil for normal change of ownership.
• Change of ownership through inheritance: Form 31 and if there is a change of ownership due to public auction, application in Form 32 should be submitted.

• Other documents required are the original R.C. Book, Insurance Certificate, P.U.C. Certificate, proof of identity and address.
• A fee of Rs.150/- in case of two wheelers and Rs.300/- in case of motor car is required to be paid.

Process for Vehicle Ownership Transfer online in Chennai

• For the online procedure of vehicle ownership transfer in Chennai are firstly to procure a NOC and then visit the parivahan website
• Select ‘Vehicle Related Services’ from the menu
• Click on ‘RTO of vehicle registration’ and ‘Proceed’
• Select ‘Online Services’ for Transfer of ownership
• Enter the vehicle details – Vehicle Registration no and Chassis number and click on Verify details
• Once the details of the vehicle are displayed on the page, fill the online form with the necessary details 
• Then click on ‘Transfer of ownership details’
• Enter the details of the new owner and scroll down
• The fees of the transfer will displayed down further, enter the payment option and pay the applicable fee
• Submit the application form by confirming on the confirmation box that will be shown on the webpage. 
• Once the application is submitted, the reference receipt will be generated

FAQs about transfer of vehicle ownership in Chennai