RC Transfer: How to transfer vehicle ownership in Chandigarh

Last updated 1 year ago
RC Transfer Chandigarh
Last updated 1 year ago

Clean roads, green vistas and a general sense of orderliness come to mind when someone says ‘Chandigarh’. One of India’s 9 union territories, Chandigarh is the capital of two states: Punjab, and Haryana. The city is counted among the most well-planned and developed cities in north India. To its million-plus residents, Chandigarh offers amenities, infrastructure and lifestyles that are arguably at par with what Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru do.

And it’s this modern, urban lifestyle that the used car market is actively caters to. In fact, the used car space in Chandigarh is now bigger than ever, thanks to the affordability and lower depreciation cost it offers. While buying a used car over a new one is a wise decision, the transfer of the car’s ownership can be a time-consuming process. So, to clear up things for you, here’s the end-to-end process of RC transfer online in Chandigarh.

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List of RTOs in Chandigarh

 Only one RTO is there in Chandigarh

NameZoneRTO Number
RTO ChandigarhSector 17CH-01

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

Once you purchase the used car, you need to initiate the RC transfer process at the RTO within 30 days. Here are the steps you need to follow.

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 seller and buyer belong to different RTO zones, the car needs to be de-registered from its original RTO and then be registered at the new RTO.  A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is needed for this purpose which can be obtained by submitting Form 28. However, if the car is not a registered in Chandigarh, then the NOC has to be obtained by submitting the following documents (along with form 29) to the original

  • Form 28
RC-Transfer-Form-28
  • NOC from the financing bank if the car is under hypothecation
  • Documents for proof of payment of road tax (for commercial vehicles)
  • Attested RC copy
  • NOC from traffic police
  • Valid insurance
  • Valid PUC Certificate
  • Clearance from NCRB

Step 2 – Visit RTO With Required Documents

Once you obtain the NOC (if needed), you can start the RC transfer process by submitting the following documents to your local RTO.

  • Original RC 
  • Duly filled Form 29
Form 29 for RC transfer
  • Duly filled Form 30
Form-30-RC-transfer
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of address proof
  • Copy of valid pollution under control certificate (PUC)
  • Copy of G.I.R./Pan no. or Form no. 60/Form no. 61 (for cars only)
  • Bank NOC and two forms 35, if the car was under loan or hypothecation

If the transferor is a company, these documents needed for RC transfer are:

  • ​Original RC  
  • Two forms 29
  • Two forms 30
  • 2 nos. of Form no. 35 duly filled & signed by the registered owner
  • A certificate from the bank for having retained full dues 
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution under control certificate (PUC)
  • Any two copies of address proof of buyer: voter card/ passport/telephone (BSNL/MTNL)/electricity bill/Aadhar /Govt Bank account
  • NOC from the company on its letterhead
  • Authorization letter

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. And if the NOC has been obtained (if needed), you can apply for re-registration at the local RTO.

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

For re-registration of the car submit the following documents at the local RTO

  • Original RC from another state
  • Form 20
RC-transfer-form-20
  • NOC from previous RTO
  • Form 27
RC-transfer-form-27
  • Form 33
RC-transfer-form-33
  • Attested copy of address proof
  • Attested copy of the valid driving license of the car owner
  • Attested copy of PUC Certificate
  • PAN Card, Form 60, or Form 61
  • Passport-size photos of the applicant
  • Bank NOC if the vehicle is under a loan

Step 5 – Payment Of Road Tax

If the car was previously registered outside Chandigarh, 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 according to the price of the car and its age. For reimbursement, you will have to submit the following set of documents.

  • Application for road tax refund
  • Updated and signed Form 16, which is essentially the applicant’s salary certificate from the employer
  • Copy of the new registration certificate
  • Copy of the old registration certificate
  • Insurance policy with new registration number
  • Proof of ID
  • Address proof

Documents Required for Transfer of Vehicle Ownership in Chandigarh

Here is the list of documents that are required to transfer ownership in Chandigarh.

  • Original registration certificate
  • Duly filled Form 29
  • Duly filled Form 30
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution under control certificate
  • Any two attested copies of address proof: (voter card/ passport/ telephone/electricity bill/ ration card)
  • Crime Report of N.C.R.B. 

Vehicle Ownership Transfer online in Chandigarh

Process for Vehicle Ownership Transfer online in Chandigarh

Follow these steps to online transfer a vehicle’s ownership in Chandigarh

  •   Obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the seller
  •   Take the cursor to Online Services
  •   Select ‘Vehicle related Services’
  •  Select state and input the RTO number, then click ‘Proceed’
  •   Select ‘Apply for Transfer of Ownership, Change of Address, Hypothecation [Addition/Continuation/Termination], Duplicate RC)’
  •  Enter your vehicle details as a Vehicle Registration No. and the last five characters of chassis number
  • Click on ‘VERIFY DETAILS’ button
  • The generated page will show you all details of your vehicle like the name of the owner, RC number, insurance validity, etc.
  •   Come down on the screen, you will see the fees of the car ownership transfer·       
  • After confirming the details, make the payment·       
  • The generated receipt will be required at your local RTO

Now, you will have to pay the pending tax of the vehicle, here are the steps to do it.

  • Visit the website: https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/
  • Select state & RTO
  • Click on ‘proceed’
  • Select ‘RC related service’ and take the cursor to ‘Pay your tax’
  • Pay the pending tax of the vehicle through net banking or debit card
  • After making the payment, visit the RTO transfer of ownership of the vehicle

Required Document and Fees

The documents required for the online transfer of a vehicle’s RC in Chandigarh are

  • NOC (No objection Certificate)
  • Duly filled Form-29 and Form-30 (application for change in ownership). And a print of the chassis number with a pencil.
  • Duly filled form 31 in case of transfer of ownership through inheritance.
RC-Transfer-Form-31
  • Duly filled form 32, in case of change of ownership due to public auction.
RC-Transfer-form-32
  • Original R.C. Book, valid insurance certificate, P.U.C. Certificate, proof of identity, and address.
  • Fee for RC transfer: ₹150 (two-wheelers), ₹ 300 (four-wheelers).·     
  • Approx. 15% of the original tax should be paid as transfer tax, however, if the vehicle is more than 8 years old, then, 1% tax or Rs.100/- whichever is higher is required to be paid.

FAQs about transfer of vehicle ownership in Chandigarh

How can I change car ownership in Chandigarh?

In Chandigarh, you can transfer a car’s ownership through online and offline methods. In the offline method, you need to submit a set of documents (IDs, RC of vehicle, Insurance, etc.) to your local RTO of your area. An NOC will also be required, if the vehicle is originally registered outside your RTO area. Once you submit all the documents you need to pay the RC transfer fee. In the online method, you need to visit the Parivahan website: https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/, fill in the required details, and upload the scanned documents.

How can I transfer the RC in Chandigarh?

In Chandigarh, the RC of a car can be transferred through online and offline methods. In the offline method, you need to submit a set of documents (IDs, RC of vehicle, Insurance, etc.) to your local RTO of your area. An NOC will also be required, in case the vehicle is originally registered outside your RTO area. After submission of the documents, pay the RC transfer fee. In 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 much does it cost to transfer ownership of a car in Chandigarh?

In Chandigarh, the fees for RC transfer are ₹150 for two-wheelers, and ₹ 300 for four-wheelers. Moreover, approx. 15% of the original tax should be paid as transfer tax, however, if the vehicle is more than 8 years old, then, 1% tax or Rs.100/- whichever is higher is required to be paid.

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