RTO Form 29: Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle (2023 Version)

Form 29 is an application RTO form used for obtaining notice of transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in India. Form 29 is a notice of transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle in India, as per Rule 55(1) of the Indian Motor Vehicles Act. This form must be filled in duplicate and submitted to the registering authority in whose jurisdiction the transferee resides.

This article will tell you how to download RTO Form Number 29 in PDF form. Also, we will discuss the different parts of this form and how to fill them out. Let us now deep dive into these processes one by one.

How to Download RTO Form 29?

In case you want to download a blank form used for notice of transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to furnish it in offline mode, you can do so from Parivahan Portal. Let us check the steps to download the blank form in PDF format.

  1. Visit https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
  2. Select “Informational Services” from the main menu
  3. Hover over “Downloadable Forms” on the drop-down
  4. Select “All Forms” & you will be redirected to a page with all RTO Forms
  5. Click “From 29” against the ‘Vehicles Related’ category of forms
  6. Your form will be downloaded in PDF format

How to Fill Form 29?

The purpose of this form is to inform the registering authority about the transfer of ownership of a vehicle and to obtain their endorsement for the same. In order to complete the form, there are certain steps that must be followed. These steps ensure that all necessary information is provided and that the form is filled out correctly. In the following steps, we will take a detailed look at how to fill out Form 29:

  1. Start by writing the name of the Registering Authority in the space provided at the top of the form.
  2. In the next section, fill in your personal details including your name, address, and contact information.
  3. Mention the date on which you sold the vehicle and provide the vehicle’s make, chassis number, and engine number or motor number in the case of Battery Operated Vehicles.
  4. Fill in the details of the transferee including their name, relationship (if any), address, and signature or thumb impression.
  5. Provide the details of the agreement of hire/purchase/lease/hypothecation with the financier.
  6. In the section for the financier, provide their signature and date of consent.
  7. As the transferor, sign the form and provide the date of transfer.
  8. The form should be sent to the Registering Authority by registered post acknowledgment due.
  9. The Registering Authority will endorse the form to confirm the transfer of ownership and return a copy to the transferor.

Please Note: Make sure that all information provided is accurate and up-to-date, and any inaccuracies or suppression of information could result in legal consequences.

Document to be Attached with Form 29

To accompany the RTO Form 29 (Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle), the following documents are usually required:

  1. The original registration certificate of the vehicle
  2. The original insurance certificate of the vehicle
  3. A consent letter from the financier (if applicable)
  4. An agreement of hire/purchase/lease/hypothecation (if applicable)
  5. Proof of residence of both the transferor and the transferee
  6. Signature or thumb impression of the registered owner (transferor)
  7. Signature of the transferee.

Please Note: The documents required may vary based on the specific case and jurisdiction, and it is advisable to check with the local RTO for any additional requirements.