RC Status: Online Process to Check Your Registration Certificate Application & Transfer Status

Are you a vehicle owner wondering about the current status of your Registration Certificate (RC)? Whether you want to know if your RC is valid or if there are any discrepancies in the details mentioned in it, checking your RC status is a crucial step to ensure that you are driving legally on the roads.

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In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about RC Status, including what it is, why it is important to check it, and how to check it online. So, let’s get started and ensure that your vehicle’s RC is up-to-date!

How to Check RC Status Online?

Knowing the RC status of your vehicle is important to ensure that you comply with the rules and regulations related to vehicle ownership and usage. In this section, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of checking your vehicle’s RC status on the Parivahan Sewa portal. Follow these steps to check RC status online:

  1. Go to the Parivahan Sewa portal at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
  2. Click on “Informational Services” in the main menu.
  3. Select “Know your Vehicle Details” from the drop-down menu.
  4. You will be redirected to a login page. Enter your phone number.
  5. If you don’t have an account, create a new account using your phone number.
  6. Click on “next” and enter your account password.
  7. You will be redirected to a new page where you can enter your vehicle number.
  8. Enter your vehicle number to check your RC status.
  9. Enter the captcha code.
  10. Click on the “Vahan Search” button.
  11. You will be directed to the RC status page where you can check the status of your vehicle, such as whether it is active or expired.

How to Check RC Application Status Online?

If you have recently applied for any changes to your vehicle registration certificate, such as a transfer of ownership or a request for a duplicate RC, you can track the status of your application online using the Parivahan portal. This feature is especially useful for those who are eagerly waiting for their new RC or those who need to ensure that the transfer of ownership is completed successfully.

Follow the following steps for RC Status check by application number:

  1. Visit the Parivahan portal at https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
  2. Click on the “Online Services” tab, which will display a drop-down menu.
  3. From the drop-down menu, select the tab for “Vehicle Related Services”.
  4. Select your state from the list provided and navigate to a new page.
  5. On the new page, select your state and RTO from the options available and then click on the “Continue” button.
  6. On the next page, select the “Know Your Application Status” option from the various options presented.
  7. Enter your application number in the space provided.
  8. Click on the “Submit” button to view the current status of your application.

RC Status Particulars You Can Check Online

When you check your vehicle’s RC status on the Parivahan Sewa portal, you will be able to access a variety of important particulars related to your vehicle’s registration certificate. Here are the RC status particulars you can check online:

  1. Vehicle Category – This information provides details about the type of vehicle you own, such as a two-wheeler, four-wheeler, commercial vehicle, etc.
  2. Fuel Emission Stage – This tells you about the level of emissions your vehicle is based on, such as BS IV, BS VI, etc.
  3. RC Status – This indicates whether your vehicle’s registration certificate is currently active or expired.
  4. Owner Name – This provides the name of the registered owner of the vehicle.
  5. Registration Date – This indicates the date on which your vehicle was registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
  6. Fitness Certificate Validity – This tells you about the validity period of your vehicle’s fitness certificate, which is important for ensuring that your vehicle is roadworthy.
  7. MV Tax Validity – This information provides details about the validity period of your vehicle’s motor vehicle tax payment.
  8. Insurance Validity – This tells you about the validity period of your vehicle’s insurance policy, which is important for ensuring that your vehicle is covered in case of any untoward incident.
  9. PUCC Validity – This provides details about the validity period of your vehicle’s Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), which is important for ensuring that your vehicle meets the prescribed emissions standards.
  10. National Permit Details – This information is relevant for commercial vehicles and provides details about the national permit status of the vehicle.
  11. Finance Details (if applicable) – This provides details about any financing arrangement on your vehicle, such as a loan or lease, and its current status.

FAQs

Follow these steps to check your RC transfer status online:

  1. Go to the Parivahan portal by visiting https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
  2. Click on the “Online Services” tab on the homepage, which will display a drop-down menu.
  3. From the drop-down menu, select the “Vehicle Related Services” tab.
  4. Choose your state from the list provided and click on the “Continue” button to proceed to the next page.
  5. On the new page, select your state and RTO from the options available, and then click on the “Continue” button.
  6. You will now see several options on the next page. Select the “Know Your Application Status” option.
  7. In the space provided, enter your application number accurately and double-check it for any errors.
  8. Finally, click on the “Submit” button to view your RC transfer status.

To apply for vehicle registration number, follow these guidelines:

  1. Complete Form 20 for permanent registration of the motor vehicle and submit it to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is located.
  2. Apply before the temporary registration expires if the vehicle has been temporarily registered.
  3. Confirm if the registration involves hypothecation and refer to Hypothecation if it does.
  4. Choose the type of registration number you want: Fancy number, Choice number, or General number.
  5. Confirm whether you need a High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) or Smart Card.
  6. Pay the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depending on your choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card.
  7. Pay the tax as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depending on your choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card.

The following documents are required for vehicle registration:

  1. Application in Form 20
  2. Sales certificate in Form 21
  3. Road worthiness certificate in Form 22 from the manufacturers (Form 22A from the Body builder)
  4. Pollution under control certificate
  5. Valid insurance certificate
  6. Proof of address (Ration card, Electricity bill, etc.)
  7. Design approval copy of STA in case Trailer or Semi-Trailer
  8. Original sales certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in the case of ex-army vehicle
  9. Custom’s clearance certificate along with license and bond in case of imported vehicle
  10. Temporary registration, if any
  11. Form 34 (in case of HP endorsement)
  12. Copy of PAN card of Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)*
  13. Permit proceedings in case of a transport vehicle*
  14. Municipal Corporation parking fee*
  15. Dealer and manufacturer invoice*
  16. Passport size photographs*
  17. Proof of Date of Birth*
  18. Chassis & Engine Pencil Print*
  19. Form CMV Form 22A in case of Body built vehicle (EX. Goods vehicle, bus, etc.)*
  20. Bonafide agriculture certificate issued by Tehsildar in case of registration of tractor-trailer unit used for agriculture*
  21. Form-A under Taxation Act, 1997*

Documents marked with asterisk (*) may be required in some states.

To apply for vehicle ownership transfer in case of a normal sale, the transferor needs to report the fact of transfer in Form 29 to the registering authorities within the jurisdiction of both the transferor and transferee’s places of residence or business. Within 14 days of the transfer, the transferee needs to apply for the transfer of ownership in Form 30 to the same registering authorities for a vehicle registered within the same state, along with a set of forms given under Form I. If the vehicle is registered outside the state, the transferee must apply within 45 days and include Form I and Form II along with Form 30. The appropriate fee and tax as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 must also be paid.

In case of the transfer of ownership on the death of the vehicle owner, the transferee needs to apply in Form 31 within three months of the death to the registering authority for the transfer of ownership of the vehicle. The appropriate fee and tax as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 must also be paid.

For the transfer of ownership of a vehicle purchased in a public auction, the person who has acquired or purchased the motor vehicle needs to apply in Form 32 within thirty days of taking possession of the vehicle to the registering authority. The appropriate fee and tax as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 must also be paid.