Register a Vehicle in Gujarat RTO

Under the Motor Vehicle act of 1988, all the functional vehicles must be registered with the RTO of that particular state. There are 19 RTOs in Gujarat where an individual can register their vehicle. The documents which are required, and it depends on the state of vehicle registration.

Procedure for Registration in Gujarat RTO

Registration of a New Vehicle

• The applicant can download Form 20 from the official website of the Transport Authority of Gujarat.

• After filling up the necessary details, the application must be submitted to the Gujarat Transport Department.

• The vehicle owner can get the vehicle inspected from the authorized dealer, and the owner must submit a document which states that the vehicle is in sound condition to the nearest RTO.

• After the vehicle is inspected, the owner can visit the nearest RTO for the examination of the vehicle.

• After verifying the documents submitted by the owner, a registration number is assigned to the vehicle.

• The Smart RC Book is shipped to the owner through speed post to the address mentioned in the registration form.

• Vehicle owners generally prefer to own a registration number of their own choice than getting a pre-assigned registration number. If the state RTO opens a new series of the registration number, they are assigned to the vehicle owners through auction. If the registration numbers aren't sold to anyone after the auction, then they are given to the applicants for a fee. The cost is 1000 for two-wheelers, and the price is 5000 for four wheelers.

• The documents that should be submitted along with Form 20 are:

  • Form 21
  • Form 22
  • Proof of Identity
  • Insurance Certificate
  • Address Proof
  • If it is an imported vehicle, then the receipt of the fee must be provided.
  • Form 22A must be provided if the body of the vehicle was built separately.
  • List of the documents which are approved as identity and address proof by the Gujarat Transport Department are:
    • Passport
    • EPIC
    • Utility Bills
    • School Leaving Certificate
    • Pay Slip of the Central or State Government

Transferring the Ownership of the Vehicle:

The documents required for transferring vehicle ownership are:

• Form 29 and Form 30 (an imprint of the chassis number must be attached with the form)

• If the vehicle ownership is transferred through inheritance, then the authorities must submit Form 31

• Form 32 needs to be submitted when the ownership of the vehicle is transferred due to public action

• Insurance Certificate

• R.C Book

• PUC

• Identity Proof

Endorsement of the Hypothecation Agreement:

The documents necessary for the Hypothecation Agreement are:

• Form 34 (includes the imprint of the chassis)

• Original PUC and RC Book

Termination of the Hypothecation Agreement:

The required documents are:

• Form 35 (it must consist of the imprint of the chassis)

• Original and RC Book

Address Change in R.C. Book Certificate:

The documents required for changing the address on the RC Book Certificate are:

• Form 33 (this form must include an imprint of the chassis)

• If the vehicle was purchased through loan or hypothecation agreement, then a NOC must be issued by the financier.

• Original PUC and RC Book Certificate must also be submitted to the RTO

R.C. Book Certificate Duplicate Copy:

If a vehicle owner loses his/her RC Book, then a duplicate RC Book can be issued

The necessary documents are:

• Form 26 (this form should include the imprint of the chassis)

• A local police report along with a NOC from the financier

• If the owner has acquired the vehicle by loan, then they must provide the documents mentioned below:

  • Address Proof
  • Insurance Certificate
  • PUC

Certificate of No-Objection:

The required documents for obtaining a NOC from the financier are:

• Three copies of Form 28 (all the copies must have an imprint of the chassis on them)

• Address proof

• Insurance Certificate

• NOC issued by the financier

• PUC

Registration of Vehicle Which Has Been Registered in a Different State:

Vehicles which have been registered in a particular state but have been moved to a different state since the owner has relocated must be registered with the local RTO. The RTO of that specific state must examine such vehicles before the owner uses it in the new location.

The necessary documents are:

• Form-FT

This form is essential for registering a vehicle which has been purchased and registered in a different state

• Form 27 (with an imprint of the chassis of the vehicle)

• RC Book

• Form 28

• No-Objection Certificate from the financier

• If the vehicle owner wishes to change the address and the ownership of the vehicle, then he/she must submit Form 29, Form 30 or Form 33

• If  a vehicle owner is planning to get a vehicle permanently to Gujarat, then he/she should make a declaration in Form FT within seven days

Alteration of the Vehicle:

If the vehicle owner wants to make any alterations/modifications in the vehicle, then he/she will be required to give the following documents:

• Form BTI

• Certificate of Insurance

• PUC

Examination and Issue of Fitness Certificate:

The RTO must inspect the vehicle before the certificate of fitness is issued. If a vehicle is new, then the owner is given a fitness certificate that is valid for two years. However, if the vehicle is old the validity of the certificate of fitness is valid for a year.

Fitness Certificate Renewal:

The documents required for the renewal of a certificate of fitness are:

• Form CPIA

• Existing Fitness Certificate

• PUC

• Insurance Certificate

• The document which acts as a proof of clearance and states that the vehicle owner has paid all the dues linked with the violation of the Traffic Rules

• Renewal of fitness certificate and fitness test of the vehicle must be completed

Non-transport vehicle (which has a seating capacity of greater than or equal to 8)- Periodic Inspection Certificate

The necessary documents are:

• Form CFRA

• Fitness Certificate

• PUC

• Insurance Certificate

• A document that acts as clearance of all the existing dues linked with the violation of the Motor Vehicles Act

• Renewal of fitness certificate (which costs 100 rupees) and a fitness test has to be completed

Re-registration of Non-Transport Vehicles (for a seating capacity of less than 8):

The necessary documents are:

• Form 25

• If any case against the individual is pending, then the owner must contest in the presence of DA

• The following documents are required for the re-registration

• PUC

• Fitness Certificate

• Insurance Certificate

Fees

The charges that are levied for the temporary registration is 100 rupees.

The cost of issuing a duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate is 100 rupees.

Fees for the permanent registration of vehicles in Gujarat

Type of vehicle	Prices in INR
Invalid carriage	20
Motorcycle	60
Imported motorcycle	200
Non-transport light motor vehicle	200
Transport light motor vehicle	300
Medium goods and passenger vehicle	400
Heavy goods vehicle	600
Imported motor vehicle	800
Any other type of vehicle	300

Charges levied for assignment of new registration mark  by the Gujarat Transport Authority

Type of vehicle	Fees in INR
Invalid carriage	20
Motorcycle	60
Imported motorcycle	200
Non-transport light motor vehicle	200
Transport light motor vehicle	300
Medium goods and passenger vehicle	400
Heavy goods vehicle	600
Imported motor vehicle	800
Any other type of vehicle	300

Charges for the duplicate issue of duplicate registration certificate

Type of vehicle	Fees in INR
Invalid carriage	10
Motorcycle	30
Imported motorcycle	100
Non-transport light motor vehicle	100
Transport light motor vehicle	150
Medium goods and passenger vehicle	200
Heavy goods vehicle	300
Imported motor vehicle	400
Any other type of vehicle	150

Fees for the Transfer of Ownership

Type of vehicle	Prices in INR
Invalid carriage	10
Motorcycle	30
Imported motorcycle	100
Non-transport light motor vehicle	100
Transport light motor vehicle	150
Medium goods and passenger vehicle	200
Heavy goods vehicle	300
Imported motor vehicle	400
Any other type of vehicle	150

Charges for the Renewal of Fitness Certificate

Type of vehicle	Fees in INR
Light motor vehicle	200
Medium goods and passenger vehicle	300
Heavy goods vehicle	400
Two-wheeler and four wheeler	100