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RTO in different states of India
What is RTO ?
Regional Transport Office (RTO) is a government agency for control/regulation and administration of services with regard to transport and ensuring road safety norms. Fines (like parking and vehicle registration) as well as driver licensing comes under the supervision of It across all over India. The RTO is very much a critical role for road safety & enforcement of vehicular operations.
What is the Importance of RTO ?
Vehicle Registration & Ownership Verification
RTO will register the vehicles and also will give you legal documents like Registration Certification (RC). These are proof of ownership and helps to validate the vehicle details that makes you legally anywhere.
Issuance of Driving Licenses
RTOs issue driving licences after testing an individual being a competent driver, to ensure safe roads for all vehicle users.
Road Safety and Compliance
RTO encourages vehicles to follow safety standards and avoid their violations for reducing accidents and promoting responsible driving.
Tax Collection and Revenue Generation
This is the other contributing factor of RTO, which raises the infrastructure of transportation and collects money in the form of road taxes, registration fees, and fines.
Online Services for Convenience
The digitalization of RTO services allows vehicle owners to easily avail services such as RC status, vehicle details, and challan payment from Parivahan and Vahan, thereby keeping it convenient and transparent.
Prevention of Vehicle Fraud
RTO prevents fraudulent activities relating to ownership and transfer of vehicles with a detailed database of the vehicles, providing a secure environment for the buyer and seller.
Regulation of Commercial Vehicles
In addition, the RTO is supposed to regulate commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles must comply with necessary standards and must be insured as well as have norms in emissions.
1Submission of Documents
The required documents to be submitted by vehicle owners to the RTO relates to:
- Form 20 (application for vehicle registration)
- Invoice from the dealer
- Valid insurance certificate
- Pollution under control certificate (PUC)
- Proof of address and identity
- Intermediate registration number (if applicable)
2Vehicle Inspection
The RTO physically checks the vehicle’s condition to assess if it conforms to all requirements with regard to its safety and the environment.
3Fee Payment
The owner of the vehicle should pay the due registration fees and road tax alongside all other charges dependent on the price and type of vehicle.
4Allocation of Registration Number
After verifying documents and payment of fees, a unique registration number is issued to the vehicle. In addition, there is also a choice for owners to obtain a fancy number through the RTO through an auction that they conduct.
5Issuance of the Registration Certificate (RC)
The RTO issues the registration certificate, known as RC, that includes significant details like:
- Owner information
- Insurance details
- Vehicle details such as model, engine number, chassis number, etc.
- Period of validity for the registration of vehicle
6Smart Card RC (Optional)
Smart card RC is also available in some cases. It is a paperless and compact version of the traditional RC.
7Online Services for Convenience
There is also an option to track RC application status on Parivahan or Vahan. They provide transparency in the process and make it hassle-free.
What are the services provided by RTO ?
The following are the primary services of Regional Transport Office (RTO), ensuring that road transport operates smoothly in the region.
Vehicle Registration
New registration, re-registration, ownership transfer, and RC updates.
Compliance Monitoring
Enforcing road safety, pollution norms, and managing RTO challans.
Driving Licenses
Issuance, renewal, duplicates, and international permits.
Information Access
Vehicle information, RC status, and owner details are available on Parivahan and Vahan.
Vehicle Inspection
Fitness certification for private and commercial vehicles.
Permits
Transport and commercial vehicle permits are issued.
Road Tax Collection
Tax calculation and collection during registration.
NOC Issuance
For inter-state vehicle transfers.