Monday, March 29, 2010

Transfer of Vehicle Ownership Procedure

Transfer of Vehicle Ownership Procedure

1. Buy a Ownership Transfer booklet with all certificates. It is available near all RTO offices or download forms from http://rto.kar.nic.in/. I bought booklet for Rs.10 at Koramangala BDA complex just adjacent to the Main Road steps
2. Take signatures from the seller at all required places. In the booklet it is marked where all to take signatures.
3. Fill all the forms.
4. Visit the RTO office where the buyer's address falls in their jurisdiction.
5. Thick Paper File (< Rs.10) with all the below documents in order:
  • Rs.35/- Paid Receipt (attach including the copy)
  • 2 Photos in small envelope
  • Form 30 (get from http://rto.kar.nic.in/)
  • Form 29 (in duplicate .... get from http://rto.kar.nic.in/)
  • Emission Certificate Copy
  • Insurance Certificate Copy
  • Address Proof (BSNL bill may not be accepted. Passport, Ration Card, Electricity Bill should be fine)
  • Original RC book (go with copy of this so that you will get it as acknowledgment with RTO office seal)
  • Envelope (RC book size) with stamps & address written. You will get this at the RTO office.

Note: For 4-wheeler ownership transfer one need to attach the clearance certificate (get from http://rto.kar.nic.in/) from the RTO office where the vehicle was registered.

Procedure in the RTO office
1. Pay Rs.35/- at the counter
2. Visit Superintendent of RTO office and give file for a check
3. Visit RTO and get the file signed
4. Deliver the file in the administration department. They will make a note of the file # and give you the acknowledgment stamped on the copy of the RC book.
5. You may receive the RC book with ownership transfer in 10-15 days time to your address by registered post.

Procedure @ Insurance Office
1. With in 2 weeks of receiving RC book from RTO, visit Insurance office with original insurance document, your address proof, 2 photos, RC book and your vehicle (for inspection).
2. Pay Rs.50/- for change of ownership. Take receipt for the same.
3. Take the insurance paper in original on your name in 10 minutes.

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