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Transfer Ownership of Vehicle

We come across so many vehicles every day that helps us covering great distances in so less time. Vehicles not only help us make our life convenient and smooth but also responsible for showing off our standard and class to society. In a matter of few years, vehicles we own distinguish us from the rest and enhance our prestige to a great extent. This has led to a rise in vehicle owners and everyone wanting to procure the best of the vehicle which they can afford. As the vehicle demand is increasing, so the people want to update themselves from old to new models of the car, and if from no car to used or old car with less depreciation of it as a whole.

All this comes to a single conclusion that how to efficiently transfer ownership of vehicles from one person to the other in case of second-hand vehicles being bought and sold. This article specifically discusses all this that what all documents are needed for transfer ownership, what is the procedure in Bihar, and what if the owner and purchaser are from different states, what is to be done then. So, let us start discussing each topic one by one.

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When is the transfer of vehicle ownership done?

There are 3 cases where vehicle ownership can be done:

  1. In case of Normal Sale
  2. In case of Death of the owner
  3. In case of Purchase of vehicle in a public auction

Also, this transfer can be within the state or interstate as per the owner and buyer’s residence.

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What are the documents required for vehicle ownership transfer?

  • Original Registration Certificate
  • Proof of Address ( Aadhar Card/ Passport/ Electricity Bill/ Telephone Bill/ Ration Card)
  • Insurance Certificate
  • PAN Card of both the seller and the buyer.
  • PUC Certificate
  • Form 28
  • Form 29
  • Form 30
  • Form 31
  • Form 32
  • Form 35
  • Passport-sized photographs

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What is the cost of vehicle ownership transfer?

The cost of vehicle ownership transfer can be varied from Rs.300 to Rs.2000, depending on the type of vehicle and the RTO.

What is the procedure of transfer ownership of vehicles offline in Bihar?

  • Procurement of No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Original RTO, if the buyer and seller reside in different RTO areas.
  • Visit your RTO with relevant documents
  • Submit the documents along with the passport-sized photographs.
  • Pay application fees.
  • The transfer ownership of the vehicle will be done in 30 days.

What is the procedure of transfer ownership of vehicles online in Bihar?

  • Visit the website https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/
  • Click on the “Online Services” tab
  • Select the “Vehicle Related Services” option
  • Click on “The other States”
  • Enter your “Vehicle Registration Number” on the redirected page and click proceed
  • Click on Miscellaneous
  • Enter your “Mobile Number”, click on “Generate OTP”
  • Enter the correct OTP and select “Show Details”
  • Under “Application Selection”, select “Transfer of Ownership”
  • Enter your details under “Transfer of Ownership Details” like new owner’s details, current address, permanent address, Insurance details.
  • Click on “Payment” to pay the fees.
  • Now, Form 29 and 30 along with the receipt will be generated.
  • Both the parties, the seller and the buyer have to sign the hard copy of the documents.
  • Along with this, other documents have to be submitted to the RTO Office.
  • The RC will be transferred in 30 days or more.

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What documents are required for the transfer ownership of vehicle interstate?

  • Original RC from the other state RTO
  • Form 20
  • Form 27
  • Form 33
  • NOC from previous RTO
  • Copy of address proof (Attested)
  • Copy of Driving License (Attested)
  • Copy of PUC Certificate (Attested)
  • Pan Card
  • Form 60 or 61
  • Passport sized photographs
  • Bank NOC if the vehicle to be transferred is under loan

Procedure to transfer ownership of vehicle when the buyer and seller are from different states?

  • Procure the NOC from the original RTO
  • Visit the RTO where the vehicle is to be transferred
  • Fill in the application form
  • Attach all the necessary documents along with the form
  • Submit the documents
  • Vehicle re-registration after the interstate transfer
  • Payment of fees
  • Transfer of vehicle ownership in 30 days or more.

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What are the documents required for refund of Payment of Road Tax?

  • Application for road tax refund
  • Form 16 duly signed and correctly filled
  • Copy of new Registration Certificate
  • Copy of old Registration Certificate
  • Insurance Policy with Registration number
  • Proof of ID
  • Proof of address

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check RC transfer status?

Visit the website https://parivahan.gov.in/rcdlstatus/ Enter the Registration Number and Verification Code, Click “Check Status”, you can see the status of your RC transfer.

How much time does RC Transfer take?

Approximately, 30 days or sometimes more than that is taken by RTO Office to transfer ownership of vehicle or RC Transfer

Can I apply for transfer ownership of vehicle online?

Yes, of course you can. Visit the website https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ to transfer ownership of vehicle online.

Is it important to obtain NOC, if the RTO of seller and buyer are different?

Yes, absolutely. It is necessary and important to obtain NOC, if the seller and buyer live in different RTO areas.

Bihar Vehicle Registration Details

RTO LOCATIONSRTO CodeRTO LOCATIONSRTO Code
Patna RTOBR-01Gopalganj RTOBR-28
Gaya RTOBR-02Siwan RTOBR-29
Bhojpur RTOBR-03Sitamarhi RTOBR-30
Chapra RTOBR-04Vaishali RTOBR-31
Motihari RTOBR-05Madhubani RTOBR-32
Muzaffarpur RTOBR-06Samastipur RTOBR-33
Darbhanga RTOBR-07Madhubani RTOBR-34
Munger RTOBR-08Sahebganj RTOBR-35
Begusarai RTOBR-09Godda RTOBR-36
Bhagalpur RTOBR-10Kishanganj RTOBR-37
Purnia RTOBR-11Araria RTOBR-38
Bilaspur RTOBR-12Katihar RTOBR-39
Hazaribagh RTOBR-13Deoghar RTOBR-40
Ranchi RTOBR-14Gumla RTOBR-41
Palamu RTOBR-15Lohardaga RTOBR-42
Jamshedpur RTOBR-16Madhepura RTOBR-43
Dhanbad RTOBR-17Buxar RTOBR-44
Chaibassa RTOBR-18Bhabua RTOBR-45
Saharsa RTOBR-19Jamui RTOBR-46
Bokaro RTOBR-20Koderma RTOBR-47
Nalanda RTOBR-21Supaul RTOBR-50
Bettiah RTOBR-22Banka RTOBR-51
Giridih RTOBR-23Sheikhpura RTOBR-52
Dehri RTOBR-24Lakhisarai RTOBR-53
Jehanabad RTOBR-25Sheohar RTOBR-55
Aurangabad RTOBR-26Arwal RTOBR-56
Nawada RTOBR-27Rohtas RTOBR-57

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By Sakshi Srivastava

I am Sakshi Srivastava. I am pursuing Masters of Commerce from Amity University, Lucknow. I have completed my Bachelors in Commerce from Amity University, Lucknow as well.