In Maharashtra Vehicle Registration is a mandatory process in order to maintain transportation and keep a track of vehicles in Maharashtra, there are a total of 52 RTO offices in Maharashtra which perform their duties.

Maharashtra RTO Locations

Maharashtra Vehicle Registration Details

Functions of Maharashtra RTO

The role and responsibility of Maharashtra RTO is to ensure smooth implementation of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Below are some of the functions that they need to perform :

• Conduct Driving Test and Issue Learner license to the applicant who pass the test.
• They are responsible for Issue New Driving License and Renewal.
• Issue Duplicate driving license
• Temporary registration of vehicle
• Permanent registration of vehicle
• Registration certificate renewal
• Ownership transfer
• Ownership transfer if finance covered
• Issue No Objection Certificate
• Address change
• Issue duplicate Radio Cab license
• Renewal/Issuance of Radio Cab license application
• Tourist Vehicle Permit
• National Permit or Tourist Permit Authorisation
• National Permit Grant
• Lading Bill
• Specific State Carriage Service Permit
• Public Carrier National Permit
• All India Tourist Vehicle Permit
• Permit for Specific Contract Carriage for Regular Use
• PTA
• Special Permit Application
• Private Service Vehicle Permit
• Specific Stage Carriage Permit
• Stage Carriage Services Permit
• Specific Contract Carriage Permit
• Temporary Permit
• Permit for Goods Carriage

Also Read :- RTO Registration Charges In Maharashtra

Types of Vehicle Registration in Maharashtra

There are two types of vehicle registration in Maharashtra RTO Office:

1. Temporary Vehicle Registration : is valid for only one month and it is allowed when the vehicle owner has to take vehicle to any other state. Temporary Vehicle Registration is not renewable.
2. Permanent Vehicle Registration: Under Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act, permanent registration of all vehicles is necessary for driving on roads in Maharashtra. Driving without Registration Certificate (RC) is a punishable offense.

Also Read :- New Motor Vehicle Act 2019

Vehicle Registration Process in Maharashtra

Normally when you buy a new vehicle RTO registration and Charges are done by the dealer itself but if case you want to get it bone by yourself then below is the process:

For Temporary Vehicle Registration:

Step 1: To apply for temporary number you have to fill Form 20, which serves as an application form.
Step 2: Fill Form 20 completely with all the necessary information and submit it to the RTO in whose zone the vehicle owner resides.
Step 3: Provide the list of required documents for the temporary number
i) Form-21: Sales declaration which you will get from dealer
ii) Form-60/61  Income Tax Department or GIR or Pan card
iii) Pollution Under Control (PUC)
iv) Declaration by the candidate checked by a Notary, Executive
v) Address proof Any One (Voter ID Card/ LIC Policy/ Passport photos/ Ration Card
vi) Road Worthiness Certificate i.e. Form 22

Also read :- Vehicle Registration Details

For Permanent Vehicle Registration

Step 1: To apply for permanent number fill Form 20, which serves as an application form.
Step 2: Fill Form 20 completely with all the necessary information and submit it to the RTO in whose zone the vehicle owner resides.
Step 3: Provide the list of required documents for the permanent number
i) Form-21: Sales declaration which you will get from dealer
ii) Form-60/61  Income Tax Department or GIR or Pan card
iii) Pollution Under Control (PUC)
iv) Declaration by the candidate checked by a Notary, Executive
v) Address proof Any One (Voter ID Card/ LIC Policy/ Passport photos/ Ration Card
vi) Vehicle Insurance Certificate
vii) Road Worthiness Certificate i.e. Form 22

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