In order to maintain transportation in Goa, there are a total of 12 RTO offices in Goa that performs their duties.

Goa Vehicle Registration Details

Functions of Goa RTO

• Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 and Rules framed there under .
• Issuance and renewal of driving licenses/International Driving Permits
• Registration of Vehicles and its related  activities.
• Issuance of trade certificate to dealers of the vehicles.
• Issue of permits to various categories of transport vehicles and issue of countersignatures in respect of other-state transport vehicles.
• Road safety issues with special emphasis on safety of school buses.
• Enforcement of emission and safety related norms of vehicles.
• Management and operations of Inter -state Bus Terminals.
• Integration of Road transport with Metro,Railways & Airports.

Also Read : Pollution Certificate (PUC): Procedure, Status, and Cost

Types of Vehicle Registration in Goa

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

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

Also Read :- New Motor Vehicle Act 2019

Vehicle Registration Process in Goa

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 the 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 : How to Check Online Driving Licence Status in Goa?

For Permanent Vehicle Registration

Step 1: To apply for a 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 the 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

Also Read : How to get Vehicle Fitness Certificate Online?

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