West Bengal Vehicle Registration Details, West Bengal RTO Locations and RTO Functions with of Types of Vehicle Registration in West Bengal and Vehicle Registration Process in West Bengal.

West Bengal Vehicle Registration Details

Functions of West Bengal RTO

• Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 and Rules framed thereunder.
• Issuance and renewal of driving licenses/International Driving Permits
• Registration of Vehicles and their related activities.
• Issuance of trade certificates to dealers of the vehicles.
• Issue of permits to various categories of transport vehicles and the 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 Interstate Bus Terminals.
• Integration of Road transport with Metro, Railways & Airports.

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Types of Vehicle Registration in West Bengal

There are two types of vehicle registration in West Bengal RTO Office:

1. Temporary Vehicle Registration: It is allowed in the cases where the owner of the vehicle has to take 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 West Bengal. Driving without a Registration Certificate (RC) is a punishable offense.

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Vehicle Registration Process in West Bengal

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

For Temporary Vehicle Registration in West Bengal

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 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) Road Worthiness Certificate i.e. Form 22

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For Permanent Vehicle Registration in West Bengal

Step 1: To apply for a permanent number fill out 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

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