A vehicle registration certificate (RC) legally proves that the government has registered a vehicle. It contains details about the vehicle, such as the owner, make, model, and registration number.
Vehicle registration means obtaining a unique identification number to differentiate it from others. Since the RTO regulates all motor vehicles in the country, every vehicle must be registered at the local RTO.
Why is it important?
- Drivers must have it to operate a vehicle on public roads.
- It helps authorities ensure legal vehicle registration and smooth operation.
- Law enforcement authorities use it for identification and regulation.
- Buyers and sellers use it to transfer vehicle ownership and track ownership records.
To download your vehicle registration certificate (RC) online through the DigiLocker app or the Vahan e-service portal.
Steps to download RC using DigiLocker
- Go to the DigiLocker website or app
- Log in or sign up
- Enter your personal details
- Set a PIN and enter your Aadhaar number
- Enter the OTP sent to your phone number
- Select Ministry of Road and Transport
- Select Registration of Vehicles
- Enter your vehicle’s registration and chassis number
- Click Get Document
- Find the download button in the issued documents section
- Click the download button to get your RC
Steps to download RC using Vahan e-service portal
- Log in to the Vahan e-service portal
- Enter your vehicle’s registration number
- Select State RTO
- Go to the Download document tab
- Click RC print
- Enter your vehicle details and validate them
- Enter the OTP sent to your phone number
- Download your RC in PDF format
To get a vehicle registration certificate (RC), you’ll need to provide.
To get a vehicle registration the following documents:
- Identity proof: A valid ID, such as an Aadhaar card or passport
- Age proof: A document that verifies your age, such as a birth certificate
- Vehicle purchase invoice: The invoice issued by the seller or dealer when you bought the vehicle
- Vehicle insurance: A copy of your vehicle insurance policy
- Proof of residence: A document that proves your address
- Application form: A completed application form, such as CMV Form 20
- Registration fees receipt: A receipt for the registration fees
- Roadworthiness certificate: A certificate issued by the manufacturer
- Sales certificate: A certificate issued by the vehicle dealer
- PUC certificate: A pollution under-control certificate issued by a government-backed PUC center
- Customs clearance certificate: If the vehicle was imported
- Temporary registration: A temporary registration issued by the dealer
- Form 34: If the vehicle was purchased on the HP scheme
