OWNERSHIP TRANSFER

What are the methods for transferring vehicle ownership?

 Methods of Transferring Vehicle Ownership

Transferor’s Responsibilities: When transferring vehicle ownership, the transferor must notify the relevant RTO by submitting Form 29, available on the Parivahan website. This form should be submitted to the RTO where the vehicle is originally registered.

 Transferee’s Application for Transfer:

 Same-State Transfer: If the vehicle transfer occurs within the same state, the transferee must apply for the ownership transfer within 14 days, using Form 30, submitted to the local RTO.

Interstate Transfer: For vehicles transferred to another state, the transferee has 45 days to submit Form 30 to the respective RTO.

Required Fees and Taxes: Applicable fees and taxes must be paid as per Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

Documents Needed for Ownership Transfer in Case of Sale:

    Form 29

    Form 30

    Registration Certificate (RC)

    Insurance Certificate copy

    PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certificate

    PAN Card for both seller and buyer, or Form 60

    Chassis and Engine pencil print

    Proof of purchaser’s date of birth

    Address proof

    Passport-size photograph

    Tax Clearance Certificate

    Additional for Interstate Transfers: No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the original RTO.

Applicable Laws:

    Indian Contract Act, 1872: Governs vehicle sale agreements in India.

    Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Applies to non-commercial, personal-use vehicle sales.

For more information on vehicle details and services, refer to the Vahan Portal.

Vehicle Sale Agreement Format: Access a standard vehicle sale agreement format through the Parivahan portal.