Permit Fees for Motor Vehicles in India

Motor vehicle permits are categorised into two main types. Here are the types of permits, which are sub-divided into following categories: 

1. Permits for Goods Vehicles

Goods Carrier Permits:

✅ Issued under Section 79 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

✅ Granted to goods vehicles operating within a state for carrying a specific load within a designated area.

Counter Signatures for Goods Carrier Permits:

✅ Initially issued in one state and endorsed in another by the concerned State or Regional Transport Authority under Section 88 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

✅ Delhi Government Notification (2006): Counter-signatures are not provided for goods vehicles:

• Registered in other states.
• Gross vehicle weight up to 7,500 kg if not running on clean fuel.

National Permits:

✅ Allow goods vehicles to travel outside their home state, throughout the territory of India on payment of the composite fee.

✅ Eligibility: Vehicle age must not exceed 12 years (or 15 years for multi-axle vehicles).

✅ Application: Forms 46 and 48 must be submitted along with other formalities.

2. Permits for Passenger Vehicles

Auto Rickshaw and Taxi Permits:

✅ Issued by MLO (AR) Burari for passenger transport within Delhi.

✅ Fare Structure:

• Auto Rickshaw: Rs.30 for the first 1.5km, then Rs.11 for each additional km.
• Taxi: Rs.40 for the first km, then Rs.17 for each additional km (non-AC taxi) or Rs.20 for each additional km (AC taxi).

Maxicab Permits:

✅ Issued by STA for vehicles operating on fixed routes within Delhi.

✅ Capacity: Maximum seating of 12, excluding the driver.

✅ Fare: Determined by STA.

Phat Phat Sewa Permits:

✅ Originally issued for Harley-Davidson engine three-wheeled vehicles.

✅ Replaced by vehicles with up to 9 seats.

✅ Operate on fixed routes, charging fares as per STA approval.

Eco-Friendly Sewa Permits:

✅ Issued for battery-operated 3-wheeled vehicles with seating for up to 10 passengers.

Contract Carriage Bus Permits (Chartered Buses):

✅ Commonly used for hire and reward.

✅ Agreement required between client and operator, with a passenger list available to the driver.

✅ Passengers other than those on the list cannot be picked up.

✅ Issued under Section 74 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

✅ Application: Must be made on Form PCA along with other formalities.

Stage Carriage Permits:

✅ Issued by STA based on route demand.

✅ Allows buses to pick up passengers along assigned routes.

✅ Covers DTC and private stage carriage buses.

3. Temporary Permits

✅ Issued under Section 87 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for a limited period.

✅ Purpose: Allows transport vehicles to operate outside Delhi for:

• Special Occasions: Transporting passengers to and from events like fairs and religious gatherings.
• Seasonal Business: Serving specific seasonal demands.
• Temporary Needs: Addressing short-term transport requirements.
• Pending Permit Renewal: While awaiting decision on permit renewal applications.

✅ Application: Must be made on Form P. TEMP. A.DLY/DLZ.

4. All India Tourist Permits (AITP)

✅ Issued for Luxury Buses.

✅ Vehicle must be white with a blue ribbon (5 cm width) along the center.

✅ “Tourist” should be displayed on both sides in a 60 cm diameter circle.

Vehicle Age Limits:

• Motor Cabs: A permit is not granted to a tourist vehicle after 12 years from the date of its first registration.
• Non-Motor Cabs: For diesel vehicles registered in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, a permit is not granted after 10 years from the date of first registration.
• Replacement vehicles must not be older than 2 years.

Seating Layout:

• Forward-facing seats in 2x2, 1x2, or 1x1 configuration.

Required Facilities:

• Public address system, drinking water, reclining seats, fans, curtains, separate driver cabin, etc.

✅ Application: Form 1 must be submitted in electronic form on the portal.

✅ Identification: Must display “All India Tourist Permit” on the rear left side in white letters on a blue background, along with the validity of the permit.

The All India Tourist Permit fee under the All India Tourist Vehicles (Permit) Rules, 2023 depends on the passenger capacity of the tourist vehicle, excluding the driver. The permit is valid for 90 days or multiples of 90 days, up to five years at a time, and no permit fee is charged for battery-operated tourist vehicles or tourist vehicles driven on methanol or ethanol fuel.

5. Rent-a-Cab Permits

✅ Introduced in 1989 for multinational companies and tourists.

✅ Self-Drive Scheme: Passengers drive the vehicle themselves; fare is based on the number of days the cab is used.

Applicant Requirements:

• 24-hour accessible telephone.
• Adequate parking space.
• Experience in passenger transport business.
• Fleet of 50 cabs, with at least 50% air-conditioned.

✅ Validity: Permits valid throughout India, provided passenger taxes are paid to respective states.

6. Institution or School Bus Permits

✅ Issued to vehicles of educational institutions registered under the Societies Act, 1960 (21 of 1960).

✅ Exempted from road tax.

✅ Identification: Buses painted in golden yellow colour.

✅ Safety: Must comply with additional child safety provisions under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993.  

Local Permit Fees for Different Categories of Vehicles

If the owner of a motor vehicle wants to apply for a local permit, the charges levied for different categories of vehicles is as follows:

The local permit fees, the national permit fees and the other permit fees on this page are those notified by the State Transport Authority, Government of NCT of Delhi.

National Permit fees for Different Categories of Vehicles

If the owner of a motor vehicle wants to apply for a national permit, he has to pay the national permit composite fee, which covers operation throughout India. The charges levied for different categories of vehicles are as follows:

National Permit for Different States in India

The national permit composite fee is uniform across all states and Union Territories. The table below shows the composite fee for a few of the states.

Other Fees and Charges for Different Permits

Renewal of Permit and Associated Charges

The details on permit renewals and charges levied for it are given below:

• A permit, other than a temporary permit, issued under Section 87 or a special permit under Section 88(8), is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance or renewal.
• The renewal fee for the permit is the same as the issuance fee.
• To renew the permit, the applicant must submit a Permit Renewal Application (PRA) along with the renewal fee and other required documents at least 15 days before the permit expires.
• If the renewal fee is not paid by the due date, a late fee will be charged.
• For All India Tourist Permits, National Permits, or Interstate Permits, a late fee of Rs.20 per day will apply until the fee is paid before the permit's renewal or issuance.
• The fee for issuing a duplicate permit is half of the original permit fee.

Replacement of a Vehicle

The following are the points that should be remembered in case of replacement of a vehicle:

• The permit holder may replace any vehicle covered by the permit with another vehicle of the same type, with prior permission from the granting authority.
• A period of 4 months is allowed for the vehicle replacement in a permit deposited under the replacement mode, starting from the date of deposit.
• At the time of grant, renewal, or transfer of a permit, the applicant is required to submit a self-attested photocopy of their PAN card and Bank Account Number.
• This requirement was resolved by the State Transport Authority, Government of NCT of Delhi, in meetings held on 7.4.2006 and 18.4.2006 (Resolution No. 21/2006).
• The PAN card and bank account details will be part of the office records and maintained in the computerized data record.
• There is also a requirement for a Speed Limiting Device on the vehicle.
• If the four month period expires, the late charges levied on the holder of the permit are as follows:

Process to Apply for a Vehicle Permit  

The steps to apply for a vehicle permit are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the relevant RTO office. 

Step 2: Obtain the required application forms from the RTO and fill them out with your details. 

Step 3: Submit the form along with address and identity proof. 

Step 4: Pay the required fee. 

Step 5: The RTO authorities will process your application. 

Step 6: The vehicle’s condition, body, seating arrangements, and other details will be included in the permit and handled by the RTO authorities. 

Step 7: The application will then be processed further after the vehicle has been examined for appropriateness and compliance with other essential conditions.

Process to Obtain Duplicate Permit

The steps to obtain duplicate permit are given below:

• Login on VAHAN Parivahan portal using your credentials.
• Navigate to "Online Permit".
• Select "Application for Duplicate Permit".
• Enter Registration Number and Chassis Number.
• Click on Generate OTP.
• OTP will be received on registered mobile number.
• Click on the Submit button.
• Click on "Duplicate Permit" under "Service Details".
• Fill in the required details and press Submit.
• Under "Service Details", click on "Insurance Details".
• Fill in the details and click on "Submit".
• Click on DMS (Upload Docs) to upload the required documents.
• Click on "Select" and choose the desired file to upload.
• Click 'x' button once you are done.
• Click on "Fee Details" under "Service Details".
• Click on Make Payment.
• Submit and proceed to pay the required amount.
• Select payment gateway as per your preference and accept the terms and conditions.
• Then click on "Continue".

Documents Required for a Vehicle Permit 

The documents necessary to apply for a vehicle permit are as follows: 

• Application form number 46 and 48 
• Vehicle’s Fitness Certificate 
• Proof of current quarter tax payments for the Homebased State National 
• National Permit Fee 
• Payment of any applicable green taxes 
• Vehicle’s Insurance Certificate 
• Demand drafts agreed upon for the payment of all taxes for other states in favour of the Transportation Authorities 
• Vehicle Registration Certificate

A commercial vehicle applying for a National Permit must not have any unpaid National Highway user fee (toll) dues, as required by the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026.