Temporary Registration Number in India
If the owner has recently bought a vehicle, he or she must obtain a temporary registration number from the dealership, valid for up to a month until a permanent number is issued. The vehicle must be registered within this period at the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Process for Temporary Registration of the Vehicle
The steps to follow to obtain the temporary registration for a vehicle are as follows:
Step 1: You have to fill up Form 20.
Step 2: The form has to be submitted to the authority under whose jurisdiction the registration of the vehicle falls.
Step 3: The form can also be submitted to the dealer who deals in the sale of new motor vehicles provided he or she is registered by the Transport Commissioner.
Step 4: Charges will be levied by the registering authority for temporary registration of the vehicle which have to paid as per the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989.
Step 5: The relevant documents need to be submitted to the registering authority for temporary registration of the vehicle.
Documents Required
- The application for the temporary registration of the vehicle or Form 20.
- The Sales Certificate of the vehicle which provides all the required details of the purchase of the vehicle needs to be submitted. It can be submitted via Form 21.
- The Road Worthiness Certificate of the vehicle which states that the vehicle has cleared all tests required for it to be operational on the road. It can be submitted via Form 22.
- A valid Insurance Certificate which states all the details about the insurance of the vehicle.
- A document which can be accepted as address proof of the owner of the vehicle.
- The Pollution Under Control Certificate is to be also provided.
- A copy of the PAN card of the owner of the vehicle and Form 60 or Form 61, whichever is applicable.
Extension of Temporary Registration of the Vehicle
- The application for the temporary registration of the vehicle or Form 20.
- The Sales Certificate of the vehicle which provides all the required details of the purchase of the vehicle needs to be submitted. It can be submitted via Form 21.
- The Road Worthiness Certificate of the vehicle which states that the vehicle has cleared all tests required for it to be operational on the road. It can be submitted via Form 22.
- A valid Insurance Certificate which states all the details about the insurance of the vehicle.
- A document which can be accepted as address proof of the owner of the vehicle.
- The Pollution Under Control Certificate is to be also provided.
- If the vehicle that requires an extension to the temporary registration is a trailer or semi-trailer, the design approval copy from STA is also required.
- If the vehicle is was previously operational in the army, sales certificate as Form 21 is to be provided.
FAQs on Temporary Registration Number
- What is temporary registration number?
Temporary registration number is a temporary identification number given to a car during sales, registration, or titling. It's not the permanent registration plate that you'll put on your car at the end of the process.
- What is difference between temporary registration and permanent registration?
Temporary registration is when you register your vehicle for a limited time and then you have to re-register it in order to continue driving it legally.
Permanent registration is when you register your vehicle for an indefinite time period and then you do not have to worry about registering it again as long as the vehicle does not change ownership.
- How long does it take to get car number after registration in india?
It takes about 2-4 weeks to get the number plate of your vehicle.
- Can we go out of state with temporary registration in India?
Yes, you can travel to other states with temporary registration number but validity is for limited period.
- Can we drive new car without RC?
Yes, all you need is a valid driving license and a temporary registration number to drive your car around the country.
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