New Bike Registration Process

New Bike Registration Through RTO & Vahan Portal

As per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is mandatory to register a new bike with the RTO (Regional Transport Office). If you have recently bought a new bike, you can either visit the nearest RTO office directly or opt to carry out the new bike registration online. Even if you do choose the online process, you may have to physically visit the RTO office for certain procedures. At the RTO, inspectors may inspect and verify the vehicle and then allot a registration number to your new bike. You can even check the new vehicle’s number online on the Vahan portal. 

How to Apply for a New Two-wheeler Registration Certificate at the RTO

RTO Bike Registration Process

As per Indian Motor Vehicles Act, it is mandatory to complete the new bike registration process with the RTO (Regional Transport Office). If you have recently bought a new bike, then its registration can be carried out at the nearest RTO. You can either visit the office directly or carry out the new bike registration online. Even if it is online, you may have to physically visit the RTO office for certain procedures. At RTO, inspectors may inspect and verify the vehicle and then allot the new bike, a registration number.

 

The new bike registration process is different for commercial and private vehicles. Either the owner or the dealer can register the new bike. The dealer could register it before delivering the new bike to the owner or the owner can visit the nearest RTO after receiving the new bike for registration.

 

Vehicle Registration Fee in RTO

Here’s a chart that shows the fee structure applicable for the registration of your brand new bike. 

Documents Required for the New Bike Registration Process

Here is the complete list of documents required along with registration forms for the new bike registration:

 

• Roadworthiness certificate from the manufacturer

• Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) from the dealer

• Temporary Registration Certificate from the RTO

• Purchase invoice of the dealer and the manufacturer

• Form 34, in case the bike is bought using a bank loan

• Engine and Chassis number print by pencil sketch

• Address proof (Copy of Driving Licence/Passport/Voter’s ID/Utility bill etc.)

• Age proof (Copy of Driving Licence/Passport/Voter’s ID etc.)

• Copy of PAN card/Form 34

• Passport size photographs

How to Apply for a New Bike Registration Certificate at RTO

If you are planning to get your new bike registration process done without involving your dealer, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

 

• Step 1: Locate your nearest RTO and visit the office directly

• Step 2: Fill up Form 20 and submit it to the office along with other necessary documents

• Step 3: Once the documents are inspected by the RTO superintendent, the inspector will verify the details mentioned

• Step 4: A fixed registration fee should be paid at the office

• Step 5: The Motor Vehicle Inspector will inspect the new bike and register the details to the central database

• Step 6: During the new two-wheeler registration process, the RTO superintendent will verify the stored data, and the Assistant Regional Transport Officer or ARTO has to approve it

• Step 7: After approval of the new bike registration process, the Smart Card along with your new registration bike number will be sent to your registered mailing address

How to Check RTO Bike Registration Status Online

If you want to have the new bike number plate process checked online, you can follow the steps mentioned below.

 

• Step 1: Visit the VAHAN portal launched by the Government of India.

• Step 2: Log in to your account using your registered mobile number and password.

• Step 3: Enter the application number and verification code.

• Step 4: Click on ‘View Report’.

• Step 5: Your application status will be displayed on the screen.

How to Get Duplicate Registration Certificate Online

If you lose your Registration Certificate or RC by chance, you can get a duplicate copy of the same. Follow the steps mentioned below for duplicate RC issuance.

 

1. Visit the Parivahan web portal launched by the Government of India.

2. From the top menu bar, click on ‘Online Services’.

3. Choose ‘Vehicle Related Services’ from the dropdown menu.

4. Select the state name from the list available.

5. Enter the vehicle registration number, select RTO and click on ‘Proceed’.

6. From the new window, click on ‘Services’ and select ‘RC Related Services' from the dropdown menu.

7. Choose ‘Apply for Duplicate RC’.

8. Now, enter the last 5 digits of the Chassis number and click on ‘Validate’.

9. On the new window, enter your mobile number and generate an OTP.

10. Type in the OTP received and select ‘Show Details’ on the screen.

11. Tick on specific ‘Application Selection’.

12. Fill in all the required details and choose the payment option.

13. Once the payment is done, you can take a printout of the fee receipt.

14. Visit your RTO with this fee receipt and other necessary documents to get the duplicate RC.

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