RTO New Bike Registration Process

What is the first step that comes to your mind after buying a brand-new bike? Well, maybe you are so happy to be thinking about it. So, let me tell you about it!

When you buy a new automobile, the next step is to register the vehicle with RTO and get insurance. To follow the laws and regulations, each motor vehicle must be registered at the suitable RTO, that is, the Regional Transport Office, by the Motor Vehicles Act.

Now the question comes, how to register a new vehicle or new bike in India? So, don’t stop your for here comes a thorough explanation of new bike registration.

How to Register Your New Bike?

To get a new bike’s registration number is not rocket science! It’s a rather easy procedure if you understand what paperwork and documentation is needed. Follow the steps to get the new car registration number:

Through dealers of new motorcycles/bikes:

Did you know that when you buy a new vehicle from a dealer, the shop or showroom will only deliver the vehicle after registration? This implies that the dealer will handle the registration process by themselves. All that you need is to give the required information and paperwork. But the dealer might charge a service fee for the procedure.

On your own:

This will be considered useful if you register the new vehicle in a different state or city. You will need to visit the RTO, complete the application and other paperwork or documentation needed, pay the applicable fees with taxes and bring in the vehicle for inspection. After sorting the documentation method, the process is quite easy to follow.

Steps for RTO Registration for your New Bike

The following are the steps to get your new vehicle registration done:

• Step 1: Take your new car to the RTO.
• Step 2: Submit the completed application forms with the necessary documents required.
• Step 3: The RTO representation will confirm if all the documents are true.
• Step 4: You’ll then get the acceptance receipt after you pay the road tax and registration free at the fee collecting counter.
• Step 5: The bike will be thoroughly inspected by the RTO inspector.
• Step 6: The vehicle’s information is sent to the central database. It includes the model, fuel type, seating capacity, engine capacity, emission standard etc.
• Step 7: The submitted documents will be checked by the RTO Superintendent.
• Step 8: The bike’s registration will be approved by the Assistant Reginal Transport Officer.
• Step 9: Once your registration is approved the RC will provide the RC smartcard.
• Step 10: When the RC is ready to dispatch, it is sent to your registered address by post.

Is it possible to Register your Bike Online?

No. You cannot register your bike through the Parivahan site. Therefore, an individual cannot apply for online registration of your new vehicle. If you want to renew your vehicle registration, only then can you apply online.

Why is online registration not possible?

You cannot complete the registration process online because completing the process requires a personal evaluation by the RTO inspector.

How to Apply for a New License Plate?

The Motor Vehicle Act requires every motor vehicle, whether bike or car, to have the registration number displayed on the HSPR, that is, High-Security Registration Plate. As mentioned above, you can apply online for the renewal of a license plate. Read the following the instructions that are to be followed:

• Step 1: To buy HSRP online, go to the state’s website approved by the RTO.
• Step 2: Enter the relevant information such as name, phone number, address, car registration and others.
• Step 3: Classify your vehicle as transport or non-transport.
• Step 4: Download or print the acknowledgment receipt after paying online.
• Step 5: You’ll be notified when the HSRP is posted.

Things to Remember Part 1: Not every state will have the same procedures. Some states may not have a website for buying new license places. In this case, you can get your HSRP number plate by going to the appropriate RTO or an authorized dealer.

Knowing which application forms are needed makes registering a new car easier. The Parivahan website offers the option to download the car registration form for free. These are the documents you need to register a car in India.

Forms for Registering Vehicles

To register your bike, you need to know which application forms are required. The Parivahan website provides the option to download the registration form for free. Below are the documents you need to register your vehicles:

You would also need the following paperwork along with the papers listed above:

• Proof of address like Adhar card, Voter ID Card, Passport etc.
• Documents for Identity Verification
• Passport sized photographs
• PAN Card
• Documents for Age Verification
• Engine and Chassis Number
• Vehicle purchasing invoice from dealer and manufacturer

Registration Price for Vehicles

The costs associated with Bike registration in India are as follows:

Status of Your Vehicle Registration: How can you find out your car’s RC status?

After you submit your application for RTO registration, you must monitor the progress of your RC online. Here is how you can check the status of an RC application online:

• Step 1: Visit Parivahan website.
• Step 2: From the “Online Services” menu, choose “Vehicle Related Services.”
• Step 3: Click “Proceed” after choosing the name of the RTO office and state name.
• Step 4: Now select “Know Your Application Status” after clicking “Status.”
• Step 5: Enter the application number and captha code and click “Submit,” to see the vehicle’s RC status online.

How to get a second RC?

A Registration Certificate (RC) is one of the most important documents for driving a vehicle in India. You must keep the RC with you, all the time. You can get a duplicate copy of the certificate of registration if your original one is misplaced or destroyed.

The following is the process to apply for a duplicate RC online:

• Step 1: Go to Parivahan website.
• Step 2: Choose “Online Services,” and select “Vehicle Related Services.”
• Step 3: Click the “Proceed” button after choosing the state of residency and enter your vehicle’s registration number.
• Step 4: Choose “Apply for Duplicate RC” after clicking on Services and then RC related Services.
• Step 5: Enter the final five characters of the vehicle’s chassis and click on “Verify Details.”
• Step 6: Check all the details, enter the necessary data and click “Payment.”
• Step 7: Download or print the acknowledgement receipt for future use after paying online.
• Step 8: To get the duplicate RC, go to the RTO with all the necessary documents.

If you feel more comfortable doing it online, you can also visit RTO offline. Fill in the application form, submit the documents and pay the fees to get the duplicate copy of the RC.

How can I obtain the duplicate RC file?

You can get your duplicate RC file using the DigiLocker app or website. Follow the instructions below to get your duplicate RC file:

• Step 1: Go to the DigiLocker website or download the app on your smartphone.
• Step 2: Log into your DigiLocker account or register if you are a new user.
• Step 3: Click “Registration of Vehicles” and fill in your chassis and registration numbers.
• Step 4: Go to the issued documents and download the RC.

Duplicate RC fees

Documents needed to get a Duplicate RC

Below listed are the documents needed to get a duplicate copy of RC:

• Application for the issuance of Duplicate Registration Certificate.
• Police First Information Report (FIR)
• Certificate of Pollution Under Control (PUC)
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• Proof of Residence
• Challan Clearance (Obtained from the traffic police)
• Tax clearance from Accounts Department (for commercial vehicle
• PAN Card
• The engine number and the pencil print of chassis.
• The engine number and the chassis’ pencil print.
• Identification of owner’s signature.
• Affidavit (certifying the RC was misplaced and not seized)

Things to Remember Part 2: Each state may have a different set of documents required. Remember to check it first.

How to go for renewing vehicle’s registration?

The validity of the vehicle RC is limited to a few years. You must renew the RC after that. The application for the registration for renewal must be submitted sixty days before the deadline. The official Parivahan site has made the process really straightforward.

Follow the provided instructions:

• Step 1: Open the Parivahan portal’s official website and log into it.
• Step 2: From the drop-down menu of “Online Services,” select “Vehicle Related Services.”
• Step 3: Enter the car registration number and choose your state. Then click the “Proceed” button.
• Step 4: Now select “Registration Renewal.”
• Step 5: Enter the last five characters of the vehicle’s chassis number and click on “Verify Details.”
• Step 6: Click “Generate OTP” after entering your registered mobile number.
• Step 7: After entering the OTP, click on “Show Details.”
• Step 8: Check the data and select “Payment.”
• Step 9: Download or print the acknowledgment receipt after making the online fee payments.
• Step 10: Take your bike to the RTO and turn in the printed receipt with the necessary paperwork to complete the RC renewal procedure.

After the thorough inspection of your vehicle and document verification process, the RTO will issue the renewed process.

The RC Renewal Fee

Documents Required to Renew a RC

The following are the documents needed for submitting an application for RC renewal:

• Application for RC Renewal
• Certificate of Pollution Under Control (PUC)
• Original RC
• Certification of Fitness
• Receipt for Road Tax Payment
• Certificate of valid insurance policy
• PAN Card
• Identification of the owner’s signature.
• Engine Number and Chassis pencil print.

Things to Remember Part 3: Remember to recheck the papers that each state requires.

India’s New Regulations for Vehicle Number Plates

Find India’s new regulations for car number plates below:

• The temporary registration number is to be shown with red text on a yellow background.
• The registration number of the dealer vehicles should be in white text on a red background.
• You cannot use regional languages on license plates. Also, no fancy registration numbers are acceptable.

Registration of the Bharat Number Plate (BH serious number plate)

When you have a Vehicle with BH registration,

The hassle-free transfer of car registration across the nation is made possible for new automobiles with BH registration. The new registration series, known as BH for Bharat, will be available to government and commercial sector workers who have offices across four or more states or Union Territories starting in 2021.

Moving from one state to another, you don’t have to reapply for registration. This is all because of the BH series registration system. However, one must pay the motor vehicle tax for two years or in multiples of two like 4,6,8, etc., under the BH series registration.

The vehicle owner may pay the road tax every two years, for up to 14 years. After that, the road tax payments must be paid annually.

The BH number plate format is 24 BH 1534 AA, where BH stands for Bharat and the following are computer-generated vehicle numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions, answered below:

1. Why does RTO charge for a new bike?

The government imposes RTO fees on the registration of new bikes, to lawfully permit you to use a two-wheeler on Indian roads. It is the Regional Transport Office for managing and controlling vehicle registration. The charges are important to get legal riding permission for a new bike on Indian roads. The revenue collected from RTO charges is used for the maintenance of old roads and the construction of new roads to eliminate traffic restrictions.

2. How many days does it take to get a bike number after registration?

The process to get a bike number after registration may take from 2-3 days (might take longer sometimes) in the RTO. Once all your documents are processed, you can get your vehicle number from the RTO.

3. What is the new vehicle registration system in India?

The new vehicle registration system in India, also known as the BH Number Plate Series, is introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre. It is a nationwide initiative taken to make a standard vehicle registration system by using QR code-based number plates.

4. Can I drive a bike without a number plate?

No. All new bikes come from a dealer or showroom, an HSRP plate is already attached to it. It is against the law to take it off and ride a motorcycle/bike on public roads.

5. How many days is a temporary number valid?

The temporary number is specifically assigned by the dealer from whom the car is acquired. The temporary number is valid for one month.

6. What are the rules for 2-wheeler number plates in India?

The MV Act 1989, according to Rules 50 and 51, mandates that the registration letters on two-wheelers should be black on a white background. Meanwhile, commercial vehicles should be black on a yellow background. Vehicle size should be according to the pamphlet for each category and the license plates should be displayed on the front and rear sides of the vehicle.