Process to Register Vehicle in Himachal Pradesh
Process to Register Vehicle in Himachal Pradesh
Registration of vehicles is necessary since vehicles are allowed to be driven in a public place only after registration by the registering authority, as under the provisions of Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988.
The registration of a new vehicle, on Form 20, becomes due within 7 days of delivery of the vehicle.
Temporary registration is valid for a period of One Month Only.
In case the motor vehicle is a Chassis to which the body has not been attached, further extension beyond the period of one month may be granted by the Registering Authority.
Concerned Authority
You have to approach your local Registering & Licensing Authority (RLA), who is the SDO(Civil)/ SDM in Himachal Pradesh, for Private and Commercial (Transport) vehicles. The Regional Transport Officers in Himachal Pradesh also register commercial vehicles including taxis. The SDMs do not register taxis and auto-rickshaws. Those are registered only by the concerned RTO of the area.
Procedure for registration of a new private/non-commercial vehicle
The registration procedure includes a physical inspection of the vehicle for its particulars, by the Inspecting Authority, and is followed by the registration of the vehicle. The documents required to apply for registration are as follows:
Application Form No. 20
Sales Certificate in original (Form No 21) supplied by the dealer/seller at the time of delivery of the vehicle
Original Bill/Invoice
Road-worthiness certificate in Form No. 22 supplied by the manufacturer and also given by the dealer at the time of delivery of the vehicle
Valid Insurance Certificate/Covernote (attested copy)
Form 34 duly signed by the owner and the financer, in case the vehicle is bought on hypothecation
Proof of residence at which the vehicle is to be registered
Customs Clearance Certificate in case the vehicle is imported
Pencil Print of the Chassis Number
Fitness Certificate in case of Transport Vehicles
Form No 22-A in case of Transport Vehicles
Prescribed fee for registration
Prescribed fee for choice number (if required)
One-time Road Tax as applicable
After collection of the fee the documents file will be kept by the RLA and the slip given to the applicant on the same day. The registration fee slip can be retained as registration proof till the registration certificate is delivered. The registration certificate Form-23 can be collected on any subsequent working day after depositing the registration fee slip. The vehicle numbers are allotted to the vehicles after the approval of the cases by the RLA.
Procedure for Re-Registration of Vehicles
Application in Form No 20
No Objection Certificate from the original registering authority in Form No 28
Fee Receipt
Clearance from the Financer in case of HPA
Proof of Residence
Valid Insurance Certificate (attested copy)
Report from NCRB New st1:City>Delhi
Appropriate fee for Re-Registration and Token Tax
All vehicles must be produced at the time of Re-Registration. All the private vehicles are required to be re-registered after 15 years. The vehicle will be re-registered for another five years and the tax on personal motor vehicles/ scooters/motor cycles used or kept for use in Himachal Pradesh for every further period of five years from the date of renewal of the certificate of registration, under Sub-Section (10) of Section 41 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, is charged at the rate of thirty percent (30%) of the tax already paid at the time of the first registration of such personal motor vehicles/ scooters/ motor cycles.
Requirements for Transfer of Ownership
Application Form 29, 30
Affidavit from the seller and the purchaser regarding transfer of ownership
Proof of residence
Certificate of Registration
No Objection Certificate from the concerned RTO/ AETC in case of Transport Vehicles
Valid Insurance Certificate
No Objection Certificate from the concerned SP
Appropriate fee
The seller’s Insurance Policy will be deemed to be transferred in the name of the transferee but he must get the document transferred in his name within 14 days.
Issue of Duplicate Registration Certificate
Application to the concerned Authority in Form no. 18.
In case of loss/destruction of the RC, a copy of the report lodged with the Police Station in whose jurisdiction such a loss/destruction has occurred
Challan receipt
Cancellation of Hypothecation
Application on Form-35 from the Financier
Fee towards the cancellation of the hypothecation agreement
Alterations in Motor Vehicles
No motor vehicle can be altered without the prior permission of the Registering Authority.
Any modification in the engine using fuel will be treated as an alteration.
Appropriate fee as per table given below.
Conversion of Vehicle (Taxi to Private Vehicles)
NOC from the RTO concerned for clearance of all dues/taxes
Form No. 20 to be filled
Fitness Certificate from the MVI
Registration fee and Token Tax as applicable
Issuing of NOC by the Registering Authority
The NOC will be issued in Form No. 28, duly signed & submitted by the owner of the vehicle, along with the original certificate.
NOC from the concerned SP.
In case of Transport Vehicles, Clearance Certificate from RLA/RTO/AETC
Fee Structure as per CMVR
Registration /Re-Registration Fee
Motor Cycle/Scooter/Two Wheelers 60
LMV (Non TPT) 200
LMV (TPT) 300
Medium Good Vehicle 400
Medium Passenger Motor Vehicle 400
Heavy Goods Vehicle 600
Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle 600
Imported Motor Vehicle 800
Imported Motor Cycle 200