RC Transfer Process

Before Buying or Selling Used Car, its imperative to know how ownership transfer happens with documents,
transfer charges with Process note from both buyer and seller perspective.
Original RC Copy Book needs to be submitted. If RC Book has HP to any Bank / Financier, then NOC along
with RTO Form Number 35 is required to be submitted. Note: Generally NOC is Valid for 60 days from date of
issuance.
RTO Form Number 29, 30 are considered Sale Transfer Forms. This needs to be signed by both Seller and
Buyer with 2 Copies required
Vehicle Chassis Number Imprint
Notarized Copy of Insurance, PUC Certificate, ID & Address Proof of both Buyer and Seller (Seller Address
Proof on RC should match as with Present Address else an affidavit is required)
Notarized Copies of PAN Card of Buyer or Form 60,61

FAQs on RC Transfer

Generally the Seller is not required to be present in Person in RTO Office for transfer of vehicle. However,
where the Signatures mismatch or case seems doubtful to RTO Officer - in those cases only the Seller is also
called to be present in RTO Office with ID Proof along with Buyer for Verification Purpose, to avoid any
fraudulent / stolen / ID theft Transfer.
In Terms of Time Taken for Used Car RC Transfer - If Transfer Forms and Documents are submitted - it does
not take more than 2 weeks to get Transferred RC from RTO
As matter of caution, the seller can submit Form TCR within 2 Weeks which is a transfer intimation to RTO
Office after sale of vehicle along with Copy of ID & Address Proof of Buyer
Standalone Rent Agreement, Credit Card Statement, Private Bank Statement, Appointment Letter of Private
Company - are not considered address proof for effecting transfer in name of buyer

RC Transfer in Case of Buying Car in Different City, but within Same State
Additionally :- NOC Clearance Certificate from first RTO where vehicle was initially registered. This however is
a simple format application signed by RTO Officer of the original RTO . For eg :- Noida car getting re-registered
with Ghaziabad number. (Not Applicable in All States / UTs)
* - Valid Address proof is the address proof as per prescribed documents of RTO - viz electricity bill/ nationalized bank a/c statement
/ election card / water bill / gas connection etc

Inter State RC Transfer

Sometimes Buyer belongs to one state and seller to other, in this case Transfer Process goes on like. Other
than the Documents mentioned above in RC Transfer Process - in case of Inter State transfer, additional
documents are :-
- NOC From Traffic Police for No Offence, Dues
- NOC from NCRB (National Crime Record Bureau) that Vehicle is not Stolen, can be done Online - Click Here
to Obtain
- Clearance Certificate required to be Issued from Original RTO where car was Initially Registered.
- A Copy of Clearance Certificate from RTO and NCRB Noc needs to be retained - which needs to be submitted
to the New RTO Office.
- Form 27 and Form 28 for No Objection Certificate of Inter State Transfer of Vehicle
- Form 20 for Re Registration of Vehicle. Also - Form 29,30 as Sale Transfer Forms needs to be signed by
seller
- Vehicle Fitness Certificate issues by RTO Inspector
- Valid Notarized ID & Address Proof of New Owner
- Insurance Cover Note or Policy with Engine Number & Chasis Number
- Applicable Re-Registration Fees, based on Depreciated Value as per Ageing Value of Car carried as per
respective RTO Officer
- In some States, Only BS-IV / Euro IV vehicles are getting registered in inter state due to latest emission norms
(one need to check with local RTO office for same)

Important Documents to Check Before Buying Used Car

The Registration Certificate is like Ownership Proof and is must required to be submitted while Selling Car
transferring car Inter State or in Same State. Its the most important document
Check Owner Name, Address and Owner Serial Number of the Car. Does Name & Address matches with ID
Proof and Address Proof of Seller
Match the Engine Number and Chassis Number with the Latest Insurance Policy. Ensure that Insurance
should be Valid on Date of Transfer. Expired Insurance Policy will not effect transfer
Check Hypothecation in RC. If the car is HP to any Bank, do demand for NOC prior to sale. If Loan is Active
- do insist for Foreclosure Charge Statement as on date and have this recorded in sale agreement with the
seller
If Car Fitted with CNG Kit, ensured its endorsed in both RC and Insurance

Transfer Fees
There are no Road Tax or Re-Registration Charges to be paid in case of Transfer within same State. Only
Required are :-
Transfer Charges - which is like Endorsement for issuance of New RC in buyer name. Official transfer charges
are Rs. 250 in most of the RTO Office
Bank HP Deletion (if Hypothecation on RC) - Rs. 110
New RC Smart Card Issuance - For issuance of New Smart Card, Charges are around Rs. 400 - 450

Process Note Valid in :- Above Process Note is almost Valid in all Cities, States or Union Territory of India.
From Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Orissa,
Rajasthan, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kerala etc.