Buying or Selling a Vehicle? Don’t Miss This Ownership Transfer Process (2025)

🚗 How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership in India (2025 Updated Guide)

When buying or selling a vehicle—whether it's a car or a bike—transferring ownership is not optional, it's legally mandatory. Many people ignore this step and face penalties later. If you're planning to buy or sell a second-hand vehicle in India, this 2025 updated guide will walk you through the full process of vehicle ownership transfer—offline and online, with all the required documents, fees, and timeframes.

✅ Why Is Vehicle Ownership Transfer Important?

If you sell your vehicle and don’t transfer ownership, you are still legally responsible for anything that happens with the vehicle — challans, accidents, crimes, etc.

If you're the buyer and the vehicle isn't transferred to your name, you won’t be able to:

• Claim insurance
• Apply for NOC or hypothecation removal
• Sell the vehicle legally

So, never delay this process!

🔍 Types of Ownership Transfers

1. Sale within the same state
2. Sale to another state (Interstate Transfer)
3. Transfer due to death of the owner

📄 Required Documents for Ownership Transfer

For Seller:

• Original RC (Registration Certificate)
• Form 29 and Form 30 (duly filled)
• Valid insurance certificate
• Pollution Under Control (PUC)
• PAN card (for high-value transactions)

For Buyer:

• Passport-size photographs
• Aadhaar or address proof
• PAN Card
• Valid Driving Licence (optional but recommended)

In Case of Death:

• Death Certificate
• Succession Certificate or NOC from legal heirs
• Affidavit and ID proofs

🧾 Ownership Transfer Fee (2025)

Vehicle Type	Transfer Fee	Smart Card Fee
Two-wheeler	₹150	₹200
Four-wheeler	₹300	₹200

Note: Extra charges may apply depending on the state.

💻 How to Transfer Ownership Online (via Parivahan Portal)

1. Go to https://parivahan.gov.in
2. Click on "Vehicle Related Services"
3. Choose your state RTO
4. Click on "Transfer of Ownership"
5. Enter your vehicle registration number
6. Fill in required details and upload documents
7. Pay the fees online
8. Schedule RTO visit (if needed)

✅ After approval, you will get the new RC in the buyer’s name.

🏢 Offline Process at RTO

1. Visit your local RTO office with both buyer and seller
2. Submit Form 29 & 30, original RC, ID proofs, etc.
3. Pay the required fee
4. Collect acknowledgment slip
5. RC will be updated and delivered in 15–30 working days

⏱ Time Frame

• Same state transfer: 15–30 days
• Interstate transfer with NOC: Up to 60 days

You can track your application status on Parivahan Portal.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• 🚫 Not submitting NOC during interstate transfers
• 🚫 Delayed submission beyond 30 days—leads to late fine
• 🚫 Incomplete or mismatched documents

📣 Final Advice

Don't delay vehicle ownership transfer—whether you're the buyer or the seller. It's a small process that saves you from big troubles later. Always collect the updated RC copy after the transfer is complete.

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• How to Apply for Driving Licence in India (2025)
• How to Get Fancy Number Plate in India
• Steps to Update Mobile Number in RC Online

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