✅ How to Re-Register a 15-Year-Old Vehicle in India (2025 Updated Rules + NOC Process)
🛑 Why Re-Registration is Mandatory After 15 Years
As per the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), all private vehicles in India must be re-registered after completing 15 years from the date of initial registration. Without this, the vehicle becomes illegal on public roads, can be fined, or even scrapped.
In 2025, stricter emission norms and digitized enforcement mean expired RC vehicles are auto-flagged in the Parivahan system.
📖 Real Case – Altaf’s Dilemma in Delhi
Altaf, a retired teacher in Delhi, owns a 2008 model Hyundai Santro. In late 2023, his car’s RC expired. He didn’t renew it, assuming a ₹100 challan would be the worst-case penalty.
But when traffic police scanned his plate in January 2025, the car was impounded under the Delhi Scrappage Policy! Altaf had to prove his vehicle was still roadworthy and pay a ₹5000 penalty.
Lesson: Never skip re-registration after 15 years, especially in major cities.
📄 Documents Required for Re-Registration
- Original RC (Registration Certificate)
- Insurance copy
- PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certificate
- Address Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID)
- Identity Proof
- Road Tax Payment Receipt
- NOC (if vehicle moved from another state)
- Form 25 (Application for Re-registration)
- Engine & Chassis Imprint
- Fitness Certificate (for commercial vehicles)
🖥️ Online Process for Re-Registration via Parivahan (2025)
- Visit: https://parivahan.gov.in
- Click on “Vehicle Related Services” → Select your State
- Select “Apply for Re-registration (Form 25)”
- Enter vehicle number, upload documents
- Pay Road Tax and applicable Re-registration fee
- Book appointment for inspection
- Take your vehicle for RTO inspection
- RC is renewed for 5 more years (subject to fitness)
🏢 Offline Process
- Fill Form 25 and submit at local RTO
- Attach all required documents (RC, insurance, ID proof, etc.)
- Pay re-registration fee and any pending road tax
- Vehicle inspection at RTO yard
- Receive renewed RC within 7–15 working days
💸 What is the Cost of Re-Registration in 2025?
- Private Car: ₹600 – ₹1,000
- Two-Wheeler: ₹300 – ₹600
- Road Tax: As per state rules and vehicle value
- Green Tax: ₹3,000–₹5,000 (Delhi, Maharashtra, etc.)
⚠️ Rules Specific to Delhi NCR, Maharashtra & Other Cities
- Delhi bans petrol cars after 15 years and diesel after 10 years – no re-registration allowed
- Maharashtra allows re-registration if emission norms are met
- Scrappage incentives apply for voluntary scrapping
📌 Conclusion:
If your vehicle is over 15 years old in 2025, don’t ignore re-registration. Use the Parivahan portal or your local RTO to renew the RC legally and avoid heavy penalties. Learn from real stories like Altaf’s and keep your car road-legal, eco-friendly, and compliant with the new rules.
