Apply in PersonEdit

1. To Transfer “vehicle ownership” in Karnataka the applicant has to approach the RTO office where the permit was obtained. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : Contacts Link
2. Link for online application forms: Link for Form
3. Make sure you have completed respective application
   1. Form 29, Form 30, Form 28 - In case of sale of vehicle
   2. Form 31 - In case of death of the vehicle owner
   3. Form 32 – In case of public auction
4. Make sure you have all the necessary documents.
5. The applicant should make sure they are eligible for the process.
6. Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented along with documents and appropriate fees.
7. If the details and documents are in place then the authorities will process the application further.
8. Authorities will inspect the vehicle – Especially chassis number particularly
9. After checking the vehicle for its correctness and other appropriate requirements of the legality of the applicant, the application will be processed further.

Apply Online:

1. To transfer vehicle ownership, the applicant has to visit the official portal of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways: Link to Portal
2. In the homepage, please scroll down to “Informational Services” and click on the “more” button in the “Citizen Guide” tab.
3. The applicant will be taken to the “Manual” page where all the available services will be listed.
4. Please click on the name of the required service and click on “Step by Step procedure” from the drop down menu.
5. The applicant will be taken to a new PDF page where the process for applying will be explained clearly.
6. Please follow the steps to complete the application.

Apply online through seva sindhu

1. To transfer vehicle ownership, the applicant has to make the application online via link – link
2. If the applicant is a new user click the “Register HERE” button.
3. The applicant has to enter the Aadhar number in the newly opened page.
4. The applicant will get the OTP from the registered mobile number.
5. The applicant has to enter the OTP number and click the “Allow” button.
6. The applicant has to enter all the Email ID, Password, Phone number and click the “Submit” button.
7. Now, the applicant has to login and click the “LOGIN IN”.
8. The applicant has to select the respective department and the applying certificate.
9. Enter all the details in the application form.
10. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
11. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested (If Applicable).
12. After completion, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
13. The applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
14. Once the verification process gets completed by the respective officer.
15. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
16. The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
17. Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.
18. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.
19. The applicant can track the status of their application via the following link link

• Link for online application forms: Link for Form
• Please use the following set of documents in respect to the process.

1. Transfer of ownership in case of death of the registered owner

• Application in form 31: Form31
• Legal heir certificate,
• Affidavit from other legal heir in acceptance of transferring the vehicle

2. For transfer of ownership – In case of sales of vehicle

• A no objection certificate granted by the registering authority
• An order of the registering authority refusing to grant the no objection certificate
• A declaration by the transferor that he has not received any such communication together with:
  • The postal acknowledgement received from the registering authority where the application for no objection certificate has been sent by post.
• An application for Issue of No Objection Certificate shall be made in Form 28 (in triplicate) to the Registration Authority by which the Vehicle was previously Registered / Transferred. by affixing Rs.3/- Non-Judicial Court Fee Stamp: (Please check with local RTO whether NOC is required before processing)
• Form 28, 29 and 30: Form 28 Form 29 Form 30

3. For transfer of ownership – In case of purchase of vehicle at a public auction

• Application form 32: Form 32
• The certificate or order confirming the sale of the vehicle in his favor duly signed by the person authorized to conduct the auction

Apart from the above said Form and documents please enclose the following documents respectively to all the procedures

• The certificate of registration
• The certificate of insurance,
• The certificate of pollution under control
• PAN card in case of 4-wheeler
• The appropriate fee as specified in rule 81.
• 2 Photograph of the applicant with vehicle clearly showing number plate
• Pollution under control certificate
• Proof of address (any one of the following): Ration Card / Electoral Roll / LIC Policy
• Pencil traced “Chassis Number” is the primary detail for applying
• Aadhaar card
• Passport size photo
• No objection certificate from the Financier if the vehicle held with Hire Purchase
• Valid Tax receipt

Commissioner for Transport and Road Safety
1st Floor, 'A' Block, TTMC. Building,
Shantinagar, Bengaluru-560027
PRO-phone : 080-22210994 Fax : 080-22235804
Mobile: 9449863459
E-mail : transcom@nic.in
Karnataka State - Transport Department Contacts: Link for contacts
Full List of Karnataka RTO Office Locations

• Owner of the vehicle can apply for transfer of ownership of vehicle.
• In case of death of the owner – Legal heir is eligible for this procedure.

• Fees related information can be obtained from the following link: Fee Link
• RTO authorities may provide more information on fees

• Transfer of vehicle will not affect the validity of the permit

Usually..

• Incase of non transport vehicles like two wheelers and cars, the registration certificate is valid for 15 years from the date of first registration, and it is renewed after every five subsequent years.
• Incase of transport vehicles like goods and passenger carriers the registration certificate is valid till certificate of fitness is valid.

1. Form no. CMV 29, 30, 31, 32: Application Form

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

It takes 3 working days

Karnataka - Transfer Vehicle Ownership
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Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale

1. Where the ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred, the transferor shall report the fact of transfer in Form 29 to the registering authorities concerned in whose jurisdiction the transferor and the transferee reside or have their places of business.
   
2. in the case of a vehicle registered within the same State, within fourteen days of the transfer, application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle shall be made by the transferee in Form 30 to the registering authorities, and shall be accompanied by set of forms given below under Form I
   
3. in the case of a vehicle registered outside the State, within forty-five days of the transfer, application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle shall be made by the transferee in Form 30 to the registering authorities, and shall be accompanied by set of forms given below under Form I and Form II
   
4. Pay appropriate fee and tax as specified in rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989
   

• Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle
  
• Apply in Form 31 within the period of three months to the registering authority for the transfer of ownership of the vehicle in your name
  
  

Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicle

• When the ownership of any motor vehicle is transferred within the same state the transferer shall report the fact of transfer within 14 days of transfer to the concerned registering authority.
  
• In case of vehicle registered outside the state the transferer (seller) should report the fact of transfer within 45 days of the transfer to the concerned registering authority.
  
• The transferee (purchaser) shall apply for the transfer to the concerned registering authority within 30 days of purchase.
  
• In case of death of a registered owner of a motor vehicle or in case of purchase of motor vehicle at a public auction, the successor who has purchased or acquired the motor vehicle should inform within 30 days & for transfer of vehicle in his name to the concerned registering authority within 3 months.
  
  

Causes for transfer of ownership

• Transfer of ownership on sale / purchase of motor vehicle.
  
• Transfer of ownership on death of owner of motor vehicle.
  
• Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction.
  
• Transfer of ownership in the name of financer.
  
  

Transfer of Ownership on Sale / Purchase of Motor Vehicle

1. You need to fill Form 29 (2 copies with seller's sign).
   
2. You need to fill Form 30 (with signature of seller & purchaser & chassis print affixed on it).
   
3. You need to fill Form TCA, TCR (for transport vehicle only).
   
4. You must produce Income tax declaration in form 60/PAN number (except 2 wheeler).
   
5. You must produce NOC (in case vehicle is purchased from other region / other RTO).
   
6. You must produce NOC from entry tax (in case vehicle arriving from out of state whose age is less than 30 months from the date of 1st registration.
   
7. You must produce NOC from financier if any.
   
8. All valid documents of vehicle and required amount of Fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
   
   

Transfer of Ownership on Death of Owner of vehicle

1. You need to fill Form 30 (affixed with chassis print on it).
   
2. You need to fill Form 31.
   
3. You need to fill Form TCA, TCR (for transport vehicle only).
   
4. You must produce Death certificate of owner of vehicle.
   
5. You must produce Succession certificate.
   
6. You must produce Affidavit of successor.
   
7. You must produce NOC from the financier if any.
   
8. All valid documents of vehicle and required amount of Fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
   

Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Purchased in Public Auction

1. The purchaser should apply for the transfer of ownership within 30 days of taking possession of vehicle at public auction to the concerned registering authority (RTO).
   
2. When vehicle auctioned is without any registration mark or with a registration mark which on verification is found to be false, the registering authority (RTO) assigns new registration mark to the vehicle in name of dept of govt. auctioning the vehicle & thereafter transfer of ownership in the name of person to whom the vehicle is sold is effected.
   
   

Transfer of Ownership in the Name of Financier

1. In case of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation agreement if the registered owner of the vehicle becomes the defaulter, the financier of the said agreement can apply for the transfer of ownership of vehicle in his own name on following 2 conditions:
   
   • The financier should satisfy the registering authority (RTO) that he has taken the possession of the vehicle from the owner (defaulter).
     
   • The registered owner has refused to deliver the certificate of registration (RC) or has absconded.
     
2. Under such circumstances financier should apply to the registration authority concerned (RTO) for the issue of fresh certificate of registration in form 30 & 36 along with Fees
   
3. The registering authority after receipt of such an application would give the defaulter an opportunity to make any representation by serving him a notice by RPAD at his address entered in the certificate of registration (RC).
   
4. After that the registration authority will cancel the previous certificate & issue a fresh certificate of registration (RC) in the name of financier.
   
   

Particulars of Transferor

1. Full name
   
2. Father's / Husband's Name
   
3. Present Address
   
4. Permanent Address
   
5. Particulars of Vehicle
   
   • Class of vehicle
     
   • The motor vehicle is
     

   (a)A new vehicle
   

   (aEx-army vehicle
   

   (aImported vehicle
   

   • Type of body
     
   • Type of vehicle
     
   • Maker's Name
     
   • Month and Year of manufacture
     
   • Number of cylinders
     
   • Horse power
     
   • Cubic capacity
     
   • Maker's classification if not known, wheel base
     
   • Chassis No. (Affix Pencil print)
     
   • Engine Number or Motor Number in case of Battery Operated Vehicles.
     
   • Seating capacity (including driver)
     
   • Fuel used in the enginebr
     
     

Particulars of Transferee

• Full name
• Father's / Husband's Name
• Present Address
• Permanent Address

In case Transfer of Ownership on Death of Owner of vehicle

• Name of the deceased Registered owner
• Name of the person succeeding to the possession of the vehicle
• Father's / Husband's Name
• Permanent Address
• Relationship with the deceased Registered owner
• Proof of his succession

• The transfer of ownership of a vehicle is to be applied in the concerned motor vehicle (RTO) office where the vehicle is registered.
• The transfer of ownership of vehicle is needed
  • In case of death of the registered owner, then the application is to be made by the legal heirs of the vehicle with the required set of documents.
  • The sale of vehicle also requires transfer of vehicle ownership from seller.
• Purpose is to establish clear ownership and to tax motorist or vehicle owners.

• In case of vehicle registered outside the state, the transferor (seller) should report the fact of transfer within 45 days of the transfer to the concerned registering authority.

• FC (for clearance) is a process meant for reviewing the condition of the vehicle by the RTO authorities.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Karnataka Sakala Services, Transport Department
  
• Transport Department, Government of Karnataka
  
• Road Safety Cell, Government of Karnataka
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

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