Apply In-Person

• To apply for renewal of certificate of vehicle registration in Sikkim, the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
  
• Information related to the RTO offices and registering authority can be obtained from the “Office and Location” Section of this page.
  
• You will have to submit Application in front of registering authority within seven days of purchase of vehicle along with the documents.
  
• The application shall be made in application Form no-25 to the RTO
  
• The application form no 25 can be downloaded through following link: Form 25
  
• Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
  
• Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
  
• Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
  
• You can get information about your registration number via following link: [1]
  
  

1. Filled up application form no 25: form 25
   
2. Fitness certificate
   
3. R.C Book
   
4. Up-to-date road tax paid proof
   
5. Registration certificate
   
6. Insurance certificate
   
7. Pollution under Control certificate: form 22 or Pollution under Control certificate
   
8. Fees payment receipt
   
9. Proof of address
   
10. Aadhaar Card
    
    

Sikkim Nationalised Transport department contact details: Contact details
Sikkim RTO Office Location Information:
RTO code : SK-01

City: Gangtok (East Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Yatayat Bhawan, Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim - 737101 RTO code : SK-02

City: Gyalshing (West Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Gyalshing, West Sikkim, Sikkim - 737111
RTO code : SK-03

City: Mangan (North Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Mangan, North Sikkim, Sikkim - 737116 RTO code : SK-04

City: Jorethang (South Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Jorethang, South Sikkim, Sikkim - 737121

• Any vehicle whose registration is about to expire not less than 60 days is eligible for renewal of registration.
  
  

• Issue or renewal of certificate of registration and assignment of new registration mark:
  

1. Invalid Carriage Rs 20.00
   
2. LMV ( non transport ) Rs 200.00
   
3. LMV ( Light commercial vehicle ) Rs 300.00
   
4. Medium passenger vehicle Rs 400.00
   
5. Heavy passenger vehicle Rs 600.00
   
6. Imported motorcycle Rs 200.00
   
7. Motorcycle Rs 60.00
   
8. Medium goods vehicle Rs 400.00
   
9. Heavy goods vehicle Rs 600.00
   
10. Imported motor vehicles Rs 800.00
    

• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link: Related fees
  
  

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• The application form no 25 can be downloaded through following link: form no 25
  
  

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Guidelines for application

1. Apply for renewal of certificate of registration in Form 25 to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is, not more than 60 days before the date of its expiry
   
2. Pay the due taxes on vehicle, if any
   
3. Pay appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989
   
   

1. Valid Vehicle Number , Chassis Number and Mobile Number for OTP
   
2. Valid details about payment modes like Internet banking, Debit/Credit Card etc details for making payments
   
   

• Every registration certificate is required to be renewed not more than 60 days before the date of its expiry of the registration for its continuous use. Renewal of the vehicle registration certificate is important as Vehicle Registration is mandatory under the law and is essential to prove the ownership of a vehicle. It is also required during the sale of a vehicle and transfer of its ownership.

• Information related to application for renewal of vehicle registration can be obtained through following link: renewal of vehicle registration info
  
  

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
  
• Department of Transport, Government of Sikkim
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

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