Apply In-Person

• To apply for Permanent vehicle (Car, Bike, Motorcycle) registration in Tripura, 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-20, Form-21 and Form-34 to the RTO
  

• The application form no 20 can be downloaded through following link: Form 20
  
• The application form no 21 (sale certificate) can be downloaded through following link: Form 21
  
• The application form no 34 can be downloaded from the following link: Form 34 however, the form attested by vehicle financer is needed if the vehicle is purchased on loan.
  

• Information related to registering authority can be obtained in the “Office and Location” Section of this page.
  
• 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
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• You can check your registration status through following link: Check your registration status
  
  

Apply Online (Through Parivahan Portal)

1. To Register a Vehicle (Car, Bike), the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
3. On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Register a Vehicle (Car, Bike)” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
4. Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “Submit”
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
9. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
10. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

1. Application in form-20: Form 20
2. Sale certificate in form-21: Form 21
3. Form 34 if vehicle is purchased on loan: Form 34
4. Form 22 issued by Dealer: Certificate of compliance with pollution standards, safety standards of components, roadworthiness (not downloadable)
5. Valid insurance certificate
6. Temporary registration, if any
7. Form-A under Taxation Act, 1997
8. Fees Specified in fees section
9. Passport size photograph
10. In case of imported vehicle, Custom clearance certificate along with the license and bond
11. Aadhaar Card
12. Pollution under control certificate
13. Proof of address (Ration card, Electricity bill etc.)
14. Original sales certificate from the concerned authorities in Form 21 in the case of ex-army vehicle
15. Copy of PAN card of Form 60 and Form 61 (as applicable)
16. Dealer and manufacturer invoice
17. Proof of Date of Birth: Aadhar Card
18. Chassis & Engine Pencil Print (if applicable)
    
    

Tripura Transport offices contact details: Offices Addresses
West Tripura
Office of the Joint Transport Commissioner
Address: Paribahan Bhavan,Astabol, Northgate, Agartala, West Tripura District
Pincode:799001
Telephone: (0381) 232-4601
Email: jtctripura@gmail.com

Gomati District Transport Office
Address: SDM Office Premises,Radha Kishorepur,Udaipur,Gomati District
Pincode:799120
Telephone: (03821) 223724
Email: dtosouthudaipur@gmail.com

Dhalai District Transport Office
Address:Jaharnagar,DM Office Premises,Ambassa, Dhalai District
Pincode:799289
Telephone: (03826) 222214 (DM Office phone)

Unakoti District Transport Office
Address:Near Kailashahar Circuit House,Kailashahar, Unakoti District
Pincode: 799279

North Tripura District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office,Chandrapur, Dharmanagar, North Tripura
Pincode: 799251

Khowai District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office, 2nd Floor, Municipality Council Building,Teliamura,Khowai District
Pincode: 799201

Sepahijala District Transport Office
Address:District Transport Office, Bishramganj Motor Stand, DM Office complex,Bishramganj,Sepahijala District
Pincode: 799103

South Tripura District Transport Office Address:District Transport Office, Santirbazar SDM office complex,Santirbazar,South Tripura District
Pincode: 799144
Telephone:(03283) 262026
Email: dtoofficesouth@gmail.com

• Any person who has a vehicle with temporary registration is eligible for permanent registration.
  
  

Registration Fees for Vehicles

• Motor Cycle/Scooter/Two Wheelers - Rs 60
  
• LMV (Non TPT) - Rs 200
  
• LMV (TPT) - Rs 300
  
• Medium Good Vehicle - Rs 400
  
• Three wheelers - 1000 INR
  
• Medium Passenger Motor Vehicle - Rs 400
  
• Heavy Goods Vehicle (Stage Carriers and lorries) - 1500 INR
  
• Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle - Rs 600
  
• Imported Motor Vehicle- Rs 800
  
• Imported Motor Cycle - Rs 200
  

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

• Registration certificate is valid for 15 years.
  
  

1. Application in form-20: Form 20
   
2. Sale certificate in form-21: Form 21
   
3. Form 22 issued by Dealer: Certificate of compliance with pollution standards, safety standards of components, roadworthiness (not downloadable)
   
   

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.    

• After completion of Driving test, the Licence will be issued on the same day or within a weeks time.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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Guidelines for application

• Apply for permanent registration of a motor vehicle in Form 20 to the Registering Authority in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is
  
• If the vehicle has been temporarily registered then apply before the temporary registration expires
  
• Confirm whether the registration involves hypothecation in which case refer Hypothecation
  
• Confirm the type of registration number (Fancy number/Choice number/General number).
  
• Confirm about the usage requirement of HSRP/smart card
  
• Pay appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depending on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card
  
• Pay Tax as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 depending on the choice of registration number and use of HSRP/smart card
  
  

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.
   
   

Additional documentary evidence for transport vehicle

1. Vehicle is not covered by any permit issued by any transport authority
   
2. Sum of money agreed upon to be paid by the holder of the permit, if any, is not pending recovery
   
3. Evidence of payment of tax on passengers and goods under any law for the time being in force up to the date of application for no objection certificate
   
   

• A vehicle registration certificate is an official document providing proof of registration of a motor vehicle. It is used primarily by governments as a means of ensuring that all road vehicles are on the national vehicle register, but is also used as a form of law enforcement and to facilitate change of ownership when buying and selling a vehicle.
  
  

• Information related to application for permanent registration can be obtained through following link: Info on registration
  
  

• A Driving Licence can be used as a proof for Identity.

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Transport Department, Government of Tripura
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

• There is SMS based service available for the customers/applicants that can be availed, information related to it can be obtained through following link: SMS based service