Himachal Pradesh - Pay Road Tax

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Pay Road Tax, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
2. The applicant has to click “Online Services” and click “Vehicle Related Services” from the dropdown menu.
3. Next the applicant has to select their respective state and select RTO from the dropdown menu.
4. Next the applicant has to click the “Pay your Tax” menu and enter Vehicle Registration No and Chassis Number (Last 5 characters) and click verify details.
5. The Total Payable amount will display. Click on Submit Button.
6. Click on confirm payment.
7. Select your payment gateway and accept the terms and conditions. Then press "Continue" and make a payment.
8. After successful payment, an acknowledgement of payment will be displayed click print or download for reference.
9. The entire process can be completed within a day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Pay Road Tax, the applicant has to approach the nearby Regional Transport Office RTO in their respective state link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the authority will issue the road tax certificate to the applicant.
10. The entire process can be completed within a day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Registration certificate of the vehicle.
• Original invoice related to the vehicle purchase
• Updated insurance documents for the car or bike concerned.
• Residential address proof of the taxpayer.
• Identity proof of the car or bike owner.

Office Locations & Contacts

Commissioner of Transport
Directorate of Transport – Himachal Pradesh
Hari Mandir, Cart Rd, Chaura Maidan,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001
Email - [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

Individuals purchasing a vehicle pay the road tax which is based on the ex-showroom price of the vehicle. The calculation of road tax depends on the following things:

• Seating capacity of the vehicle
• Engine capacity of the vehicle
• Age of the vehicle
• Weight of the Vehicle

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within a day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Vehicle name
• Vehicle model
• Chassis number
• Vehicle number

Need for the Document

• Road tax, also known as vehicle excise duty (VED), is a tax that must be paid by motorists to use public roads. The tax is used to fund the maintenance and repair of roads, as well as other transport-related projects. Failure to pay road tax can result in fines, penalties, and the impounding of the vehicle.

Information which might help

• The road tax rates in India vary from state to state and are calculated based on several factors such as the type of vehicle, its engine capacity, age of the vehicle, fuel type and the purpose for which the vehicle is being used. For example, private vehicles such as cars and motorcycles attract a lower rate of road tax compared to commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• In some states, the road tax may be a one-time payment while in others it is payable annually. The payment of road tax is mandatory and failure to pay the tax can result in penalties and fines, and in some cases, the vehicle may be seized by the authorities.
• It is important to note that road tax is separate from other taxes such as GST, which is a tax on goods and services. Vehicle owners in India are required to pay both road tax and GST, along with other taxes such as registration fees