Karnataka - Change or Modify a Vehicle (Registration Certificate, RC Book)

ProcedureEdit

Apply in Person

To apply for updating the modification/alteration in vehicle RC book in Karnataka, 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 Locations and Contacts” Section of this page.
You will have to submit Application no. KMV29 in front of registering authority along with the documents. Collect the application form from the RTO office.
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down in 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.
Include the changes made in the vehicle, details related to the changes that should be included in your application form can be obtained from the “information which might help” section of this page.
Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
The physical inspection and verification of the vehicle will be done if required in the respective office with the Transport Inspector posted for this purpose.
You can check your registration status through following link: Registration status

Apply Online via National Portal - Karnataka Change or Modify a Vehicle (Registration Certificate, RC Book) Online with Images

You can apply for the modification/alteration in vehicle in RC book in Karnataka through the National Portal, the following link will give you access to the Parivahan Sewa, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India:National Portal
From the dropdown menu of apply online services on the website select the “vehicle related services” option
Once you select the vehicle related services, you will be redirected to the page, National Portal Homepage
Click on apply online
Enter Valid Vehicle Registration Number and click on Proceed
Select the Service “alteration of vehicle” option by Clicking the respective Service under Online Services Menu
Enter Chassis Number and Mobile Number
Fill the Applicant Details as instructed and required.
Enter the OTP received and Click on Show details.
Enter further details as per the form displayed.
Click Submit and then Confirm and Make Payment
Once Payment Done, Print Receipt.
If required you will have to take your vehicle to the RTO office for inspection.
You can check your application status through following link: Application statusl

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form required KMV-29: Form KMV-29

Documents required to be submitted for the Change of engine number or cylinder capacity (cc)

You need to provide either:

(a) a receipt for the replacement engine; (b) written evidence from the manufacturer; (c) an inspection report provided for insurance purposes; (d) written confirmation on headed paper from a garage (if the change took place before you bought the vehicle)
Documents required to be submitted Change of fuel type

You need to provide evidence if:

(a) your existing engine is converted – the confirmation must be on headed paper from the garage that did the work; (b) a new engine is fitted – provide the receipt as confirmation
Documents required to be submitted for Change of weight of a larger vehicle

If you change the weight of a large vehicle (eg a campervan or goods vehicle), you’ll need to provide either:

(a) a plating certificate; (b) a design weight certificate
Change of body type

RTO will need photographic of the completed conversion showing the changes made, along with a description of the work carried out and any receipts.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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 : [email protected]
Karnataka State - Transport Department Contacts: Link for contacts
Full List of Karnataka RTO Office Locations

EligibilityEdit

Any person who has changes in his vehicle needs to apply for modification of the vehicle details in the RC Book.

FeesEdit

Explain the fees structure which is required for obtaining the certificate/document.

ValidityEdit

Registration of a vehicle will be valid for 15 years from the date of issue of it and after that registration of non transport vehicle will be renewed according to the rules in every 5 years and the transport vehicle will be re-registered which will be valid for 15 years.

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Processing TimeEdit

It may take 2 to 4 weeks if applied in person, online will be faster.

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

Valid insurance certificate
Original Registration certificate
Valid Vehicle Number , Chassis Number and Mobile Number for OTP
Valid details about payment modes like Internet banking, Debit/Credit Card etc details for making payments

Need for the DocumentEdit

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. Hence, it is important to update your RC Book with the changes made in the vehicle.

Information which might helpEdit

you need to update in RC Book

You must update your registration certificate if you change any of the following: (i) colour; (ii) engine; (iii) cylinder capacity (cc); (iv) fuel type; (v) chassis or bodyshell (replaced or modified); (vi) seating capacity; (vii) weight of a large vehicle, eg goods vehicle or campervan
You must also update your registration certificate if you change any of the following: (i) wheel plan; (ii) body type, (body type description based on the vehicle’s external appearance); (iii) vehicle identification number (VIN); (iv) chassis number; (v) frame number for motorbikes

RTO officer will tell you if they need to inspect the change.
More information related to registration of a vehicle can be obtained through this link: Registration Info
Information related to application for permanent registration can be obtained through following link: Permanent Registration Info

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