Tamil Nadu - Apply for Tourist Vehicle Permit (Jeep/Omni/Car)

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

To apply for a Tourist Vehicle Permit (Jeep/Omni/Car) in Tamil Nadu the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which your area belongs to. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : RTO Office List
Make sure you have completed application Form 46 & 45 . Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application Forms
Also make sure you have all the necessary documents that has been listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying for the license by reading through the eligibility criteria that has been listed out under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
Application forms can also 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.

Apply Online:

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

Required DocumentsEdit

Application forms can be downloaded from the following link : Application Forms

Application in Form 46 & 45.
Aadhaar Card
PROOF OF ADDRESS (any one of the following to be produced)
- Ration Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Electoral Roll
- LIC Policy
- Passport
- Pay slip issued - Govt. Office (or) a Local Body
- School Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Affidavit Sworn by the applicant before an Executive (or) a First Class Judicial Magistrate (or) Notary Public
Registration Certificate
Insurance Certificate
Passport size photo-2
Pollution under control certificate
Valid tax

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Transport Department
Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.
Contacts: 044-28520682.
Fax: 28412244.

Tamil Nadu State - Transport Department Contacts: RTO Office List

EligibilityEdit

Owner of the vehicle is eligible to apply for tourist vehicle permit.

FeesEdit

All India Tourist Motor Cab Permit & Authorization

Permit fees Rs.750/-
Authorization Fees Rs.500/-
Service Charge Rs.150/-

All India Tourist Vehicles (Omni Bus) Permit

Rs.1, 500/-
Authorization Fees Rs.500/-
Service Charge Rs.150/-

Fees related information can be obtained from the following link : Fee information

ValidityEdit

A tourist permit shall be deemed to be invalid from the date on which the motor vehicle covered by the permit completes 9 years in the case of a motor cab and 8 years where the motor vehicle is other than a motor cab, unless the motor vehicle is replaced;

Where a vehicle covered by a tourist pennit is proposed to be replaced by another, the latter vehicle shall not be more than two years old on the date of such replacement.

NOTE: For the purposes of this sub-rule, the period of [9 years or 8 years] shall be computed from the date of initial registration of the motor vehicle.

Documents to UseEdit

Form 45 -Application for grant of permit in respect of Tourist Vehicle
Form 46 - Form of application for grant of authorisation for tourist permit or national permit

Sample DocumentsEdit

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

Processing TimeEdit

Time limit for service to be rendered is 5 Days

InstructionsEdit

Owner of the vehicle can apply for Tourist Vehicle Permit to the Regional Transport Officer or State Transport Authority.

The permit limits the journey of the vehicle within the home state, and it can only remain outside the home State for a period not longer than three months.

Required InformationEdit

Name of the Applicant
Status of the applicant (whether individual, company or partnership firm, Co-operative society, etc.)
Full Address
Vehicle Registration Certificate Number
Vehicle Insurance Certificate Number
Type of vehicle
Make of Motor Vehicle

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Motor Vehicles Act provides for the registration of all motor vehicles in the country. Each motor vehicle is assigned with a unique Registration Number. Once the vehicle is registered, a certificate is issued to the owner of the vehicle.

Non - Transport vehicles are those not used for commercial purposes. The owner uses it for his own use. *Transport Vehicles are those used for commercial purposes. They carry cargo and passengers for commercial purposes. The classification of these vehicles is based on gross weight of the vehicle. Central Motor Vehicle Rules of 1989, Tourist Vehicle Permit are granted to owners whose vehicles are used for tourism purposes.

Information which might helpEdit

It is advisable to go to the Regional Transport Officer / State Transport Authority between 9:00am to 5:00pm.

External LinksEdit

More information can be obtained from this link

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.