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Tamil Nadu - Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  • To transfer ownership of a vehicle 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 29, 30, 60/61. 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 transfer of ownership 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 - Tamil Nadu Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Online with Images

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



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Required DocumentsEdit


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

(Please check with local RTO whether NOC is required before processing)

The following documents are required for transfer of ownership

  1. Notice of transfer in Form-29 (in Duplicate) Form 29
  2. Aadhaar Card
  3. Application in Form-30 in Duplicate, if it is HP. Form 30
  4. Passport size photo
  5. PAN or GIR or Form-60/61 of I.T. Department (other than two wheelers).
  6. Registration Certificate
  7. Insurance Certificate
  8. Proof of address (any one of the following):
    (a)ration Card
    (b) Electoral Roll
    (c) LIC Policy
    (d) Passport
    (e) Pay slip issued by Govt. Office or a Local Body
    (f) School Certificate
    (g) Birth Certificate
    (h) Affidavit sworn by the applicant before an Executive or First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary public.
  9. No objection certificate from the Financier if the vehicle held with Hire Purchase
  10. Valid Tax
Transfer of ownership in case of death of the registered owner
  1. Registration certificate in original
  2. Form 31 Form 31 duly filled along with NOC from financier wherever applicable.
  3. Original copy of death certificate of the registered owner along with attested copy.
  4. Succession Certificate, if any.
  5. Certificate from local MP, MLA or senior government officers to that effect.
  6. Affidavit by the applicant to this effect and also from all other legal heirs who may wish to relinquish their right in favour of the applicant.
  7. Attested copy of address proof of Applicant.
  8. Attested copies of valid PUCC/Insurance Certificate/PAN Card/Tax Token/Certificate of Fitness.
  9. Prescribed fee.
  10. Permits surrender slip issued by STA branch (For commercial vehicles).
  11. Offer Letter in the name of the heir (For commercial vehicles).
  12. Any other document that may be required by the Registering Authority.

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 can apply for transfer of ownership of vehicle.



FeesEdit

Fees to be paid

  1. Invalid Carriage Rs.10/-
  2. Motor Cycle Rs.30/-
  3. LMV
(a) Non Transport Vehicle Rs.100/-
(b) Commercial Vehicle Rs.150/-
  1. M.G.V - Rs.200/-
  2. M.P.M.V. - Rs.200/-
  3. H.G.V. Rs.300/-
  4. H.P.M.V. Rs.300/-
  5. Imported Motor Vehicle Rs.400/-
  6. Imported Motor Cycle Rs.100/-
  7. Any other vehicle not mentioned above Rs.150/-
  8. Compounding Fee for belated application
  • Up to 30 days Rs.40/-
  • Up to 60 days Rs.75/-
  • Above 60 days Rs.100/- + Service charges Rs.25/-


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



ValidityEdit

Incase of non transport vehicles like two wheelers and cars, the registration certificate is valid for 15 years from the date of first registration, and it is renewed after every five subsequent years. Incase of transport vehicles like goods and passenger carriers the registration certificate is valid till certificate of fitness is valid.



Documents to UseEdit

Form 29 - Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle.
Form 30 - Application for intimation and transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle
Form 31 - Application for transfer of ownership in the name of the person succeeding to the possession of the vehicle



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Time limit for service to be rendered is 3 Days


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InstructionsEdit

Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicle.
  • When the ownership of any motor vehicle is transferred within the same state the transferer shall report the fact of transfer within 14 days of transfer to the concerned registering authority.
  • In case of vehicle registered outside the state the transferer (seller) should report the fact of transfer within 45 days of the transfer to the concerned registering authority.
  • The transferee (purchaser) shall apply for the transfer to the concerned registering authority within 30 days of purchase.
  • In case of death of a registered owner of a motor vehicle or in case of purchase of motor vehicle at a public auction, the successor who has purchased or acquired the motor vehicle should inform within 30 days & for transfer of vehicle in his name to the concerned registering authority within 3 months.
Causes for transfer of ownership
  • Transfer of ownership on sale / purchase of motor vehicle.
  • Transfer of ownership on death of owner of motor vehicle.
  • Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction.
  • Transfer of ownership in the name of financer.
Transfer of Ownership on Sale / Purchase of Motor Vehicle
  • You need to fill Form 29 (2 copies with seller's sign).
  • You need to fill Form 30 (with signature of seller & purchaser & chassis print affixed on it).
  • You need to fill Form TCA, TCR (for transport vehicle only).
  • You must produce Income tax declaration in form 60/PAN number (except 2 wheeler).
  • You must produce NOC (in case vehicle is purchased from other region / other RTO).
  • You must produce NOC from entry tax (in case vehicle arriving from out of state whose age is less than 30 months from the date of 1st registration.
  • You must produce NOC from financier if any.
  • All valid documents of vehicle and required amount of Fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
Transfer of Ownership on Death of Owner of vehicle
  • You need to fill Form 30 (affixed with chassis print on it).
  • You need to fill Form 31.
  • You need to fill Form TCA, TCR (for transport vehicle only).
  • You must produce Death certificate of owner of vehicle.
  • You must produce Succession certificate.
  • You must produce Affidavit of successor.
  • You must produce NOC from the financier if any.
  • All valid documents of vehicle and required amount of Fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Purchased in Public Auction
  • The purchaser should apply for the transfer of ownership within 30 days of taking possession of vehicle at public auction to the concerned registering authority (RTO).
  • When vehicle auctioned is without any registration mark or with a registration mark which on verification is found to be false, the registering authority (RTO) assigns new registration mark to the vehicle in name of dept of govt. auctioning the vehicle & thereafter transfer of ownership in the name of person to whom the vehicle is sold is effected.
Transfer of Ownership in the Name of Financier
  • In case of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation agreement if the registered owner of the vehicle becomes the defaulter, the financier of the said agreement can apply for the transfer of ownership of vehicle in his own name on following 2 conditions:
    • The financier should satisfy the registering authority (RTO) that he has taken the possession of the vehicle from the owner (defaulter).
    • The registered owner has refused to deliver the certificate of registration (RC) or has absconded.
  • Under such circumstances financier should apply to the registration authority concerned (RTO) for the issue of fresh certificate of registration in form 30 & 36 along with Fees
  • The registering authority after receipt of such an application would give the defaulter an opportunity to make any representation by serving him a notice by RPAD at his address entered in the certificate of registration (RC).
  • After that the registration authority will cancel the previous certificate & issue a fresh certificate of registration (RC) in the name of financier.



Required InformationEdit

Particulars of Transferor
  • Full name
  • Father's / Husband's Name
  • Present Address
  • Permanent Address
  • Particulars of Vehicle
    • Class of vehicle
    • The motor vehicle is
      • A new vehicle
      • Ex-army vehicle
      • Imported vehicle
    • Type of body
    • Type of vehicle
    • Maker's Name
    • Month and Year of manufacture
    • Number of cylinders
    • Horse power
    • Cubic capacity
    • Maker's classification if not known, wheel base
    • Chassis No. (Affix Pencil print)
    • Engine Number or Motor Number in case of Battery Operated Vehicles.
    • Seating capacity (including driver)
    • Fuel used in the engine
Particulars of Transferee
  • Full name
  • Father's / Husband's Name
  • Present Address
  • Permanent Address
In case Transfer of Ownership on Death of Owner of vehicle
  • Name of the deceased Registered owner
  • Name of the person succeeding to the possession of the vehicle
  • Father's / Husband's Name
  • Permanent Address
  • Relationship with the deceased Registered owner
  • Proof of his succession

Need for the DocumentEdit

The transfer of ownership of a vehicle is to be applied in the concerned motor vehicle office where the vehicle is registered. If the transfer of ownership in case of death of the registered owner, the application is to be made by the legal heirs of the vehicle with the required set of documents.


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