West Bengal - Obtain Change in Address for Vehicles

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

To Change the Address of vehicle registration certificate in West Bengal the applicant has to approach the RTO office where the permit was obtained. Following link can provide you information related to the list of RTO office : Contacts Link
Application forms link : Link for online application forms :Forms Link
Complete the application form33A - Link to download : Form 33A
Make sure that all the required documents are in hand.
Please make sure that you are eligible for this procedure.
Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
Please submit the forms at the right counter. The officer at the counter will start processing your application
Physical verification of vehicle for chassis number will be carried. After verifying the submitted documents, officials will make the changes respectively.
The change of address will be made on the RC.

Apply Online -- West Bengal Online Change Address Vehicles

To change address for vehicles, 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.

Apply through Mobile APP:

To avail this service, applicant has to download the Nextgen mParivahan app from the following link link
Now create an account by entering valid details and click on “Submit” button.
Enter the OTP and click on “Verify” button.
Remember the MPIN for login purpose.
Now click on “Transport services” option
Then select the appropriate service from the available set of options
For all the services, applicant must enter the vehicle number. Along with that chassis number last 5 digits is required for vehicle related service and Date of birth is required for driving license related service.
After entering the required details, please click on “submit” button.

Required DocumentsEdit

Link for online application forms :Forms link
Application form33A - Link to download the form : Form 33 A
Registration Certificate
Valid Insurance Certificate.
Affidavit sworn by the applicant before an Executive or First Class Judicial Magistrate or Notary public.
No-objection Certificate from the Financier if the vehicle is covered by Hire purchase Agreement/Hypothecation/Lease.
Proof of changed address. (Ration card / Voter ID / LIC Policy)
Payment of green tax wherever applicable.
Aadhaar card
Pollution under control certificate
School certificate / Birth certificate

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Public Vehicles Department
38, Beltala Road, Kolkata â€“ 700020.
Contacts: +(91)-2474-9263 / 33-24751621 / 24751622.
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Fax: 2486-0222

West Bengal State - Transport Department Contacts: Link for contact

List of all RTO Office in West Bengal

Note: There are 18 motor vehicle offices that can be found within the premises of the respective offices of the District Magistrates. There are also 7 sub-divisional motor vehicle offices located in the premises of the offices of the concerned Sub Divisional Officers.

EligibilityEdit

Owner of the vehicle is eligible

FeesEdit

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

ValidityEdit

Change of address will not affect the validity

Documents to UseEdit

Application forms can be obtained from the following: Application Forms

Sample DocumentsEdit

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

Processing TimeEdit

This procedure can be completed on the same day and the certificate can be collected on the next day.

InstructionsEdit

Every owner of Motor Vehicle shall cause the Vehicle to be Registered by a Registrating Authority in whose Jurisdiction he has residence or place of business where the vehicle is normally kept.

Required InformationEdit

Full name of owner of vehicle
Father / Husband's Name
Old Address
New Address
Vehicle Registration Number
Date and Place of Registration

Need for the DocumentEdit

Any change in the address of the vehicle owner has to be intimated and need to obtain a updated copy of the registration certificate.
This change of address is required by the government bodies to intimate the permit holder for the dues, penalties or any intimation.
Vehicle registration's purpose is to establish clear ownership and to tax motorist or vehicle owners. It is a requirement by the state.
After, one registers his / her vehicle – He / She will receive a unique number to use it in number board

Information which might helpEdit

One who wishes to sell his or her vehicle should make sure that the proper name transfer in RC is carried out
FC (for clearance) is a process meant for reviewing the condition of the vehicle by the RTO authorities

Exhibiting the Registration No.'

All letters of the Registration mark/ Number shall be in English and the figures shall be in Arabic numerals and the letters & figures shall be painted in reflecting colours and be shown :

In case of transport vehicles other than those under the rent a cab scheme 1989 in black on white ground.
In the case of motor vehicles temporarily registered in red on yellow ground.
In the case of motor vehicles in the possession of dealer in white on a red ground.
In other cases, in white on a black ground.
In the case of transport vehicle under rent a cab scheme,1989, in yellow on a black ground.

The size of registration mark should not be less than :

For Motor Cycle or Scooters:
- Height - 35
- Thickness - 7
- Space In MM - 5
For All Motor Vehicles:
- Height - 65
- Thickness - 10
- Space In MM - 10

External LinksEdit

Vehicle Registration System (VAHAN)
Driving License (SARATHI)

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.