Kerala - Register a Vehicle (Car, Bike)

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person :

For permanent registration a vehicle (Car, Bike, motorcycle) in Kerala the applicant has to approach the RTO office to which his area belongs to.
Please follow our “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page to get details of the RTO offices. Link for RTO contacts: Link for contact
Application form can be downloaded using the following link: Form
Forms link : Link
Application in form 20. Application form can be obtained from the following link : Form 20
Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
Application forms can also be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that can be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
Present the completed application forms along with documents in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
Pencil tracing of engine chassis number is the activity to record the chassis number against the registration number in the RTO register
Authorities will inspect the vehicle and announce the registration number
Applicant can collect the registration certificate-RC on the day as informed by authorities

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online.
On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
If verified, the registration certificate will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying in a stipulated period of time.

Required DocumentsEdit

Temporary registration certificate (for permanent registration)
Customs Clearance Certificate in the case of Imported Vehicles.
Appropriate Fee as specified in Rule 81 of CMV Rules.
Income Tax clearance certificate or a declaration
Form 20 : Link for Form 20
Valid Insurance Certificate
Proof of Address (attested copy)
Aadhaar Card
Pollution Under control Certificate.
Original Sales Certificate from the concerned Authorities in Form 21 in the case of Ex_Army Vehicle.
Pan card
Passport size photos 3 copies.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

List of all RTO Office Locations in Kerala

Transport Commissionerate, Motor Vehicles Department, Kerala
2nd Floor, Trans Tower, CV Raman Pillai Rd,
DPI, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala 695014
Phone: 0471 233 3317
Location in Map

Following link will get RTO Contact details: Link for RTO Contact Info

EligibilityEdit

Owner is eligible for this procedure.

FeesEdit

Fee related details are provided under the following link : Fees
Fee related details provided under the Parivahan site by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways :Parivahan Fees Details

ValidityEdit

In case 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.
In case of transport vehicles like goods and passenger carriers the registration certificate is valid till certificate of fitness is valid.

Documents to UseEdit

Form to Use : Form Link

Sample DocumentsEdit

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

Processing TimeEdit

It takes 5 working days

InstructionsEdit

Concerned Department
Driving Licences are being issued by Motor Vehicles Department through Sub Regional Transport Offices.

Forms
The forms can be downloaded from the following link : License

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

All the vehicles need to be registered as per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The vehicles are provided with unique registration number. Once the vehicle is registered, a certificate is issued to the owner. The registration certificate is used as a proof for authorized owner of the vehicle.
Permanent registration is required for the Temporary registered Vehicle.
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.
When a bike owned by an individual sold to another person – the name transfer has to be made with the authorities concerned

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 registered

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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