Maharashtra - Transfer Vehicle Ownership

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Procedure

Applications for registering transferring of vehicle ownership should be done within the same office area in 14 days, if in case of other jurisdiction it's 30 days.

Apply In-Person

1. To Transfer Vehicle Ownership in Maharashtra 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 : Regional Office Locations, Transport Commissioners Office Locations
2. Application Form 29, 30 and 28(in triplicate) is required. Application forms can be obtained from the following link : English Application Forms, Marathi Application Forms
3. The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying by reading through the eligibility criteria that has been listed out under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
4. Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
5. Application forms can be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
6. Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
7. If the authorities are satisfied with the documents that are provided the Vehicle Ownership will be Transferred.
   
   

Apply Online - Maharashtra Transfer Vehicle Ownership 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.

Apply Online (Through Aaplesarkar Portal)

1. To Transfer Vehicle Ownership, the applicant can make the application via Aaplesarkar Portal by using the following link link
2. The applicant has to enter the user ID and password and click “Login Now. If the applicant doesn’t have an account the applicant can click on “Register Now” and register an account.
3. Then the applicant has to click the “Transport” menu and select “Transfer Vehicle Ownership” and read the instruction and click “Apply”.
4. Next Select Registration – Form, fill out the online form, and submit.
5. The applicant will get the application Id and the application screen will be closed.
6. Open the application submitting application id and see the status of the application and the instruction given on the right side of the screen.
7. If Status is uploaded document, then click upload the documents on right side instructions.
8. By Clicking on the documents which want to upload browse will appear and upload all the required documents with the above same procedure.
9. Then Click upload document at the bottom and see the status again which will show for payment.
10. Click on pay the fees on the right-side button and choose the option of payment and make payment.
11. Check the status it will show "under scrutiny" which means your application is on the desk for scrutiny check the status regularly, either it is "approved” or "rejected”
12. If rejected check your mail and follow the instruction given in the mail and read the instructions.
13. If you see the status "completed” and the "Download certificate” on the right side of your screen Then you can download the Registration certificate or check the mail for permit.

Apply Through Mobile App

1. To Transfer Vehicle Ownership, the applicant can make the application via RTS Maharashtra app link
2. After installing the app, click on “Getting Started” and “select language” to start the application.
3. Then the applicant has to click the “Transport” menu and select “Transfer Vehicle Ownership” and read the instruction and click “Apply”.
4. Next the applicant has to enter the user ID and password and click “Login Now. If the applicant doesn’t have an account the applicant can click on “Register Now” and register an account.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Review the application and click “Submit”
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
10. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
11. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. The applicant can check the status of the application by clicking on “Track” menu by entering the department and application ID.

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Required Documents

Application forms can be obtained from the following link : English Application Forms, Marathi Application Forms

• Application Form 29, 30
• Affidavit from the seller and the purchaser regarding transfer of ownership
• Proof of residence
• Certificate of Registration
• No Objection Certificate from the concerned RTO/ AETC in case of Transport Vehicles - if required
• Valid Insurance Certificate
• Valid Puc Certificate
• No Objection Certificate from the concerned SP
• Appropriate fee
• One time tax certificate
• Aadhaar Card

Office Locations & Contacts

Following link provides you regional office locations : Regional Office Locations
Following link provides you Transport Commissioners Office Locations : Transport Commissioners Office Locations

Eligibility

• Owner of the vehicle can apply for transfer of ownership of vehicle.
• If the registered owner is dead, then the legal heirs of the vehicle are eligible to apply for transfer of ownership of vehicle.

Fees

For all Postal Fee  : 50 Smart Card Fee  : 200

Transfer of ownership

• Invalid carriage  : 210
• Motor cycle  : 30
• Imported motor cycle  : 100
• LMV: Car , Jeep  : 100
• Transport  : 150
• Medium goods & passenger vehicle  : 200
• Heavy goods & passenger vehicle  : 300
• Imported motor vehicle  : 400
• Any other vehicle not mentioned above: 150

Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle

• Invalid carriage  : 210
• Motor cycle  : 30
• Imported motor cycle  : 100
• LMV: Car , Jeep  : 100
• Transport  : 150
• Medium goods & passenger vehicle  : 200
• Heavy goods & passenger vehicle  : 300
• Imported motor vehicle  : 400
• Any other vehicle not mentioned above: 150

Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction

• Invalid carriage  : 210
• Motor cycle  : 30
• Imported motor cycle  : 100
• LMV: Car , Jeep  : 100
• Transport  : 150
• Medium goods & passenger vehicle  : 200
• Heavy goods & passenger vehicle  : 300
• Imported motor vehicle  : 400
• Any other vehicle not mentioned above: 150

Transfer of ownership in the name of financier

• Motor cycle  : 30
• Imported motor cycle  : 100
• LMV: Car , Jeep  : 100
• Transport  : 150
• Medium goods & passenger vehicle  : 200
• Heavy goods & passenger vehicle  : 300
• Imported motor vehicle  : 400
• Any other vehicle not mentioned above: 150

More information can be found on the following link : more info
Following link provides you information related to fees : Fee Information

Validity

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 Use

Form 28: Application form for No Objection Certificate
Form 29: Form of notice of Transfer of Ownership of A Motor Vehicle
Form 30: Report of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle
Form 31: Application for the Transfer of Ownership in the Name of the Person Succeding to the Possession of the Vehicle
Form TCA: Intimation of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle by Transferee
Form TCR: Intimation of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle by Transferor
Application forms can be obtained from the following link : English Application Forms, Marathi Application Forms

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The seller's Insurance Policy will be deemed to be transferred in the name of the transferee but he must get the document transferred in his name within 14 days.

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Instructions

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 Information

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 Document

Once a vehicle is bought from its previous owner, its ownership has to be transferred in the name of the current owner. 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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