Vehicle Ownership Transfer Online (2026)
Buying or selling a used vehicle? In 2026, the Transfer of Ownership process is almost entirely digital via the Vahan Parivahan portal. You must legally update the Registration Certificate (RC) to ensure the new owner is responsible for the vehicle.
पुराना वाहन खरीद रहे हैं या बेच रहे हैं? 2026 में, वाहन पंजीकरण (RC) के स्वामित्व हस्तांतरण की प्रक्रिया पूरी तरह से ऑनलाइन है।
How to Transfer Ownership Online (2026)
ऑनलाइन ओनरशिप ट्रांसफर कैसे करें
Follow these steps to transfer a vehicle from the seller (Transferor) to the buyer (Transferee). Legal deadline: 14 days for same-state sales.
Online Procedure (Vahan)
- 1 Login to Vahan Parivahan using Vehicle No. and Chassis No.
- 2 Select 'Transfer of Ownership' from Online Services.
- 3 Enter Buyer's details and generate OTP on seller's mobile.
- 4 Upload Form 29 & 30 (signed) and pay fees online.
आवश्यक जानकारी (Hindi)
विक्रेता और खरीदार दोनों का मोबाइल नंबर आरसी से लिंक होना चाहिए। हस्तांतरण के लिए 14 दिनों के भीतर आवेदन करना अनिवार्य है।
मुख्य फॉर्म:
- • फॉर्म 29: बिक्री की सूचना
- • फॉर्म 30: हस्तांतरण के लिए आवेदन
- • फॉर्म 28: एनओसी (अन्य राज्य के लिए)
Transfer Scenarios
हस्तांतरण की विभिन्न स्थितियां
Normal Sale
Regular transfer from one individual to another. Requires Form 29 & 30.
Inheritance (Death)
Transfer to legal heir. Requires Form 31 and Death Certificate.
Public Auction
Buying from Govt/Bank auction. Requires Form 32.
Documents Checklist
दस्तावेज़ चेकलिस्ट
| Document Name | Mandatory? | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Original RC | Yes | Original registration card must be surrendered. |
| Valid Insurance | Yes | Must be in active status during transfer. |
| Form 29 & 30 | Yes | Official notice and report of transfer. |
| PUC Certificate | Yes | Pollution check must be valid on Vahan. |
| NOC (Form 28) | Optional | Only for Inter-state or Inter-RTO transfer. |
NOC for Inter-State Transfer (Form 28)
If you are moving a vehicle from one state to another (e.g., DL to HR), you MUST obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current RTO using Form 28. Without an NOC, you cannot register the vehicle in the new state.
हिंदी: यदि आप वाहन को दूसरे राज्य में ले जा रहे हैं, तो वर्तमान आरसी वाले आरटीओ से एनओसी (NOC) लेना अनिवार्य है।
Transfer Ownership FAQs
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Who is liable for fine/accident during transfer?
हस्तांतरण के दौरान कौन जिम्मेदार है?
Is physical visit to RTO mandatory?
क्या आरटीओ जाना अनिवार्य है?
Select Your State for Local Transfer Fees
Road tax and transfer fees vary significantly between states like Karnataka, Delhi, and Maharashtra.
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