How to Download RC Card Online?

Downloading an RC card online is a simple and straightforward process. You can either use the official Parivahan Sewa website or your DigiLocker account to get a soft copy of your car or bike registration certificate.

Here is the step-by-step process to download car RC online:

RC Book Download Through the Parivahan Sewa Portal

• Go to the homepage of Parivahan Sewa.

• From the “Online Services” menu, choose “Vehicle-Related Services”.

• On the page displayed, select the state you live in from the “Select State Name” dropdown menu.

• Once you enter the state name, you will be redirected to a new page where you will have to register yourself.

• If you are already registered with the Parivahan Sewa website, log in by entering the user ID, password and captcha. If not, click on “Register Now”.

• On the user registration page, enter your full name, email address, mobile number, state name and captcha.

• Click on “Register” to get login details on your email ID.

• Enter the login credentials received on your email ID and the given captcha.

• Click on “Submit” and you will get logged in to the Parivahan Sewa website.

• Enter your vehicle registration number and state.

• Select the “Download Document” option and click on “RC Print”.

• Fill in the vehicle registration number and chassis number to validate the download action.

• Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.

• Click on “Download” and your RC book will get downloaded in PDF format.

RC Book Download Through the DigiLocker Account

• Visit the official DigiLocker website or open the DigiLocker app.

• Sign in if you already have a DigiLocker account or click on the “Sign Up” button.

• Enter your name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and email ID.

• Set up a PIN which will be used later for logging in, enter your Aadhaar number and click on “Submit”.

• Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number and select “Submit”.

• Set your username and the portal will log you in.

• After logging in, open the issued documents section present on the left side of the page.

• Click on “Get More Issued Documents” and select the Ministry of Road and Transport.

• Choose the “Registration of Vehicles” option and enter your vehicle registration number and chassis number.

• After entering these details, click on “Get Document” and revisit the issued documents section to download the RC card.

• Once you visit this section, you will find a download button.

• Click on it and the car or bike rc download online process will be completed.

If you have lost or damaged your vehicle registration certificate and want to get a duplicate registration certificate, you can apply for it online with the help of the Parivahan Sewa website. You can follow the instructions given below to make an online application for duplicate RC.

• Open the Parivahan Sewa website.

• Open the “Online Services” dropdown menu and select the “Vehicle-Related Services” option.

• Enter the state name to go to the Vahan Citizen Services page.

• Fill in the details asked such as vehicle registration number and the nearest RTO.

• Mark the terms and conditions checkbox and click on “Proceed”.

• On the new page displayed, select “Application for Duplicate RC”.

• Enter vehicle-related information including the registration number and chassis number.

• Click on “Verify Details” to validate the entered details.

• Select the duplicate RC option and fill in the required information.

• Complete the form and pay the charges for a duplicate certificate of registration.

• Download the proof of payment and a duplicate registration certificate will be sent to your home.

According to Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, if you are caught driving a vehicle without the RC card, then:

• You will be punished with a fine which may extend to ₹5,000 for the first offence.

• You will be penalised with a fine which may extend to ₹10,000 for the second offence.

• You can also face imprisonment for up to a period of 1 year.

• You can be fined and imprisoned at the same time.

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The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 states that having a registration certificate is necessary if you want to use your vehicle publicly. Therefore, it becomes essential for every vehicle owner to carry a physical or digital RC card at all times.

Thanks to the Parivahan Sewa portal and DigiLocker vehicle registration certificate download facility, you can get a virtual RC book with the least effort and inconvenience. All you need to do is to follow the steps written in this post and you will have a digital registration certificate with you at all times.

Is duplicate RC valid?

Yes. A duplicate RC issued by authorised agencies like the Parivahan Sewa website and RTO is considered valid by the traffic police officers.

Can I carry virtual RC?

Yes. It is no longer compulsory for vehicle owners to show the physical RC card to the traffic authorities. You can carry virtual RC downloaded from the Parivahan Sewa website or DigiLocker with you when driving.

What is the use of form 20?

Form 20 is a form used to file an application for registration of a motor vehicle. It is submitted to the registering authority with other necessary documents at the time of registering a vehicle.