Temporary Registration Number

Indian law prohibits the use of any vehicle which does not have RTO registration. Therefore, even the new vehicle you intend to take from the dealership to your home must be registered. RTOs permit us to obtain a provisional registration number for a new car because it takes a while to provide a permanent registration number. In fact, without first applying for temporary registration details, one may not even take the car from the showroom to the RTO office for permanent registration. Since you may now apply for it online, the process has been simplified. Yellow stickers with provisional registration numbers are provided to be applied to a blank licence plate. The temporary vehicle registration process is handled entirely by dealerships before you pick up your vehicle. However, there may be instances where you need to get your temporary car registration done on your own.

The procedure for temporarily registering a car with the registration authorities in the area where the holder of the car resides is outlined below. You must complete your temporary vehicle registration before applying for a permanent registration number.

1. Filling out Form 20 is the first step.
2. The form must be delivered to the agency whose jurisdiction the car registration falls under.
3. If your car dealer specialises in the distribution of new cars, you can also submit the paperwork to them if the dealer has a licence provided by the Transport Commissioner.
4. The registering body will assess the temporary car registration fees, which must be paid following the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1989.
5. To register the car temporarily, the required documentation must be delivered to the registering authority.

The documents you need to submit to get your temporary registration details include;

PAN card copy: Submitting the PAN card is usually expected for all official procedures in India. However, if you do not have your PAN card, you could always submit Forms 60 or 61 in its place.

Form 20: This is the first document that must be submitted at the start of the application procedure. It functions as your application form; you can get it from internet websites or a copy from your local RTO.

Certificate of Roadworthiness: This certificate, which the vehicle's manufacturer issues, further verifies your car's roadworthiness. It also confirms that your car is safe to drive on public roads.

Form 21: This serves as your vehicle's selling certificate. It includes information about the seller, the purchaser, and the car itself. Your application documents must include a duplicate of this certificate.

Certificate of Pollution Under Control (PUC): Being responsible for the environment is essential in the modern world. Many gases produced by motor vehicles are potentially harmful to the environment. Emission tests are created to verify that all motor vehicles comply with emission standards and do not go above them. A PUC certificate verifies that your car's emission levels adhere to the established standards for pollution control.

Car Insurance Document: According to the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, third-party liability car insurance is a requirement to operate a vehicle on public highways. Getting found driving without motor insurance could result in legal repercussions.

Address Proof: You must provide documentation of your address, such as an Aadhaar card, power bills, a ration card, etc.

Proof of Fee Payment: You will also be required to submit proof of payment for the temporary vehicle registration. The fee you are required to pay changes from state to state based on the guidelines provided by the RTO office. If you have paid your fee offline, you will need to ask for a receipt for the same, and if you have paid it online, you need to provide a printout as proof.

All cars in India are assigned a registration number, which is a special code. The vehicle's state and district can be determined from the registration number, among other things. Even if a car is completely new, you should have it because it is utilised for identification purposes. Therefore, you need to apply for a temporary registration number to use your car before you can get the permanent registration number. And when you are getting your registration details in place, do not forget to get your motor insurance from Tata AIG!