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The RTO or the Regional Transport Office Himachal Pradesh is the apex governing body that oversees the registration of new vehicles and driving licences in the state of Himachal Pradesh. With over 97 RTOs present in the state of Himachal Pradesh, here is everything you need to know about RTO Himachal Pradesh.
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If you are planning to buy a new vehicle in the state of Himachal Pradesh, both commercial and personal vehicles must mandatorily register with the Himachal Pradesh RTO for legal road use. Here are the most important documents vehicle owners need to register their vehicles.
To get a permanent RC for your vehicle, follow these steps to easily register your vehicle under the Himachal Pradesh RTO.
Begin by filling out the Form 21 with accurate information about the vehicle and owner. Confirm the type of registration number for your vehicle. Now, confirm the smart card related requirements. Once all this is done, you will need to pay the appropriate registration fees and tax to the Himachal Pradesh RTO to complete the registration of your vehicle.
When you buy a new vehicle, the maximum number of years for which a vehicle can be registered is 15 years. After 15 years, your vehicle registration is up for renewal. In case, you want to use the vehicle after 15 years, the registration certificate must be renewed within 60 days of the expiry date. Follow these simple steps to renew your vehicle registration under the Himachal Pradesh RTO.
Apply for renewal at your RTO by filling the Form 25. Submit all the necessary documents along with the form. If any taxes are due, you need to clear those before renewal. After the submission, pay the requisite renewal fees. Once you submit the application, the vehicle will be inspected at the zonal office to ensure its roadworthiness. Renewal of the RC depends on the roadworthiness of the vehicle. If found fit, the RC will be reissued.
When you fill in Form 25 to apply for the RC renewal of your vehicle, supporting documents are also necessary. Here are the most important documents that you need to submit with the form.
If you are planning to buy a used vehicle or sell your vehicle, you need to know everything about ownership transfer. For transfer of ownership under the Himachal Pradesh RTO, here are the most important documents that you need to submit.
The vehicle registration status can be easily checked from the official VAHAN app or website in a few simple steps. Simply head on to the official VAHAN website and choose “Online Services” on the home page menu. Now select “Vehicle Related Services." Now choose your specific state. In this case, we choose Himachal Pradesh. Now select your RTO and enter the vehicle number to proceed to the next step. Now click on the option “Know your Application Status”. Enter the RC application number to find all the details of your RC.
Find the vehicle owner details using just the vehicle registration number on the Parivahan Sewa portal. All you need to do is head on to the official Parivahan Sewa portal and find the option, “Informational Services”. Now navigate to the option in the dropdown called “Know Your Vehicle Details.” Now enter the registration number of the vehicle and hit search to find all the vehicle owner details.
Owners will need to pay certain charges to the Himachal Pradesh RTO to register their vehicles for use in the state. Here is a comprehensive list of registration charges in Himachal Pradesh
| Vehicle Type | Registration charges in INR |
|---|---|
| Two wheeler | 300 |
| Four wheeler | 600 |
| Medium good vehicle | 1000 |
| Heavy goods vehicle | 1500 |
Here is a comprehensive type wise list of road tax slabs for vehicles. This is a one time tax that is collected for the span of 5 years. Buyers can also opt for the 15 year road tax payment if comfortable with a higher upfront payment when buying the vehicle.
| For two wheelers | |
|---|---|
| Engine capacity in cc | Road Tax in INR |
| Up to 80cc | 1560 |
| 80cc to 170cc | 3125 |
| 170cc to 250cc | 4685 |
| Over 250cc | 6250 |
| For four wheelers | |
|---|---|
| Engine capacity in cc | Road Tax in INR (whichever is higher) |
| Up to 800cc | 5.5% or 17500 |
| 800cc to 170cc | 5.5% or 25000 |
| 170cc to 250cc | 5.5% or 35000 |
| Over 250cc | 5.5% or 45000 |
Road tax for your vehicle can be easily paid using the Parivahan Sewa app. When on the portal, enter your vehicle registration number to proceed. Click the “Pay Your Tax” option and log in to your profile on the Parivahan Seva app. Next, verify the details of the vehicle like owner details, permit details, tax information and more. In this step, you can edit the information in case of any mismatch. Now, to know about the tax details, simply enter the month/year to get the information. Your tax amount will be automatically calculated and shown. Pay using any online payment mode and pay your vehicle tax online in Himachal Pradesh. For offline road tax payments, visit the nearest RTO in Himachal Pradesh.
Usually, vehicle owners are allowed a grace period of 15 days after the road tax expiry. Beyond the grace period, vehicle owners will need to incur a penalty. Here is a quick look at the rates for penalties.
When a vehicle is purchased on loan, it is mandatory to add a hypothecation to your RC. In Himachal Pradesh, there are a few documents that you will need for the endorsement of hypothecation. These include:
The fees for the endorsement of hypothecation will mainly depend on the type of vehicle.
| Type of vehicle | Hypothecation fees in INR |
|---|---|
| Two wheeler | 500 |
| Three wheeler or light motor vehicle (LMV) | 1500 |
| Medium and heavy motor vehicles (MMV and HMV) | 3000 |
After the loan amount is fully repaid, the hypothecation will be terminated and you will get the complete ownership of the vehicle. In the RC, the lender’s name is replaced by the owner’s. To terminate your hypothecation, you will need the following documents
