How to Register a Vehicle in Bihar RTO
In India, it is mandatory to have a vehicle registered with the state Regional Transport Office (RTO) before it can be legally driven on roads in the country. Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, vehicles must be registered within 7 days of purchase.
As per the Bihar transport authority, only the owner of the vehicle can register a vehicle. To register a vehicle in the state, the owner of the vehicle must submit all the required documents in the respective District Transport Office (DTO) within a time period of seven days of purchase of the new vehicle. The work timings of the transport offices are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Documents to be Submitted for RTO Registration in Bihar
The documents required for the owner of the vehicle to obtain a registration certificate from the Bihar transport authority are:
- Form 20: It is the form through which the owner can apply for the registration of the new vehicle. The form can be downloaded from the website http://transport.bih.nic.in
- Form 21: It is the sales certificate which specifies the buyer and seller of the vehicle to be registered.
- Form 22/22A: It is the roadworthiness certificate. It includes the declaration which states that the vehicle to be registered complies with the safety and pollution standards laid down by the authority responsible. It is issued by the dealer.
- A certificate of insurance of the motor vehicle.
- Two passport size photographs of the owner of the vehicle.
- Purchase receipt issued by the dealer.
- A document stating temporary registration of the vehicle if it has been registered temporarily earlier.
- Certificate of clearance by the customs department if the vehicle has been imported.
- If the vehicle has been subject to an endorsement or termination of hire/purchase agreement, bank and financial documents are to be provided.
- If the vehicle is privately owned and is an Omnibus with 6 to 12 seating capacity, the Oath letter is to be provided.
- If the vehicle has been bought from another state, the receipt of the payment of the entry tax submitted to the commercial tax department along with Form 8, which is received thereafter, is also required.
- If the vehicle was previously owned by the army, the original certificate of sale is to be provided.
- If the vehicle is a trailer or a semi-trailer, a document stating the State Transport Commissioner's approval of the design of the vehicle is required.
- If the motor vehicle was purchased for a sum of more than Rs.4 Lakh, a copy of the PAN card is required.
- If the owner of the vehicle is a foreigner, a copy of the visa is to be provided.
- Proof of residence of the owner of the vehicle.
- Proof of age.
- Proof of being a citizen of the country.
Procedure for Bihar RTO registration
- Submit required documents to your local RTO.
- After the documents have been verified and checked thoroughly by the responsible authorities, the vehicle is to be produced by the owner at the RTO for its examination.
- The responsible authorities test the physical particulars of the vehicle and if everything is satisfactory, the registration number is assigned to the vehicle.
- The vehicle owner will receive a receipt, which can serve as proof of registration until the RTO issues the registration certificate.
- The registration certificate is issued within 30 working days.
- Display the allotted number plate within 30 days of registration.
- Validity: 15 years for private vehicles; for transport vehicles, valid till fitness certificate expiry.
- Apply for renewal within 30 days of expiry.
Fees for Bihar RTO
- The cost of obtaining a temporary registration certificate is Rs. 40.
- For permanent registration, the charges levied by the Bihar government are as follows:
Type of vehicle | Fees to be paid in Rs. |
Two wheeler vehicle | 60 |
Four wheeler vehicle | 200 |
Auto | 300 |
Commercial Car/Jeep | 300 |
Mini bus | 400 |
Bus | 500 |
Truck or tractor | 500 |
LGV (Light Goods Vehicle) | 300 |
MGV (Medium Goods Vehicle) | 400 |
HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) | 600 |
Contract carriage or stage carriage buses | 600 |
Two wheeler imported vehicle | 200 |
Four wheeler imported vehicle | 800 |
- For the renewal of registration, the fees levied by the Bihar transport department are:
Type of vehicle | Fees in Rs. |
Two wheeler vehicle | 360 |
Four wheeler vehicle | 500 |
- To obtain a duplicate copy of the certificate of registration, the fees to be paid is as follows:
Type of vehicle | Fees to be paid in Rs. |
Two wheeler vehicle | 30 |
Four wheeler vehicle | 100 |
Auto | 150 |
Commercial Car/Jeep | 150 |
Mini bus | 200 |
Bus | 250 |
Truck or tractor | 250 |
LGV (Light Goods Vehicle) | 150 |
MGV (Medium Goods Vehicle) | 200 |
HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) | 300 |
Contract carriage or stage carriage buses | 300 |
Two wheeler imported vehicle | 100 |
Four wheeler imported vehicle | 400 |
- The charges levied by the Bihar transport department for transfer of ownership of a vehicle are:
Type of vehicle | Fees to be paid in Rs. |
Two wheeler vehicle | 30 |
Four wheeler vehicle | 100 |
Auto | 150 |
Commercial Car/Jeep | 150 |
Mini bus | 200 |
Bus | 250 |
Truck or tractor | 250 |
LGV (Light Goods Vehicle) | 150 |
MGV (Medium Goods Vehicle) | 200 |
HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) | 300 |
Contract carriage or stage carriage buses | 300 |
Two wheeler imported vehicle | 100 |
Four wheeler imported vehicle | 400 |
- If the vehicle alteration is to done, the charge levied is Rs. 50.
- For the change of address of the owner of the vehicle, the fee is Rs. 20.
- For the endorsement of the hire/purchase agreement, the fee charged is Rs. 100.
- For the termination of the hire/purchase agreement, the fee charged is Rs. 100.
FAQs on How to Register a Vehicle in Bihar RTO
- What is the validity of the registration certificate of a vehicle?
The validity of the registration certificate of a vehicle is 15 years.
- What is the fee for the renewal of registration of a two-wheeler?
The fee for the renewal of registration of a two-wheeler is Rs.360.
- How much do I need to pay for the registration renewal of my car?
To renew your car registration, you will have to pay Rs.600.
- What is the purpose of Form 20?
Form 20 is used to apply for the registration of a new vehicle.
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