Bihar Transport and Vehicle Registration Process

The forms required to apply for vehicle registration can be obtained from the nearest RTO/DTO or can be downloaded online. An application can be made in Form 20 along with the following documents:

1. Sales certificate of the vehicle in Form 21
2. Roadworthiness certificate in Form 22/22A issued by the vehicle dealer
3. Valid insurance document of the vehicle
4. Passport sized photographs of the vehicle owner
5. Vehicle invoice issued by the dealer of the vehicle
6. Temporary Registration Certificate (if any)
7. Customs clearance certificate (for imported vehicles)
8. Bank loan related documents (in cases where the vehicle is under hypothecation/hire purchase/lease agreement)
9. In case of vehicles purchased from any other state, a payment receipt for entry tax and Form VIII received from the commercial tax department need to be submitted
10. Sale certificate from the concerned authority (in case of an ex-army vehicle)
11. Design approval copy issued by the State Transport Commissioner (in case of trailer and semi-trailer vehicles)
12. PAN Card copy (if the cost of the vehicle exceeds Rs.4 lakh)
13. Attested copy of address proof
14. Attested copy of age proof
15. Government issued ID proof

Registration Procedure

Once you submit the application along with all the necessary documents, the RTO/DTO will verify the information provided by you. Post which, the new vehicle will be inspected by the inspecting authority at the RTO/DTO. After successful inspection, the registering authority will provide you with a vehicle registration number and a receipt. Till the Registration Certificate is not received by you, the receipt can be used as a proof of vehicle registration. The Registration Certificate can be collected from the RTO/DTO or can be received via post.

Expected Time for Issuance of RC Book

The RC book/Smart Card is dispatched within 30 days after the application is submitted at the RTO/DTO.

Allotment of Vehicle Registration Number

The registering authority assigns a unique vehicle registration number to each vehicle. The registration number plate must be plainly visible and fastened to the front and rear of the vehicle. The use of confusing fonts is prohibited. The vehicle owner must apply the number plate to the vehicle within 30 days of the registration mark being assigned.

Validity of A Registration Certificate

A Registration Certificate for a non-commercial/private vehicle is valid for a period of 15 years from the date of issue. After the expiration of the validity, the registration must be renewed every 5 years. The application for renewal of RC must be made within 30 days from the date of expiry.

RTO Locations and RTO Codes in Bihar

 Bihar RTO Contact Details

1. Address:Transport Commissioner, Bihar Vishwesaraiya Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna - 800 015, Patna, Bihar 800001

1. Phone No:Phone No - 0612-223333