Selling a car can be a lengthy process. Even though finding a potential buyer has become easier (thank you internet!), there is still the process of transferring your car’s ownership to the new buyer. Simply put, car ownership transfer is the process by which the ownership of your four-wheeler is shifted to another individual (buyer in this case). This procedure replaces your name from the registration certificate of your vehicle, with the buyer. Below we have summarised the entire process, to help you understand it better. Take a look!
Further, this transfer can be either within the state where you reside or interstate.
But whatever the reason, there are a few stipulated documents that need to be submitted to your local RTO to complete the transfer of car ownership.
Additionally, you may have to submit an NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) acknowledgement form. This form would be mandatory if your vehicle was involved in any form of illegal activities.
The car ownership transfer cost differs with Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). It may also differ with your vehicle’s age. A car ownership transfer fee may start from as low as Rs. 300 and go up to Rs. 2,000 or even more. Here is an overview of fee for transferring two-wheelers in India.
| Type of Vehicle | Fees |
| Light Motor Vehicles for Non -Transport | ₹ 300 |
| Light Motor Vehicles for Transport | ₹ 500 |
| Medium Goods for passenger vehicles | ₹ 750 |
| Medium vehicle for goods | ₹ 500 |
| Heavy Vehicle for goods | ₹ 750 |
Step 2 - Fill the Necessary Documents and Submit the Same
After the payment has been made, both the parties have to sign Form 29 (two copies) and Form 30 (one copy) and submit these with the local RTO.
Form 35 also has to be submitted in case the vehicle is still under hypothecation. You also have to submit a No Objection Certificate, availed from the bank.
Step 3 - Hand Over the Necessary Documents
You have to hand over documents like registration certificate, insurance certificate, PUC certificate, etc. to the buyer. Note that you do not have to hand over your vehicle’s invoice.
Step 4 - Application for Clearance Certificate
Next, the buyer has to apply for a clearance certificate from the RTO. He/she has to furnish a requisition letter to avail this certificate along with a self-addressed envelope affixed with stamps and the documents received from you.
Note that this process may differ with states and RTOs. A buyer may also have to submit additional documents in this step.
He/she will have to attest all the documents with the RTO head and submit these to the office. The RTO will provide an acknowledgement form against this submission. Post successful application, the clearance certificate will be sent to the buyer via mail.
Step 5 - Application for Transfer of Ownership at the New RTO
Next, the buyer has to pay the ownership transfer fee to the new RTO. He/she will be provided two payment receipts, which have to be attached with the following documents–
He/she will receive an acknowledgement form after submitting these documents. The new registration certificate will be mailed to him/her via mail.
It should be noted here that additional steps may be involved if there is a requirement for submission of Form 32 and Form 35.
You can also transfer car ownership online through the ParivahanSewa website operated by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Note that you have to apply for transfer of ownership in favour of the buyer. Also, this process involves some offline steps.
After visiting this website, follow these steps mentioned below to transfer car ownership online:
Step 1 - Click on the “Online Services” tab and select “Vehicle Related Services”.
Step 2 - Enter your vehicle registration number and click “Proceed”.
Step 3 - Click on Misc (TO/CoA/HPA/HPS/HPT/DupRC).
Step 4 - Enter your mobile number and click “Generate OTP”.
Step 5 - Enter the OTP and click on “Show Details”.
Step 6 - Select “Transfer of Ownership” under “Application Selection”
Step 7 - Under the “Transfer of Ownership Details” enter these details:
Step 8 - Click on “Payment” and pay the necessary fee. Two payment receipts along with Form 29 and Form 30 will be generated after the fee is paid to change car ownership online.
Step 9 - Both parties have to sign the hard copies of these documents.
Step 10 - Along with these, original registration certificate, copy of insurance policy, PUC, and other documents have to be submitted either physically or via mail to the new RTO.
The new registration certificate will be mailed to the buyer upon successful verification of these documents. In case of discrepancies, the RTO head may intimate the buyer and seller to appear before him/her for verification.
