How to Get Permanent Registration for Vehicle in India

2. In case, the owner of the vehicle has obtained a temporary registration number of the vehicle, the permanent registration number must be obtained before the temporary registration number expires.

3. If the procedure of permanent registration of the vehicle requires hypothecation, then the owner has to produce relevant details regarding it.

4. Next step involves the owner selecting the permanent registration number for the motor vehicle.

5. The owner has to then decide the usage of HSRP/smart card that is required. Next, the owner of the vehicle that is to be registered has to pay the fees applicable as per Rule 81 of Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989.

6. The fees levied by the registering authority will depend on the type and series of permanent registration number selected and the usage of HSRP/smart card by the owner.

7. The relevant documents need to be submitted to the registering authority.

The documents to be submitted are:

1. The application for obtaining a permanent registration number for the vehicle. This can be done by submitting Form 20.
2. The Sales Certificate which states all the details of the sale of the vehicle. This can be submitted via Form 21.
3. The Road Worthiness Certificate which states that the vehicle is fit to be operational on the road. This can be submitted via Form 22. If the body of the vehicle has been fabricated, Form 22 A is also required.
4. A document that can be accepted as address proof of the owner of the vehicle.
5. If the vehicle is a trailer or a semi-trailer, a copy of the design approval document from the STA is to be provided.
6. If the vehicle which in question was operational in the army earlier, the Sales Certificate via Form 21 is to be submitted to the registering authority.
7. Certificate of custom clearance in addition to the licence and bond of the vehicle if it has been imported from another country.
8. Certificate of temporary registration if the vehicle has been registered temporarily.
9. If the vehicle is HP endorsed, the details need to be submitted to the registering authority via Form 34.
10. The vehicle owner's PAN card Form and Form 61.
11. If the vehicle to be permanently registered is of transport type, permit proceedings for the vehicle are required.
12. The fee levied by the Municipal Corporation needs to be paid by the owner seeking permanent registration of the vehicle.
13. The invoice or the billing document from the dealer and manufacturer of the vehicle.
14. Passport size photographs of the owner of the vehicle are also required.
15. A document which states the proof of birth of the owner of the vehicle.
16. The engine pencil and chassis print of the vehicle to be registered permanently.
17. If the vehicle is of 'Body built' type, Form CMV or Form 22 is to be provided.
18. If the vehicle is a tractor trailer unit utilised for agricultural purposes, the bonafide certificate issued by the Tehsildar is required.
19. The owner has to also provide Form-A under taxation act 1997.