Bihar Road Tax - Rates, Calculation and Online Payment

The road tax in Bihar is computed by taking a number of factors into account:,

1. With the important ones being the weight of a vehicle,
2. Age,
3. Purpose (personal use or commercial use),
4. Seating capacity,
5. Engine size,
6. Length and width,
7. Fuel type, etc.

The make, manufacturer and place of manufacture are also taken into consideration, with incentives given to smaller, non-polluting vehicles. Imported vehicles have a different tax slab, with customs duty added to the value of a vehicle while calculating tax.

Road Tax Rates on Two-wheelers in Bihar

The road tax on new private two-wheelers in Bihar are mentioned in the table below: 

Road Tax Rates on Four-Wheelers in Bihar

The road tax on new private four-wheelers in Bihar are mentioned in the table below: 

Road Tax on Commercial Vehicles in Bihar

Tax on Three-Wheelers 

The road tax for three-wheelers with seating capacity limited to four people (excluding driver) are mentioned in the table below:

The road tax for three-wheelers with seating capacity limited to seven people (excluding driver) are mentioned in the table below:

The road tax for Taxi/Maxi Cab/Motor Cab/Motorcycle with seating capacity up to 12 people are mentioned in the table below: 

The Road Tax for Goods Carriage is mentioned in the table below: 

The road tax for transport vehicles except motor cabs, maxi cabs, and goods carriage exclusive of the driver and conductor are mentioned in the table below:

How to Pay Road Tax in Bihar?

Online Road Tax Payment in Bihar

You can pay the Bihar Road Tax online from the comfort of your home by following these steps:

1. Step 1: Visit the official Vahan Citizen Services website of Bihar.

1. Step 2: On the left tab, enter your vehicle registration number and select the state and RTO.

1. Step 3: A new window will open; click on the login option.

1. Step 4: Select the 'Pay Your Tax' option.

1. Step 5: Fill in the required details along with the vehicle registration amount.

1. Step 6: Complete the payment using your preferred payment method.

1. Step 7: Save the Bihar Vahan road tax receipt for future reference.

Offline Road Tax Payment in Bihar

To pay the road tax offline, follow these steps:

1. Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO office.

1. Step 2: Request and fill out the road tax payment form.

1. Step 3: Submit the form along with the required payment.

1. Step 4: Ensure you collect the payment receipt once the transaction is completed.

Road Tax Exemptions in Bihar

Women who register a vehicle (3 or 4-wheeler) as a commercial vehicle are exempted from road tax, provided they have a valid driving license.

Note: The taxes mentioned above are for private vehicles only. There is a different tax slab for commercial vehiclArticles es.

Penalty for Non-payment of Road Tax in Bihar

If the road tax is not paid on time, the following penalties apply:

1. 1 day to 15 days: No fine

1. 15 days to 30 days: 25% of the total tax amount

1. 30 days to 60 days: 50% of the total tax amount

1. 60 days to 90 days: Equal to the tax amount

1. 90 days and above: Double the tax amount

List of RTOs in Bihar

The Regional Transport Offices in Bihar are as follows. You can visit any of these centres and take a form to pay the road tax. Once you have made the Bihar road tax payment, do not forget to collect the receipt.