TN Transport and Vehicle Registration Process in Tamil Nadu

Temporary Vehicle Registration in Tamil Nadu

A vehicle owner may get their vehicle temporarily registered with a registering authority. A temporary vehicle registration is valid for a maximum of 1 month post which it cannot be renewed. The application for temporary vehicle registration has to be submitted by the dealer on behalf of the vehicle owner to the Regional Transport Officer/Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I. The whole process takes about 3 days and requires the vehicle owner to produce the vehicle for inspection. Below is the list of required documents for temporary vehicle registration:

1. Application Form-20 (one more copy if the vehicle is with hypothecation)
2. Form-21: Sales certificate
3. Road-worthiness certificate and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate in Form-22 obtained from the manufacturer of the vehicle
4. Vehicle Insurance Certificate
5. Form-60/61 from the Income Tax Department or GIR or Pan card
6. Address proof (one of the following):
   1. Ration Card
   2. LIC Policy
   3. Voter ID Card
   4. Passport size photos
   5. Affidavit by the applicant attested by a Notary, Executive, or First Class Judicial Magistrate

Permanent TN Transport Vehicle Registration Process

Following is the process for permanent registration of non-commercial vehicles in Tamil Nadu:

1. For registration of a new non-commercial, private vehicle, an application has to be made in the prescribed Form 20 and submitted to the Transport Department/RTO in your area. Form 20 can be downloaded online or can be obtained from the RTO.
2. An applicant needs to submit the sales certificate issued by the dealer/manufacturer, road-worthiness certificate provided by the manufacturer, attested copy of vehicle insurance document, proof of address, original print of the vehicle chassis number, and others.
3. Receipt of one-time-road tax paid to the transport department and payment of registration fee.
4. A registration mark will be allotted to the vehicle after vehicle inspection by the registering authority.

List of Documents Required for Permanent Vehicle Registration in Tamil Nadu

1. Application Form-20 (one more copy if the vehicle is with hypothecation)
2. Form-21: Sales certificate
3. Road-worthiness certificate and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate and Form-22 from the vehicle manufacturer
4. Form-60/61 from the Income Tax Department or GIR or PAN card
5. Vehicle Insurance Certificate
6. Address proof (one of the following):
   1. Ration Card
   2. Voter ID Card
   3. LIC Policy
   4. Affidavit by the applicant attested by a Notary, Executive, or First Class Judicial Magistrate
7. 3 copies of passport size photos
8. Lifetime tax for non-transport vehicle
9. Temporary Registration Certificate for temporarily registered vehicles

Change of Address In Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)

A change in the address of the vehicle owner has to be recorded in the Registration Certificate for which they must make an application to the Regional Transport Officer/ Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I. Below-mentioned is the list of documents required for change of address in vehicle RC.

1. Intimation of address change in Form No. 33 in duplicate (3 copies if the vehicle is covered by hypothecation)
2. Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
3. Vehicle insurance document
4. Address proof (one of the following):
   1. Ration Card
   2. Voter ID Card
   3. Life Insurance Policy
   4. Passport size photos
   5. Salary slips issued by a government office
   6. Affidavit by the applicant attested by a Notary, Executive, or First Class Judicial Magistrate
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) obtained from the financier of the vehicle if the vehicle is purchased on a loan
6. Valid road tax receipt
7. Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

Duplicate Registration Certificate Application Process in Tamil Nadu

The application for issue of duplicate RC has to be submitted by the owner of the vehicle to the Regional Transport Officer/Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I. The whole process takes about 5 days after verification of antecedents from the original licensing authority. Below is the list of required documents:

• Duly filled Form-26
• Police Certificate
• Tax payment details of last four quarters
• Tax token
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the financier
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

Endorsement of Hire Purchase Agreement in the RC

The application for endorsement of hire purchase agreement has to be made to the respective Regional Transport Officer/ Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I by the owner of the vehicle. Below is the list of required documents:

• Duly filled Form No. 34 (in duplicate)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
• Vehicle Insurance Document
• Valid tax receipt
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

Termination of Hire Purchase/Lease/Hypothecated

The application for termination of hire purchase endorsement can be made in Form 35 to the RTO by the owner of the vehicle. Following is the list required to be submitted along with the application:

• Form 35: Intimation of termination of agreement (in duplicate)
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
• Vehicle Insurance Document
• No Objection Certificate from the financier of the vehicle
• Road tax receipt
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate

Renewal of Vehicle Registration

After 15 years from the date of original registration, the owner of a private/non-commercial must apply for renewal of vehicle registration. The registration certificate must be renewed 60 days prior to the expiry of vehicle registration. The application has to be made to the Regional Transport Officer/Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I and the vehicle needs to be produced for physical inspection. Following is the list of needed documents:

• Duly filled in form 25
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
• Vehicle Insurance Certificate
• PUC Certificate
• Tax receipt

Transfer of Vehicle Ownership

In case you are selling your vehicle to another person or wish to transfer the ownership of the vehicle in somebody else's name, an application has to be made by the owner of the vehicle in Form-29 to the Regional Transport Officer/Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade I. The list of documents of vehicle ownership transfer is below:

1. Form 29: Intimation of vehicle transfer (in duplicate)
2. Duly filled Form-30 if the vehicle is hypothecated
3. Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
4. Vehicle Insurance Document
5. Address proof (any one of the following):
   1. Ration Card
   2. Voter ID Card
   3. Life Insurance Policy
   4. Passport size photos
   5. Salary slips issued by a government office
   6. Affidavit by the applicant attested by a Notary, Executive, or First Class Judicial Magistrate
6. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Financier if the vehicle has been purchased on finance

1. Road tax receipt

Re-Registration of Vehicle/Transfer of Ownership from Other State

If your vehicle was originally registered in another state and you wish to move to Tamil Nadu, you will need to re-register your vehicle in Tamil Nadu. However, if you are using your vehicle in the state for a temporary period (maximum of 12 months), there is no need to re-register your vehicle. Following are the documents required for the purpose:

• Duly filled Form No. 20
• Duly filled Form No. 27 for issue of new registration number
• Form 28: Application for NOC
• Form 29: Notice of transfer of vehicle ownership
• Form 33: Notice of change in address
• Form 30: Application for transfer of ownership
• Vehicle Registration Certificate
• Police Certificate
• Vehicle Insurance document
• Address proof (one of the following):
  • Ration Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Passport size photos
  • Salary slips issued by a government office
  • Affidavit by the applicant attested by a Notary, Executive, or First Class Judicial Magistrate
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Financier if the vehicle has been purchased on finance
• Road tax receipt

RTO Codes in Tamil Nadu

TN RTO Offices in Chennai