How To Transfer Ownership Of Vehicle In Chandigarh

Are you planning to sell your 2nd hand car to someone? If that is the case, we suggest you have all the necessary information. According to the Motor vehicle act 1988, selling a vehicle without transferring its ownership is unlawful. 

So, what can you do? Of course, the obvious answer is transferring your vehicle’s ownership when selling. But if you are confused about how to transfer the ownership of the sold vehicle, do not be. We have provided every piece of information in the article below. Read the whole article to get all the answers to your questions.

When Is Car/Bike Ownership Transfer Required?

We have mentioned above that transferring a second-hand car’s ownership is compulsory in India. But when is the transfer of ownership required? Let’s find that out below.

• Normal Sale: Transferring ownership is mandatory if you sell an old car. 
• Public Auction: Selling a bike or a four-wheeler in a public auction also needs the transfer of ownership of a vehicle.
• Death of the Previous Owner: If the previous owner of the car is dead and one of the family members wants to sell the car, transferring its ownership is necessary. 

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How To Transfer A Car’s Ownership To The Buyer In Case Of Normal Sale?

You all know that transferring a vehicle’s ownership is required even if you sell your used car yourself. But did you know that you can do this both online and offline? 

We have mentioned both procedures below in a step-by-step format. If you do not have any idea about how to transfer a vehicle’s ownership after selling, you can consider reading the steps we have mentioned below:

How To Transfer A Vehicle’s Ownership Offline In Chandigarh?

• Step 1: Firstly, the applicant needs to prepare a selling agreement. Here the applicant must mention details about the current registration certificate, the payment mode, the status of the ownership transfer, the insurance certificate, driving license, the permanent address (if required), the buyer’s valid id proof (if required), and the selling conditions.
• Step 2: Now, the applicant needs to fill out the RTO forms 28 (in case you need to issue NOC), 20, 27,30 and 33 (for issuing new R.C), and 29 (if the RTO is different) and sign them. 
• Step 3: Next, submit the filled out forms and the documents like a copy of the current registration certificate, driving license (if required), buyer’s valid id proof, address proof of the applicant (Voter, PAN or Aadhar card), toll tax calculator (if required), a copy of the driving license, PUC certificate, insurance certificate, etc.
• Step 4: Now, pay the road tax. You can pay the road tax online by using Parivahan’s official website.
• Step 5: After the road tax payment, the RTO office will send an acknowledgment form to the applicant. 
• Step 6: Next, you must pay the registration fee to get the new Registration certificate.
• Step 7: The RTO office will verify the documents.
• Step 8: After the completion of the verification of the documents, the RTO will send the new owner the new R.C book by Post or email.

How To Transfer A Vehicle’s Ownership Online In Chandigarh?

• Step 1: First, open the official website of ParivahanSewa.
• Step 2: Select the Online Services option. 
• Step 3: Next, tap on the Vehicle-Related Services option. 
• Step 4: Next, enter your vehicle’s registration number.
• Step 5: Click on Proceed.
• Step 6: Now, click on the Misc (TO/CoA/HPA/HPS/HPT/DupRC).
• Step 7: Enter your phone number.
• Step 8: Now, Now, generate OTP.
• Step 9: Now, enter the OTP when it is required. 
• Step 10: Now, select the Show Details option. 
• Step 11: After Show Details, you will get the option: Application Selection. Click that.
• Step 12: Now, tap on the Transfer of Ownership option.
• Step 13: Now, enter the necessary details like the payment address of the applicant, driving license, address proof of the seller, a copy of a valid id proof of the buyer, fuel cost calculator (if required), insurance certificate of the vehicle, etc. 
• Step 14: Now, select a Payment option you prefer.
• Step 15: Once you complete the payment, keep the soft copies of the RTO forms and the payment receipt saved on your device. 
• Step 16: Take a printout of all of them and sign them.
• Step 17: Now, submit a copy of the vehicle’s registration, insurance, driving license, and PUC, along with the filled-out RTO forms, to the RTO office. 
• Step 18: After the completion of the payment procedure, the RTO verifies the documents.
• Step 19: At last, after a month, the buyer will receive the soft copy of the new registration certificate via email or Post.

Transfer Of Ownership On Death Of The Owner Of The Vehicle:

Are you worried about whether you can sell your vehicle after the owner’s death or not? Well, do not worry! Selling a vehicle after the owner’s death is possible. Here is how you can sell an old car even after the owner is dead:

• Step 1: Firstly, apply for the succession certificate from the Regional court or SDM. This is essential in selling a second-hand car after its owner’s death. 
• Step 2: If it is an interstate ownership transfer or the vehicle is under hypothecation, fill out Form 28 to get a NOC certificate and Form 29 (if the RTO is different). You may need to fill out Forms 20,27, 30 and 33 to apply for the new R.C. 
• Step 3: Provide the succession letter, id proof of the buyer, the applicant’s address proof (PAN, Aadhar or Voter card), the owner’s death certificate (if required), a copy of the current Registration certificate of the vehicle, passport size photograph of the buyer, insurance details of the vehicle, driving license, and Pollution Under Control certificate and the RTO forms after filling them out to the regional RTO office.
• Step 4: Next, pay the road tax.
• Step 5: After the road tax payment is complete, pay the required R.C transfer fee. 
• Step 6: Now, the RTO will verify the documents.
• Step 7: Once the verification is complete; the RTO office will send the new registration certificate to the buyer after a month.

Transfer Of Ownership Of Vehicle Purchased In A Public Auction:

• Step 1: First, the seller needs to submit a certificate that confirms that the vehicle is sold, address proof of the applicant, the chassis and engine pencil print (if required), birth certificate of the buyer, valid id proof of the buyer, a copy of the vehicle’s insurance certificate, valid utility bill (phone bill, gas electricity bill), a copy of Registration Certificate, passport size photograph of the buyer, Pollution Under Control Certificate, a certified copy of the government’s order proving the permission for the auction, and the buyer undertaking to the RTO. 
• Step 2: Now, fill out RTO forms 29 (if the RTO is different) and 30, and28 (in case of interstate vehicle ownership transfer), and Forms 20,27 and 33 (for re-registration).
• Step 3: Once the forms are filled out, Pay the road tax.
• Step 4: Obtain the acknowledgment certificate from the RTO and keep it safe.
• Step 5: Pay the fees essential for applying for the new R.C book.
• Step 6: Once the payment process is complete, the RTO office will verify the documents.
• Step 7: Once the RTO is done with its verification, it will send the soft copy of the new Registration Certificate to the buyer by email or Post.

Note: This whole process takes a month to complete.

Why Is A Vehicle Ownership Transfer Required In Chandigarh?

Transferring ownership is compulsory if you want to sell a used vehicle to someone. But why so? We have talked about that below:

• In India, transferring a vehicle’s ownership while selling is a law. If you, as the seller, do not follow the law, you may face legal charges.
• Suppose the new owner violates any traffic rule or commits a crime. The previous owner will be held accountable for not transferring the vehicle’s ownership.

List of RTOs in Chandigarh:

How To Transfer A Vehicle’s Ownership If the Vehicle Registered & Buyer’s RTO Is Same?

• Step 1: Firstly, the applicant needs to prepare a selling agreement by mentioning the details: the status of the ownership transfer, the payment mode of the vehicle, the registration details, the selling condition of the vehicle, and the insurance details of the vehicle.
• Step 2: Now, fill out the RTO Forms 29 if the RTO is different, Form 28 if you need to obtain NOC, and Forms 20,27, 33 and 30 to get the new R.C. 
• Step 3: Submit the permanent address proof of the applicant, the insurance certificate of the vehicle, utility bill (phone bill, electricity bill, gas bill, etc.), toll tax calculator  (if required), a copy of the Registration Certificate, the Pollution Under Control certificate, and the filled out forms to the RTO office.
• Step 4: Pay the road tax online.
• Step 5: The RTO will send an acknowledgment certificate. Please keep it safe. 
• Step 6: Next, pay the required amount to get the new Registration certificate. 
• Step 7: Once the payment is complete, the RTO will send another acknowledgment certificate to the buyer. 
• Step 8: The RTO will verify the documents after completing the payment. 
• Step 9: The buyer will finally get the new Registration certificate via email or Post. 

How To Transfer A Vehicle’s Ownership If The Vehicle Registered & Buyer’s RTO Is Different?

Are you confused about how to transfer a vehicle’s ownership if the RTO is different? Do not worry! Transferring a vehicle’s ownership is not as tough as you think. We have provided a step-by-step guide on how you can transfer a vehicle’s ownership below in case the RTO is different:

• Step 1: Fill out the RTO Forms: 20,27,33 (for R.C transfer), 28 (if you need to issue NOC), 29, and 30. Also, fill out the driving license form if required. 
• Step 2: Now, Submit the filled out forms and the following documents: the road tax receipt, Pollution Under Control Certificate, a copy of the Registration Certificate of the vehicle, passport-size photograph of the buyer, the applicant’s permanent address proof, a copy of the Insurance Certificate, succession letter (if the owner is dead), PAN, Voter or Aadhar card (as id proof), a copy of driving license, the road tax receipt (if required) to the RTO office.
• Step 3: Pay the road tax online. 
• Step 4: Obtain an acknowledgment certificate from the RTO. Please keep it safe.
• Step 5: Pay for the R.C transfer required to get a new Registration certificate.
• Step 6: When the RTO office is done with the verification, it will send the buyer the new registration certificate by Post or email within a month.

Documents Required For The Ownership Transfer Process In Chandigarh:

Step-by-Step Procedure For Application Of Transfer Of Ownership Of Vehicle In Chandigarh:

Procedure For Offline Application Of Transfer Of Ownership Of Vehicle In Chandigarh:

• Step 1: First, the seller needs to prepare a sale agreement by mentioning the insurance certificate details, the vehicle ownership transfer status, the payment mode, Registration details, details about the PUC certificate, the vehicle’s selling condition, etc.
• Step 2: Then the buyer and the seller need to fill out the required RTO forms 20,27,33 (for R.C transfer), 28 (to issue NOC), 29 (if the RTO is different) and last but not the least, form 30 to get the new R.C.
• Step 3: When the forms are filled out, submit the existing Pollution Under control certificate, a copy of the driving license (if required), driving license, Registration certificate, a copy of the insurance certificate, permanent address proof of the applicant, and Tax receipt (if required) to the RTO office.
• Step 4: Pay the road tax. You can pay the road tax online. Just remember to keep the e-challan saved in your device.
• Step 5: Now, pay the registration fee.
• Step 6: The RTO will send an acknowledgment certificate to the applicant. Please keep it safe.
• Step 7: When the payment procedure is complete, the RTO will verify the documents.
• Step 8: When the RTO finishes its verification, it will send the soft copy of the new Registration certificate to the new owner of the vehicle. You can also get the hard copy of the new R.C by Post. 

Procedure For Online Application Of Transfer Of Ownership Of Vehicle In Chandigarh:

• Step 1: Open the official website of ParivahanSewa.
• Step 2: Select the Online Services tab. 
• Step 3: Next, tap on the Vehicle-Related Services option. 
• Step 4: Provide the vehicle’s registration number and tap on the Proceed button.
• Step 5: Click on the Misc (TO/CoA/HPA/HPS/HPT/DupRC).
• Step 6: Enter your mobile number. 
• Step 7: Now, press Generate OTP option and generate OTP.
• Step 9: Now, enter the OTP you get via SMS. 
• Step 10: Next, click the Show Details option.
• Step 11: Now, tap on the application Selection. 
• Step 12: Next, you will find a Transfer of Ownership option. Tap on that.  
• Step 13: Enter the details like the applicant’s permanent address, the payment address of the applicant, the insurance details of the vehicle, the address of the new owner, etc. 
• Step 14: Pay the road tax and obtain the acknowledgment form. Please keep it safe.
• Step 15: Now, select the Payment option and pay the R.C transfer fees to get the Registration Certificate. 
• Step 16: You will get an acknowledgment certificate. Please keep the acknowledgement certificate safe.
• Step 17: Next, you will get the soft copies of the payment receipts and the filled-out RTO forms after finishing the application process.
• Step 18: Print them out and sign them.  
• Step 19: Submit the filled-out forms and the required documents to the regional RTO.
• Step 20: Once the submission is done, the RTO will verify the documents.
• Step 21: After the verification, the new owner will get the new registration certificate via email or Post within a month.

Note: if it is an interstate ownership transfer, you must complete filling out Form 29. If the RTO is different, you need to fill out form 28.

What Are The Consequences Of Not Transferring Car/Bike Ownership?

• Transferring a sold vehicle’s ownership is mandatory in India. You may face legal charges for not transferring its ownership.
• If the new owner violates traffic rules, you may face legal charges for being the official owner of the vehicle.
• You will be charged if the vehicle gets involved in any criminal activity or road accident.

RC Transfer Charges in Chandigarh:

Here is a table mentioning the R.C transfer charges for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers in Chandigarh. 

Procedure Of Paying Pending Tax Of Vehicle In Chandigarh:

• Step 1: Open the official website of Parivahan.
• Step 2: Tap on the Vahan Service option.
• Step 3: Now, provide your vehicle’s registration details. 
• Step 4: Click on the Pay Tax option. 
• Step 5: Now, tap on the generated OTP.
• Step 6: Now, press the Okay button.
• Step 7: Now, you will be able to see your vehicle’s information. Check if the information is correct.
• Step 8: Now, select whatever online payment mode you prefer and pay the R.C transfer fees. 
• Step 9: When the payment is complete; please save a copy of the receipt.

Vehicle Ownership Transfer Forms:

Conclusion

If you want to sell your vehicle to someone, knowing how to transfer your vehicle’s ownership is mandatory. But if you are still confused about how to do it, consider going through the article we have provided. Its step-by-step guide will help you get a clear insight into the sold vehicle’s ownership transfer.

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