What is a Registration Certificate?
A Registration Certificate(RC) is a document that verifies that your vehicle is registered with the Regional Transport Office(RTO) in Arunachal Pradesh. Moreover, the certificate also comes with the vehicle's details, such as name, model, year of manufacture, registration number, and so on.
The document also signifies your compliance with the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, which makes it mandatory for every vehicle driven in India to be registered with an RTO.
Importance of Checking RC Status
If you are a vehicle owner or planning to invest in a vehicle, check the RC status, as it is important. The importance of checking RC status does not end in Arunachal Pradesh but it covers the whole of India.
- The validity of an RC is 15 years, so check to see how long it has been. And if the end of the validity is near, ensure that you renew it.
- You can avoid getting scammed by checking the RC status when you buy a second-hand car. Check the information provided to you and compare it with the RC to see if the seller is the right owner.
- Many insurance companies consider the RC an important document when issuing an insurance policy. So, you need proper documents to get the best insurance policy for your vehicle.
- When you are looking to buy a car, you can get all the details like the model, fuel type, colour, body type and so on through the RC.
How do you check RC status?
There are three main ways you can check the status of your RC after you apply for it. You can check through mobile apps or the official website, or you can do it offline by visiting an office yourself. The list is given below,
- Through Parivahan Website
- Via the ACKO Mobile App
- Offline Process: Via RTO
Through Parivahan Website
You can follow these simple steps and view the status of your RC through the Parivahan website.
- Visit Parivahan: Go to the official website of the Parivahan Sewa.
- Online Service: Click on the drop-down of the online service and choose “vehicle-related services.”
- Choose State: You can then select the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
- Enter Registration Number: Enter the registration number of your vehicle, followed by solving the captcha.
- View RC Status: Click on the submit button, and you will be able to see the status of your RC along with information like registration date and validity.
Via the ACKO Mobile App
You can also check the status of your RC through the ACKO mobile app. This is one of the simplest ways to keep track of your status and view insurance-related information for your vehicle.
- Downloading App: The first step is to download the ACKO mobile app which you can do with Android and iOS.
- Discover: Click the Discover button and choose “Get vehicle info”. Enter your vehicle registration number and submit.
- OTP Verification: You can give your mobile number to receive OTP for verification.
- RC Status: You can view your RC status after entering the OTP with other information, such as vehicle details.
Offline Process: Via RTO
If you do not have internet access or prefer doing things offline, you can check the status of your RC through RTO.
- Prepare Documents: Before going, you have to make sure that you got the fee receipt and copies of the document you submitted if you have.
- Visit RTO: Go to the nearest RTO and visit the concerned department.
- Ask Status: You can ask them about the status of your RC and take action accordingly.
- Missing Document: If they tell you that some documents are missing, then you can resubmit them again.
- RC Status: If nothing is wrong with your information, they will let you know the status of your RC and when you can expect to receive it.
Documents Required for RC
When you apply for an RC, you should have these documents ready.
- Form 20: Application for vehicle registration.
- Form 21: Sales certificate from the dealer.
- Form 22: Manufacturer's roadworthiness certificate.
- Insurance Policy: Verification for a valid insurance policy.
- PUC Certificate: Pollution Under Control certificate.
- Invoice and Tax Receipt: Proof that you legally purchased the car and paid the tax.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): If the vehicle is being transferred from another state.
Details Present on Vehicle Registration Certificate
There are some important personal and vehicle details listed on the RC of any vehicle. Here is a list of the details,
- Registration Number: This is a unique identification number assigned to your vehicle by the RTO.
- Owner Names: Your name being listed shows that you are the legal owner of this vehicle.
- Chassis and Engine Number: A unique number will be given to the engine and the chassis.
- Vehicle Details: Details such as the fuel type, body type, colour, make and model of the vehicle will be listed.
- RC Validity Period: The time till which the RC will be valid.
- Vehicle Insurance: This verifies that the vehicle has a valid insurance policy.
- Pollution Under Control/(PUC): PUC certificate details are listed to ensure the vehicle follows emission norms.
- Registration Date: The date when the vehicle was registered.
- RTO Information: Information on which RTO issued the registration of the vehicle.
RC Renewal
The validity of an RC is fifteen years, and you have to renew it when it is over. You can renew your RC through Parivahan or an RTO. The validity of your RC will then be extended by five years. You can continue to get it renewed till the RTO deems the vehicle fit for driving. When you renew your RC, you have to pay certain fees based on the condition and type of vehicle you own. You might be paying more as a penalty if you do not renew your RC 60 days after the expiry date.
Conclusion
If you own a car in Arunachal Pradesh or any part of India, RC is not something you can miss out on. It is a legal document you must have, to be eligible to drive and own a car. Additionally, you have to check the status of your RC from time to time to ensure that you can renew it on time. You must be aware of the expiry date of your RC, as failure to get it renewed can lead to certain penalties. Whether you are applying for a new RC or renewing one, you do not need to overwhelm yourself. You just need to follow some simple steps to get it issued.
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