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Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the current Vahan application status and registration services. After buying a new vehicle, or applying for a registration-related service such as re-registration in a new state, you’ll want to know when the permanent registration number and RC will be ready. This guide explains how to check your vehicle

Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the current DigiLocker, mParivahan and Vahan services. If you’ve left your RC at home, lost the smart card, or just want a copy on your phone, you can get a digital version of your vehicle’s Registration Certificate in a few minutes. This guide explains the official ways to

Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the current Vahan 4.0 citizen services portal. Vahan 4.0 is the current version of India’s national vehicle registration system, run by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Its citizen services portal is where you apply for vehicle-related services and then track

Last updated: September 2026 – rules and fees checked against the Motor Vehicles Act (as amended) and the current Sarathi Parivahan portal. A driving licence doesn’t last forever, and driving on an expired licence can get you fined. The good news is that renewing it is simple: you apply online on Sarathi Parivahan, pay a

Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the Central Motor Vehicles Rules and the Vahan PUC service. A Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate confirms that your vehicle’s exhaust emissions are within the legal limits. Every petrol, diesel, CNG and LPG vehicle on Indian roads must carry a valid one. This guide explains how to get