Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the current Vahan and Parivahan application status services. Once you’ve applied for an ownership transfer, you can track its progress on the Parivahan portal using either your application number or the vehicle’s registration number. This guide covers how to check the status, what each stage means, why transfers

Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the current Vahan duplicate RC service and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. If your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC) has been lost, stolen, or damaged so badly it can’t be read, you can apply to the RTO for a duplicate. The duplicate carries the same registration number and details

Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules on certificates of fitness. Fees and testing arrangements vary by state. A fitness certificate confirms that a vehicle is safe and roadworthy and meets emission standards. For commercial vehicles it’s one of the most important documents to keep valid,

Last updated: September 2026 – checked against the Motor Vehicles Act and the current Vahan change of address service. When you move house, the address on your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC) needs to be updated too. It matters more than it might seem: e-challans, RTO notices and your new RC card are all sent to