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Ownership transfer of vehicle Bangalore

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Vehicle ownership transfer  in Bangalore is mandatory when you are buying or selling used vehicle. You need to inform the concerned RTO about the sell or purchase of the vehicle, as per motor vehicle actYou should apply for RC transfer in Bangalore within 30 days of vehicle purchase.
 

Itzeazy provides assistance for transfer of ownership for car in Bangalore or bike ownership transfer in Bangalore. Its door step hassle free service. The process for ownership transfer of vehicle in Bangalore involves preparing forms 29 & 30, paying applicable charges and submitting documents needed for transfer of vehicle in the RTO Bangalore

Steps for RC transfer in Bangalore 

  • Complete the RC transfer forms 
  • Deposit requisite RTO fees
  • Submit documents in the RTO
  • Application processing in the RTO
  • Issue of RC in the name of new owner

Processing time - 30 days 

Ownership transfer of vehicle

Apply for RC transfer in Bangalore online

You may have paucity of time or simply its too complex to handle, so here comes Itzeazy for your rescue. Just sit and relax at home, Itzeazy will do the magic.


Itzeazy takes care of the entire process of RC transfer in Bangalore i.e.

  • Documentation support
  • Submission of the application at RTO
  • Follow up with RTO for the progress of work
  • Issue of RC & delivery of it
Itzeazy provides service in the following RTOs :

  • KA01 - HSR Layout RTO
  • KA02 - Rajaji Nagar RTO
  • KA03 - Kasturi Nagar RTO
  • KA04 - Yeshwanthpur RTO 
  • KA05 - Jayanagar RTO 
  • KA51 - Electronic city RTO
  • KA50 - Yelankha RTO
  • KA53 - K. R. Puram RTO
  • KA59 - Chandapura RTO
  • KA41 - Rajarajeswari Nagar RTO

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Process of Ownership transfer of vehicle in Bangalore 

Depending on the scenario, RC transfer process in Bangalore can be different. Following are the possible scenarios:

  1. Seller and buyer lives in the same RTO jurisdiction
  2. Seller and buyer lives in different RTO area but within Karnataka
  3. Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership 
    • Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership ( Other state to Bangalore )
    • Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership ( Bangalore to other state )
Ownership transfer of vehicle in Bangalore within same RTOs

If buyer and seller are in the same RTO area, apply for RC transfer at the RTO where vehicle is registered.

  •  NOC or CC not required
  •  It's simple RC transfer process in Bangalore.
Ownership transfer of vehicle in Bangalore in different RTOs

If buyer and seller lives in the different RTO of Bangalore : 

  • For bike RC transfer in Bangalore -  Follow the same procedure as RC transfer within the same RTO.
  • For car ownership transfer in Bangalore -  Get a NOC or Clearance Certificate from the RTO where the vehicle is currently registered. 

Remember

  1.  NOC or CC is necessary to confirm that the vehicle does not have any pending challans or legal issues.
  2. The vehicle's registration number (starting with 'KA') will not change.
  3. The new RTO will handle all the documentation, even though the registration number remains the same.

Example -  If transferring from KA01 to KA53, the registration number will not change.  However, all documents will be processed at KA53 RTO.

Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership 


Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership (Other state to Bangalore)

If you are buying a vehicle which is registered in other state and you want to transfer it in your name in Bangalore, following steps will be involved :
  • NOC for vehicle transfer from other state to Bangalore
  • Re-registration of vehicle in Bangalore & road tax payment
  • RC transfer in Bangalore in your name

Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership (Bangalore to Other state)

If you are buying a vehicle which is registered in Bangalore and you want to transfer it in your name in other state, following steps will be involved :

  • NOC for vehicle transfer from Bangalore to other state 
  • Re-registration of vehicle in other state & road tax payment
  • RC transfer in your name 

Where to apply for RC Transfer in Bangalore

Transfer of ownership of vehicle in Bangalore is to be applied in the concerned RTO where the vehicle is registered or the RTO under whose jurisdiction buyer lives.

Reason for RC transfer in Bangalore
Following are the reasons for which you may apply for ownership transfer of vehicle:
  • Buying/Selling vehicle (Normal Sell)
  • Inheriting a vehicle (In case of Death)
  • Buying a vehicle at auction (Public Auction)

Transfer of ownership in case of normal sell

When a vehicle is sold/ bought, a transfer of ownership has to be done in the name of the buyer 

Transfer of ownership of vehicle in case of death of the owner 

In case of death of the registered owner of the vehicle, the transfer of ownership of vehicle has to be done in favor of the legal heirs of the deceased registered owner. 

Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction

When a vehicle is sold in a public auction, then RC transfer is to be done in the name of buyer.

Things to take care of while applying for RC transfer

Here are few things you need to take care of before applying for vehicle ownership transfer if you are buyer :

  • Challan - Verify that there are no pending chalans/dues on the vehicle.
  • Loan - Ensure that loan is settled by the seller (if any).
  • Other Offences - Check that there are no pending legal issues related to the vehicle.

Why is transfer of vehicle ownership important

When you buy a vehicle, you need to change the registration of the vehicle in your name within 30 days of the purchase date.

Here's why RC transfer in Bangalore is important:

  • If something goes wrong, the seller who is the current registered owner, will be responsible.
  • You can't claim insurance if the RC isn't in your name.

RC transfer cost in Bangalore


Following is the RC transfer fees in Bangalore :

Vehicle type

RTO fees

Invalid Carriage   

Rs. 25

Motor cycle

Rs. 150

Three wheeler/Quadricycle/Light Motor Vehicles

Non transport

Rs. 300

Three wheeler/Quadricycle/Light Motor Vehicles

Transport

Rs. 500

Medium goods vehicle

Rs. 500 

Medium passenger motor vehicle

Rs. 500

Heavy goods vehicle

Rs. 750

Heavy passenger motor vehicle

Rs. 750

Imported motor vehicle 

Rs. 2500

Imported motor cycle 

Rs. 1250

Any other vehicle not mentioned above

Rs. 1500


Additional fee of Two Hundred Rupees shall be levied if the certificate of registration is a smart card type issued.

Process

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Procedure for vehicle ownership Transfer in Bangalore
  • Book order online
  • Make 50% payment online
  • Upload documents for verification
  • Schedule pickup
  • Document pick-up & Process starts
  • Work completion
  • Make 50% balance payment & share address for dispatch
  • Documents delivered & order closed

Document Required

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Documents required for vehicle transfer in Bangalore

1. Transfer of Ownership within same RTO in Bangalore

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  • Application on form CMV 29 & CMV 30
  • Original RC
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution certificate
  • Address proof of buyer ( voterid/passport/adhar card etc.)

2. Transfer of Ownership from one RTO to another RTO within Bangalore

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  • Application on form CMV 29 & CMV 30
  • Clearance certificate
  • Original RC
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution certificate
  • Address proof of buyer ( voterid/passport/adhar card etc.)

3. Transfer of Ownership from other district RTO in Karnataka to RTO Bangalore

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  • Application on form CMV 29 & CMV 30
  • NOC from parent RTO
  • Original RC
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution certificate

4. When one is moving out of Bangalore and outside Karnataka & vehicle loan has been paid off

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  • Form CMV 35 & NOC from Bank
  • 4 copy of application on form CMV 28 along with pencil impression of chachis no.
  • Original RC
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution certificate
  • Address proof of buyer ( voterid/passport/adhar card etc.)

5. Transfer of Ownership in case of death of registered owner

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  • Registration certificate in original
  • Original RC
  • Copy of valid insurance
  • Copy of valid pollution certificate

6. Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Purchased in Public Auction

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  • Application on form CMV 32
  • Form CMV 20
  • Certificate of registration in original
  • Sale certificate form 21 issued by the Auctioning Deptt. in favour of the owner of the vehicle
  • Copy of the insurance in favour of purchase
  • Copy of pollution under control certificate
  • Copy of address proof buyer ( voterid/passport/adhar card etc.)
  • Road tax as applicable
  • Registration/Re-registration fee

Forms

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Ownership Transfer of Vehicle in Bangalore - Forms

FAQ's

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Ownership Transfer of Vehicle in Bangalore - FAQ

1. Can RC transfer be done online in Bangalore?

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RC transfer in Bangalore is not online completely . Application can be filled online. Fees can be paid online . However physical submission of application forms and supporting documents is required at Bangalore RTO.

2. Can a rent agreement be used as an address proof for the buyer in Bangalore?

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Yes, a registered or notarized rent agreement is generally accepted as valid address proof for the buyer in Bangalore RTOs.

3. What documents required for RC transfer in Bangalore?

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Following are the documents required for RC transfer in Bangalore

  • Original RC
  • Two nos. of  form 29
  • Two nos. of  form 30
  • Copy of insurance policy that is valid
  • Address proof copy of the buyer
  • Copy of valid pollution control certificate
  • Copy of G.I.R./Pan number. and Form No. 60/Form no. 60/Form no. (in the case of cars only)
  • NOC from the bank if the vehicle is on loan 
  • Clearance certificate from parent RTO if it is car and buyer's address is in different RTO jurisdiction
  • Traffic challan clearance certificate if there is traffic fine is there  
  • Company NOC if seller is a company

4. What if RC is not transferred?

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RC not transferring after sell/ buy is an offence as per motor vehicle act. The application for ownership transfer of vehicle should be submitted in the RTO within 30 days from the date of sell/ purchase. Seller may be held responsible for any crime, challan related to that vehicle. So, its in the interest of seller to process RC transfer in the RTO immediately after the sell of vehicle.

If the buyer is intentionally not applying for RC transfer in his name, seller can give written complain to the concerned RTO. RTO in such case blacklist that vehicle. Seller by doing so becomes liability free from any offence occurred in the future.   

5. Is Digilocker RC valid for vehicle transfer?

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Original RC is required for RC transfer in Bangalore. Digilocker RC is not valid for vehicle ownership transfer.

If you have lost original RC , then you should apply for duplicate RC first. 

6. Can I sell a bike without RC?

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You can sell bike without RC. However, to transfer bike ownership you need to apply for duplicate RC and bike ownership transfer together in the RTO.  

7. How easy it is to transfer the ownership in Bengaluru of two wheeler vehicle from different district of Karnataka?

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CC or clearance certificate is not required for RC transfer of bike within Karnataka. Transferring  ownership in Bengaluru of two wheeler vehicle from different district of Karnataka can have two possible scenarios :

  • No loan on the bike - Application for bike RC transfer can be submitted in any RTO of Bangalore.
  • Loan on the bike - When there is hypothecation on the bike in that case, HP termination can be done in the parent RTO only. Once HP termination done, Application for RC transfer can be to the RTO in Bangalore.

8. Is local address proof mandatory for RC transfer in Bangalore? If yes, what are the documents acceptable as address proof?

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Local address proof is mandatory for RC transfer in Bangalore .

The documents which are acceptable as address proof for RC transfer are :

  • Aadhar card
  • Voter Id card
  • Passport
  • Electricity bill
  • Telephone bill
  • Water bill
  • Bank passbook
  • Gas connection
  • Rent agreement

9. What is RC transfer charges in Bangalore?

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Following are the RC transfer charges :

For Two-Wheelers:

  • RC Transfer Fee: 150
  • Smart Card Fee: 200
  • Total: 350

For Cars (LMVs – Light Motor Vehicles):

  • RC Transfer Fee: 300
  • Smart Card Fee: 200
  • Total: 500

10. Is the transfer of the vehicle's insurance policy mandatory?

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Yes, its mandatory to transfer vehicle's insurance policy within 14 days from the date of transfer of vehicle. You wont be able to claim insurance in case of accident or damage if you don't have insurance in your name. 


11. Is availability of buyer is necessary for RC transfer process in Bangalore ?

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No, the presence of buyer of the vehicle is not required at RTO if processed through Itzeazy. Whole process is done by the itzeazy team.

12. What is the procedure to transfer ownership of vehicle in case of death of registered owner ? Also what is the rule regarding nominee in RC ?

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has made a few changes to the central motor vehicle rules of 1989 to make it easier for people who want to nominate a person in their vehicle registration certificate.

When the owner of a motor vehicle dies, the person nominated on the registration certificate by the deceased or the person who succeeds to the ownership of the car can use the vehicle as his or her own for three months after the owner's death. For this, the individual must notify the registering authorities of the owner's death within 30 days of the death's occurrence.

In case where the owner wants to change the nominee of the motor vehicle in case of contingencies like divorce or division of property, she/he may change the nomination.

Documents required for vehicle ownership transfer in case of death is :

  • The succession certificate is required for transfer of ownership, if applying other than surviving member. 
  • The surviving member certificate is required if nominee is applying for transfer of vehicle.
  • The member of family may also submit the NO Objection Certificate in the name of nominee as names are mention in surviving certificate. The members may appear in person before the registering authority as name mention in the surviving certificate.  
  • Death certificate and Form 30 duly fill up by nominee and signed. 
  • Self attested copy of valid vehicle insurance. 
  • Self attested copy of valid address proof.
  • Original vehicle registration certificate.
  • NOC and Form 35 from financer / Bank, if the vehicle under Hypothecation agreement.
  • Appropriate requisite fee specified in Rule 81 and composite fee if applicable.

13. Can I track my RC transfer status with Itzeazy ?

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Yes, Itzeazy offers real-time updates on your RC transfer status.

 You’ll receive regular notifications via email, SMS and WhatsApp, keeping you informed at each step of the RC transfer process.


14. Can I buy a used car from another state?

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Yes, you can buy used car from another state. Following steps you will have to follow to get the RC transfer in your name :

  • NOC for car from the RTO where car is originally registered
  • Re-registration of car and ownership change in your RTO

15. How many times can a vehicle be transferred?

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A vehicle in India can be transferred any number of times, as long as each ownership transfer is properly done at the Regional Transport Office (RTO). As per motor vehicle act, there is no legal limit to how many times a vehicle can change hands.

16. Who is responsible for changing ownership of a vehicle?

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Legally, both the buyer and the seller have roles in ensuring the ownership transfer is completed, but primary responsibility lies with the buyer after the sale is made.

Seller's Responsibilities:

Initiate the Transfer Process:

  • Submit Form 29 to the RTO notifying the sale.
  • Provide all documents required (RC, insurance, PUC, etc.).
  • Hand over the original RC, insurance, and NOC (if applicable) to the buyer.

Get a Delivery Note or Sale Agreement:

  • To protect themselves from any liability after the handover.

Keep a Copy of All Documents to prove they no longer own the vehicle.

Buyer's Responsibilities:

Apply for transfer of ownership:

  • Submit Form 30, insurance, ID/address proof, and pay the applicable RTO fees.
  • Get the RC updated with their name at the appropriate RTO.

Check for dues or pending challans:

  • Clear any road tax dues or fines, if applicable.

Update insurance policy:

  • Update the existing insurance with their name or buy new insurance policy.