Road Tax UP for all types of Vehicles

When you buy new vehicle in Uttar Pradesh, you need to pay one-time road tax. This tax is charged by the Transport Department when you register vehicle. The amount of tax is not same for everyone. It changes based on the type of vehicle, size of engine, price of vehicle, weight of vehicle, how vehicle will be used, model of vehicle. Two-wheelers, cars and bigger vehicles all have different tax rates. In this blog, we will explain road tax rules in Uttar Pradesh

UP road tax

In Uttar Pradesh, road tax is a mandatory state-level charge. This tax is an important source of income for the government and is used to build, repair, and maintain roads across the state. As more people buy vehicles every year, the number of vehicles on the road increases. This puts more pressure on road infrastructure, which is why road tax plays important role in keeping roads safe and well maintained.

• The tax is collected under Section 3 of the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1962.
• It is charged on every new vehicle purchase.
• The tax is percentage of the vehicle’s price, based on factors like type, engine size, weight, usage and model.
• Vehicle owners must pay this tax with ex-showroom price at the regional transport office (RTO) where vehicle is registered.
• UP Road tax amount differs for
  • Two-wheelers
  • Four-wheelers for personal use
  • Four-wheelers for commercial use

Road tax for cars & bikes in Uttar Pradesh

Road tax Uttar Pradesh for cars & bikes depends on various factors. Here is tax policy for two wheeler for personal usage on the basis of cost of vehicle:

Type of Vehicle	Rate of Tax
Two-wheeler (cost ≤ ₹40,000)	7% of cost
Two-wheeler (cost > ₹40,000)	10% of cost

Road tax for cars/jeep (Personal Use) in the basis of cost of vehicle.

Type of Vehicle	Rate of Tax
Non-AC Car/Jeep	7% of cost
AC Car/Jeep (cost ≤ ₹10 lakh)	8% of cost
AC Car/Jeep (cost > ₹10 lakh)	10% of cost

UP road tax for four wheeler commercial vehicles –

Loading capacity of commercial vehicle	Annual road tax
Not more than 1 ton	Rs. 665.00
Above 1 ton and below 2 ton	Rs. 940.00
Above 2 ton and below 4 ton	Rs. 1430.00
Above 4 ton and below 6 ton	Rs. 1915.00
Above 6 ton and below 8 ton	Rs. 2375.00
Above 8 ton and below 9 ton	Rs. 2865.00
Above 9 ton and below 10 ton	Rs. 3320.00
Above 10 ton	Rs. 33200.0 + Rs. 470 per ton

Road Tax Calculation in Uttar Pradesh

Road tax in Uttar Pradesh is calculated based on several factors related to the vehicle and its usage. Main factors are:

1. Type of vehicle (two-wheeler or four-wheeler)
2. Purpose of use (personal or commercial/transport)
3. Engine capacity
4. Vehicle model type
5. Fuel type
6. Ex-showroom price of the vehicle
7. Seating capacity

Each of these factors affects final road tax amount payable at the time of vehicle registration.

How to pay UP road tax online

• Visit the official website of E- Vahan, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and
• Select Uttar Pradesh as your state and choose the relevant RTO.
• Click on the Pay Road Tax service.
• Enter Vehicle registration No and Chassis no (last 5 characters)
• Select the applicable option –
  • Choose “Vehicle Tax Collection (Other State)” if you do not have an NCR permit.
  • Choose “Vehicle Tax Collection (NCR)” if you have NCR permit.

• You will be re-directed to a new page. Enter Vehicle Number and click “Get Details” to auto-fill the remaining form.
• Click “Calculate Tax” to check the tax amount applicable to your vehicle.
• Click “Pay Tax” to proceed with the payment.
• Choose your preferred payment method and complete the transaction.
• After successful payment, you will be redirected to Checkpost Application page.
• Download and print the payment receipt generated after successful payment.

Road tax when moving to another state

Road tax rules are different in every state. This tax is paid at the time of vehicle registration and may be charged either annually or as lifetime tax, depending on the state government.

Moving your vehicle to another state –

• If you shift your vehicle to new state, you may be eligible for refund of the tax you already paid in old state.
• In many states, if you use the vehicle for more than year, you must re‑register it with new state’s registration number.
• To do this, you will need NOC from RTO of the state where the vehicle was first registered.

Refund of road tax

• If the road tax in your old state was higher than in the new state, you can apply for refund.
• But before claiming the refund, you must complete the re‑registration process in new state.

Documents required to apply for road tax refund

1. The impression of the chassis number of the vehicle.
2. NOC for transfer of the vehicle from one state to another.
3. Vehicle insurance copy.
4. Copy of the receipt of the road tax paid by you in the new state.
5. Copy of the receipt of the road tax paid by you in the previous state.
6. Address proof of the new state.
7. Bank account details to which the cheque will be sent.

You will able to file for the refund if you are the owner of the vehicle.

Disclaimer: the information mentioned here is collected from different websites, news websites and government sources. They may change as per time. Please check the official government websites and verify the information before making any decisions.

FAQs

What is the rto tax rate in UP?

For two-wheelers, 7–10% of cost; for cars, 7–10% depending on AC/non-AC and price. Commercial vehicles pay annual tax based on load capacity.

Which cars are tax free in UP?

Electric vehicles (EVs) and strong hybrids were exempt from road tax and registration fees under the UP EV Policy 2022, but this waiver ended in October 2025. Currently, no cars are fully tax-free.

Who pays 42% tax in India?

In India, ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals especially those earning more than ₹5 crore year, were required to pay tax rate of about 42.74% under the old tax system.