Ownership Transfer of car

Car ownership transfer is legal process of changing ownership from seller to buyer. It is required when you sell or gift your car. When you sell your car, transferring ownership is very important. It protects you if car is involved in accident or any illegal activity after sale. If ownership is not transferred, RTO records will still show you as owner. Car ownership transfer process is usually done through RTO. You need to submit documents and pay required charges. Before you apply, you need to understand Car ownership transfer process, documents required and fees.

Reasons for ownership transfer of car

You can apply for ownership transfer of a car in the following scenarios –

1. Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale – If you sell your car to someone, ownership must be transferred to buyer’s name in RTO records.

2. Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the car- If registered owner of car dies, ownership can be transferred to legal heir of deceased owner.

3. Transfer of ownership of car purchased in public auction – If you purchase car in public auction, you must transfer ownership to your name to become registered owner.

Things to check before changing ownership of car

• Traffic challan: Check if car has any pending traffic fines. Clear all challans before starting ownership transfer.
• Loan status: If car was bought on loan, make sure loan is fully paid. Get NOC from bank or finance company.
• Other issues: Check that car is not involved in theft or any legal case.

Process for transfer of ownership for car 

Car ownership transfer process depends on RTO location.

1. Same RTO:

If the RTO of vehicle is same as buyer’s RTO then process is simple

• Just submit application to the RTO with documents
• You will receive new RC after processing

2. Different RTO within same state

You can submit application for RC transfer to any one of the RTO

• Where the vehicle is registered or 
• The RTO where the buyer lives 

3. Inter-state Transfer

There could be 2 situations in interstate transfer: 

1. Case 1 – You are bringing a vehicle to your state i.e., Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership from other state to your state
2. Case 2 – You are taking a vehicle out of Pune i.e., Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership from your state to another state 

Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership from other state to your state

• Get a No Objection Certificate from RTO of your old state.
• Re-register the car in your state and pay the road tax.
• Transfer the RC to your name in your state.

Inter state transfer of vehicle ownership from your state to another state 

• Get a NOC from your state RTO.
• Re-register the car in your new state and pay the road tax there.
• Transfer the ownership (RC) to your name in the new state.

Car ownership transfer

1. Go to itzeazy.in > Select location > Choose RTO in service > Choose ownership transfer > Get started
2. Select the details > Upload the documents and photographs
3. Itzeazy experts will validate your documents
4. Advance Payment of fees
5. Form submission by Itzeazy and appointment booking for RC Transfer
6. Your RC will be delivered to you

Now we will take a look at the documents needed for car RC transfer and car name transfer form

Car name transfer form

Following are the RTO forms used for car name transfer :

1. Form 29
2. Form 30
3. Form 35
4. Form 28

Documents required for ownership transfer of car

Following are the documents required for car RC transfer :

1. Original RC
2. 2 nos. of duly filled & signed Form no.29
3. 2 nos. of duly filled & signed Form no.30
4. Copy of valid insurance
5. Copy of valid pollution under control certificate
6. Copy of address proof of buyer (voter card/ passport/ telephone(BSNL/MTNL) /electricity bill /Adhar /Govt Bank account)

If there is loan or hypothecation on the car then additional documents required would be  :

1. A certificate from financier (Bank) for having retained full dues
2. 2 nos. of Form no. 35 duly filled & signed by registered owner

Charges for car transfer

Car RC transfer fees is  :

1. Car – Rs. 300
2. Imported car – Rs. 2500

If the RC issued is in the form of any Smart Card Type, an additional fee of Rs. 200 would be charged.

If you buy used car with loan from bank or financial institution, you must add hire purchase / lease / hypothecation endorsement in RTO records. For car, this fee is Rs 1500.

Conclusion

You need to transfer car or motorcycle ownership when you buy or sell a vehicle, inherit a vehicle or buy a vehicle at auction. This transfer can happen within your state or across state lines. No matter the reason, you will need documents at your local RTO to complete the transfer.

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RC transfer documents required

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FAQs

How many days does it take to transfer ownership of car?

The processing time for car ownership transfer differ as per the RTO. Still it takes around 25-30 days for RC transfer of car.

How much does it cost for car ownership transfer in India?

The fees for car ownership transfer in India is Rs 300/- in India.

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