If you want to shift your vehicle to another state, you must complete re‑registration. Re-registration of vehicle is required because motor vehicle tax is managed separately by each state in India. If you relocate permanently or keep vehicle in another state for more than 12 months, local RTO will ask you to pay road tax again and updates vehicle registration records. In this blog, we will discuss process of re-registration of vehicle for inter-state vehicle transfer.
Why vehicle re‑registration is required in inter state transfer
Vehicle re-registration is required during inter-state transfer because vehicle tax and registration rules are managed by state governments in India. When vehicle stays in another state for long time, details recorded in original state no longer reflect actual location of vehicle.
If individual is moving to different state for more than 12 months, then they need to re register vehicle with present state RTO. If you move for less than 12 months, no re registration is required. But, if your stay extends more than 1 year, you must contact nearest RTO to update your registration.
Documents required for inter state vehicle transfer
- Application in Form 33
- Certificate of registration
- Proof of new address
- Valid insurance certificate
- Pollution under control certificate
- No Objection Certificate from financier (in case of hypothecation)*
- Smart card fee*
- Attested copy of PAN card or Form 60 and Form 61(as applicable)*
- Chassis & Engine Pencil Print*
- Signature Identification of owner*
Documents marked with an asterisk (*) may require in some states.
Stages for re registration of vehicle to transfer to different state
- NOC from the RTO where your vehicle is registered
- Vehicle registration for inter state transfer process in the new state or union territory
- Refund of road tax
NOC from the RTO where your vehicle is registered
Before vehicle transfer to another state, NOC from current RTO is required.
- Make sure no pending traffic challans exist. As per 2026 rules, unpaid FASTag toll amount also blocks NOC request.
- Get Motor Vehicle Non-Involvement Certificate to confirm vehicle is not stolen.
- If vehicle is under loan, bank NOC in physical form is mandatory.
- Apply for NOC online via Parivahan. Form 28 is generated automatically by system.
- Submit physical documents at RTO (RC, insurance, PUC, chassis pencil print).
Vehicle registration for inter state transfer process in new state
After vehicle shift, re registration process must start within 30 days.
- Pay life time road tax in new state. Amount depends on vehicle age and depreciated value.
- Submit forms:
- Form 20 (new registration)
- Form 27 (new registration mark)
- Form 33 (address change)
- Vehicle inspection at new RTO is mandatory. Motor Vehicle Inspector checks chassis number and engine number.
- After approval, new state registration number is assigned. Smart card RC is sent to new address.
Refund of road tax
Since road tax is paid twice, refund from original state is allowed. Submit refund request to old RTO. Attach copy of new RC, new road tax receipt, and original NOC. Most states ask for refund application within 6 months from new registration date.
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