Ownership Transfer of Vehicle in Chennai

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Vehicle ownership transfer in Chennai 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 act. You should apply for RC transfer in Chennai within 30 days of vehicle purchase.

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

Steps for RC transfer in Chennai

Complete the RC transfer form
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 for vehicle ownership transfer in Chennai - 30 days

Things to take care 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 challans/dues on the vehicle.
Loan - Ensure that loan is settled by the seller before transfer (if any).
Other Offences - Check that there are no pending legal issues related to the vehicle.

Apply for RC Transfer in Chennai O

tzeazy offers complete end-to-end support — right from document pickup at your doorstep to submitting forms at the RTO and ensuring the updated RC reaches you safely.

How can Itzeazy help in the entire process of RC transfer in Chennai

Documentation support
Submission of the application at RTO
Follow up with RTO for the progress of work
Issue of RC & delivery of it

In Chennai There are 13 RTOs. Itzeazy provides doorstep RC transfer service in Chennai in all the RTOs.

The RTOs are :

TN02 - Anna Nagar RTO
TN03 - Tondiarpet RTO
TN04 - Pulianthoppu RTO
TN05 - Vyasarpadi RTO
TN06 - Mandaveli RTO
TN07 - Thiruvanmiyur RTO
TN09 - K.K. Nagar RTO
TN10 - Valasarawakkam RTO
TN11 - Tambaram RTO
TN13 - Ambattur RTO
TN22 - Alandur RTO

Over View

Ownership Transfer of Vehicle in Chennai

The transfer of ownership of a vehicle is to be applied in the concerned RTO of Chennai where the vehicle is registered or the RTO under whose jurisdiction buyer lives.
Vehicle need not be present in Chennai .

Types of RC Transfer in Chennai

Within same RTO (intra-RTO)
From one RTO to another within Chennai or Tamil Nadu
Interstate transfer (into Chennai from other states)

Types of RC transfer

There are 3 types of RC transfer. They are :

Buying and Selling - You need to transfer the RC to the new owner's name when you sell or buy a used vehicle.
Public Auction - If you get a vehicle through a public auction, you need to get the RC transferred to your name.
In case of death - If the vehicle's owner dies and you are the heir, you need to transfer the RC into your name.

Why is transfer of vehicle ownership important

Once a vehicle is bought from its previous owner, its ownership has to be transferred in the name of the current owner within 30 days from actual sale date.

Its important to do transfer of ownership of vehicle otherwise :

In case of some mis-happening Seller (registered owner) will be held responsible.
Insurance claim can not be made

RC transfer cost in Chennai

Following is the RC transfer fees in Chennai :

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 fees of Rs. two hundred shall be levied if the RC is smart card type.

Process

RC Transfer of Vehicle in Chennai with Itzeazy

Book order online
Make advance payment online
Upload documents for verification
Schedule pickup
Document pick-up & Process starts
Work completion
Documents delivered & order closed

Document Required

Documents required for Ownership Transfer of Vehicle in Chennai

1. Transfer of Ownership within Chennai

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 other district RTO in Telangana to RTO Chennai

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

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

Registration certificate in original
Form 30 & 31 in duplicate with endorsement of the financier if the vehicle is held on hire purchase agreement along with NOC from financier.
Original copy of death certificate of the registered owner.
Succession/Survival member Certificate issued by SDM.
Affidavit by the applicant to this effect and from the other legal heirs relinquishing their right in favor of the applicant.
valid insurance certificate.
Copy of address proof of Applicant.
Copy of valid PUC.
Verification of vehicle on form 20

4. Transfer of Ownership from other state to RTO Chennai

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

5. Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Purchased in Public Auction

Application on form 32
Form 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

6. Transfer of Ownership in the Name of Financier

form 30
form 36

Forms

Forms for RC Transfer of Vehicle in Chennai

FAQ's

Ownership Transfer of Vehicle(car / bike) in Chennai - FAQ

1. How long does RC transfer take in Chennai?

Process for RC transfer in Chennai takes approx. 1 month time.

2. 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 ?

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.

Before the new amendment took place, transferring a car to a nominee in the event of the death of the registered owner of a vehicle requires complying with a cumbersome procedures and frequent visits to different offices. The process was not uniform across the country.

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.

Further, to transfer the vehicle in his or her name, the nominee will have to apply in form 31 within the period of three months from the death of the owner of the motor vehicle.

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.

3. What if RC is not transferred?

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 intentionally doesn't initiate process 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.

4. I am transferring my vehicle from Bangalore to Chennai which is on loan from bank. Is it necessary to repay full loan amount to get NOC from RTO ?

Either you can repay complete loan and remove hypothecation or loan continuation letter can be taken from the bank .

5. Is Digilocker RC valid for vehicle transfer?

Original RC is required for RC transfer in Chennai. Digilocker RC is not valid for vehicle ownership transfer. If you have lost original RC , then you should apply for duplicate RC first.

6. I have purchased a used car. Insurance of it has been expired. I am buying new insurance for RC transfer purpose. Insurance should be in the name of seller or buyer ?

For RC transfer valid insurance is required. It can be either in the name of seller or buyer , doesn't matter. However if you buy it in the name of seller later you will have to apply for insurance transfer in your name . Also if insurance is in the name of seller, you will not get claim for insurance in case of accident. So to avoid these complications its advisable to buy insurance in the name of new owner.

7. How easy it is to transfer the ownership in Chennai of two wheeler vehicle from other state ?

Vehicle NOC is required for RC transfer of bike in Chennai, if bike is registered in other state. Two wheeler ownership transfer in Chennai from other state is two stage process :

NOC of bike from Parent RTO
Re-registration and ownership transfer in Chennai

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

Local address proof is mandatory for RC transfer in Chennai.

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

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

9. Is it required to visit Chennai RTO for the transfer of car ?

No, there is no need to visit Chennai RTO for the transfer of car

10. Can I sell bike without RC transfer in Chennai?

No, you have to sell bike by following procedure for RC transfer in Chennai at RTO. It needs to apply at Pariavahan portal for vehicle ownership transfer.

11. I am buying a used car which is BH registration number. What is the procedure for RC transfer of BH registration number plate car ?

Unfortunately there is no procedure defined for RC transfer of BH registration number plate vehicles in the RTO. So its advisable not to buy a car which is having BH registration number plate.

12. What are the documents required for vehicle RC transfer in Chennai from Company to Individual ?

Following are the documents required for ownership transfer of vehicle from company to individual :

Original RC
2 nos. of duly filled & signed Form no.29
2 nos. of duly filled & signed Form no.30
Copy of valid insurance
Copy of valid pollution under control certificate
Copy of address proof of buyer ( voter card/ passport/ telephone(BSNL/MTNL)/electricity bill/ adhar/ Govt bank Account/ Rent agreement) any one
NOC from company on its letter its letter head ( original)

Additional documents required in case vehicle was under hypothecation

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

13. How many times can a vehicle be transferred?

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.

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

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.

Get a New Insurance Policy:

Or update the existing one with their name.

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

No, rent agreement is generally not accepted as valid address proof for the buyer in Chennai RTOs.

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

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.

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