Fastest & Easiest way to get Citizen Services

Re-registration of vehicle in Chennai

Last updated: January 13, 2026

If you have moved your car or bike from other state to Chennai, You should re register vehicle in Chennai within 12 months, as per motor vehicle act. If caught by traffic police, penalty may be imposed. In the process of Re registration of vehicle in Chennai you will pay Tamilnadu road tax and new Tamilnadu vehicle number will be allotted to your vehicle. 

If you are looking for assistance for re-registration of car or bike in Chennai. Itzeazy would be happy to help you. 

Its mandatory to get vehicle NOC from the parent RTO, before applying for re-registration of the vehicle in Chennai .  

Transferring vehicle from one state to another state is 2 stage process :

1. NOC from the RTO where vehicle is registered
2. Road tax payment and re-registration of vehicle in the new state

As per the motor vehicle act, re-registration of a vehicle in the new state is mandatory within 45 days. During re-registration of vehicle process, you also need to pay road tax on the depreciated value of the vehicle. During the process once vehicle inspection at RTO is must. 

Re registration of Vehicle Chennai

Online Re-registration of Car /Bike in Chennai

Following are the steps involved in re-registering of the vehicle in the new state

  • Get the NOC for vehicle from previous RTO
  • Submit application for re-registration of vehicle along with supporting documents required into the RTO where vehicle is to be registered
  • Payment of Road tax
  • Physical inspection of the vehicle at RTO where vehicle is to be re-registered
  • Internal processing of the application at RTO
  • Issue of new RC after re-registration
It needs to visit RTO Chennai with vehicle for re-registration of the vehicle.

Itzeazy provides consultancy for re-registration of car in Chennai and re-registration of bike in Chennai, provides end to end assistance in the documentation and actual re-registration in the RTO. 

Over View

down wards icon

Re-registration of vehicle in Chennai



Once you get the NOC from other state, apply for the re-registration of vehicle in RTO Chennai by filling in related forms and documents.

During Re-registration of the vehicle in Chennai, Road tax on the depreciated value of the vehicle is to be paid. After re-registration process one can apply for refund of road tax amount paid in the previous RTO on pro-rata basis. 

If you have bought a vehicle with the help of a bank loan and you have to shift to another state for any reason, like job transfer, there is a need to get an NOC from the bank as well. After receiving the NOC from the bank, proceed to get the NOC from the existing vehicle registered RTO. 


Process

down wards icon

Process for re-registration of vehicle with Itzeazy

Itzeazy provides door step service for re-registration of vehicle in Chennai . Following are the steps involved in the process of re-registration :

  • Book Order
  • Upload copy of RC,NOC & Current address proof to ascertain the feasibility
  • Quotation for re-registration will be shared by Itzeazy
  • Upload documents required for re-registration for verification
  • Schedule collection of the physical copies of the documents
  • Quotation for Road tax amount to be paid will be taken by Itzeazy
  • Client can either make D/D of the road tax amount or can deposit it in Itzeazy account
  • Appointment for vehicle inspection will be taken
  • Physical inspection of the vehicle at RTO
  • Issue of new RC after re-registration

Document Required

down wards icon

Documents required for re-registration of the vehicle

Following are the documents required for re-registration of vehicle :

  • Original RC
  • Original NOC and 2 nos of form 28
  • Valid insurance
  • Valid Pollution certificate
  • Address proof
  • copy of purchase invoice
  • 1 no of form 20
  • 2 nos nos. of form 27
  • 2 nos. of form 33

Forms

down wards icon

Forms

FAQ's

down wards icon

FAQ

1. How can I transfer my car from one state to another in Tamilnadu?

downArrow

You can register other state vehicle in Tamilnadu. 

Its 2 stage process :

1. Vehicle NOC from parent RTO
2. Re-registration of vehicle and payment of road tax in Tamilnadu

2. Can I use other state registered vehicle in Chennai ?

downArrow

You, can use other state vehicle in Chennai for maximum 1 month without registering it in Hyderabad as per motor vehicle act. After that its mandatory to register the vehicle.  

3. How much road tax is to be paid for re-registration

downArrow

For re-registration of vehicle, Road tax on the depreciated value of the vehicle is to be paid . To know the approx. amount of road tax click on the link https://itzeazy.in/road-tax/

4. Can I retain the old registration number after re-registration

downArrow

Rules for this varies from state to state and city to city . Some RTOs allows retaining of old registration number , in other RTOs one has to change registration number compulsorily . To know the rule in different city Its advised to check with the RTO concerned.

5. How to register another state vehicle in Chennai?

downArrow

Steps for vehicle reregistration in Chennai is :

  • Submit application and supporting documents at RTO
  • RTO will provide you road tax quotation in 2-3 days time
  • Make D/D of that amount 
  • Inspection of vehicle, payment of road tax and other applicable fees
  • Processing of application
  • In approx 1 month time you will get TN number
  • Get HSRP number plate
  • Issue of new RC
  • Collect RC from RTO

6. How many months can we drive another state vehicle in Tamilnadu ?

downArrow

As per motor vehicle act, You can drive another state vehicle in Tamilnadu for maximum 12 months without registering vehicle. Its mandatory to register vehicle in Tamilnadu within 12 months. There is penalty if you fail to do so.

shoping cart icon Order Now