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Last updated: October 30, 2026
12-Month Exemption Period: You can drive an out-of-state car or bike in Tamil Nadu for up to 12 months under its original state registration.
Beyond 12 Months: You must pay Tamil Nadu Lifetime Road Tax (LTT) and apply for assignment of a new TN registration mark (Form 27).
Traffic Penalties: Driving past 12 months without paying local LTT attracts heavy fines from the Greater Chennai Traffic Police and state transport inspectors.
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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.
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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/
Steps for vehicle reregistration in Chennai is :
As per motor vehicle act, You can drive another state vehicle in Tamilnadu for maximum 11 months without registering vehicle. Its mandatory to register vehicle in Tamilnadu within 11 months. There is penalty if you fail to do so.
Vehicle purchase invoice is mandatory requirement for re-registration to calculate road tax payable. If you dont have the copy of invoice you can request a copy from the dealer from where you have purchased vehicle. You can also get a copy of it from the RTO, where vehicle was initially registered.
No, an NOC (Form 28) cannot be waived if you intend to re-register your vehicle and get a new TN registration mark.
An NOC proves that the original RTO has no pending dues, traffic challans, or legal encumbrances on the vehicle.
However, if you only plan to pay the Tamil Nadu Lifetime Road Tax (LTT) to drive legally beyond 11 months without converting your vehicle number to a TN plate, some Chennai RTOs permit tax payment on the Parivahan portal using a copy of your original RC, insurance, and PUC without immediately submitting Form 28.
If your vehicle has active loan from another state, in that case you need to get loan continuation letter from the bank/ financer. RTO will not re-register vehicle Without NOC from the bank.
Its little difficult to get road tax refund in India in the most of states. Procedure is often not defind. So, while planning shifting of vehicle from one state to another , research it properly , as it has financial implications.
BH Series registration removes the need to re-register or pay lump-sum 15-year road tax when moving across Indian states.
Government Employees: Central or State Government staff and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) employees.
Defence Personnel: Serving members of the Indian Armed Forces.
Private Sector Employees: Employees of private companies that have operational offices in 4 or more Indian states or Union Territories.
Yes. Once your re-registration application is approved by the Chennai RTO and a new TN number is assigned, you are legally required to fit tamper-proof High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) equipped with a laser-branded pin and chromium hologram.
HSRPs must be booked through authorized SIAM/Parivahan portals and fixed by designated dealers in Chennai before the final smart card RC is dispatched. Driving with non-HSRP plates in Tamil Nadu invites heavy traffic fines.
Unlike standard Tamil Nadu road tax, which requires paying 10%–15% upfront for 15 years, BH Series road tax is paid in recurring 2-year cycles through the Parivahan portal:
Invoice Price < Rs.10 Lakhs: 8% base tax rate
Invoice Price Rs.10 Lakhs to Rs.20 Lakhs: 10% base tax rate
Invoice Price > Rs.20 Lakhs: 12% base tax rate
(Note: Diesel vehicles incur an additional 2% loading, while Electric Vehicles receive a 2% concession).
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