Re-registration of vehicle in Chennai

Q: How to register another state vehicle in Chennai?

Steps for vehicle reregistration in Chennai is :Submit application and supporting documents at RTORTO will provide you road tax quotation in 2-3 days timeMake D/D of that amount Inspection of vehicle, payment of road tax and other applicable feesProcessing of applicationIn approx 1 month time you will get TN numberGet HSRP number plateIssue of new RCCollect RC from RTO

Last updated: December 1, 2025

Looking for Re registration of vehicle in Chennai? Whether you need Car re registration in Chennai, or Bike re registration in Chennai, completing this process is essential when bringing a vehicle from another state. The other state vehicle registration in Chennai ensures your car or bike complies with RTO regulations, avoids penalties, and provides you with a valid Tamil Nadu registration number. With proper documentation and guidance, you can complete the re-registration process smoothly and drive legally in Chennai without hassle.

Re-registration of vehicle in Chennai is required if a vehicle is transferred from another state in India to Chennai. Itzeazy provides service for both re-registration of car in Chennai and re-registration of bike in Chennai. Itzeazy assists you in process of re-registration of vehicle in Chennai with an expert team of consultants.

When re registration of vehicle is required ?

While a vehicle is shifting from one state to other
It is also needed after 15 years of completion of vehicle registration and five years after the renewal of RC.

Shifting vehicle from one state to another state is normally 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

The above mentioned process for inter state transfer of vehicle is followed for all types of vehicles, like cars, bikes, and commercial vehicles.

As per the motor vehicle act, re-registration of a vehicle in the new state is mandatory within 30 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.

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.

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Re-registration of vehicle in Chennai

Case 1 - Shifting vehicle from other state to 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.

Case 2- After 15 years of vehicle registration

You need to apply for renewal of registration at RTO Chennaiafter expiry of registration.

Process

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

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

FAQ's

FAQ

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

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 ?

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

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

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?

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 ?

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.

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