Last updated: June 8, 2026
Why RC transfer is mandatory in Delhi
Steps for RC transfer in Delhi
Processing time - 30 days
Things to take care of while applying for RC transfer in Delhi
As buyer, few things you need to take care of before applying for vehicle ownership transfer :
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RC transfer within Delhi - Apply for vehicle ownership transfer at the RTO where vehicle is registered.
RC transfer from other state to Delhi - It will be 2 stage process :
Following are the types of RC transfer depending on the purpose :
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FAQ's
RC transfer process in Delhi is now partially online, making it more streamlined for applicants. You can fill out the application and pay the required fees online through the official Parivahan portal. However, the process still requires physical submission of documents. Once the online steps are completed, the signed application forms along with supporting documents must be sent to the concerned RTO
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As per new RTO procedure in Delhi, Aadhar of buyer is mandatory for RC transfer procedure in Delhi. Its mandatory that buyer should be having Aadhar of Delhi address.
If transfer of vehicle ownership in Delhi is happening from individual to individual name, following are the documents required :
If the buyer fails or refuses to transfer RC, the seller can submit a written complaint to the concerned RTO.
Yes, its necessary to do complete re-payment of loan on the vehicle before selling it . The transfer of vehicle ownership can not be done if there is Hypothecation on the vehicle in the RTO records .
Yes, transferring the ownership of a two-wheeler from another state to Delhi is possible, but its two stage process.
Local address proof is mandatory for RC transfer in Delhi. Aadhar card of the buyer is the only acceptable address proof document. Address on Aadhar should be of Delhi.
Yes, PAN card is mandatory for both the buyer and seller for car RC transfer process. It is to comply with the financial tracking regulations. If either of seller or buyer doesnt have PAN card, they can fill up the form 60 in lieu of PAN card.
If vehicle is registered in other state such as Karnataka , Delhi etc., first you need to get vehicle NOC from the parent state.
Following would be the steps to transfer vehicle from another state to Delhi :
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.
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.
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.
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.
Documents required for vehicle ownership transfer in case of death is :
As per Motor Vehicles Act, a vehicle RC transfer within the same state must be reported to the RTO within 14 days of the sale. If you have brought a vehicle to Delhi from another state, you should submit documents to the RTO within 45 days from the issue date of vehicle NOC form the parent RTO. There is penalty for late submission of the papers to the RTO.
Normal practice is that buyer pays for cost of RC transfer process. If there are any liabilities such as pending traffic Challan, outstanding road tax , it should be paid by the seller. Since selling or buying vehicle is a commercial transaction , it depends on the mutual understaning while negotiating the price. It is in the interest of seller to make sure that buyer completes ownership transfer process at the earliest as any untoward incident can cause trouble for the seller.
A vehicle in India can be transferred any number of times, as long as each ownership transfer is properly done at the RTO. As per motor vehicle act, there is no limit on the number of times vehicle RC transfer is done.
Vehicle inspection at RTO is not required, if its Intra-state vehicle ownership transfer. However, if its inter-state ownership transfer then inspection of vehicle at RTO is mandatory during re-registration process.