Inter-State Vehicle Transfer & Re-Registration in Ghaziabad

Q: How to register another state vehicle in Ghaziabad ?

Steps for vehicle reregistration in Ghaziabad is :Submit application and supporting documents at RTOInspection of vehicle, payment of road tax and other applicable feesProcessing of applicationIn approx 1 month time you will get UP numberGet HSRP number plateIssue of new RCCollect RC from RTO

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Transferring an out-of-state car or two-wheeler to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, requires re-registration with the local Regional Transport Office (RTO) under Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Vehicle owners moving to Ghaziabad for more than 12 months must pay Uttar Pradesh pro-rata lifetime road tax and secure a new UP-14 Registration Certificate (RC) Smart Card.

As part of the National Capital Region (NCR), specific environmental mandates and emission compliance standards govern all incoming inter-state vehicle transfers.

Critical Eligibility: BS4 / Euro 4 Emissions Compliance Mandate

Before securing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your home state RTO or applying at Ghaziabad RTO, confirm your vehicle's compliance parameters:

BS4 / Euro 4 Minimum Compliance: Vehicles transferred from another state into Ghaziabad must meet at least BS4 (Euro 4) or higher emission standards (including BS6 / Euro 6) to be eligible for re-registration and UP-14 smart card RC issuance.
Pre-BS4 / BS3 Rejections: Out-of-state vehicles meeting only BS3, BS2, or older emission norms cannot be transferred or re-registered in Ghaziabad.
NGT 10/15-Year Vehicle Age Limit: Under National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives enforced in Ghaziabad, diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are strictly prohibited from re-registration or operation.

Process for Out-of-State Vehicle Transfer to Ghaziabad

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

During Re-registration of the vehicle in Ghaziabad, 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 .

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

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How to apply for re-registration of the vehicle

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

Process

Process for re-registration of the vehicle

Itzeazy provides door step service for re-registration of vehicle . 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

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FAQ's

FAQ

1. How can I transfer my car from other state to Ghaziabad?

You can transfer your car from other state to Ghaziabad.

Its 2 stage process :

1. Vehicle NOC from parent RTO

2. Re-registration of vehicle and payment of road tax in Ghaziabad.

2. How long can I drive other state vehicle in Ghaziabad ?

You can drive other state vehicle in Ghaziabad for 12 months only. After that you need to either register or pay road tax compulsorily. Otherwise if caught by traffic police , they can challan your 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. Is BS4 / Euro 4 compliance mandatory for out-of-state vehicle transfer to Ghaziabad?

Yes. All out-of-state vehicles transferred to Ghaziabad (UP-14) must meet at least BS4 / Euro 4 emission standards (or BS6) to complete re-registration and obtain a new UP smart card RC.

5. How to register another state vehicle in Ghaziabad ?

Steps for vehicle reregistration in Ghaziabad is :

Submit application and supporting documents at RTO
Inspection of vehicle, payment of road tax and other applicable fees
Processing of application
In approx 1 month time you will get UP number
Get HSRP number plate
Issue of new RC
Collect RC from RTO

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

As per motor vehicle act, You can drive another state vehicle in Uttar Pradesh for maximum 12 months without registering vehicle. Its mandatory to register vehicle in Uttar Pradesh within 12 months. There is penalty if you don't do so.

7. Is a NOC required for interstate vehicle transfer in India?

Yes, NOC from parent RTO is required to register vehicle in the new state.

8. What happens if the original invoice is missing?

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.

9. Can I pay the road tax without changing the vehicle number?

No, its not possible to pay only road tax without changing vehicle number. Road tax payment is possible only with complete re-registration process.

10. What happens if my vehicle has an active loan (Hypothecation) from another state?

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.

11. What if my home state ignores or rejects the tax refund request?

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.

12. Can I re-register a 12-year-old diesel car in Ghaziabad if it is BS4 compliant?

No. Even if a diesel vehicle is BS4 compliant, NGT rules prohibit 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles from operating or being re-registered in Ghaziabad (NCR).

13. Can I apply for a BH Series registration plate in Ghaziabad?

Yes. If you are relocating to Ghaziabad and work for the Central/State government or a private firm with offices in 4 or more states/UTs, you can apply for a BH (Bharat) Series plate, allowing you to pay road tax in 2-year increments rather than full lifetime tax up front.

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