Last updated: March 12, 2025
The process for duplicate RC card in Mumbai is not completely online. To get a duplicate RC book in Mumbai you need to visit RTO. Before applying you need to understand the process of Duplicate RC.
The steps to apply for duplicate RC in Mumbai is :
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Necessity of RC book
A Registration Certificate or RC of vehicle signifies legally registration under the respective transport department of the state through local RTO. It is a proof of your ownership of vehicle. RC is also required to claim insurance if any. Thus it is necessary to get duplicate RC in Mumbai if it gets lost or damaged.
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FAQ's
Duplicate RC process in Mumbai is not online completely . Application can be filled online. Fees can be paid online . However physical submission of application forms and supporting documents is required at concerned RTO in Mumbai. Also, visit of registered owner of the vehicle at RTO is mandatory.
Following are the steps for Duplicate RC in Mumbai :
It takes approx. 30 days time in getting RC book in Mumbai from the date of submission of application in the RTO.
In RTOs in Mumbai , original FIR is mandatory to apply for duplicate RC . FIR should be properly filed in the police station where RC was lost. It should be submitted to the RTO along with application form and other supporting documents.
There is absolutely no difference between original RC and duplicate RC . Duplicate RC is the term used for application type used for the re-issue of RC in case you have lost RC.
Vehicle related information is printed on the RC such as vehicle no., Name and address of registered owner, Manufacturing year of the vehicle, Registration date, registration validity date, type of fuel, hypothecation detail, registering RTO.
In original RC and RC received through duplicate RC process , all the vehicle related information is printed.
Yes, you can track the status of your duplicate RC application online. Following are the steps to track status of duplicate RC in Mumbai :
You can sell bike without RC. However, to transfer bike ownership you need to apply for duplicate RC and bike ownership transfer together in the RTO.
The fees for duplicate RC in Mumbai vary as per the vehicle type.It is Rs 150/- for motorcycle and Rs 300/- for car.
Yes, you can sell bike with a duplicate RC in Mumbai
You can not apply for duplicate RC once you have taken NOC. Losing RC while you have taken NOC and not registered in the new RTO is a complicated situation. You can apply for duplicate RC in Bangalore but first you will have to cancel vehicle NOC. So the steps involved in the process is :