Vehicle paperwork, decoded
Which form, which office, what it costs and how long it takes. Licences, RC transfer, challans and registration, explained without an agent.
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Is the RTO open on Saturday? Rules by state, and today's status
Maharashtra closes every Saturday, Delhi only the 2nd, Tamil Nadu and UP the 2nd and 4th. Sundays are closed everywhere. Check today and tomorrow for your state.
Vehicle and RTOHow to renew your driving licence online
Renew within a year of expiry and it costs the same as renewing on time, with no test. Miss that year and you start over as a fresh applicant.
Vehicle and RTOHow to renew your vehicle's RC after 15 years
Private vehicle registration lasts 15 years, then 5 years at a time. Each renewal needs a physical fitness inspection, however much paperwork goes online.
Vehicle and RTOHow to transfer your vehicle to another state: NOC, re-registration and road tax refund
An NOC from your original RTO is valid for six months. Miss it and you start over. Road tax already paid is refundable, but the process varies by state.
Vehicle and RTOWhich documents do you actually need to carry for your vehicle?
RC, insurance, PUC and licence for everyone. Permit and fitness certificate only for commercial vehicles. DigiLocker copies count as originals.
Vehicle and RTOHow an RTO code is decided
Two letters for the state, two digits for the office. What the series letters mean, what a number plate cannot tell you, and why BH series differs.
Vehicle and RTOHow RTO charges for a new bike are calculated
The registration fee is 300 rupees nationwide. State road tax is nearly all the rest, verified so far for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and UP.
Vehicle and RTOCan vehicle registration be done online
Mostly your dealer already does it through Vahan. What you can do yourself, the one month Form 20 deadline, and what still needs you in person.
Vehicle and RTOWhen can you take the driving test after a learner licence?
The 30-day minimum wait, the 180-day expiry, and what happens after you pass, including why you can drive before the smart card reaches you.
Where to actually do it
SimpleDoc explains the process. The transaction itself belongs on the official portal, and that is the only place you should ever enter your details.