Register Vehicle in West Bengal

Registration of vehicles is necessary since vehicles are allowed to be driven in a public place only after registration by the registering authority, as under the provision of Section 39 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Concerned Authority

The person has to approach the local Regional Transport Office (RTO) of the Transport Department for registration of private/ commercial vehicles. After payment of necessary fees and inspection, the vehicle is registered and a unique registration number is given.

Procedure

The registration procedure includes physical inspection of the vehicle for its particulars, by the Inspecting Authority at the RTO, and is followed by registration of the vehicle.

Necessary documents/papers

• Form 20 duly filled up.
• Form 21 (Sale certificate) issued by the vehicle dealer.
• Form 22 (Road-worthiness certificate) issued by the manufacturer.
• Attested copy of a valid vehicle insurance policy/ cover note.
• Attested copy of proof of the address at which the vehicle is to be registered.
• Form 34 duly signed by the owner and the attested copy of the G.I.R. No./Pan No., financer, in case the vehicle is bought on hypothecation.
• One-time road tax as applicable.
• Prescribed fee for registration.