After a used-vehicle sale, the Registration Certificate (RC) needs to be transferred to the buyer's name at the RTO. This involves the well-established Form 29 (notice of transfer) and Form 30 (application for transfer of ownership), plus a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the financier if the vehicle was under a loan.
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Parivahan Sewa, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
https://parivahan.gov.in
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Both buyer and seller fill Form 29 (notice of transfer) and Form 30 (application for transfer).
Gather supporting documents — RC, insurance, PUC, ID/address proof, and financier NOC if applicable.
Submit the application online on parivahan.gov.in, or through the RTO depending on your state's process.
Pay the transfer fee.
Visit the RTO in person if required for verification (many states still need this step).
Track the application status online.
Collect the updated RC reflecting the new owner.
Official fees
Transfer fees vary by vehicle type and state — shown on the VAHAN/Parivahan portal at the time of application.
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The law requires notifying the RTO of a sale promptly; delaying the transfer can create complications later with challans, insurance claims, or resale.