Registering a newly purchased vehicle gets you its Registration Certificate (RC) and legal permission to use it on the road. Dealers usually assist with the initial paperwork and a temporary registration, but you should confirm the permanent RC is actually issued in your name.
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Dealers usually issue a temporary registration number and handle initial paperwork at the time of sale.
Ensure insurance and PUC (once applicable) are in place, along with road tax payment for your state.
Submit the registration application (Form 20) — many dealers do this on your behalf via the VAHAN portal.
Provide identity and address proof along with the sale invoice for verification.
Get the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) fitted, as mandated for new vehicles.
Complete any RTO visit or biometric verification your state requires.
Receive or download your permanent RC once registration is approved.
Official fees
Registration fees, road tax, and HSRP charges vary by state and vehicle category — check the VAHAN portal or your RTO for exact amounts.
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Temporary registration is a short-term number given at purchase to legally drive the vehicle briefly; permanent registration (RC) is the long-term registration you must obtain within the stipulated period.