How to Get Duplicate RC Online & Offline?

What is a Duplicate RC?

A duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) is a replica of the original RC issued to a vehicle owner for a specific vehicle registered with a Regional Transport Office (RTO). You can download a duplicate RC book or a smart card by reapplying.

When & Why Would You Require Duplicate RC?

In India, people usually park their bikes outside the house to avoid the hassle. However, this puts their bikes at risk of being stolen. When a motorcycle is stolen, the owner loses the significant documents kept inside, including an RC.

At this point, having two-wheeler insurance would come in handy. Only if you have a comprehensive insurance policy will the insurance company compensate an equal amount for your stolen bike's monetary value if the bike is not recovered.

So, to raise the claim for the stolen vehicle, your insurance company will require the FIR for the stolen vehicle. Therefore, to file an FIR at the police station, you must have proof of ownership of that stolen vehicle. In this case, you will have to go to the RTO office where your vehicle was registered in the first place. Let's understand the procedure to get a duplicate RC.

How to Apply for Duplicate RC Online?

There is an online procedure for duplicate RC download. Follow the below steps for bike RC download:

• Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Sewa website portal.
• Step 2: Fill out the application form.
• Step 3: Fill in the required information, such as police FIR and bike insurance policy details.
• Step 4: Submit the fee amount displayed on your phone. The fee depends on the vehicle's category.
• Step 5: Get a duplicate RC, download it, and print the receipt generated on the successful payment.
• Step 6: Submit the receipt and other documents to the RTO office.

Documents Required for Duplicate RC Download

You must submit the following documents and the application form to the RTO office:

• Application form no 26. (From the financier of hypothecated, a copy attested to the endorsement and in duplicate)
• Get the original FIR copy. Once you register an FIR at the police station, if your vehicle is stolen or lost
• Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) attested copy.
• Valid Two-wheeler Insurance certificate attested copy*.
• Address proof*
• Challan clearance from traffic police*
• PAN card attested copy or form 60 & 61*
• Chassis & Engine pencil print*
• Identification of signature of owner*
• Affidavit that states you lost the RC and has not been recovered

*Note: All the document copies must be attested by Nigam Parshad/MLA/Public Notary/Gazetted officer, and the documents marked with * might be required in some states.

How to Apply for Duplicate RC Offline?

To apply for duplicate RC offline, you need to follow the steps mentioned below:

• Step 1: The first and foremost thing to do is to file an FIR at the local police station. Mention everything about the vehicle, like owner details, chassis number, engine number, and registration number.
• Step 2: Visit the RTO office where the vehicle was initially registered.
• Step 3: Issue the RC extract. An RC-Extract is the owner's information about the registered vehicle and driving license.
• Step 4: Fill in the application form for duplicate RC.
• Step 5: Do this along with Form 26.
• Step 6: Get your vehicle financier to attest that the two-wheeler was on loan.
• Step 7: Choose the type of vehicle. Then, submit the form to the RTO office and take the receipt.

Documents Required for Duplicate RC Offline

You would require the following documents when applying for the duplicate RC offline:

• Tax token along with tax payment details of the last year
• Motor insurance documents
• NOC from financier
• Valid PUC certificate

How to Check the Status of Duplicate RC?

To check the status of your duplicate Registration Certificate (RC), follow the below steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Parivahan (Vahan).
• Step 2: Navigate to 'RCDL' to check the status.
• Step 3: Enter your bike's registration number and get the status of duplicate RC.

Is there any Process Time for Duplicate RC?

Yes, getting a duplicate RC takes 15-30 days from the date of application submission. However, the duplicate RC download system will be available once the application is processed.

Fee for Getting a Duplicate RC

Here is a table highlighting the fee structure to get Duplicate RC:

*Disclaimer: The fees mentioned above are per the Motor Vehicle Act, rule no. 53(2) and might vary from vehicle to vehicle.

In addition to applying for a duplicate RC online and offline, many people think it is the same as renewing the RC. Let us understand the difference between these two.

Difference Between RC Renewal and Getting Duplicate RC

In Case You Lost It

The basic difference between these two is that you can apply for a duplicate RC when the original RC is lost, stolen, burnt, or misplaced. But you must renew your RC after 15 years when it expires.

Now that you understand how to apply for duplicate RCs online and offline, let's learn how to renew your RC.

Steps to Follow for RC Renewal or Vehicle Re-registration

If the vehicle is over 15 years old, the vehicle's registration expires. So here are the steps that you can follow to renew it or re-register it:

• Step 1: Along with Form 25, submit the application form to the RTO office.
• Step 2: An RTO inspector will inspect your vehicle to see the Engine's condition.
• Step 3: Pay the fee at the RTO office.
• Step 4: A new registration certificate will be issued to you after verifying the documents.

How to Covert RC Book to RC Smart Card?

There was a time when the RTO office provided the RC book, a hard copy of the Registration certificate, to the vehicle owners. In this case, there is a risk of the text getting worn away or the RC book getting torn apart.

Keeping these hassles in mind, the RTO launched an RC smart card option for vehicle owners that resolves this problem.

So, the people who want to convert their RC book into an RC smart card can follow the procedure mentioned below:

• Step 1: Write an application addressing the Traffic Police Superintendent of your city
• Step 2: Write that you wish to convert your RC book to an RC smart card
• Step 3: Take the PUC and bike insurance papers to the RTO office
• Step 4: Submit your Old RC book along with the documents required
• Step 5: At last, the RTO will verify and issue an RC Smart card to the registered address.

Documents Required to Convert RC Book to RC Smart Card

You will have to submit the following documents and a fee of roughly ₹ 300. The supporting documents required are as follows:

• Original RC
• ID Proof
• Proof of Address
• Motor Insurance Certificate
• PUC copy
• Chassis imprint
• Application for smart card issuance

Conclusion

Getting an RC smart card instead of holding a whole book is always a great idea. Hence, you can keep the RC smart card in your wallet like your DL. Also, having a comprehensive bike insurance policy for your vehicle is crucial because it plays a huge role in applying for a duplicate RC and raising a claim for your stolen two-wheeler.