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RTO Jharkhand
Regional Transport Office or RTO Jharkhand is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in Jharkhand. Find RTO Jharkhand details and office address by simply entering your car number.
List of Jharkhand RTO Code
Jharkhand has more than 40 RTOs that carry out all transport-related activities in the state. Below is an RTO Jharkhand list along with their respective RTO codes.
| RTO City | RTO Code |
| Dumka | BR12, JH04 |
| Hazaribagh | BR13, JH02 |
| Ranchi | BR14, JH01 |
| Palamu | BR15, JH03 |
| Jamshedpur | BR16, JH05 |
| Dhanbad | BR17, JH10 |
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Documents Required for Permanent Registration in Jharkhand RTO
The validity of a temporary RC is one month after which a vehicle owner is required to register his/her vehicle permanently. Thus, to obtain a permanent registration certificate, you will need the following documents:
Form 20, 21 and 22
Attested copy of valid vehicle insurance policy
Attested copy of address proof
Form 34 duly signed by the owner and financer
Prescribed registration fee
One-time road tax
Form 60 & 61 or PAN card (as applicable)
Parking fees
How to Get a Permanent Registration Certificate in Jharkhand?
The process to get a permanent registration certificate in Jharkhand is as follows:
Approach the RTO office of the vehicle
Fill out the application Form 20, 21, 22 and submit it to the concerned authority
Make sure to submit all the required documents to the RTO
Confirm the type of registration number (choice/fancy or general number)
Pay appropriate fees as per Rule 81
Pay taxes as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules
The permanent registration certificate can be collected after the preparation of the smart card.
How to Renew Registration Certificate in Jharkhand RTO?
The validity of a permanent registration certificate is 15 years after which it has to be renewed. A renewal certificate can be obtained not more than 60 days before its expiration date. Here is how you can renew a vehicle’s RC:
To apply for renewal of RC, fill in Form 25 and submit it to the RTO
Pay due taxes if any
Pay appropriate fees to the concerned authority
Upon physical inspection of the vehicle, a renewal certificate will be issued.
Documents Required for Registration Certificate Renewal
Following are the documents needed for renewal of RC in Jharkhand RTO:
Original Old Registration Certificate
Valid Insurance Certificate (copy)
Fitness Certificate
Form 25
Chassis and Engine Pencil Print
PAN Card/Form 60 & 61 (as applicable)
Documents Required for Ownership Transfer
A vehicle’s RC can be transferred in three major scenarios. These include the death of the owner, the sale of the vehicle or the sale in a public auction. The following documents are required for ownership transfer:
RC in original
Form 29 (attested one copy)
Form 30 in duplicate
Form 31 in duplicate
Valid insurance policy (Attested copy)
Address proof of the purchaser (Attested copy)
Valid PUC certificate (Attested copy)
Prescribed fee along with penalty
Attested copy of PAN card/Form 60 & 61
Original copy of death certificate of the registered owner
Affidavit by the applicant and other legal heirs
Verification of vehicle Form 20
Succession certificate issued by SDM
Sale certificate form 21 issued by the Auctioning Deptt (public auction)
Certified copy of the order of the State or Central Govt (public auction)
Application Form 32 (public auction)
Applicable Road tax
Applicable Registration/Re-registration fee
For ownership transfer, the application should be submitted within 14 days to avoid any penalty. The attested copy refers to the photocopy attested by MLA/ Nigam Parshad/ Gazetted officer/ notary/ public.
Vehicle Registration Charges in Jharkhand
The following fees will be required to register a vehicle in Jharkhand.
How to Know RC Status in Jharkhand?
A vehicle owner can easily know the status of his/her RC online in Jharkhand with the help of these steps:
Visit the official website of Jharkhand Transport Department
On the homepage, you will find a list of services
From the list, find the "Know Your Application Status [Vahan Service]" option
You will not be taken to the Parivahan Sewa portal
From the form, select RTO
On the next window, click on the "Application Status" option
Now enter the required information
After submitting the status of your RC will be displayed.
How to Check Vehicle Owner Details in Jharkhand?
If you wish to know the details of the vehicle owner in Jharkhand, here are the steps to do so online:
From the website of Parivahan Sewa online
On the homepage, you will find an Online Services tab
Click on this dropdown tab and select the "Know Your Vehicle Details" option
Login via mobile number and verification code or simply create a new account
Verify your details
Once the verification process is complete, the details of the vehicle owner will be shown.
Soon after the verification, the vehicle owner's details will be shown.
Jharkhand Road Tax for Different Vehicles
It is essential for every vehicle owner to pay road tax in Jharkhand. Below we have mentioned the Jharkhand road tax for different vehicles and you can pay it:
Road tax for four-wheelers/cars:
| Years of Registration | One-Time Road Tax Rate |
| First registration or up to 1 year of age | 6% of the cost of the vehicle |
| 1 and 2 years | 95% of tax paid during registration |
| 2 and 3 years | 90% of tax paid during registration |
| 3 and 4 years | 85% of tax paid during registration |
| 4 and 5 years | 80% of tax paid during registration |
| 5 and 6 years | 75% of tax paid during registration |
| 6 and 7 years | 70% of tax paid during registration |
| 7 and 8 years | 65% of tax paid during registration |
| 8 and 9 years | 60% of tax paid during registration |
| 9 and 10 years | 55% of tax paid during registration |
| More than 10 years | 50% of tax paid during registration |
Road tax for four-wheelers/cars:
| Cost of Cars | Road Tax on Cost |
| Upto Rs. 15 Lakh | 6% |
| Exceeds Rs. 15 Lakh | 7% |
How to Pay Jharkhand Road Tax Online?
In case you wish to pay Jharkhand road tax online, you can visit the official website of the Jharkhand Transport Department and pay the tax online. Follow the steps mentioned below:
From the website'’'s homepage, look for the "Services" table
From the table, select the "Pay MV Tax" option
On the next page, enter your vehicle reg number and state RTO
Click on the "Proceed" button
Now you will find an option to pay your vehicle tax. Click on that option
Enter the required details for instance vehicle registration and chassis number
Verify your details
Pay the final amount and receive final confirmation.
Fine for Non-Payment of Jharkhand Road Tax
If you are caught driving without having paid the Jharkhand road tax, you will be liable to pay a heavy penalty. The fine for non-payment of Jharkhand road tax can be up to 100% of the road tax rate/amount that was due.
Endorsement of Hypothecation in Jharkhand
An endorsement of a vehicle refers to adding hypothecation details in the vehicle’s RC. The documents required for endorsement of Hypothecation in Jharkhand are:
Certificate of Registration
Application in Form 34 duly signed
PUC Certificate
Vehicle insurance certificate
Proof of address may be needed
Termination of Hypothecation in Jharkhand
A hypothecation on a vehicle’s RC is terminated when the vehicle owner pays the loan on hypothecation in full. The documents required for the termination of hypothecation in Jharkhand are:
Certificate of Registration
Form 35 duly signed by the registered owner and financier
PUC Certificate
Address proof
Vehicle insurance policy
NOC from the financier
Hypothecation Charges in Jharkhand
The charges for the addition of hypothecation in Jharkhand are:
Two-Wheelers: Rs. 500
Three-wheelers/cars: Rs. 1,500
No fee will be levied for termination of hypothecation in RC
Applying for a High-Security Number Plate in Jharkhand Online
Applying for HSRP in Jharkhand is a mandatory requirement. For now, there is no option to apply for HSRP online, so you need to apply for HSRP from your nearest RTO office.
Challan for Driving Without Car Insurance in Jharkhand
To curb traffic rule violations and improve road safety, the Govt. of Jharkhand has imposed fines for anyone who violates the state’s traffic rules. As per the motor laws, having a valid car insurance policy is mandatory in Jharkhand. If caught driving without one, you will have to pay the following traffic fines:
Driving without car insurance fine in Jharkhand:
Rs 2,000 for the first offence
Rs 4,000 for repeated offence
How to Buy Vehicle Insurance in Jharkhand?
Vehicle insurance is a mandatory requirement for every vehicle owner driving in Jharkhand. If found without a valid motor insurance policy, you will be required to pay heavy fines to the traffic police. Thus, make sure to always carry a motor insurance policy while driving in Jharkhand.
Here is how you can purchase car insurance online from Policybazaar.com:
From the homepage of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited, select the “Car Insurance’ option
Enter your car number or Proceed without a car number
Select your car’s RTO, and other details like make, model, variant, fuet type
Select the registration year of your car
From the given car insurance quotes, choose the plan that suits your budget
You can also select an additional cover you wish to add to your plan
Once you have selected your plan, pay the premium amount via desired online payment mode
As soon as your payment is complete, your car insurance policy documents will be mailed to you.
Frequently asked question about RTO
To know our vehicle details in Jharkhand, you can select the ‘Know Your Vehicle Details; option on Jharkhand’s transport website. Alternatively, you can also know the details of your vehicles from the Parivahan website.
Yes, you can easily renew your four-wheeler insurance policy after comparing car insurance renewal quotes from Policybazaar.com.
You will need the following documents for address change in your registration certificate in Jharkhand:
- Form No. 33
- Attested copy of valid insurance
- Original Registration Certificate.
- Attested copy of address proof
- Attested copy of valid pollution under control certificate.
- In case a hypothecation is endorsed, a No Objection Certificate from the financer is needed to get the address changed in the Registration Certificate.
- Prescribed fee of Rs. 50 & Rs. 370 for the smart card.
- Attested copy of PAN Card or Form 60 & 61(as applicable)
You can the list of RTOs in Jharkhand on the Jharkhand Transport website or from Policybazaar.com.
A permanent registration certificate is valid for 15 years after which it has to be renewed within 60 days of expiry.
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