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RTO Sikkim
Regional Transport Office or RTO Sikkim is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in Sikkim. Find RTO Sikkim details and office address by simply entering your car number.
List of Sikkim RTO Code
Sikkim has more than 8 RTOs that carry out all transport-related activities in the state. Below is an RTO Sikkim list along with their respective RTO codes.
| RTO City | RTO Code |
| Gangtok | SK01, SK02, SK04, SK05, SK06 |
| Sikkim | SK03, SK07 |
| Singtam | SK08 |
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Documents Required for Permanent Registration in Sikkim RTO
It is mandatory for every vehicle driven in Sikkim to be duly registered under the Sikkim registering authority (RTO). The application for permanent registration in Sikkim RTO must be made within 7 days of taking the delivery of vehicles. Here are the following documents needed for the same:
Sales certificate
Proof of address
Valid insurance certificate
Custom clearance certificate if the vehicle is imported
Appropriate fees as per the motor rules
Any other document (such as entry tax, octroi, etc.) that a state government may ask for
How to Get a Permanent Registration Certificate in Sikkim?
To apply for a permanent RC in Sikkim, a vehicle owner can follow the below-mentioned steps:
Visit the nearest Sikkim RTO from where you want to get your vehicle registered
Submit the application form to the registering authority within 7 days of vehicle purchase
Submit other documents that are required by the RTO
Pay the appropriate registration fees at the counter
At the time of registration, the vehicle is required to be produced before the RTO/RA for an inspection. After which, a permanent registration certificate is issued.
How to Renew Registration Certificate in Sikkim RTO?
The initial permanent RC is valid for 15 years after which it is renewed every 5 years depending on the roadworthiness of the vehicle. Here is how a vehicle owner can apply for RC renewal in Sikkim:
Fill out renewal form 25 and submit it to the concerned RTO
Submit the rest of the documents required for renewal
Submit prescribed fee and taxes as per CMV rules
The vehicle will also be inspected by the concerned registering authority and a renewal certificate will be issued.
Documents Required for Registration Certificate Renewal
Here are the documents required for the renewal of your registration certificate in Sikkim:
PUC certificate
Application in Form 25
Registration certificate
Valid insurance certificate
Proof of payment of up-to-date road tax paid
Copy of PAN card or Form 60 & 61
Chassis & Engine Pencil Print
Signature Identification of owner
Documents Required for Ownership Transfer in Sikkim
The ownership of a vehicle can be transferred in case the vehicle owner dies, the vehicle is sold in a normal sale or in a public auction. Here are the documents required to transfer vehicle ownership in Sikkim:
Form 29
Form 30
Form 31 (death of the owner)
Form 32 (public auction)
Legal heir certificate (death)
Affidavit from other legal heirs (death)
Certified copy of valid insurance certificate
Address proof
A certified copy of registration certificate
Evidence of up-to-date payment of all taxes
PAN card/Form 60 and 61
Photograph of the applicant (passport size as well)
Certified copy of the order of the Central Government or State Government authorising the auction of the vehicle (public auction)
The certificate or order confirming the sale of the vehicle (public auction)
Pencil traced “Chassis and Engine Number”
N.O.C. from the financer if the vehicle was hypothecated
Form 28 which is the N.O.C. for a vehicle coming from other states.
Transfer fees
The new owner of the vehicle should inform the RTO about such transfer within 30 days and send the certificate of registration for the transfer of ownership to his/her name.
Vehicle Registration Charges in Sikkim
To register a vehicle in Sikkim, a vehicle owner will have to pay the following charges:
Two-wheelers: Rs. 300
Three-wheelers/Cars: Rs. 600
How to Know RC Status in Sikkim?
To know the status of the registration certificate in Sikkim, a vehicle owner can follow the steps mentioned below:
Navigate to the official website of Parivahan Sewa
Find the "Online Services" tab
Click on the "Vehicle Related Services" option
Now select your state as Sikkim
On the next page, choose your RTO in Sikkim
From the list of services, click on the "Application Status" option
Enter the requested details and proceed
You can now check the status of your RC on the next page.
How to Check Vehicle Owner Details in Sikkim?
The details of vehicle owners in Sikkim can also be found online on the Parivahan Sewa website. Follow the steps mentioned below:
From the homepage, click on the "Informational Services" dropdown
From the dropdown, click on the "Know Your Vehicle Details" option
You will now be required to log in to your account or create an account if you don't have an existing one
Verify the rest of the details and proceed
The details of the vehicle owner will now be shown
Sikkim Road Tax for Different Vehicles
Paying road tax for vehicles is mandatory in Sikkim. The table below shows the road tax in Sikkim:
Road tax for four-wheelers is as follows:
| Vehicle Engine Capacity | Cost of Road Tax |
| Under 900 cc | Rs. 1,000 |
| 1490 to 2000 cc | Rs. 2,500 |
| 900 to 1490 cc | Rs. 1,200 |
| Over 2000 cc | Rs. 3,000 |
How to Pay Sikkim Road Tax Online?
To pay road tax online, a vehicle owner can follow the steps mentioned below:
Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa
From the Online Services dropdown, select the "Vehicle Related Services" option
Select your state as Sikkim
Select the RTO from where your vehicle is registered
Click on the Proceed button
From the list of services, click on "Pay your Tax" service
Now provide your vehicle's reg number and the last 5 digits of the chassis number
Make final payment online via the chosen payment gateway
After the payment is successful, download the receipt for future purposes.
Fine for Non-Payment of Sikkim Road Tax
Failing to pay Sikkim road tax on time will result in heavy penalties. This penalty is Rs. 500, along with the defaulted tax amount.
Endorsement of Hypothecation in Sikkim
If a vehicle in Sikkim was bought on hire purchase, it is necessary to get such hypothecation endorsed in the vehicle’s RC. The documents required for endorsement of hypothecation in Sikkim are:
Form 34
Registration Certificate
Address Proof
Vehicle insurance certificate
PUC certificate
Attested copy of PAN Card or Form 60 & Form 61
Termination of Hypothecation in Sikkim
Termination of hypothecation on the vehicle’s RC is done when the loan on the vehicle is paid in full. To cancel hypothecation in Sikkim, you will need the following documents:
Application in Form 35
Address Prood
Valid insurance certificate
PUC certificate
NOC certificate
Hypothecation Charges in Sikkim
To get hypothecation entered in the vehicle RC, you will be required to pay the following charges:
Two-Wheelers/bike: Rs. 500
Three-wheelers/cars: Rs. 1,500
Applying for a High-Security Number Plate in Sikkim Online
It is mandatory for vehicle owners in Sikkim to apply for high-security number plates in Sikkim. These plates come with security features that enhance the security of a vehicle. To apply for HSRP in Sikkim, vehicle owners can follow these steps:
Visit the Book My HSRP website
Click on "High-Security Registration Plate with Colour Sticker"
On the next page, fill in the vehicle state as Sikkim, reg number, chassis number and other details
Select the fitment location on the next step
Book an appointment slot for HSRP fixation
Verify your details and make payment
Download the payment receipt and take your vehicle for HSRP installation.
Checking the Status Of HSRP in Sikkim Online
To check the status of HSRP in Sikkim online, vehicle owners can follow the steps mentioned below:
From the official website of Book My HSRP
Click on "Track Your Order"
On the next page, select order number, registration number and captcha
Click on the "Search" option
The status of your vehicle's HSRP in Sikkim will be shown.
Challan for Driving Without Car Insurance in Sikkim
Before driving in Sikkim, make sure your vehicle has valid motor insurance. It's required by law and protects you and your car financially if something goes wrong, like an accident. The traffic fine for driving without a valid car insurance policy in Sikkim is.
Driving Without Insurance in Sikkim:
Rs. 2,000 for the first offence
Rs 4,000 for the second or subsequent offence
How to Buy Vehicle Insurance in Sikkim?
It is compulsory for every motor vehicle owner in Sikkim to own a valid insurance policy in order to drive on the roads of Sikkim legally.
Below we have mentioned how you can purchase car insurance online from Policybazaar.com:
Visit the homepage of Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited
Now select ‘Car Insurance’ and enter your car number on the given form
From the given table, select your car’s RTO
Now select other details of your car such as make, model, variant, registration year
From the given four-wheeler insurance plans, select the one that suits your budget
From the ‘Addons and Accessories’ dropdown, choose the add-ons that you wish to your plan
Once you are satisfied with your plan, proceed with premium payment
Pay the premium amount via online payment mode
Once paid, your car insurance policy papers will be instantly mailed to you.
Frequently asked question about RTO
A permanent registration certificate of a vehicle is valid for a period of 15 years after which it has to be renewed every 5 years. The renewal is subject to an inspection of the vehicle by the concerned Sikkim RTO inspector for fitness and roadworthiness.
You can download your registration certificate online from the official website of Sikkim RTO or from the Parivahan portal.
Yes, you can renew your four-wheeler insurance online in just 5 minutes after comparing plans online on Policybazaar.com.
Yes, you can get a duplicate copy of RC in Sikkim if the previous one has been lost or mutilated. Here are the documents you will need for the same:
- Form 26 duly filled
- Valid insurance certificate
- Copy of Police FIR
- Proof of address
- PUC certificate
- Signature identification of owner
- Attested copy of PAN or Form 60/61
- Affidavit stating that the RC is lost
- Chassis & Engine Pencil Print
You can download a soft copy of your car insurance policy online from the insurer’s official website. If you are a Policybazaar customer, you can download the policy copy from your Account’s dashboard on Policybazaar.com.
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