Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to help you transfer car ownership online in India in 2025 without hiring an agent or running around an RTO.
📋 Documents Required:
- Form 29 & 30 (available on Parivahan portal)
- Original RC
- Valid insurance certificate
- PUC (Pollution Under Control)
- Address proof & ID proof of buyer and seller (Aadhar/PAN)
🖥️ Step-by-Step Online Process (2025 Update):
- Visit parivahan.gov.in
- Go to Online Services → Vehicle-Related Services
- Select your state and enter the vehicle number
- Choose Ownership Transfer
- Upload the required forms and documents
- Pay the fee (~₹530)
- Receive application reference number
⏳ Timeline:
- Processing: 7–15 working days
- Track application via portal
- Updated RC is sent via post or collected at RTO
🚨 Note:
If the vehicle has an active car loan, a NOC from the bank is also mandatory to transfer car ownership online in India.
🧠 Final Tip:
Make sure names and signatures match exactly across all uploaded docs. Mismatches are the #1 reason transfers get rejected.
Save money. Do it online. It’s easier than it looks.
