RTO Karnataka – Vehicle Information & Registration Services

List of Documents Needed for Vehicle Registration in Karnataka RTO

If you are looking to register your vehicle on a permanent basis with the RTO Karnataka, you must take the following documents to your nearest RTO office:

• Form 20 – Application for vehicle registration
• Form 21 – Sale certificate issued by the dealer
• Form 22 – Roadworthiness Certificate provided by the manufacturer.
• Valid Insurance Certificate
• Temporary Registration Certificate (if any)
• Address Proof – Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Utility bill, etc.
• PAN Card or Form 60/61 (if PAN not available)
• Invoice issued by Dealer.
• Proof of Road Tax payment (original challan or online receipt).
• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
• Passport size photographs of registered owner.
• Copy of ID Proof of the owner

How to Apply for Permanent Registration Certificate in Karnataka(Step-by-Step)

Follow these procedures to acquire your Permanent RC from Karnataka RTO.

• Fill up Form 20 and submit it to the concerned RTO office (Use Karnataka RTO Code list).
• Give Hypothecation details if your vehicle is under loan.
• Select the type of registration number (fancy/standard).
• Confirm the issue of smart card RC or HSRP card.
• Pay registration fees as per Rule 81.
• Pay applicable road tax based on the type of vehicle.
• Once Documents are verified, they will issue your Permanent registration certificate.

How to Renew Vehicle Registration Certificate in RTO Karnataka?

Most RC (Registration Certificates) for vehicles are usually valid for 15 years. If you want to continue using that vehicle after this period, you need to apply for RC renewal within 60 days of its expiry. Here is how you can apply for RC renewal, according to Karnataka RTO:

• Fill Form 25 for RC renewal and submit it at your local RTO
• Provide the supporting documents as needed
• Clear any pending road taxes (if applicable)
• Pay applicable RC renewal charges
• The RTO officials inspect the vehicle for fitness and road worthiness.
• Once approved, the renewed registration certificate will be issued.

Documents Required for RC Renewal in Karnataka

• Duly filled Form 25 (Application for RC Renewal)
• Original Registration Certificate (RC Book)
• Current Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
• Current Insurance Certificate
• Copy of PAN card or Form 60/61
• Imprint of chassis number (pencil sketch)
• Imprint of engine number (pencil sketch)
• Evidence of paid road tax (if applicable)
• Government-issued ID proof (for address and ownership verification)

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership in Karnataka?

If you are buying or selling a used vehicle in Karnataka, you must get the ownership transferred through the RTO Karnataka. Here are the steps to complete the process legally:

Step-by-Step Process:

• Go to your nearest Karnataka RTO with the vehicle and documents.
• Fill out Form 29 (Notice of Transfer of Ownership) and submit it.
• Fill out Form 30 (Report of Transfer of Ownership) and submit it.
• Provide the original Registration Certificate (RC)
• Attach a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
• Provide a copy of a valid insurance certificate
• Attach a self-attested copy of your PAN card or Form 60 & 61.
• Pay the transfer of ownership fee and any applicable road tax (if due)
• If the vehicle is from a different RTO / state, submit a NOC
• The RTO will verify documents and update the RC with the new owner's details.

"Once the transfer is approved, the new RC will reflect updated RTO vehicle owner details which can be checked online using CarInfo by doing vehicle number check or RTO number check."

How to Pay Road Tax in Karnataka

Whenever you purchase a new vehicle or transfer a vehicle from another state in Karnataka, you must pay road tax. Here's how you can do it:

Online Method (Karnataka Transport Department):

1. Go to the official Karnataka Transport Department website
2. Find the "Online Services" section on the homepage
3. Put in your vehicle registration number and select the RTO office that relates to your vehicle
4. Select the "Tax Payment (Online)" option from the list of services
5. Select the vehicle registered RTO again for tracking
6. Press "Proceed"
7. On the next screen, select the "Pay Tax" option
8. Complete all information required, and choose to pay by your preferred payment mode
9. You have now completed payment and can download the digital receipt

Offline Method(RTO Office)

1. Go to the nearest Karnataka RTO office
2. Submit the required vehicle documents (RC, Insurance, ID proof)
3. Fill out the road tax form available at the RTO office.
4. Pay the road tax in cash, demand draft, or card.
5. Collect the official receipt for road tax payment.

What Happens If You Don't Pay Karnataka Road Tax?

Not paying your road tax in Karnataka on time can lead to several issues. The RTO vehicle information linked to your vehicle will show the pending tax, making you liable for:

• Late fines and penalties
• Vehicle seizure by RTO authorities
• Rejection of services like ownership transfer, fitness renewal, or NOC issuance
• Possibly legal notices for long-term non-payment

How to Terminate Hypothecation in Karnataka?

It is essential to remove the hypothecation from your RTO vehicle information in Karnataka after your vehicle loan has been paid off. To remove the hypothecation, complete the following steps:

1. Get Form 35 (two copies) from your bank
2. Get a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the lender
3. Visit the relevant RTO (Regional Transport Office) in Karnataka
4. Submit:
• Original RC (Registration Certificate)
• Two copies of Form 35
• Loan NOC
• Valid PUC certificate
• Insurance copy
• Owner's ID proof
5. Pay RTO fee
6. The RTO office will verify the documents and update the hypothecation to remove the hypothecation in the RTO vehicle records.

The RTO office will issue a new RC with NO hypothecation once complete.

Karnataka RTO Vehicle Registration Fees, Road Tax & Other Charges

How to Check & Pay Karnataka E Challan

• Go to E Challan karnataka page on CarInfo.
• Enter vehicle number (e.g. KA01AB1234) in the search box.
• View all pending challans with amount & violation details.
• Click "Pay Now"
• Complete payment via UPI/card/net banking.
• Save the receipt for future purposes.

Here are nearby state RTO portals:

• RTO Tamil Nadu
• RTO Maharashtra
• RTO Andhra Pradesh
• RTO Telangana