Registration fee Rs 600-1,500 + HSRP plate Rs 600-1,200 + smart card RC Rs 200 + postal charges Rs 100 + miscellaneous Rs 100. Plus state road tax (largest component).
Difference between registration and road tax?+
Registration fee = Central govt fee for issuing RC and number plate (small fixed amount). Road tax = State govt tax (large amount, percentage of vehicle cost). Both paid together.
Yes! Buy invoice from dealer, get temporary number Rs 800-1,500, visit RTO within 7 days with documents. Saves Rs 5,000-15,000 dealer service charges.
How long does registration take?+
Through dealer: 3-7 days. Self-registration: 1-2 weeks. New rules require RC delivery within 30 days. HSRP plate fitting within 30 days mandatory.
Can I drive without registration?+
New vehicle: Drive with temporary registration (red plate) for max 30 days. After that, permanent registration mandatory. Driving without registration: Rs 5,000 fine + vehicle seizure.
Lost RC - how to get duplicate?+
File FIR (if lost), Form 26 application, fee Rs 500-1,000, 7-15 days delivery. Apply online via Parivahan portal. Smart card duplicate RC issued.
Registration for second-hand vehicle?+
Used vehicle transfer fee: Rs 300-500 (intra-state), Rs 500-1,500 (inter-state with NOC). Pay road tax differential if moving to high-tax state. Complete within 30 days of sale.