Documents Required for Used Car Transfer

Navigating the RTO Paperwork

Finding the perfect used car is only half the battle. Transferring ownership legally via the RTO requires specific documentation.

Mandatory RTO Forms

• Form 29: Notice of transfer of ownership. You need two copies, signed by the seller.
• Form 30: Report of transfer of ownership. Signed by both the buyer and the seller.

Vehicle Documents

• Original RC: Registration Certificate of the vehicle.
• Valid Insurance: A copy of the active motor insurance policy.
• PUC Certificate: Valid Pollution Under Control certificate.

Seller Documents

• Passport size photographs.
• Self-attested copy of PAN card.
• Self-attested copy of address proof (Aadhar, Passport).
• Form 28 / NOC: (No Objection Certificate) required only if the car is being transferred between different RTOs or states.
• Form 35 / Bank NOC: Essential if the car was bought on a loan. It proves the financier has removed hypothecation.

Buyer Documents

• Passport size photographs.
• Self-attested copy of PAN card.
• Self-attested copy of address proof.

Always utilize the official Parivahan Sewa portal to kickstart the digital transfer process to avoid agents taking advantage of you.