Two-Wheeler Ownership Transfer - Step-By-Step Guide

The following are three conditions under which bike ownership transfer is required:

1. When someone purchasing used bike

1. On demise of bike owner

1. Auction of bike

Process of Bike Ownership Transfer?

The following are the steps to transfer ownership of the bike:

Step  1 - Visit the official website

Step   2 - Enter Vehicle Registration number and click on ‘Proceed’

Step  3 - Select ‘Basic Services’ option and enter the last 5 digits of chassis number

Step  4 - Click on ‘Validate Registration number/ Chassis number’

Step  5 - Enter OTP received on the mobile number and click on ‘Submit’

Step  6 - Select ‘Transfer of ownership’ option

Step  7 - Enter ‘Service details’ and update ‘Insurance details'

Step  8 - Pay the applicable fees and upload the documents

Step  9 - Take appointment if possible

Step 10 - Obtain the receipt generated .The application is further sent to the RTO for completion of the process.

How to Apply for Two-Wheeler Ownership Transfer Offline?

The following are the steps to apply for two-wheeler ownership transfer through offline method: 

Step  1 - Book an appointment slot with the RTO online by visiting the designated portal   

Step  2 - Download the bike ownership transfer application form from the official website or obtain it from the RTO 

Step  3 - Fill in the form with the required details 

Step  4 - Submit the application form along with all the required documents 

Step  5 - Pay the ownership transfer fee that include road tax, service charges, and other administration cost 

Step  6 - A physical inspection of the bike will be conducted by the RTO after submission of the documents 

Step  7 - Must obtain NOC, if bike is being transferred from one state to another 

Step  8 - RTO will issue a new Registration Certificate (RC) in the name of new buyer after successful verification of documents 

Note The fee structure depends on age, location, and the bike's engine capacity. 

The vehicle must comply with the prescribed safety standards and should be in good condition.

Documents Required for Transfer of Ownership of Two Wheelers in case of Sale / Purchase

The following are the required documents for bike ownership transfer:

1.  Regional Certificate (RC): This to be submitted to the RTO office for verification of details such owner’s name, engine type, chassis number, etc.

1.  Pollution under Control (PUC): certificate: Required while buying a used vehicle to ensure that the vehicle has passed the emission test. Check the certificate expiry date, serial number, test reading, and license plate number before deciding the valuation amount.

1.  Transfer deed: Required to authenticate that the seller does not have any legal liabilities related to the bike. The document carries address of both the parties along with other details and should be signed by both buyer and seller affixing a revenue stamp.

1.  Bike Insurance Certificate: According to the updated motor vehicle rules, vehicle must have bike insurance to run on Indian road and an individual cannot register the vehicle with the RTO in the absence of the insurance.

1.  Road tax certificate: This is the certificate that ensures the previous owner has paid tax on time to the RTO.

1.  Sales receipt: It carries required information such as details of add-ons and taxes paid and must have the signature of both buyer and seller.

Other Documents Required to Complete the Bike Ownership Transfer are as follows:

1. Three copies of Form 28 to be submitted by the seller that serves as No Objection Certificate required for transfer of vehicle from one state to another state.

1. Two copies of Form 29 that serves as a Notice of Ownership Transfer

1. Two copies of Form 30 that serves as report of ownership transfer

1.  Identity proof

1. Address proof

1. Passport-sized photograph

In the Case of the Demise of the Bike Owner, the Following Documents are Required:

1. Vehicle owner death certificate

1. Self-attested copy of vehicle insurance certificate

1. Certificate of Succession

1. Original copy of RC

1. NOC issued by loan provider for two-purchased through loan

1. Dully filled Form 30 and 31

1. Address of new owner

1. Form 60 and 61, or attested copy of PAN card, if applicable

Two-Wheeler Ownership Transfer Fees

Submit the required documents and the fees to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to get the acknowledgement receipt. The fees may vary based on the RTO where the vehicle will be registered. Here are the applicable fees for bike ownership.

Cost Involved In Submitting The Address Proof

In case the buyer of the vehicle has only their rental home agreement as the address proof, they will need a stamp paper of Rs.20 from the notary along with a HR letter from their company/firm stating their current residential address.

Transfer of Insurance And Applicable Fee

Apart from transferring the vehicle ownership, the insurance policy also needs to be transferred in your name. The process would involve the following steps:

Transferring Insurance Policy And Applicable Fee

1. Once you receive the new RC book from the RTO, you may visit the insurance office within two weeks and submit your application for the transfer of ownership.
2. Approach the bike insurance company and intimate them about the purchase.
3. You will be required to update your personal details with the insurer in the existing policy of the vehicle.
4. Documents required: Original insurance document, current address proof, 2 passport sized photos, a copy of the RC Book.
5. The vehicle may also be inspected at the time of insurance transfer.
6. Transfer of insurance policy will cost you about Rs.50. You must collect the receipt of the same along with the new insurance document in your name from the insurer.

What Else is Required Along with Bike Ownership Transfer?

Here is what you need to do apar from transfering bike ownership transfer: 

1. Bike Insurance policy should also be transferred from the previous owner to the new owner 
2. The sale of the bike should be informed to the insurance provider by the previous owner 
3. The non-transferable NCB (No-Claim Bonus) can be obtained by the transferor 
4. To avail discount on future vehicle insurance policies, the seller can utilise the NCB 
5. To update the existing policy, the new owner must approach the insurer 

1. The respective RTO can complete the process of transfer of ownership 
2. A new insurance policy must be purchased by the new owner to comply with the vehicle and road safety regulations in case the policy turns void or expires 

What is the Process of Bike Insurance Policy Ownership Transfer?

The following are the steps to transfer the bike insurance policy ownership: 

1. Visit the RTO where you registered your bike 

1. Submit all the required documents, such as: 

1. Forms 29 and 30 
2. Registration Certificate 
3. Insurance documents 
4. Passport-sixed photograph 

1. Emission test papers 

1. RTO will verify the documents after submission 
2. Insurance ownership will be transferred to the new owner once verification has been done successfully 

Things to Remember During Two-Wheeler Ownership Transfer

Here are some things you should keep in mind about transferring the ownership of a vehicle:

1. You must transfer ownership to the regulating party within 14 days if the purchaser resides in the same state as you.

1. You need to transfer ownership to the regulating party within 45 days if the purchaser resides in a different state.

1. The purchaser has 30 days to notify the regulatory party if the vehicle's current owner passes away during the process.

Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale

When a vehicle is sold, the person who purchases the vehicle is known to be the registered owner in place of the previous registered owner and this process is known as the transfer of ownership.

Transfer of Ownership on Death of Owner of the Vehicle

When a vehicle's registered owner passes away, ownership is transferred to the deceased registered owner's lawful heirs. When a motor vehicle owner passes away, the person who inherits the vehicle may use it for a period of three months as if it had been transferred to him, provided that person notifies the registering authority of the death of the person who owned it and of his or her own intention to use the vehicle within thirty days of the owner's passing.

Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle Purchased in Public Auction

The following are the list of downloadable forms for transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction: 

1. Form 32 
2. Form 60 
3. Insurance certificate 
4. Registration certificate 

1. PAN Card (purchaser and seller) 
2. Certified of copy of the order of the state government and central government authorizing the vehicle auction  
3. Certificate confirming the sale of the vehicle in his favour duly signed by the person authorized to conduct the auction. 
4. Address proof 
5. Proof of date of birth of purchaser 

1. Passport size photograph  
2. RC Book 
3. Chassis and Engine Pencil Print.

Documents Required to Download Vehicle Transfer Forms Online 

The following are the documents required to download vehicle transfer forms online under specific conditions: 

Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale 

The following are the list of downloadable forms for transfer of ownership in case of normal sale: 

1. Form 29 
2. Form 30 
3. Form 60 

1. Form I 

1. Certificate of insurance 
2. Certificate of registration 
3. Permanent Account Number (PAN) card (purchaser or seller) or Form 60 
4. Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate 

1. Proof of address 
2. Proof of age of the purchaser 
3. Undertaking of the purchaser 
4. R.C. Book 
5. Certificate of Tax Clearance 

1. Passport size photograph 
2. Chassis and Engine Pencil Print 

1. Form II 

1. A no objection certificate approved by the registration authority. 
2. A decision by the registering authority to withhold the no objection certificate 

1. If the order or no objection certificate, as applicable, has not been received, the transferor's declaration that he has not received any such communication, along with: 

o   The receipt received from the registration authority 

o   A postal acknowledgement obtained from the registering authority where the no objection certificate application has been sent by post. 

Documents Required to Download Vehicle Transfer Forms Online 

The following are the documents required to download vehicle transfer forms online under specific conditions: 

Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale

1. Form 29 
2. Form 30 
3. Form 60 

1. Form I 

1. Certificate of insurance 
2. Certificate of registration 
3. Permanent Account Number (PAN) card (purchaser or seller) or Form 60 
4. Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate 

1. Proof of address 
2. Proof of age of the purchaser 
3. Undertaking of the purchaser 
4. R.C. Book 
5. Certificate of Tax Clearance 

1. Passport size photograph 
2. Chassis and Engine Pencil Print 

1. Form II 

1. A no objection certificate approved by the registration authority. 
2. A decision by the registering authority to withhold the no objection certificate 

1. If the order or no objection certificate, as applicable, has not been received, the transferor's declaration that he has not received any such communication, along with: 

o   The receipt received from the registration authority 

o   A postal acknowledgement obtained from the registering authority where the no objection certificate application has been sent by post. 

1. When a motor vehicle's ownership is transferred, the transferor must notify the registering authorities in Form 29 of the change of ownership in the jurisdiction where both the transferor as well as the transferee stay or have their business premises.

1.  In case of the vehicle is registered within the same stated within the 14 days of its transfer, the application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle shall be done by the transferee in the Form 30 to the registration authorities and this should be accompanied by the set of forms mentioned under the Form I.

1. The transferee must submit an application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle in Form 30 to the registering authorities within 45 days of the transfer in the case of a vehicle with an out-of-state registration, along with the forms listed under Form I and Form II below.

1. Pay the fee as well as the tax as mentioned in the Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle

1. Apply in the Form 31 over the period of three months to the registration authority for the transfer of the vehicle’s ownership in your name.

1. Pay the fees and tax as mentioned in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction

1. Within thirty days of taking possession of the vehicle, the individual who acquired or purchased a motor vehicle at a public auction held by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government must submit Form 32 to the registering authority.

1.  Pay the fees and tax as mentioned in rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction

1. Form 32
2. Insurance certificate
3. Registration certificate
4. Form 60PAN Card (purchaser and seller)
5. Certified of copy of the order of the state government and central government authorizing the vehicle auction 
6. Certificate confirming the sale of the vehicle in his favour duly signed by the person authorized to conduct the auction.
7. Address proof
8. Proof of date of birth of purchaser
9. Passport size photograph 
10. R.C. Book
11. Chassis and Engine Pencil Print

Guidelines

Here are the procedures of transfer of ownership in case of different scenarios: 

Transfer of ownership in case of normal sale 

1. When a motor vehicle's ownership is transferred, the transferor must notify the registering authorities in Form 29 of the change of ownership in the jurisdiction where both the transferor as well as the transferee stay or have their business premises. 
2.  In case of the vehicle is registered within the same stated within the 14 days of its transfer, the application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle shall be done by the transferee in the Form 30 to the registration authorities and this should be accompanied by the set of forms mentioned under the Form I. 
3. The transferee must submit an application for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle in Form 30 to the registering authorities within 45 days of the transfer in the case of a vehicle with an out-of-state registration, along with the forms listed under Form I and Form II below. 
4. Pay the fee as well as the tax as mentioned in the Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989. 

Transfer of ownership on death of owner of the vehicle 

1. Apply in the Form 31 over the period of three months to the registration authority for the transfer of the vehicle’s ownership in your name. 
2. Pay the fees and tax as mentioned in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989. 

Transfer of ownership of vehicle purchased in public auction 

1. Within thirty days of taking possession of the vehicle, the individual who acquired or purchased a motor vehicle at a public auction held by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government must submit Form 32 to the registering authority. 
2.  Pay the fees and tax as mentioned in rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.