To get an offline duplicate RC, you need to visit your nearest RTO with all the documents, and fill Form 26 which contains details like vehicle number, engine number, chassis number, etc. Double-check all the details if needed.
What to do if the vehicle’s registration certificate (RC) is lost? How to get a new RC or duplicate RC? All these questions become important when the vehicle’s registration certificate is lost somewhere or destroyed due to some mistake or accident. Today we are going to tell you about the process of getting a duplicate RC.
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You can get a duplicate RC online or offline, and we will explain both processes in detail. Before that, gather some important documents:
- Copy of FIR report to provide proof of loss
- Form 26 (available from RTO)
- Copy of the lost RC (if available)
- Valid insurance certificate
- Tax Clearance for Commercial Vehicles
- identity card
- Proof of current address
- PUC Certificate
- Pencil marking of engine and chassis number
How to apply for duplicate RC online:
- Go to the official Parivahan Sewa website.
- Now click on ‘online services and then on ‘vehicle-related services’ select the option to apply for a Duplicate RC online.
- Now fill out the application form for duplicate RC and verify the auto-generated owner details.
- Pay the service fee online. Depending on if it is a 2-wheeler, 4-wheeler, LCV, HCV, etc, the fee differs.
- Then a receipt is generated, which must be submitted together with other documents at the office of the governing transport authority.
How to get duplicate RC offline
To get an offline duplicate RC, you need to visit your nearest RTO with all the documents, and fill Form 26 which contains details like vehicle number, engine number, chassis number, etc. Double-check all the details if needed.
Now, attach all the required supporting documents, pay the fee and submit the paperwork. Once done, you will get a reference number, which can again be tracked online. It may take time to receive the duplicate RC, depending on the reason for loss and how many applications are there in that particular RTO, so there may be a little wait.
