Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle from One Person to Another

1. In case the transfer of ownership of the vehicle is taking place because of the purchase of the vehicle by another person, Form 29 has to be submitted with all the details of the transferor and transferee.
2. The form has to be submitted to the registering authority in the area of residence of the transferee and the transferor.
3. If the transfer of ownership of the vehicle is occuring within the same state, the transferee has to submit Form 30 within 14 days of the transfer in addition to the documents that have to be submitted under Form 1.
4. In addition to the paperwork required by Forms 1 and 2, the transferee must also file Form 30 within 45 days of the transfer if the ownership of the vehicle is being transferred outside of the state.
5. The transferee also has to pay the charges levied by the registering authority under Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.

2. Transfer of ownership if the owner of the vehicle is deceased:

1. The new owner of the vehicle has to submit Form 31 to the registering authority by filling in all the details that have been asked for on the form.
2. The new owner of the vehicle should submit the form for the transfer of ownership within 3 months of taking actual ownership of the vehicle.
3. The new owner of the vehicle has to make the payment for charges levied by the registering authority for transfer of ownership of the vehicle under Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

3. Transfer of ownership of vehicle in an auction:

1. The ownership transfer application must be made using Form 32 if the vehicle was bought at a Central or State Government-sponsored auction. 
2. The form should be submitted to the registering authority within 30 days of purchase of the vehicle.
3. In accordance with Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the new owner of the vehicle is required to pay any fees assessed by the registering authority for the transfer of ownership of the vehicle.

Types of Vehicle Registration Transfer

There are 2 types of vehicle registration transfer:

1. Same state vehicle registration transfer

2. Interstate vehicle transfer

1. Same state vehicle registration transfer

Follow the steps given below for same state vehicle registration transfer:

Step 1: You need to obtain Forms 29 and 30 from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) of the relevant state.

Step 2: Complete Forms 29 and 30 with the signature of the vehicle’s seller.

Step 3: Submit the completed forms along with the registration certificate, insurance certificate, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, and address proof of both the buyer and seller to the RTO.

Step 4: Pay the applicable fee for the ownership transfer.

Step 5: After document verification by the RTO, the registration certificate will be transferred to the buyer's name.

1. Interstate vehicle transfer

Follow the steps given below for interstate vehicle registration transfer:

Step 1: Obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the vehicle's current RTO.

Step 2: Collect Forms 28, 29, 30, and 33 from the RTO of the state where the buyer resides.

Step 3: Complete Forms 28, 29, 30, and 33, and ensure both the buyer and seller sign them.

Step 4: Submit the completed forms, along with the registration certificate, insurance certificate, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, and address proof for both the buyer and seller, to the buyer's local RTO.

Step 5: Pay the applicable fee for inter-state ownership transfer.

Step 6: After the RTO verifies all documents, the registration certificate will be transferred to the buyer's name in the new state.

Circumstances in which Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle is Possible

There are different circumstances under which the transfer of ownership of the vehicle might happen:

1. Transfer of ownership of the vehicle in case it is purchased by someone else: In this case, the name of the purchaser rather than the name of the prior owner must be put on the registration document as the owner of the car.
2. Transfer of ownership in case of death of the registered owner: In this case, the registered owner's legal heir has 30 days to notify the registering authorities of the registered owner's passing and his or her intention to become the registered owner. For a maximum of three months, the legal heir may utilise the car in his or her possession.
3. Transfer of ownership of vehicle in an auction: In the event that the car is purchased at an auction, the name of the new owner will be substituted for the previous owner's name on the vehicle's registration certificate.

Documents Required for Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle

1. Transfer of ownership of the vehicle in case it is purchased by someone else:

For the transfer of ownership of a vehicle via a normal sale, the documents required are:

1. The application (Form 29) through which the transfer of ownership can be applied via a normal sale.
2. Form 30.
3. In addition to Form 30 and Form 31, Form 1 and Form 2 are also required.
4. The documents to be submitted under Form 1 and Form 2 are:

Form 1

1. Registration certificate of the vehicle.
2. Insurance certificate of the vehicle.
3. A certificate that verifies the pollution emitted by the vehicle being under control.
4. PAN card of the new owner of the vehicle and Form 60.
5. Chassis and Engine pencil print of the vehicle.
6. A document that acts as proof for the date of birth of the owner of the vehicle.
7. A document which acts as proof for the address of the owner of the vehicle.
8. The R.C. book of the vehicle.
9. Purchaser's undertaking.
10. Passport size photographs of the owner of the vehicle.
11. The certificate which states that the tax for the vehicle has been cleared.

Form 2

1. The owner of the vehicle has to submit a No Objection Certificate that has been obtained from the concerned registering authority.
2. A document which states the refusal from the concerned registering authority to provide a No Objection Certificate if that is the case.
3. If the owner of the vehicle has not received the No Objection Certificate from the concerned authority, he or she has to provide proof for not receiving the same by producing the following documents:
   1. The receipt from the concerned registering authority or
   2. The receipt from the post office of the No Objection Certificate received from the registering authority.

2. Transfer of ownership if the owner of the vehicle is deceased:

1. Form 31.
2. Registration certificate of the vehicle.
3. Insurance certificate of the vehicle.
4. Death certificate of the owner of the vehicle who is now deceased.
5. A certificate that verifies the pollution emitted by the vehicle being under control.
6. PAN card of the new owner of the vehicle and Form 60.
7. Chassis and Engine pencil print of the vehicle.
8. A document that acts as proof for the date of birth of the new owner of the vehicle.
9. A document which acts as proof for the address of the new owner of the vehicle.
10. The R.C. book of the vehicle.
11. Passport size photographs of the new owner of the vehicle.
12. A document stating that the new owner's linkage to the deceased owner.
13. Signature identification of the person who sold the vehicle.
14. Form 20 needs to be submitted. It contains details about the verification of the vehicle.

3. Transfer of ownership of vehicle in an auction:

1. Form 32.
2. Registration certificate of the vehicle.
3. Insurance certificate of the vehicle.
4. A certificate that verifies the pollution emitted by the vehicle being under control.
5. PAN card of the new owner of the vehicle and Form 60.
6. Chassis and Engine pencil print of the vehicle.
7. A document that acts as proof for the date of birth of the owner of the vehicle.
8. A document which acts as proof for the address of the owner of the vehicle.
9. The R.C. book of the vehicle.
10. Purchaser's undertaking.
11. Passport size photographs of the owner of the vehicle.
12. The certificate which states that the tax for the vehicle has been cleared.
13. A certificate which states that the vehicle has been sold to the new owner in an auction conducted by the Central or State Government.
14. A certificate which states that the auction has been conducted by the State or Central Government.