Functions performed by Regional Transport Office Maharashtra (Maharashtra RTO):

Like any, the Maharashtra Transport Department (Maharashtra RTO) looks after vehicle registration, which is its main function. Its other main function is to ensure that the car belongs to its owner, as stated in the document. It also issues the license and ensures that every driver has a license to drive a vehicle in the state. Other functions of RTO Maharashtra include:

• Temporary permit
• Pollution check of vehicles.
• Renewal of registration.
• Transfer certificate.
• Landing bills.
• Application of special permit.
• Issuing all Indian tourist vehicle permits
• Conducting a driving test.

Regional Transport Offices Maharashtra (Maharashtra RTO) performs various functions under the abovementioned Act, including issuing the following essential documents, conducting the test, and collecting tax.

• It provides both temporary and permanent registration of vehicles. 
• It issues the learner license to the applicant. 
• It conducts a driving test of the applicant before issuing the license. 
• It issued a new driving license. 
• It issues permits for good carriage vehicles. 
• RTO Maharashtra can renew the issued license.
• It also issues a duplicate driving license.
• It provides renewal of the registration certificate. 
• RTO Maharashtra provides permits to private service vehicles/specific stage carriage/stage carriage services/specific contract carriages/any other temporary permit if required.
• It transfers the ownership in case the finances are covered. 
• RTO Maharashtra issues a No-Objection certificate. 
• It enables a change of address of the owner of the vehicle.
• It issues duplicate/renewal of radio cab licenses.
• It issues tourist vehicles/National permits and also permits authorisation.
• It permits carriage of a specific contract for regular use. 
• It also provides bill-specific state carriage service. 
• It gives a permit for national public carriage. 
• Permit of All India Tourist Vehicles.

Location of Regional Transport Offices along with their RTO Codes and Phone Numbers:

To execute various services in the state of Maharashtra, 52 offices of RTO perform the functions described above. Below is the list of Regional Transport Offices in Maharashtra. The Officers of Deputy Regional Transport supervise their respective district RTOs.

Various Charges of Regional Transport Office Maharashtra (Maharashtra RTO):

RTO Maharashtra has the following fees structure for different types of vehicle.

The Registration fees depend on the type of vehicle:

• Fees for Motorcycle registration are Rs 300.
• For vehicles that are light commercial vehicles, the fee is Rs 1000.
• Fees for a cart or a rickshaw is Rs 1000.
• Fees for heavy goods vehicles is Rs 1500.
• Fees for an imported motor vehicle is Rs 5000.
• Fees for Medium Goods Vehicle is Rs 1000.
• Light motor vehicle is charged Rs 600.
• And any other vehicle is charged Rs 3000.

The fee for the issue of a duplicate registration certificate is half the original registration amount.

Renewal of Registration in Maharashtra RTO:

• For two-wheelers, the fees are Rs. 200/-
• For heavy and medium goods and passengers, the fees are Rs. 600/-
• For three-wheelers and LMV transport, the fees are Rs. 400/-

Fees for change in Address in RTO Maharashtra:

• In case of a change of address of light commercial vehicles and rickshaws/carts, RTO's fees are Rs. 500/-.
• For a change of address of Imported Motor Vehicles is Rs. 2,500/-
• For Heavy goods vehicles it is Rs 750 and for medium goods vehicles is Rs. 500/- 
• For a light motor vehicle, Rs. 300/- and a motorcycle is Rs. 150/-
• For Imported Motorcycle is Rs. 2,500/-
• For Invalid carriage is Rs. 25/-
• For any other vehicle, Rs. 1,500/-

Charges for registration of vehicles in Maharashtra coming from another state:

1. For Rickshaw/Cart, Light Commercial Vehicles, and Medium goods vehicles registration, the fees are Rs. 1,000/-
2. An Imported Motorcycle or any other imported vehicle costs Rs. 5,000/-
3. For Heavy goods vehicles, Rs 1,500 and Light Motor Vehicles, Rs. 600/- 
4. For Motorcycles Rs. 300/- and Invalid carriage Rs. 50/- 
5. For any other vehicle, the fee for registration of a vehicle brought from outside Maharashtra is Rs. 3,000/-

How do you know your Regional Transport Office in Maharashtra (RTO Maharashtra)?

All Motorised road vehicles have license numbers in India which have been registered. The district-level Regional Transport Office of the respective state or union territory issues the license number plate. According to the new Indian Vehicle Number Plate design, the initial two characters are designated to the State where it is registered. Then, the two numbers are for local or district-level RTO offices. In the newly formed State of Telangana, the newly registered Vehicles number plate has an initial two characters as TS, which stands for Telangana. However, old registers that had been registered earlier continue to have AP as the initial two characters for Andhra Pradesh.

Why do you need to register your vehicle in Maharashtra RTO?

To legally drive your motor vehicle in the state of Maharashtra, you must register your vehicle at your nearest Maharashtra RTO from your residence in the state; otherwise, you will have to pay penalties. The provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 require every owner to avail of either a temporary or permanent registration certificate before they ply on the roads of Maharashtra. Maharashtra RTO prohibits the use of Unregistered vehicles in the state. You can apply for online vehicle registration through the official website of Maharashtra RTO by uploading the relevant documents.

Types of Vehicle Registration in Maharashtra:

1. Temporary Registration: The Government of Maharashtra prohibits dealers from selling vehicles to buyers not registered under the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 by the Motor Vehicles Department, Maharashtra. There are two situations in which temporary Registration of the vehicles is allowed by RTO. Either if the vehicle requires time for building the outer body over the chassis or if the non-transport vehicles are taken to an RTO for Registration from where the vehicle has been bought. You can avail of temporary Registration by filling out and submitting the application in form C.R Term A. Temporary registration in Maharashtra is valid only for seven days. However, you can extend the period in some cases. For non-transport vehicles, the period of time can be extended to 30 days. Temporary Registration is offered for a limited time while you buy a vehicle. It is provided when a vehicle is purchased from a dealer’s showroom.
2. Permanent Registration: Permanent Registration: According to the rules of the Motor Vehicle Act of India, two/four-wheeler or any other vehicle before plying on the roads of Maharashtra must be registered within seven days after its delivery.

You are not allowed to drive an unregistered vehicle. A vehicle dealer cannot deliver an unregistered vehicle; therefore, it provides a temporary Registration certificate to the owner at purchase. The owner has to apply for a permanent vehicle registration with the respective RTO of their location. The owner needs to apply for Registration along with the required documents.

Process of Vehicle Registration in Maharashtra RTO:

The vehicle dealer provides temporary Registration when the buyer purchases the vehicle. It is valid for 7/30 days. You must provide relevant documents and a registration application to get the respective Maharashtra  RTO registration certificate. Visit the Regional Transport Office with the relevant documents and pay the applicable registration fees and other applicable fees for your vehicle's registration. You will require the below documents to own a permanent registration in Maharashtra:

• Form 20- Vehicle Registration 
• Form 21- Sales Certificate of the vehicle provided by the dealer. 
• Form 22- Manufacturers document that the vehicle complies with various components' safety and pollution standards and roadworthiness. 
• Form 34- Charges of Loan Hypothecation, if applicable. 
• Invoice of purchased vehicle and Insurance Documents.
• For Imported Vehicles, an Invoice is also required for registration. 
• Address and Identity Proof documents and passport-sized documents are to be provided. 
• Temporary registration number, which was provided earlier.
• In case of Vehicles brought in Maharashtra and registered in any other state, a Sales Tax Certificate must be furnished. 
• In case of registration of a trailer vehicle, the Transport Commissioner's approval of the vehicle design must be submitted. 
• For carriage vehicles, submit a Manufacturer certificate as well.
• If the dealer has already charged Road tax on your vehicle, then furnish a demand draft of the road tax already paid.

The respective Maharashtra RTO will then process the documents provided by you for verification, and then the vehicle number will be provided to the applicant. Maharashtra Transport Department also provides the facility to avail RTO vehicle registration numbers online. You can easily log in to the official website at maharashtra.gov.in/1305/Home and apply online accordingly. 

Process of Registration of Vehicles brought from outside Maharashtra:

For transferring a vehicle from another state, you must register your vehicle in Maharashtra. The application has to be made to the RTO in Form 20 and Form 26. You are also required to file some documents for transfer registration. In vehicle transfer, you must also submit a No-Objection certificate from the original registering authority and fill/submit Form 25 instead of Form 20. Also, Submit the following documents for availing of the transfer registration in Maharashtra.

• Form 29 and Form 30 if the owner wants to transfer the ownership of the vehicle. 
• If you want to change the address of the registered vehicle, then furnish Form 33 along with valid new address proof. 
• Form 28- No-Objection Certificate from the financier of the vehicle, including the imprint of the chassis fixed on the form.
• All other documents relevant to the vehicle must also be furnished. 
• Form AT and FT are to be submitted. 
• If the vehicle is commercially used, Form TCA and Form TCR must be filled and submitted. 
• An affidavit is to be provided by the owner stating the vehicle is free from any crime, theft, or past accidental experiences.
• If the vehicle has been transferred from another state to Maharashtra within the first 30 months of its first registration, then the vehicle owner must provide proof of entry tax payment.

Process to get a No-Objection Certificate for registering your vehicle in Maharashtra:

A No-Objection Certificate is a legal document issued by RTO for registration of the vehicle in any other state. It is essential as it certifies that no tax is due on the vehicle, and it is not required unless you are shifting to Maharashtra for more than three months. If you are going to the state of Maharashtra for over a year, you must apply for a change of address and re-registration of the vehicle in Maharashtra. The application for a No-Objection Certificate is to Be made to the local RTO where the vehicle is registered, along with a payment of Rs 100. You must submit the following documents to receive a No-Objection Certificate:

• Form CMV 28 and Form 29 if you plan to sell the vehicle. 
• A document with the consent of the financier of the vehicle. 
• Registration and Insurance Certificate.
• No-Objection certificate to be granted by the local police department. 
• Tax Certificates and Graduation certificates are also required to be submitted. 
• Four copies of Form 28 along with Chassis Number
• Permit and fitness certificate in a vase of commercial vehicles. 
• Address Proof and Photo Identity.
• Pencil print of chassis number for CMV Form 28. 
• If the vehicle is covered by hypothecation, lease agreement, or an HPA, then the consent of the financer on CMV Form 28 must also be furnished. 
• Pollution under check certificate (PUF) or Emission test certificate is to be submitted.

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Once the No-Objection Certificate application is submitted, the RTO Maharashtra will obtain a report from the Police Authority to ensure that the vehicle is not involved in any criminal case or stolen. The RTO will issue a No- Objection certificate in three business days only if no outstanding dues or cases are pending against the vehicle and obtaining clearance receipt. A No-Objection Certificate is valid for six months. After its expiry, you cannot produce it for re-registration. You will have to go through the process of obtaining NOC again.

Process of Transfer of Ownership of Vehicles in Maharashtra RTO:

In case of transfer of vehicle ownership from one person to another, intimation should be made to Maharashtra RTOin 30 days if the vehicle is sold in an area that comes under another RTO’s jurisdiction or in 14 days if the sale is made in the same area within the same RTO’s jurisdiction. The following documents are required:

• Form 29 stating details of the seller.
• Form 30 stating details of the buyer.
• Form 28 states that the residential address of the person to whom the vehicle is transferred falls under the jurisdiction of a different Maharashtra RTO. 
• Other documents as mentioned above, such as registration certificate, graduation certificate, insurance certificate, and tax statements.

Process for obtaining Fancy Registration Number in Regional Transport Office Maharashtra (RTO Maharashtra):

According to Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, an application for a fancy number must be submitted at the respective Maharashtra RTO during office hours. After the registration number is granted, you must submit the stated charges on the same day at the cash counter during office hours (10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). If there is more than one application for a specific fancy number, then the number shall be allotted through an auction. The fancy registration number application has to be made in plain paper for Non-Transport vehicles. The reservation of the fancy number will be valid for 30 days, within which the registration process must be completed.