Bihar RTO

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Bihar operates under the Transport Department of Bihar and is responsible for ensuring road safety, enforcing transport laws, and offering all vehicle-related services as per Motor Vehicle Act 1988.

It is responsible for vehicle registration, issuance and renewal of driving licences, collection of road taxes, and granting permits for commercial transport in the state of Bihar. The Bihar RTO operates offline through 39 RTOs spread across the state and online via the Transport Department Portal.

Having a Registration Certificate is mandatory in order to drive a vehicle on the public roads in the state of Bihar. Registration Certificate can be obtained online through the Parivahan Portal or by visiting the RTO office nearest to you in the state of Bihar. Follow the following steps to apply for a permanent registration certificate online.

• Apply by filling form 20: This form can be obtained from your closest RTO or online through parivahan seva portal.

• Submit the required documents: Submit all the required documents mentioned before, prepare these documents before applying for permanent RC to avoid any delay in getting your RC.

• Inspection of your vehicle: Your vehicle needs to be physically inspected by an RTO Officer for verification of engine number, chassis number and road Worthiness before it gets approval for RC.

• Pay the registration fees and taxes: Pay the prescribed Registration Fees and Road Tax at the RTO or online via Parivahan Seva website.

• Issuance of permanent RC: Once all documents are verified, the vehicle is inspected, and all the prescribed fees and taxes are paid, RTO will issue a Permanent Registration Certificate for your vehicle. RC will be in a smart card form or a digital copy. You can check the status of your RC application online through Parivahan Website.

Documents Required for Permanent Registration Certificate in Bihar

These documents are required for applying for a permanent RC in Bihar.

• Application for Vehicle Registration in Form 20
• Sales certificate in Form 21
• Road worthiness certificate
• Pollution under control certificate
• Valid insurance certificate
• Proof of address
• Custom's clearance certificate along with licence, and bond in case of imported vehicle
• Temporary registration, if any
• Form 34 (in case of Hypothecation endorsement)
• Proof of Citizenship

The validity of permanent RC in Bihar is for 15 years only. The RC Must be renewed before the 60 days of expiry of the original RC.

To renew your RC, you need to fill Form 25 online or offline, and submit required documents for verification. After verification the vehicle will be inspected by an RTO officer and after payment of renewal fees, your RC will be renewed for 5 years.

Documents Required for Renewal of Registration Certificate in Bihar

Following documents are required for renewal of RC.

• Form 25 (Duly filled)
• Original Registration Certificate
• Insurance Certificate
• PUC Certificate
• Address Proof
• Prescribed Renewal Fees
• The physical vehicle (For Inspection)

If a vehicle owner decides to sell the vehicle, or the possession of vehicle is transferred to another individual/group, the ownership of the vehicle has to be transferred in the registration certificate as well.

Transfer of ownership is important to avoid legal trouble as the previous owner will be held liable for the offences committed by the new owner if the transfer has not been made. There are 3 types of transfers:

• Sale of the vehicle: The vehicle is being sold to another individual or group.

• Inheritance of vehicle: The vehicle is being inherited due to the death of the owner.

• Auction of vehicle: The vehicle is bought from auction by government or other bodies.

The documents required for transfer of RC depends on these 3 types of transfers and are as follows:

• Form 29 and Form 30 (Transfer of Possession)
• Original RC
• Insurance Certificate
• PUC Certificate
• Buyer’s address proof
• Sales Agreement (If applicable)
• Death Certificate of the owner (If applicable)
• Form 31 (Incase of death)
• Form 32 (Incase of auction)
• Form 35 (Bank NOC if the vehicle was financed)

After submitting all the necessary documents, transfer fees have to be paid either at the RTO office or online at Parivahan website.

If a vehicle is being financed in the state of Bihar, the financier has to be endorsed in the registration certificate in Bihar. Following documents are required to be submitted for endorsement of hypothecation in RC.

• An application for making an entry of hire purchase
• Lease agreement of hypothecation entry in the RC (Form 34)
• Original Registration Certificate
• PUC Certificate
• Insurance Certificate
• Address Proof
• Hypothecation Fees

Termination of Hire Purchase/Hypothecation in Registration Certificate in Bihar

If the debt is cleared for the vehicle, then termination of the endorsement of the financier in the registration certificate is required. It requires a NOC from the financer stating that the debt is cleared and the vehicle is now in the owner’s name. Following documents are required for termination of hypothecation in RC.

• Application in Form 35
• Registration Certificate
• Allotment letter of the vehicle
• Insurance certificate
• Proof of address
• Pollution under control certificate
• RC Book
• NOC from the financier

Following are the registration charges of a vehicle in Bihar:

• For Two-Wheelers: ₹300

• For Three-Wheelers: ₹600

• For Four-Wheelers: ₹600

• For Medium Goods/Passenger Vehicles: ₹1000

• For Heavy Goods/Passenger Vehicles: ₹1500

After applying for RC in the state of Bihar, it takes approximately 30 days to process the application and get the Registration Certificate in hand. You can check the RC status of your vehicle in Bihar online through Parivahan Portal.

• Go to Parivahan Sewa Website

• Click on "Vehicle Related Services" under the "Online Services" section

• Select Bihar from the list of states

• Click on "Application Status”

• Enter your Registration Application Number

• Fill the captcha and hit enter

• Your RC status will be displayed

One can access vehicle owner details through the Parivahan Portal. In order to get vehicle owner details in Bihar, follow these steps.

• Visit the Parivahan Vehicle Details page

• Click on "Know Your Vehicle Details"

• Enter your Vehicle Registration Number

• Enter the Captcha Code

• Details like Owners Name, Vehicle Class, Insurance, Registration Date, etc are shown

Bihar RTO operates as per Motor Vehicle Act 1988 under the direct supervision of Transport Department of Bihar. It carries out functions like issuing permits, registration certificates, driving licence, maintaining traffic laws, etc. Following are the functions of Bihar RTO.

1. Vehicle Registration Services

• Issuance of a new vehicle registration certificate (RC)

• Renewing Registration Certificates (RC)

• Assigning permanent and temporary registration numbers

• Issuing duplicate RC

• Approving vehicle ownership transfer

• Updating change of address in the RC

2. Driving Licence and Permits

• Issuance of Learner’s licence(LL) and Permanent Driving Licence (DL)

• Renewing Driving Licences

• Issuing International Driving Permits (IDP)

• Issuing commercial and transport vehicle permits

• Conducting driving tests for new applicants

3. Road Tax Collection

• Collecting road tax and other vehicle-related fees

• Enforcing vehicle taxation laws in Bihar

4. Vehicle Fitness & Pollution Control

• Conducting fitness tests

• Issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificates

• Inspecting vehicles to make sure they meet up with the emission regulations

5. Enforcing Traffic Laws

• Issue Challans

• Enforcing speed limits, helmet, and seatbelt rules

• Ensuring proper implementation of road safety measures

6. Promoting Road Safety

• Creating Campaigns promoting road safety throughout the state

• Provide information for safe driving and traffic rules to the public

• Address:
Transport Commissioner, Bihar Vishwesaraiya Bhawan, Bailey Road, Patna - 800 015, Bihar 800001.

• Phone No: 0612-223333

Road tax in Bihar is calculated based on the ex-showroom price for non-transport vehicles.

For Two-Wheelers and Four-Wheelers:

For transport vehicles, tax is calculated on the ex-showroom price of the vehicle having seating capacity up to 12. For vehicles having seat capacity more than 12, tax is calculated per seat and type of vehicle. For Goods Vehicles, tax is calculated depending on the Laden Weight Capacity of the vehicle.

As per the new rules, HSRP plate is mandatory for all vehicles in the state of Bihar. Vehicles that were registered before April 2019, have to apply for HSRP plates by April 2025. In order to apply for HSRP in Bihar follow these steps:

• Visit the official HSRP website for booking of the plate

• Select the vehicle type (Private or Commercial)

• Enter your vehicle details

• Choose the fitment location

• Book an appointment slot

• Pay the fees after rechecking all the details

• Visit the fitment location to fit your HSRP to your vehicle

Having a third-party insurance in the state of Bihar is mandatory. Driving without insurance can lead to hefty fines. Buying insurance in Bihar is simple and can be done online. Follow the following steps in order to purchase vehicle insurance in Bihar.

• Visit Insurance Website: Go to an authorized insurance provider’s website to buy vehicle insurance. You can compare insurance policies through Coverfox.

• Enter Vehicle Details: Enter all the necessary vehicle details and documents like registration number. Vehicle type and class, owner’s aadhar card, etc. as per the insurance company requirements.

• Choose the type of Insurance: You can select either a third party insurance (Mandatory) or a more comprehensive insurance that covers third party insurance and own vehicle damages.

• Add-ons: Select the necessary add-ons to further safeguard your vehicle. These add-on covers include Zero-Depreciation cover, Engine Protection Cover, Road-side Assistance, etc.

• Pay the fees: After choosing the right type of insurance for you, pay the fees online and get your insurance policy.

• Download and print: Keep a soft and hard copy of the insurance policy with you. Make sure you add your insurance details to your RC.