Selling a Car? Know These RTO Forms to Complete the Selling Process

The procedure of transferring the ownership of the vehicle necessitates the completion of some important documentation. Therefore, you need to submit some key RTO forms in addition to the papers related to motor insurance, pollution under control certificate (PUC), and registration certificate (RC). No car sale is valid in India unless the RTO verifies it. So, to avoid confusion later, it is wise to become familiar with the RTO forms for selling car in India.

Types of RTO Forms for Selling Car

Intimation to Regional Transport Officer about the selling of a car is compulsory. Below are the types of forms required to submit to the RTO to complete the process: 

• Form 28

• Form 29

• Form 30

• Form 35

Let’s deep dive into details to learn more about each of those forms and how they contribute to the overall picture.

Form 28

To sell your pre owned car, keep 3 copies of Form 28 on hand. This form supports the fact that you are not subject to any liabilities that will stop you from selling your car. Also, you have no pending taxes, criminal records, challans, etc., on the vehicle. It is required to get the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the regional transport office. 

Form 29

Form 29 is also one of the necessary RTO forms for selling car. It works as a notice to the RTO for transferring vehicle ownership. You need 2 copies of the form and need to submit it at the RTO, along with passport-size photos of both buyer and seller, and duly signed by both parties involved. 

This form clearly states that the seller has submitted all vehicle-related documents such as its insurance, PUC (Pollution Under Control Certificate), and RC(vehicle registration certificate) to the buyer. 

Form 30

After Form 29 has been submitted to the RTO you need Form 30 within 14 days to complete the process. You need 2 copies of Form 30, one for you and one for the buyer, along with the title transfer stamped by your state. This RTO form states that the car has been sold to the buyer, so its ownership should be transferred immediately. In addition, this form intimates RTO that all the future legalities related to the vehicle should also be transferred to its new owner. 

Form 35

Next is Form 35, which is a NOC that you have to get from the bank if you want to sell a financed car. It is required to remove the HP (Hypothecation) from the RC and a mandatory form when you sell a car with a loan in India. 

Simple Steps to Download RTO Forms

To download the RTO form, follow these simple steps:

• Visit www.vahan.parivahan.gov.in

1. Go to “Vehicle Registration” and enter vehicle registration number>select state>select RTO.
2. Click on “Proceed.” You will get the options for applying for transfer of ownership/change address/Hypothecation and duplicate RC. 
3. Enter Vehicle Registration No and Last 5 characters of chassis number and click on “Verify.”
4. Choose the form and download it.

Also Check: List Of All Documents You Need to Sell Car in India

Things to Remember

Selling pre owned vehicles can be a stressful quest if you are unaware of the paperwork. Apart from the list of the forms to submit at RTO to sell a car, here are some quick nitty-gritty things that you should remember to close the sale successfully. 

• You can also check the status of transferring the ownership of the vehicle online at the Parivahan website.
• The car’s chassis number needs to be mentioned on three different copies of Form 28. 
• These forms need to be deposited to the RTO with the applicable fee. 
• You also need to understand your state’s laws about buying and selling cars and what documentation is required other than the above-listed ones.

Takeaway

These RTO forms facilitate the change of ownership from the registered owner to the new buyer. The paperwork also indicates that the seller handover all the necessary documents to the purchaser to avoid future complications.