Get a No Objection Certificate from your current RTO when relocating to another state to re-register your vehicle.
Jurisdiction
India — State-level (Regional Transport Office where the vehicle is currently registered — the issuing RTO for the NOC)
Who applies
Any vehicle owner who is relocating to a different state and intends to transfer the vehicle's registration to the new state's RTO, or who is selling the vehicle to a buyer in a different state. The NOC must be obtained from the current (home) state's RTO before the vehicle can be re-registered in the new state.
Typical time
7–30 working days for the NOC to be issued; varies by state and whether there are outstanding dues.
Fee
₹50–₹300 for the NOC (varies by state and vehicle type); road tax refund may be applicable from the home state if lifetime road tax was paid (check state-specific rules).
| # | Document | Type needed | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Form 28 — Application / Grant of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a Motor Vehicle | Download / Print | Mandatory application form for NOC under the CMVR; filed by the vehicle owner at the current (home) RTO. Available on the Vahan portal and at the RTO. |
| 2 | Original Registration Certificate (RC) | Original | The existing RC is required by the RTO to verify vehicle details and ownership before issuing the NOC. |
| 3 | Proof of Owner's New Address in the Destination State (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Utility Bill) | Self-attested Copy | To establish that the owner is genuinely relocating to another state and the NOC is justified. |
| 4 | Valid Motor Insurance Certificate | Original | Proof of current motor insurance; mandatory for all vehicle-related RTO applications. |
| 5 | PUC Certificate (Pollution Under Control) | Original | Valid emission compliance certificate; mandatory for all vehicle-related applications. |
| 6 | Road Tax Clearance Certificate or Payment Receipt | Original | Proof that road tax is fully paid up to date; the RTO will not issue an NOC if road tax is outstanding. |
| 7 | No Objection Certificate from Financier (Bank/NBFC) — if vehicle is hypothecated(optional)Required only if the vehicle has an active hypothecation / bank loan entry on the RC. | Original | The bank's permission to transfer the vehicle's registration to another state; required if there is an active hypothecation entry on the RC. |
| 8 | Proof of Identity of Owner (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport) | Self-attested Copy | To verify the identity of the vehicle owner making the NOC request. |
Original documents: Carry originals only for in-person visits — do not hand them over permanently unless explicitly required.
Before applying for the NOC, verify on the Parivahan portal that there are no outstanding e-challans, road tax dues, or court orders against the vehicle. Pay all dues. Obtain the road tax clearance receipt from the home state RTO.
If the vehicle has an active hypothecation (bank loan), contact the bank to obtain their NOC for inter-state transfer. This is separate from the loan closure NOC (Form 35). Some banks issue this NOC while the loan is still active, indicating they permit the transfer to a new state.
Log in to vahan.parivahan.gov.in and select 'No Objection Certificate' under vehicle services. Fill in Form 28 with vehicle details, owner details, and destination state. Upload scanned documents. Alternatively, submit Form 28 physically at the current RTO's counter.
Pay the NOC fee (₹50–₹300 depending on state) through the Vahan portal or at the RTO cashier. Retain the payment receipt.
Some RTOs require a physical inspection of the vehicle before issuing the NOC — the MVI verifies the chassis and engine numbers match the RC. In states with integrated Vahan systems, this step may be waived if documents are in order.
Upon approval, the NOC (in prescribed format) is issued by the Registering Authority of the home state RTO. The NOC is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. The NOC is recorded in the Vahan national database, which the new state's RTO will verify during re-registration.
With the NOC, proceed to the RTO in the new state with all original documents. Apply for a new state registration number (new RC with the new state code). Pay the new state's road tax. The old RC is surrendered and a new RC is issued. This is a separate process handled at the destination state RTO.
Regional Transport Office (RTO) — home state
Reviewing the NOC application, verifying documents, and issuing the NOC
Reviews Form 28 and all supporting documents, checks for outstanding dues or court orders against the vehicle, and issues the No Objection Certificate.
Regional Transport Office (RTO) — home state
Physical vehicle verification (if required by the RTO)
Verifies the vehicle's chassis and engine numbers against the RC before the NOC is issued.
Regional Transport Office (RTO) — destination state
Re-registration of the vehicle in the new state using the NOC
Receives the NOC and original documents, verifies the vehicle, assigns a new registration number, and issues the new state's RC.
Online NOC application (Form 28), fee payment, status tracking, and the new state re-registration process.
Checking vehicle NOC status, outstanding challans, road tax dues, and RTO locator for both states.
Storing the digital RC; after re-registration in the new state, the new RC is available in the owner's DigiLocker account.
The NOC issued by the home state RTO is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance. You must complete the re-registration in the new state within this period. If you miss the window, you must apply for a fresh NOC, which means restarting the entire process.
If you paid a lifetime road tax in the home state, you may be eligible for a pro-rated refund for the remaining years. Apply for the refund at the home state RTO when you submit the NOC application. In the new state, you will need to pay the new state's road tax (lifetime or periodic). This can be a significant cost — budget accordingly.
After obtaining the NOC, you may temporarily continue driving with the old registration in the new state for a short period. However, once 11 months have passed from your relocation, the Motor Vehicles Act requires you to re-register the vehicle in the new state. Non-compliance attracts fines.
The Vahan system is integrated with the e-challan system. Any unpaid traffic violations against the vehicle in any state will be flagged and block the NOC issuance. Check the Parivahan portal for all-India challan history — not just local challans — and clear them before applying.
After re-registration with the new state's number, update the vehicle insurance policy with the new registration number. For commercial vehicles, the permit may also need to be re-issued or countersigned by the new state's STA. Failure to update insurance can lead to claim rejection in case of an accident.