HOW TO CHANGE CAR OWNERSHIP ONLINE

Buying a pre-owned car

Most people nowadays prefer to buy second-hand used cars considering two factors: they are pocket-friendly and are comfortable to drive, especially for learners. There are many options to buy used cars.The options are:

• Directly from the owners
• Through agents who buy/sell used cars
• Through trusted websites selling used cars

• When you buy a used car/second-hand car in a regular sale
• When you inherit the car after the death of the owner
• When a car is purchased in a public auction.

• Go to the site parivahan.gov.in
• Click on the online services tab. A drop-down menu will pop up, and in that, click vehicle-related services.
• Put the registration number of your vehicle in the column provided and then proceed with giving the Chassis number of the engine, which is seen as mandatory to complete the process.
• Then, proceed by selecting the transfer of ownership option, giving the necessary details, and making the payment to complete the process.

• Receipt printout
• Two copies of Form 29
• One copy of Form 30
• Form 31
• Form 32

• In the case of a change of ownership through inheritance of the used cars. Form 31 is necessary.
• If you are buying a second-hand used car in an auction, then you need to submit Form 32 along with your address proof and passport-size photographs to transfer the car's ownership.
• Form 29 - This form should be filled and submitted with passport-size photographs of both buyer and seller. It should contain an e-signature.
• Form 30 - It should also be filled and submitted with the passport-size photographs of both buyer and seller and should be e-signed.
• Form 28 - If you are buying a second-hand used car in Bangalore and registering in Chennai, this is the no-objection certificate that is needed compulsorily. It is not needed for within-the-state registrations, but it is mandatory for inter-state transfers.
• Residential Proof - An address proof, which can be an Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, etc., is to be self-attested, and 2 copies of the same should be submitted.
• Insurance- A valid insurance certificate should be submitted.
• PUC - A valid current pollution certificate should also be submitted.
• Transfer fee - Every RTO charges some fee for vehicle transfer.
• NCRB Report- This report issued by the National Crime Records Bureau Office ensures that your vehicle is not used for any anti-social activity.

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