Registration of a new two-wheeler or car just got easier. From Saturday, vehicle owners will no longer need to visit Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) for registration, as the transport department has rolled out dealer point registration, allowing permanent registration to be completed directly at authorised automobile showrooms.
The move follows a policy decision taken on Jan 8 to simplify and fully digitise the vehicle registration process. Acting swiftly, the department developed the required software within 15 days, as directed by the transport commissioner. The system was successfully tested on Friday during a pilot run at an automobile dealership, where a four-wheeler was registered and delivered to the customer without any RTO visit.
With the successful trial, the department announced that all vehicles purchased from Saturday onwards will be eligible for showroom-level registration. Under this system, vehicle owners are completely spared the need to visit transport offices, making the process faster, smoother and more citizen-friendly.
As per the new procedure, the authorised dealer will apply online for permanent registration on behalf of the buyer. Mandatory documents such as the invoice, Forms 21 and 22, insurance details, address proof and vehicle photographs will be uploaded digitally by the dealer. Transport department officials will scrutinise the application online and allocate the registration number, after which the Registration Certificate (RC) will be sent directly to the vehicle owner by speed post.
Officials said the reform will save time for citizens, reduce congestion at RTOs and bring greater transparency and efficiency to the system. To ensure compliance, the department may conduct random inspections at authorised dealerships, aimed at strengthening oversight without inconveniencing the public.
The facility is currently applicable only to non-transport vehicles, including two-wheelers and cars. Commercial and transport vehicles are excluded from this arrangement.
To ensure smooth implementation across the state, the transport commissioner has already held an online review meeting with transport officials from all 33 districts.
