Puducherry RTO vehicle information: Check vehicle details by number plate

Puducherry, with around 12 lakh residents, has set up 8 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in its 10 cities & towns to facilitate vehicle registrations, provision of learners and permanent driving licenses, and other RTO services. The RTOs in Puducherry are mandated to ensure adherence to the guidelines stipulated in the Indian Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 throughout the state.

Puducherry Vehicle Registration Process

A vehicle cannot be operated on public roads without proper registration in Puducherry. A dealer will not release the vehicle to the purchaser unless it is registered. To obtain registration, the buyer must fill out the designated application form (Form No.20) and provide the following documents:

Step 1: Forms 19, 20, 21, 22, along with a certificate verifying residence (such as a copy of the Election Photo I.D. or Passport)

Step 2: Form 60 for three-wheelers and four-wheelers, or a copy of the PAN Card

Step 3: Registration fees range from Rs.60/- to Rs.600/-, depending on the type of vehicle

Step 4: A valid Insurance Cover note is required

Step 5: The Registration Certificate (RC book) can be picked up from the counter after a waiting period of 10 days