VAHAN Parivahan Registration 2026: Road Tax, RC and RTO Services Online

The VAHAN portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways enables vehicle owners to apply for registration certificate (RC) services, pay applicable motor vehicle taxes, obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC), manage hypothecation, apply for fitness and permits, and track applications online.

Important portal update: Delhi vehicle services migrated to the newer VAHAN 4.0 Citizen Services portal from 1 April 2025. The older VAHAN e-Services portal and its registration page may still be relevant to supported workflows. Select the service and state shown by the official portal rather than relying on historical screenshots or a single universal process.

How to register or sign in to VAHAN Parivahan

VAHAN access differs according to the state, vehicle record and selected service. The earlier e-Services account-registration method is set out below, followed by the current vehicle-based route.

Method 1: User registration on the VAHAN e-Services portal

Open the official VAHAN e-Services website.
Choose Register or use the registration link where available.
Enter the details requested on the live form, which may include full name, email address, mobile number, state and security code.
Submit the registration and follow the account-verification instructions sent to the registered email address or mobile number.
Enter the one-time password (OTP), set or confirm a password if prompted, and sign in using the credentials accepted by the portal.
Select the required online service and follow the document, payment and appointment instructions shown for your state.

The above account-registration sequence reflects the official VAHAN e-Services user manual. Fields and authentication methods may change.

Method 2: VAHAN 4.0 Citizen Services

Visit VAHAN 4.0 Citizen Services.
Select the appropriate state, registering authority or vehicle registration number as requested.
Choose the service such as transfer of ownership, change of address, duplicate RC, NOC, fitness or tax payment.
Authenticate with the registered mobile number, OTP or the other approved mode shown on the portal.
Complete the application, upload supporting documents where required, pay the displayed fee or tax, and save the receipt and application number.
Attend an RTO or inspection appointment only where the chosen service requires physical verification.

Security: Never share OTPs or passwords with agents. Use official parivahan.gov.in services, verify the payment recipient and keep the acknowledgement number.

Vehicle and RTO services available online

Subject to state implementation, the VAHAN platform supports the following services:

Registration certificate: address change in RC, duplicate RC, transfer of ownership, renewal of registration and vehicle particulars.
Finance or hypothecation: addition, continuation or termination of a financier's interest in the vehicle.
No-objection certificate: application for an NOC for transfer or re-registration where applicable.
Vehicle alterations: reporting and approval of changes to prescribed vehicle particulars.
Motor vehicle tax: payment of applicable state road tax and other tax or fee dues.
Fitness: fitness certificate renewal, duplicate fitness certificate, fitness-related appointments and conversion-related processes.
Permits: renewal, duplicate permits, home-state authorisation and other permit transactions where offered.
Other facilities: document upload, pending transaction checks, receipt reprinting and appointment rescheduling.

See the official VAHAN service user manuals for service-specific steps. For driving licences or learner licences, use the separate SARATHI portal; VAHAN primarily concerns vehicles and registration-related services.

How to pay road tax through VAHAN

Open the official vehicle services portal or the tax payment route offered for your state.
Select the vehicle's registering state and enter the registration number or other details requested.
Choose the relevant Tax / Fee or Pay Vehicle Tax service.
Review the vehicle details, tax period, assessed dues and any applicable interest or penalty.
Pay through the authorised gateway and retain the e-receipt or transaction reference.
If the transaction remains pending, check its status before paying again.

Road tax is not a single nationwide fixed rate. Rates, exemptions, payment periods and surcharges are governed by the relevant state motor vehicle taxation law and notifications. Check the actual assessment on the portal before payment.

Important legal provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

The following sections explain the statutory basis of common VAHAN services. Read them with the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and applicable state rules.

Section 39 - Necessity for registration: a motor vehicle ordinarily cannot be driven in a public place unless it is duly registered and displays the prescribed registration mark.
Section 41 - Registration: sets out the application and process for registration of motor vehicles.
Section 47 - Assignment of a new registration mark: concerns a vehicle kept in another state for more than twelve months, subject to statutory conditions and exceptions.
Section 48 - No-objection certificate: governs the issue of an NOC in connection with certain transfers and assignments of registration marks.
Section 50 - Transfer of ownership: provides for reporting and recording ownership transfers.
Section 51 - Hire-purchase and hypothecation: addresses recording and termination of finance-related agreements in registration records.
Section 52 - Alteration in motor vehicle: regulates changes to vehicles and their registered particulars.
Section 56 - Certificate of fitness: provides for fitness certification of transport vehicles, subject to applicable statutory requirements.
Section 66 - Necessity for permits: establishes the general requirement for permits for use of transport vehicles, subject to exceptions.

Fees and documentary requirements also depend on the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and the relevant state transport authority. This guide does not replace the latest government notification or portal-specific instructions.

Check VAHAN application status and resolve problems

Use the Know Your Application Status facility available through the VAHAN portal. Depending on the workflow, enter the application number or vehicle registration number and verification code. Permit-related status may be handled through a separate permit portal.

OTP not received: check the registered mobile number and use the portal's mobile update procedure if available.
Payment deducted but not updated: check pending transactions or payment verification before initiating another payment.
Application pending: review missing documents, inspection requirements or RTO objections.
Service unavailable: confirm that the relevant state has enabled the selected service.

For technical assistance, consult the official VAHAN helpdesk page. Do not send registration passwords or OTPs to support personnel.

Frequently asked questions

Is registration compulsory to use VAHAN?

Some VAHAN services require user registration and login; others start with a vehicle registration number and registered mobile OTP. Follow the current workflow for your state and selected service.

Can I pay road tax online?

Yes, vehicle tax payment is offered where enabled by the relevant state or registering authority. The payable amount depends on the vehicle and state law.

Do I need to visit the RTO after applying online?

Some contactless services can be completed without an office visit, while fitness, inspection and certain other applications require an appointment or physical verification.

Is VAHAN used for driving licences?

VAHAN covers vehicle registration and related services. Driving licence and learner licence applications are handled through SARATHI Parivahan.

Official references

Updated: 4 November 2026. Government interfaces and state-specific procedures may change without notice.