What can you do on VAHAN?
VAHAN is the Government of India's vehicle-registration e-governance platform. Available services vary by State/UT, registering authority, vehicle category and the transaction selected.
RC servicesChange of address, duplicate RC, transfer of ownership and other eligible registration transactions.
HypothecationAddition, continuation or termination of financier/hypothecation details where available.
Tax & feesPay eligible motor-vehicle tax, fees or differential amounts online.
NOC & certificatesApply for eligible NOC, fitness and other certificate-related services.
PermitsAccess permit-related services for transport vehicles where enabled by the concerned authority.
Status & appointmentsTrack applications, upload documents and book/reschedule appointments where required.
How to use VAHAN Citizen Services
Open the official portal. Go to VAHAN Citizen Services or reach Vehicle Related Services through Parivahan Sewa. Avoid unofficial payment or login pages.
Select the State/RTO or enter the vehicle details. The portal may ask for the vehicle registration number and the registering authority before showing available services.
Authenticate as prompted. Depending on the service and State/UT, the portal may use the registered mobile number, OTP, account login or another permitted authentication mode.
Choose the required service. Select the applicable RC, tax, NOC, fitness, hypothecation, certificate, permit, appointment or other vehicle-related transaction.
Complete the application. Enter the requested particulars, verify the information, upload documents where required and submit the application.
Pay the prescribed fee/tax. If an online payment is required, use the payment facility shown on the official portal and retain the acknowledgement or receipt.
Track status and attend the RTO if required. Some services may be faceless, while others can require inspection, document verification, a fitness test or a physical visit.
Important: The exact workflow is not identical across India. Forms, supporting documents, authentication, fees, tax rates, faceless availability and RTO-visit requirements can differ by State/UT and by service.
Law governing vehicle registration and online RTO services
Vehicle-registration transactions are principally governed by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as amended, the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, as amended, and applicable State/UT motor-vehicle taxation and transport rules.
- Registration: the Act contains the statutory framework for registration and use of registered motor vehicles.
- Change of residence / transfer / hypothecation: RC-related changes must be made in accordance with the Act, applicable rules and the procedure prescribed by the registering authority.
- Fitness: transport-vehicle fitness requirements are governed by the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules.
- Permits: transport vehicles generally require the permit applicable under the Motor Vehicles Act, subject to statutory exceptions.
- Road tax: rates and liability are primarily governed by the relevant State/UT motor-vehicle taxation law; VAHAN is the online facility where the concerned authority has enabled payment.
Before paying: confirm that the browser address belongs to parivahan.gov.in or another official government transport-domain page reached from Parivahan Sewa. Do not share OTPs or passwords with agents or third parties.
Official VAHAN and Parivahan links
- VAHAN Citizen Services
- Parivahan Sewa - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
- VAHAN Online Permit Services
- India Code - Central Acts and Rules
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Related RTO guides
RTO online applicationsApplication, payment and document-upload guides.
Pay road tax onlineMotor-vehicle tax payment guidance.
Change address in RCGuide to updating the registered address.
Duplicate vehicle RCApply for a duplicate registration certificate.
Add hypothecationRecord vehicle-finance/hypothecation details.
Vehicle NOCGuide to applying for a No Objection Certificate.
Renew fitness certificateOnline fitness-renewal guidance.
Renew vehicle permitPermit-renewal application guidance.
This page is an informational guide. Government portals may change screens, authentication methods, fees, forms and service availability without notice. Always follow the instructions displayed on the official portal and by the concerned registering/transport authority.