All You Need to Know About RTO Car Registration Charges in India

Whether you purchase a used car or a new car, you need to get your vehicle registered in India. While this may seem like a tiresome task, the government has ensured seamless online portals to help you complete your car’s registration online.

However, if you’re registering a car for the first time or haven’t had the chance to visit an RTO yet, you might feel confused while trying to understand the payable tax on cars in india. In this blog, we will discuss the RTO charges across different States in India to help you get your car registered hassle-free.

What are the RTO charges for registering a car?

If you wish to register a car at your nearest RTO, here’s a breakdown of the fees you need to pay.

Type of Charge	Fees
Registration Charges	₹600–For all cars
Hypothecation Charges	₹1,500–If the purchased car is on a loan
Number Plate Charges	₹230–400 – Same for HSRP Number Plate
Parking Fee/State Development Charges	₹2,000–MCD Parking Fees (cars under ₹4 Lakh)
	₹4,000–MCD Parking Fees (cars above ₹4 Lakh)
Temporary Registration Charges	₹1,500–2,500 – Temporary Registration for up to 1 month
Road Tax Charges	Every State has their own Road Tax fee
FastTag Charges	₹500–₹600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle

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How much road tax do I need to pay in different States of India?

Each State in India has varying road tax rates, however, we’ve made it easy for you by listing each State’s tax rate in the table below:

State	Cost of Vehicle	Road Tax (Private Vehicle Registration)	Road Tax (Company Vehicle Registration)	MCD Parking Charges
New Delhi	Up to ₹6 Lakh	Petrol Cars – 4%, Diesel Cars – 5%	Petrol Cars – 5%, Diesel Cars – 6.25%	₹2000 (cars under ₹4 Lakh), ₹4000 (other vehicles)
Uttar Pradesh	Up to ₹10 Lakh	8%	N/A	Additional Temporary Charges of ₹1500 for Ghaziabad, Noida, Kanpur, Meerut, Agra, etc.
Haryana	Up to ₹6 Lakh	5%	N/A	N/A
Maharashtra	Up to ₹10 Lakh	CNG – 7%, Petrol – 11%, Diesel – 13%	RTO Slabs would be double the cost listed above	N/A
Andhra Pradesh	Up to ₹10 Lakh	12%	14%	2% Tax when buying 2nd Vehicle under the same name
Telangana	Up to ₹10 Lakh	12%	14%	N/A
Kerala	Up to ₹5 Lakh	6%	N/A	N/A
Karnataka	Up to ₹5 Lakh	13%	N/A	N/A
Odisha	Up to ₹5 Lakh	6%	N/A	N/A
Tamil Nadu	Up to ₹10 Lakh	10%	N/A	N/A
West Bengal	Based on engine size or fixed amount, whichever is higher	One-time tax for 5 years	One-time tax for 15 years	N/A
Chandigarh	Up to 20 Lakh	6%	0% (for people with disabilities and NGO/social welfare workers)	N/A
Punjab	N/A	8% + 1% Social Security Contribution	N/A	N/A
Gujarat	All Vehicles	6%	12% + 5% VAT Duty	N/A
Rajasthan	Based on engine size	Petrol – 6%, Diesel – 8%	N/A	N/A
Bihar	Up to ₹8 Lakh	7%	13%	N/A
Jharkhand	Up to ₹15 Lakh	6%	N/A	3% additional tax on buying 2nd car under the same name
Uttarakhand	Up to 5 Lakh	8%	N/A	N/A
Himachal Pradesh	Based on engine size	Cars below 1000cc – 2.5%, Cars above 1000cc – 3%	N/A	N/A
Pondicherry	Based on cost	₹8000 (up to ₹5 Lakh)	N/A	N/A

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What documents do I need to register a new car in 2023?

You require the following documents to register a new car in India in 2023:

Invoice: You need to submit the Retail Invoice as given against your car and the Manufacturer Invoice against your vehicle’s chassis number.
Sale Certificate (RTO Form 21): This effectively comprises details of your vehicle including the model, manufacturing dates, invoice amount, etc.
Road Worthiness Certificate (RTO Form 22): This form confirms that the vehicle comes with valid Safety, Road Worthiness and Pollution Certificates.
Copy of Insurance Certificate: You need to submit this mandatorily whether you’re self-registering or registering through a dealer.
Adding Loan HP (RTO Form 34): Form 34 (optional for adding loan hypothecation, if vehicle is bought on a loan) has to be submitted.

Vehicle Registration Form (RTO Form 20): This is submitted along with a copy of the Temporary Registration Form (valid for 30 days).
Valid ID & Address Proof: A valid proof of address and identification must be provided.
Chassis Imprint on Plain Paper taken by Pencil (Optional)
Additional Documents: If you’re registering your car in a new State and come from another State, you also need to submit the IGST (Inter State GST) Bill.

Who is eligible for a Bharat Series registration for their vehicle?

The BH series, also known as Bharat Series, is a type of number plate that is only available for non-transport vehicles. However, not all Indian citizens are eligible to apply for this series. The BH series is limited to employees of the State and central government, employees of public sector undertakings (PSUs), and of private sector organisations that have offices in at least four Indian States or union territories.

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What is the fee for Bharat Series vehicle registration?

If you’re eligible for a Bharat Series registration, here’s how much you need to pay in registration fees.

Bharat Series	Road Tax Fees for BH Series Registration
Petrol or CNG Cars	8% (Price less than 10 Lakh)
	10% (10 Lakh to 20 Lakh)
	12% (Price > 20 Lakh)
EV Cars	6% (Price less than 10 Lakh)
	8% (10 Lakh to 20 Lakh)
	10% (Price > 20 Lakh)
Diesel Cars	10% (Price less than 10 Lakh)
	12% (10 Lakh to 20 Lakh)
	14% (Price > 20 Lakh)
Additional Fees	Municipality, State Development Cess as applicable

The Bottom Line

If you’ve just bought a car or are moving to another State with your existing one, it’s important for you to register your vehicle at the nearest RTO. Now that you’re equipped with all the necessary information for registering your car, you can head to the RTO and get started right away!

FAQs

Q. Is Bharat registration costly?

Bharat Series registration is slightly more expensive compared to a general registration.

Q. Which State has the cheapest RTO tax?

Himachal Pradesh has the lowest RTO tax rates in India.

Q. What is the highest tax on cars in India?

GST, at 28%, is the highest tax on cars in India.

Q. How is Section 47 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 relevant to a vehicle’s registration?

According to Section 47 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, if a motor vehicle registered in one State is kept in another State for more than twelve months, the owner must obtain a new registration mark from the registering authority in the jurisdiction where the vehicle is currently located.